20 places to take the kids this spring
- scarver5
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
In the spirit of celebrating MOM Magazine’s 20th anniversary, we’re sharing our top 20 favorite local events and spaces for kids. Put these on
your list for springtime fun!
April
Planet Palooza: activities & Parade of the Species
April 19
Corvallis
Eugene Saturday Market: food, art & dancing encouraged
Saturdays, April 5 to mid-Nov.
Eugene
Finders Keepers: find glass floats at the coast
April 19-22 & May 9-11
Lincoln City
Heart of the Valley Home Show: entertainment for kids
April 25-27
Albany
Oregon Ag Festival: petting zoo, tractor races & activities
April 26-27
Salem
CreativiTee: decorate T-shirts
Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salem
Gilbert House: hands-on exhibits for kids
Tues. - Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salem
Potters Quarters: paint your own pottery
Mon. - Sun., see website for hours
Eugene
PlaySpace Cafe: indoor playspace & coffee shop
Tues. - Sun., reservations encouraged for weekends
Eugene
Albany Carousel: ride hand-carved carousel animals
Wed. - Sun.
Albany
May
My Fair Lady: musical at The Majestic Theatre
May 2-18
Corvallis
OSU Pet Day: kids zone, teddy bear surgery & more
May 3
Corvallis
McMenamins UFO festival: parade, street fair & more
May 16-17
McMinnville
All Steamed Up: miniature train rides, scavenger hunt & more
May 17
Salem
The Kroc Center: family pool fun, rock wall climbing & more
Everyday, see site for hours
Salem
Crux Rocks Climbing Gym: all levels of climbing & cafe
Mon. - Sun., see site for hours
Eugene
Detroit Fishing Derby: all ages fishing
May 17-19
Detroit
Circe Valise: clowns, juggling, magic & storytelling
May 24
Corvallis
First Willamette Valley Pow Wow
May 31
Lebanon
Blippi: Join the Band at the Elsinore Theatre
June 1
Salem
Published in the April/May 2025 print edition of MOM Magazine
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