Community
Community Events
Click here to view the entire community calendar.
We are excited to share our new Community Hub in Hall D2 on the main floor of the Expo Center next to the mainstages and the classrooms. Join us to mingle with your fellow kinksters and generate that sense of belonging that we all love. We have events of all flavors, planned out for the community by community members like you! Come see us at the Community Hub Info Table if you have questions and see the QR code for event descriptions.
The Community Hub features an information table, two meeting spaces: the Rose Garden and the Coniferous Forest, a community classroom, and the much beloved Kinky Library Leather Reading Lounge! In addition to our Community Hub, you can find special spaces for both Pets and Littles in the D1 Vendor Hall. Learn more in the “Pets” and “Littles” section of this program. You'll also find community events taking place in the dungeon, mezzanine classrooms, and the Marriott Courtyard.
Because the world is ever changing, we will have an up-to-date calendar of events at the Community Hub Info Table, and have also provided a QR Code of events or this link. The digital schedule covers community events happening in our Community Hub, the dungeon, mezzanine classrooms, vendor hall, and the socials held at the Marriott Courtyard.
2025 Community Schedule - All
Unfortunately things happen and as such all community events are subject to change without advance notice.
BIPOC Social
04/17/2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Marriott Courtyard Portland North, Track: General
This event is exclusively for BIPOC members of our community! Join us for a mocktail and charcuterie mingle to pre-funk before KF! Aren't registered for KinkFest 2025, but still want to gather with your fellow BIPOC kinksters? You are more than welcome to join us. Hosted by Mx. Pucks A'Plenty. Note that the bar is open to all hotel guests. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
COVID Testing Rewards
04/18/2025, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Community Hub, Track: General
Should you choose to do daily COVID-19 rapid tests, bring the picture of your negative test result to the Info Table in the Community Hub for a reward between 9 AM and 5:30 PM! This is OPTIONAL act of community care, and not a required KinkFest policy.
Rope Skillshare
04/18/2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Community Classroom, Track: General
Join us for an unconference style rope skillshare! Come share or learn a rope skill in 15-20 minute rounds. Brush up on your single column, share a cool rope handling trick, and more. We will have a few skill groups in each round, with a short transition time between. All skill levels welcome.
TKL Presents! The Leather Reading Lounge
04/18/2025, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Track: General
A weekend-long, open reading lounge for folks to come browse the library & read/socialize in a low-stim setting. This is a browse-only, non-lending event where folks can come learn about TKL and the events I host & how/where to check books out throughout the year.
Introduction to Littles Day Camp
04/18/2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Get ready for a weekend full of fun and excitement with Camp Leader Byson and her Camp Counselors at Littles Day Camp! Join us for an introduction to all of the wonderful events at camp this year.
Neurospicy Meet Up
04/18/2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with your fellow neurospicy kinksters—connect, explore, and vibe at your own pace! All flavors and diagnosis welcome. Socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
The Close-In Brunch
04/18/2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Portland’s Close-In Munch takes place every other Monday and is a gathering space for kinksters of all stripes and all experience levels. This year to kick off KinkFest, please join us for a casual, conversation-focused gathering to make friends, nail down your class schedule, or plan scenes for later in the weekend! As a twist to our typical format, this Friday morning Brunch Munch will come with complimentary coffee and pastries, but please feel free to bring a snack of your own*. We hope to see you there! You can learn more about Close-In at @Close_in_Munch on FetLife. *while KF is not a nut-free event, we encourage you to bring nut-free options to increase the accessibility of the event.
Storytime
04/18/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Enjoy your favorite stories read by Camp Leader Byson and special guests!
PDX Recovery in the Lifestyle Social
04/18/2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Lunch social/meeting hosted by PDX-Recovery in the Lifestyle for folx who are interested in having a 12-step recovery community within their kink community. We have members from Alanon, AA, NA, OA, MA, SLA, and more. Held in a semi-private area, this a safe space to visit if you have questions or are seeking resources about addictive behaviors for yourself or others. Light lunch/snacks provided. Host is fluent in ASL
BIPOC Round Table
04/18/2025, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: D201, Track: General
An exclusive opportunity for BIPOC kinksters to meet, greet, and chat as the KinkFest weekend begins. Must be registered for KinkFest 2025 to attend. Facilitated by Mx. Pucks A'Plenty. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Gear/Clothing Swap
04/18/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Bring your gently used gear (such as impact implements, rope, etc) or kink oriented clothing (leather, costumes, etc.) to trade or give away! Come with a community spirit ready to be generous and receive generosity in turn! Please check back in by 2:30pm to pick up any remaining items.
Kitten Quiet Hour
04/18/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
A calm, cozy space for kittens to stretch, lounge, and enjoy gentle affection. Soft blankets and soothing scritches create the perfect environment for purring, light play, or curling up with a handler.
