Kids, Family & Schools
Family fun, school events, camps, and kids' activities and signups
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
R&B Pleasant Hill Farms Pumpkin Patch
Pick your pumpkin at R&B Pleasant Hill Farms — open daily through October.Hours: Daily, 10 AM–6 PM Source: Cowlitz Economic Development Council — October Events [...]
The Patch @ Whalen Oaks Farms
Pumpkin patch fun at Whalen Oaks Farms in Woodland, open through October.Hours: Closed Mondays · Tuesday–Friday 11 AM–6 PM · Saturday 10 AM–6 PM · [...]
Willow Grove Gardens and Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins and fall fun at Willow Grove Gardens, open through October.Hours: Monday–Saturday 3:30 PM–dusk · Sunday 10 AM–dusk Source: Cowlitz Economic Development Council — October [...]
Friday, October 30, 2026
Downtown Woodland Trick or Treat
Kids trick-or-treat at downtown Woodland businesses, 2–4 PM.Source: Cowlitz Economic Development Council — October Events flyer
Canterbury Gardens Trunk or Treat
Come to Canterbury Gardens Trunk or Treat event on October 30th 2026 start time: 2:30 PM to 5 PM. location: 1457 3rd avenue longview, washington, [...]
Trunk or Treat
Join Delaware Plaza for a festive Trunk-or-Treat celebration! Bring your family and friends to enjoy games, a pumpkin patch, and a photo booth, along with [...]
Downtown Kelso Trick or Treat
Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating through downtown Kelso businesses — a free, family-friendly Halloween tradition. The Rotary Club of Kelso will be handing [...]
Boo on First Street: Downtown Kalama Trick or Treat
⚠️ CORRECTION: This event is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 4–6 PM — NOT Saturday the 31st.The previous date on this listing was incorrect. The correct day [...]
Downtown Longview Trick or Treat
Kids trick-or-treat at downtown Longview businesses, 4–7 PM.Source: Cowlitz Economic Development Council — October Events flyer
Highlands Trunk or Treat at Archie Anderson Park
Trunk or treat hosted by the Highlands Neighborhood Association, 4–6 PM.Source: shared via Cowlitz County News on Facebook — verify details with the organizer.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Show Me Reptiles! Show & Exotic Pet Expo
Show Me Reptiles brings its Longview Reptile Show & Exotic Pet Expo back to the Cowlitz County Event Center for a two-day weekend. Expect hundreds [...]
The Table's 1st Annual Halloween Party
The Table’s 1st Annual Halloween Party at Longview’s food truck court and tap house — fun for the whole family.Trick-or-treating at participating cartsKid-friendly Halloween movieHalloween [...]
Apple Cider Pressing at Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Watch and take part in old-fashioned apple cider pressing at the historic grist mill. 1–4 PM — verify details with the mill before you go.Source: [...]
Trick or Treat at Three Rivers Crossing
Indoor trick-or-treating at Three Rivers Crossing — safe, out of the weather, and away from traffic. Kids in costume can visit participating merchants for Halloween [...]
Fun Fest at NewLife Church
Candy, games, and inflatables — free family Halloween fun, 6–8 PM.Source: shared via Cowlitz County News on Facebook — verify details with the organizer.
Movie Night: Night at the Museum 2
Free family movie night at the Port of Kalama Interpretive Center, 7 PM.Source: Cowlitz Economic Development Council — October Events flyer A family-friendly Halloween night [...]
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Slices for Success: RJSHS Fundraiser at Hometown Pizza
Eat pizza, send students to the capital. Dine at Hometown Pizza in Rainier on Tuesday, November 3, 4:30–7:00 PM and 20% of all sales go [...]
Beginner Archery Lessons at Bob's Sporting Goods
Bob's Sporting Goods is running a 4-week Beginner Archery Lessons series at Bob's Archery Range, upstairs on the 2nd floor of the Longview store. It's [...]
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Teen Program: Holiday Keychains at Kelso Public Library
Teens can make their own holiday keychains at Kelso Public Library (inside Three Rivers Crossing) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:30–3:30 PM. A free, crafty [...]
Friday, November 6, 2026
Story Time & Parent Group — Progress Center
Story and play time for little ones featuring Leo Lionni's A Color of His Own, alongside a parent group — with a light lunch provided.Hosted [...]
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Lelooska Living History Performance
Northwest Coast masks come to life in the firelight of the Lelooska Foundation's Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial house. The Lelooska Family shares the songs, dances, stories and [...]
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Little Kids Book Club
Calling all readers in grades K–2! Join us monthly for our "Little Kids Book Club" at 3:30 pm to talk about books, meet other young [...]
Sunday, November 22, 2026
9th Annual Grandparents & Grandchildren Ball
The YMCA of Southwest Washington presents its 9th Annual Grandparents & Grandchildren Ball — an afternoon celebrating family, love, and the special connections between generations. [...]
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Comcast Turkey Trot Fun Run at Lake Sacajawea
Start Thanksgiving Day with a little fresh air, a lot of fun, and a lap around beautiful Lake Sacajawea Park. The Comcast Turkey Trot Fun [...]
