FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About Portland

FEATURED EVENTS

Home School Skate

Join us for a fun-filled skating session designed just for at-home learners and their loved ones. Connect with other homeschoolers while enjoying active, indoor playtime on the rink. Home School Skate Sessions take place from 10 AM-12 PM on the first and third Mondays of each month during the school year. On first Mondays, don’t miss STEM + Skate—a unique mix of science, technology, engineering, math, and roller-skating fun that’s sure to spark curiosity and excitement!
Dates: 
01/19/2026
02/02/2026
02/16/2026
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: 
Oaks Amusement Park, Southeast Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, USA
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FAN EXPO Portland 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center

If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Portland. All 30,000 of them.
Dates: 
01/16/2026
01/17/2026
01/18/2026
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Location: 
Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, United States
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Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

This year, the Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will center around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967. A presentation will be followed by small group discussion about themes, their relevance in 1967, and their relevance today.
Dates: 
01/19/2026
6 pm
Location: 
Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 East Sheridan Street, Newberg, OR 97132, United States
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Book Swap! - Kindred Vancouver

Calling all readers, bibliophiles, and story lovers! It's time to refresh your shelves and share the magic of a good book. Join us for a community Book Swap where you can trade, discover, and celebrate the abundance of great stories.
Dates: 
01/16/2026
01/17/2026
01/18/2026
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Location: 
Kindred, Main Street, Vancouver, WA, USA
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Adoptable Pet Meet & Greet at Mt Carmel Lutheran in Portland

We are excited to be hosting another adoption event with our friends at Dogs of Del Norte! We would love to see you Sunday, January 18th from 1-3 pm in Portland at Mt Carmel Lutheran Church! Come meet some awesome dogs! This is a family friendly event & we’d love to see you all. Adoptions will be $75 and dog, cat, and kid testing information is available for the dogs attending! We are planning to have 10+ dogs of various sizes & ages to meet! Please note we are at a new venue for this event which is going to have more protection from the weather!
Dates: 
01/18/2026
1 pm - 3 pm
Location: 
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, SW Maplecrest Dr, Portland, OR, USA
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MLK Days of Service | City of Tigard | Various Locations

MLK Weekend of Service is now MLK Days of Service as we expand opportunities beyond the holiday weekend! Each year, the City of Tigard coordinates a series of volunteer activities open to all community members to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 2026, we have six events, plus one flexible volunteer opportunity that can be done on your schedule where you live. Please visit our volunteer platform to learn about and register for each event or click into the calendar event tiles.
Dates: 
01/15/2026
01/17/2026
01/18/2026
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Location: 
Various locations around Tigard, OR
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