Things to Do in Portland When It Rains

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

10:00 AM · Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool

“Padded open gym time to burn off toddler energy, straightforward and no surprises.”

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio

“A dedicated studio session for kids with medical challenges, so it's built for that specific crowd, not a general craft drop-in.”

PDX Parent

“An hour of Spanish stories, songs, and play for young kids—location changes, so check the host's site first.”

10:00 AM · Pearson Field Education Center

“Free hands-on aviation exploration for kids, low-key and open every Saturday.”

10:00 AM · Oaks Amusement Park

“Kid skating session with a coach and mascot visit, solid if your kid's under 10, not much for solo adults.”

10:00 AM · Near Trenton Park in North Portland

“Small parent-child gift-making session with natural materials, sweet but built for the two of you together.”

11:00 AM · Lan Su Chinese Garden

“A free cooking demo included with garden admission — an easy, low-stakes way to spend a Saturday morning.”

Montgomery Park

“150+ cheese and meat pairings under one ticket - go hungry and go with people who like to graze.”

7:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Cult horror-musical with a live shadowcast crew - come in costume and ready to sing along.”

10:00 PM · Keys Lounge

“Free weekly late-night jazz set, no cover, low light and cocktails, easy hang whether you're solo or on a date.”

10:30 PM · Jack London Revue

“Late-night burlesque cabaret with Rose City dancers, hosted by the Mad Marquis, kicks off after the opening music set.”

11:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“The classic callback-and-props cult screening, scaled back from the full shadow cast but still fun for first timers.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

9:00 AM · 17777 Webster Rd.

“Cheap secondhand books for 50 cents, cash only—low-stakes browsing if you're already near Gladstone.”

10:00 AM · Wonderwood Springs

“A cozy Sunday singalong for babies and toddlers at a whimsical art cafe - not really a solo-adult outing.”

11:00 AM · Portland Art Museum

“Free admission for the Deaf community plus guided ASL gallery walks — a genuinely welcoming, low-pressure museum visit.”

12:30 PM · Darcelle XV & Co.

“Legit drag legend venue with big brunch crowd energy - fun with a group, less so if you want quiet.”

8:00 PM · LaurelThirst Public House

“Free, no-pressure open mic in a famously supportive room - great if you want to play or just listen.”

9:00 PM · Star Theater

“A cheap goth-industrial-darkwave dance party at Star Theater, straightforward if that's your scene.”

9:00 PM · Suki's Bar

“Free karaoke with a drag twist on Hawthorne - low-cost night out, solo-friendly if you're up for singing.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

10:00 PM · Dante's

“Portland's longest-running weekly burlesque and fire show, but arrive early since GA seating isn't guaranteed.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

10:30 AM · Lake Oswego Library

“A gentle 30-minute Mandarin sing-along for little ones and their grownups, drop-in, no pressure to already speak Mandarin.”

5:10 PM · The Musikry

“Unstructured instrument time built for little kids and their grownups, registration required, not really a drop-in for solo adults.”

9:00 PM · Dante's

“25-year-running live-band karaoke Monday at Dante's - reliable and rowdy if that's your scene.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

11:00 AM · Vancouver Mall

“Free library storytime twice a week for kids and caregivers, sweet and reliable but obviously not a solo outing.”

12:30 PM · The Musikry

“A gentle lullaby singalong for brand-new babies and caregivers - low-key, masks required for grownups.”

5:00 PM · The Hostel Cafe

“A cheerful weekly singalong for babies through early elementary kids and their grownups, casual and free.”

5:30 PM · Literary Arts

“A free monthly write-in at the Literary Arts bookstore cafe, this month themed around ancestors with a matching specialty drink.”

6:00 PM · Hillsboro Downtown Station

“Free trivia with a $35 top prize, low stakes way to fill a Tuesday night at the bar.”

7:00 PM · Grand Fir Brewing

“Free trivia at a well-regarded SE Stark brewpub - solid if you've got a team, thin on other details.”

8:00 PM · Keys Lounge

“Free three hours of live jazz at a classic NE cocktail lounge, no cover, low-key solo or date-night pick.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

10:00 AM · The Heist Food Carts

“A low-key indoor singalong for babies and toddlers with coffee and food carts nearby, sweet if you've got a little one in tow.”

10:00 AM · Taborspace

“A small French class for babies and toddlers with a suggested donation, good if you want early language exposure for your kid.”

10:30 AM · UO Portland Library

“A simple weekly storytime in the campus library's kids room, casual and free, nothing fancy but easy to swing by.”

12:00 PM · My Gym SW Portland

“A clean, low-key indoor play session for babies and caregivers to burn energy and meet other parents.”

6:30 PM · B-Side Records & Vintage: Milwaukie

“Casual weekly open mic at a record shop, open to any age or format, from bands to poetry.”

7:00 PM · Showdown Saloon

“This is for dancers who already know two-step — no beginner review, so it'll feel fast if you're new.”

7:00 PM · The Bye and Bye

“Free trivia at a well-loved Alberta Street vegan bar, reportedly one of the city's best trivia nights.”

7:00 PM · Von Ebert Brewing – Mississippi

“Free weekly trivia at the Mississippi Ave taproom - description's thin but it's a solid free team option.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio

“A dedicated studio session for kids with medical challenges, so it's built for that specific crowd, not a general craft drop-in.”

PDX Parent

“An hour of Spanish stories, songs, and play for young kids—location changes, so check the host's site first.”

10:30 AM · Bhakti Yoga Movement Center

“A postpartum yoga class that welcomes babies and opens with a community check-in, good if you want gentle movement and company.”

11:00 AM · Vancouver Mall

“Free library storytime twice a week for kids and caregivers, sweet and reliable but obviously not a solo outing.”

7:00 PM · Jack London Revue

“A Grammy-winning bassist who played with jazz legends leads this one, but ticket prices climb steeply by tier.”

8:00 PM · Keys Lounge

“Free live music every Thursday at Keys Lounge, a low-key rotating residency with no cover.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

9:30 AM · Grace City Portland

“Structured mom meetup with childcare handled, good if you want adult conversation without the toddler underfoot.”

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

10:00 PM · Keys Lounge

“Free weekly late-night jazz set, no cover, low light and cocktails, easy hang whether you're solo or on a date.”

10:30 PM · Jack London Revue

“Late-night burlesque cabaret with Rose City dancers, hosted by the Mad Marquis, kicks off after the opening music set.”

10:30 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Weekly Rocky Horror with a live cabaret cast - go if you're up for a rowdy, campy midnight crowd, not for a quiet night in.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

11:00 AM · Portland Art Museum

“A 20-minute guided look at one artwork if you want a bite-sized museum moment instead of the whole building.”

12:30 PM · Darcelle XV & Co.

“Legit drag legend venue with big brunch crowd energy - fun with a group, less so if you want quiet.”

8:00 PM · LaurelThirst Public House

“Free, no-pressure open mic in a famously supportive room - great if you want to play or just listen.”

9:00 PM · Star Theater

“A cheap goth-industrial-darkwave dance party at Star Theater, straightforward if that's your scene.”

9:00 PM · Suki's Bar

“Free karaoke with a drag twist on Hawthorne - low-cost night out, solo-friendly if you're up for singing.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

10:00 PM · Dante's

“Portland's longest-running weekly burlesque and fire show, but arrive early since GA seating isn't guaranteed.”