Friday, November 27, 2026
Kalama's Festival of Trees at Mountain Timber Market
Kalama's first annual Festival of Lighted Trees fills Mountain Timber Market with Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations, each with its own theme. [...]
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Santa Visits Ashtown & Shop Local Bazaar
Santa visits Ashtown Brewing — bring the family and get those Christmas card photos with Santa locked in.The Small Business Saturday / Shop Local Bazaar [...]
Lelooska Living History Performance
Northwest Coast masks come to life in the firelight of the Lelooska Foundation's Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial house. The Lelooska Family shares the songs, dances, stories and [...]
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Find Eddie the Yeti at Mountain Timber Market
A holiday hide-and-seek for kids and families: Eddie the Yeti moves to a new hiding spot around Mountain Timber Market every day, Elf-on-the-Shelf style, from [...]
Friday, December 4, 2026
Christmas in Kalama
Celebrate the season downtown at Christmas in Kalama on Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM in downtown Kalama. A community holiday evening for [...]
GLO Light Experience – Christmas Light Drive-Thru
GLO Light Experience is back for its second season: a Christmas light drive-thru in the Rodeo Arena at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview. Load [...]
The Nutcracker by Higher Ground Dance Studio at Columbia Theatre
Higher Ground Dance Studio presents the holiday ballet The Nutcracker on the Columbia Theatre stage in downtown Longview: Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, [...]
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Holiday Pop-Up Market + Kids Market at Mountain Timber Market
Kick off holiday shopping at Mountain Timber Market in Kalama: shop local makers for unique gifts while enjoying live Christmas music. The Kids Market features [...]
Jingle All The Way Fun Run/Walk 2026 (Longview)
Kick off the holidays with the 14th annual Jingle All The Way Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Registration opens at 3 PM and [...]
Polar Express Family Movie at Port of Kalama (4 PM & 6:30 PM)
Bring the whole family to a holiday screening of The Polar Express at the Port of Kalama on Saturday, December 5, 2026.Two showings: 4:00 PM [...]
Holiday Bazaar Bingo Night in Kalama
Cap off the Holiday Bazaar day with an evening of Holiday Bingo at Kalama Elementary School, Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:00–9:00 PM.Earlier that day (9 [...]
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Breakfast with Santa at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge
Skip the mall line: on Saturday, December 12, 2026, McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge serves a sit-down holiday Breakfast with Santa, with Santa stopping by the [...]
Holiday Wonderland
Kick off the Christmas season at Three Rivers Crossing! Tree Frog Events and Markets brings a Holiday Wonderland market with photos with Santa and plenty [...]
Holiday Pop-Up Market with Santa & Nutcracker Painting at Mountain Timber Market
A weekend of holiday fun at Mountain Timber Market on the Kalama riverfront: shop local makers, hear live Christmas caroling, paint a Nutcracker keepsake, visit [...]
Castle Rock Festival of Lights
Castle Rock’s holiday tradition fills downtown with stage entertainment, local craft and food vendors, and free photos with Santa (2–5 PM). The Festival of Lights [...]
Kelso Rotary Lights in the Park
A drive-through holiday light show at Tam O'Shanter Park — lighted displays, Santa, holiday trains, and reindeer, presented by the Rotary Club of Kelso in [...]
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Saturday, December 19, 2026
GRINCHmas at Lewis River Little League
Lewis River Little League hosts its annual Grinch-themed holiday morning, open to the whole community and not just league families. Expect festive decorations, kids games [...]
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Trivia Night at The Salty Beaver
Mill City Entertainment and MC Andy bring afternoon trivia to The Salty Beaver every Sunday — history, music, movies, sports and more.Kid-friendly fun: bring the [...]
Friday, January 29, 2027
sQuatch Fest — 10th Anniversary
SAVE THE DATE — sQuatch Fest turns 10! The Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce brings the 10th anniversary sQuatch Fest to the Cowlitz County Event [...]
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Fibre Family Series: Amazing Bubbleman
Part of the Columbia Theatre's Fibre Family Series. For 30 years Louis Pearl, the Amazing Bubbleman, has dazzled audiences worldwide with bubble artistry. The Edinburgh [...]
Friday, February 12, 2027
Fibre Family Series: Shanghai Circus
Sponsored by Fibre Federal Credit Union, The Columbia Theatre Guild, and Cowlitz PUD. Part of the Fibre Family Series, a series for the young family! [...]
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Fibre Family Series: Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
Sponsored by Fibre Federal Credit Union, The Columbia Theatre Guild, and Cowlitz PUD. Part of the Fibre Family Series, a series for the young family! [...]
Thursday, April 29, 2027
Alice in Wonderland by International Ballet Stars in Longview, WA
Two hours of color, fantasy, and live performance. Alice in Wonderland Ballet by International Ballet Stars is a world premiere production designed in collaboration with [...]
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Kalama Community Fair 2027 — Barns, Boots, and Country Roots
The Kalama Community Fair (est. 1965) announces its 2027 theme: Barns, Boots, and Country Roots.When: July 15–17, 2027Where: Haydu Park, 253 Kalama River Road, Kalama, [...]
Thursday, July 22, 2027
Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo 2027
The Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo returns to the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds grandstands for three nights, bringing “a different kind of Friday night lights” to Longview, [...]