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Portland, OR family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 5 – Nov 22 · 10am–4:30pm

Chrysanthemum Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

The garden fills with chrysanthemum displays, floral design showcases and festival events.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Garden admission

Nov 5-22, 2026; garden open daily 10am-4:30pm. Sensory Night Nov 14, 5-7pm (special tickets).

Details at Lan Su Chinese Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (87, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amInclusive Storytime · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 7 branches

Library event page →

11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRainbow Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

10:30amBrick Builders · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free
Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

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Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

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1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free
1:30pmLEGO™ Club · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 6-10 · Free
2pmKarts with SCRAP! · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmFollow the Reader · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

11amBaby Sign · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
1pmGarb & Gab · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 11+ · Free
1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmDogs & Tales · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 6-10 · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm–6pm

Water Lantern Festival Portland

Laurelhurst Park — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Decorate a lantern, enjoy food and music, then join the lantern launch at dusk.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required for ages 8 and older

Lantern launch 5-6pm.

Details at Water Lantern Festival ↗
Nov 5 – Nov 22 · 10am–4:30pm

Chrysanthemum Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

The garden fills with chrysanthemum displays, floral design showcases and festival events.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Garden admission

Nov 5-22, 2026; garden open daily 10am-4:30pm. Sensory Night Nov 14, 5-7pm (special tickets).

Details at Lan Su Chinese Garden ↗

Library storytimes & programs (79, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPokemon Club · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
5:30pmPuzzle Swap · Garden Home Community Library, Portland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amCosplay Meet-up · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 11+ · Free
10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Sat, Nov 21 · times varyRainbow Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

12pmOrigami · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmFollow the Reader · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1:30pmArabic Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (45, free)

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

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amTiny Tots · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmNintendo Switch · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amMusic and Dance · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmRead to the Dogs · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (70, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPokemon Club · Kenton 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, Dec 5

10amHoliday in the Grove · Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

1pmLego Robotics · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

11amBaby Sign · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
1:30pmKorean Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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382 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Portland, OR this weekend.

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