Portland weekend events for preschool (3–5)

292 events tagged for preschool (3–5) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Laser Halloween at OMSI

OMSI Kendall Planetarium — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

A 30-minute all-ages Halloween laser show in the Kendall Planetarium, daily in October.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at OMSI ↗

Oct 17 – Oct 25 · 9:30am–5:30pm

Howloween at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Two weekends of costumed fun: trick-or-treat zones, keeper chats, animal pumpkin playtimes and roving characters.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Zoo admission (buy online); $5 Treat and Ride Pass add-on

Details at Oregon Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (75, free)

From Multnomah County Library and Washington County (WCCLS) libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

Time variesWest Slope Bookish Pumpkin Decorating Contest · West Slope Community Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBabies & Ones Playgroup · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amBilingual Inclusive Storytime / Cuentos bilingüe Inclusivos · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBook Babies (0-12 months) · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime · Hollywood Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amInternational Storytime - Japanese · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amTiny Tots · Woodstock Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amTiny Tots · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amTiny Tots · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amToddler Storytime · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amToddler Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amTiny Tots · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Rockwood Library, Gresham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMandarin Chinese Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amToddler Storytime · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amFamily Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amTiny Tots · Midland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amToddler Storytime · Woodstock Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amToddler Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amFamily Storytime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amHora de Cuentos · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amInclusive Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amLittle Scientists Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:15pmPreschool Sensory Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmBlack Family Storytime · Midland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLego Club · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmRead to the Dogs · North Portland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDepartment Diaries - 150th Anniversary Celebration · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDepartment Diaries: Hillsboro Storytime Edition · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmGraphic Novel Club grades 4-5 · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmRead to the Dogs · Woodstock Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime · Woodstock Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amMusic and Dance · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amRainbow Family Storytime · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amTiny Tots · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amToddler Storytime · Midland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime with Playtime · North Portland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amKids Creation Club featuring SCRAP · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPumpkin Storytime and Craft · Cedar Mill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amLego Club · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · Midland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amHora de Cuentos · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amMusic and Dance / Música y Baile · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amSomali Waqtiga Ciyaarta / Somali Family Playtime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amBlack Family Storytime · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amRainbow Family Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmOrigami · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBugs, Bones, and Botany: Art in the Natural World · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmRepair Fair · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWhiskers and Tails: Bunnies for Wellness! · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Yoga · North Portland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmHora de Cuentos · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFollow the Reader · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmHora de Cuentos · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmInteractive Kid-Friendly Music with Maeve Stier · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

10:15amBook Babies/Libros para bebés · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:15pmGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLatiné Heritage Month: Flor de Origami / Flower Origami · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Yoga · Sellwood-Moreland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmInternational Storytime - Arabic · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmManos Creativas · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNative Family Playtime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmBlack Family Storytime · St. Johns Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSoulful Sundays and Albina: Bingo Night · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmУчимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25