Family events in Longview, WA

Children are welcome to read to Naya, a furry friend trained to listen without judgment or correction. Readers at any level, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. For more information, please check with the Reference Desk.

The Portland Trail Blazers meet the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland. For a smoother arrival at the Rose Quarter, consider coming without a bag. Bags up to 10 by 6 by 2 are allowed and will be routed through a separate screening line, which may increase wait times. Medical and childcare exceptions are permitted up to 14 by 14 by 6 and will be x-rayed at designated locations. Bag check is available for a fee, and prohibited items cannot be checked.

Designed for children about ages 3 to 5, this alphabet-centered preschool story time blends letter and sound play with lively stories, songs, and engaging activities. Each weekly session features read-aloud books, simple games, songs and rhymes, plus a small craft or other hands-on activity, all focused on learning the ABCs and highlighting a new letter every time.

The Historic Goble Tavern hosts a Halloween party featuring live music from Northwest Reign, costume contests for kids and adults, drink specials, and a photo booth. Costumes are encouraged, whether spooky, playful, or over the top. Attendees can capture photos, enjoy the band, and enter the contests to show off their look. It is an upbeat night centered on music, costumes, and Halloween fun.

Lenny Pearce sparks a dance-floor celebration for all ages, leading the wave he started with toddler techno and baby-friendly raves. Guided by his life as a parent, he crafts songs, videos, and live sets that captivate families. After filling venues throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East, he is launching a U.S. run spanning more than twenty cities, backed by a rapidly growing global following. Expect children’s favorites reinvented as modern hits, creating an upbeat party that delights kids and keeps parents moving. Collaborations with Nickelodeon, Hasbro, Blippi, PAW Patrol, and Warner Bros., along with a 2024 album made with The Wiggles, highlight a track record built on trusted family brands. With millions of fans on social media and tours planned across multiple continents, the momentum behind Lenny’s high-energy shows continues to rise.

Celebrate the season at the Great Pumpkin Run, where a fall-themed course sets the tone for a day of running and pumpkin cheer. Choose from the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, and enjoy a Kids Fun Run as part of the festivities. Finishers receive a custom medal and a finisher shirt, then cap off the effort with a sweet seasonal treat at the line. The event welcomes runners of all ages and experience levels, keeping the autumn spirit front and center from start to finish.

Howloween returns to the Oregon Zoo with family-friendly Halloween fun. Kids in costume can enjoy activities throughout the zoo while learning about wildlife in a safe, welcoming environment. A $5 Treat and Ride Pass is available as an add-on to general admission and includes access to three trick-or-treat areas plus a ride on the carousel or the train.

Part of the Where Memories Are Made Tour, this outing starts at MINI of Portland and continues by scenic backroads to Plumper Pumpkin Patch & Tree Farm in Portland, a family-run working farm set on rolling hills with views across the Willamette Valley. Try your aim with the pumpkin cannon or take shots with the apple cannon at targets in the field. Wander a full-size corn maze or a smaller version for younger visitors, zip down a slide, cheer on pig races, go for a hayride, bowl with pumpkins, enjoy pony rides, and meet friendly farm animals. Admission is $17 online and $19 at the gate. Cannon experiences are an additional fee, with pumpkin shots at $5 each and apple shots at $5 for five apples. This event is open to Oregon Mini Society members only, and non-members are encouraged to join the club.

Enjoy free, live music performed from a porch as part of the 2026 Porch Concert Series, with space on the front lawn for picnicking. Visit the St. Johns Farmers Market, then settle in on the grass to hear local musicians.

This annual family-focused gathering brings the community together around bingo while amplifying the voices of families experiencing tough times. The purpose is clear, to raise awareness with the goal that no child sleeps outside or in a car and that no child lives in fear or shame. Children are admitted free with an adult ticket, and tickets are currently available.

Corgi owners gather to connect, exchange information, and let their pups socialize with other corgis of similar size. It is a relaxed chance for people to chat while their dogs enjoy playtime with well-matched companions.

Explore the Discovery Museum at no cost as part of the World Forestry Center’s Free Day Series honoring its 60th anniversary. Spend time with interactive exhibits that illuminate how forests function and why people and communities depend on them. An Artist Talk & Tour with David Buckley Borden offers a guided look at the featured exhibition, Lookout Landscape, where a colorful, immersive installation highlights urgent forest issues through the perspective of a wildfire lookout tower. The talk is free with an RSVP and has limited capacity, and the group meets in the art gallery on the museum’s second floor. Free Day Series presented by Hampton Lumber.

At The Raven's Wing Magical Co-Op in Portland, families can mark Samhain, the season of final harvest and thin veils, with a storytelling circle designed for children. Through songs, tales, and hands-on crafts inspired by remembrance, protection, and autumn magic, participants honor ancestors, reflect on those who came before, and create keepsakes to bring Samhain blessings home. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages, with activities tailored to children ages 2 to 10. Attendance is limited to 12 children, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. For older kids, adults are welcome to browse during the activities. The sliding scale is $10 to $25, and advance registration is recommended due to limited space. If plans change, full refunds are available. Raven, a witchy mom and experienced ritualist who shares seasonal magick with families and the community, brings the spirit of the season to this circle.

Mr. Ben, a Portland-based children’s musician, leads a free sing-along for young children and their caregivers at Hostel Café. Little ones can sing along to favorite songs, make new friends, and get their wiggles out in a friendly café setting with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Suited for newborns through age five, this relaxed gathering also gives parents and caregivers a chance to connect with local families while the music plays. No RSVP is required. The café offers house-made meals with local ingredients, plenty of seating indoors and outside, and beverages on tap. Open to everyone, with tips welcome.