Male Subs and Bottoms Meet Up
04/18/2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with fellow male-identified submissives and bottoms to socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
Open Rope Jam
04/18/2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
A rope jam for every body hosted by Portland's @KinbakuSociety and @RoseCityRope munch. All jam attendees must stay within designated truss and adhere to facilitators instructions.
Button Making
04/18/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Make your own pin-back buttons!
Clothing Optional Community Yoga
04/18/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Community Classroom, Track: General
Come join us for an hour of slow flow yoga with the option of being nude. Everyone is welcome. This is a follow along session with no body adjustments, and no judgment of technique or poses. Take a break and catch your breath.
M/s & O/p Dynamic Meet Up
04/18/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with fellow kinksters interested in or actively engaged in M/s & O/p Dynamics. Socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
Pet and Handler Bonding Time
04/18/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
A community gathering for pets and handlers to network with others to share tops on what works for connection, cuddling, and communication. Learn some new tips on how to work together before the event really gets going.
Pets Social
04/18/2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Marriott Courtyard Portland North, Track: General
A gathering for those with hooves, paws, claws, toe beans and more. It’s a purrfect time to gather, mingle and meet the other pets. Hosted by Rev Carslyle P Bernard. Folks not registered for KinkFest may attend this event. Note that the Verandah, while reserved for our group, is open to all hotel guests.
Pick Up Play Mixer
04/18/2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
A social mixer for people looking to connect with others for pickup play scenes in the Kinkfest Dungeon. You can also peruse the KinkFest Play Finder board while there!
Queer Tea Party Mixer
04/18/2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Marriott Courtyard Portland North, Track: General
Ready to mix and mingle with other queers at KinkFest?! Join us for a tea-themed social for anyone who identifies as queer or LGBTQIA2SP+. Bring your own cup if desired! Hosted by Hitchin’ Kitten & -Pink-. Folks not registered for KinkFest may attend this event. Note that the Verandah, while reserved for our group, is open to all hotel guests.
Sanctum: Edge Players Social
04/18/2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Community social for self-identified edge players and those curious about edge play alike hosted by Sanctum! An opportunity to chat and connect with like-minded kinksters in a social setting with the intention and opportunity to discuss common interests, negotiation and consent and fun ideas. You can also peruse the KinkFest Play Finder board while there!
Games & TTRPG Meet Up
04/18/2025, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with your fellow kinksters for some gaming and TTRPG fun. Feel free to bring games into the space. Socialize, play, and make new connections!
Bottoming From the Top: Cheeks for Change Scholarship Benefit
04/18/2025, 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
Join us for a playful and impactful one-of-a-kind fundraiser to support 10 deserving scholarship recipients with two hotel nights during KinkFest. This is your chance to make a difference and make a mark—literally! Purchase tickets from Coat Check to deliver bare-handed spankings to our bold and willing administrative team members, who are putting their butts (and bravery) on the line for a great cause. Every smack brings us closer to our goal of providing these scholarships and creating opportunities for community members to attend KinkFest.
Glow Party
04/18/2025, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: D202-203, Track: General
A glow in the dark dance party, with music, games, and snacks. Though this space centers littles, all are invited.
Speed Spanking
04/18/2025, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Community Classroom, Track: General
Think speed dating with the added element of hand-only impact. This is an opportunity for impact tops to meet impact bottoms and play for one minute. Hosted by Violet (KinkFest Director Emeritus) with a team of highly visible monitors to ensure no one breaks the rules. Monitors have the right to ask anyone to leave. What to expect: -Each participant will be given a postcard with clear rules and a consent checkbox. -Tops are allowed to use only their hands to spank only the butt cheeks of the bottoms for one minute. -Bottoms will show each new top 1 to 5 fingers to indicate their desired sensation level, with 5 fingers indicating intense sensation. -We will do 3 to 6 rounds of 50 people each, depending on how popular it is. Each round will last 15 minutes for 12 pairings. Players will stand on Xs taped on the floor.
COVID Testing Rewards
04/19/2025, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Community Hub, Track: General
Should you choose to do daily COVID-19 rapid tests, bring the picture of your negative test result to the Info Table in the Community Hub for a reward between 9 AM and 5:30 PM! This is OPTIONAL act of community care, and not a required KinkFest policy.
TKL Presents! The Leather Reading Lounge
04/19/2025, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Track: General
A weekend-long, open reading lounge for folks to browse the library, read, and socialize in a low-stim setting. This is a browse-only, non-lending event where folks can come learn about The Kinky Library (TKL) and how/where to check books out throughout the year.
Aging in the Scene Meet Up
04/19/2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with fellow 50+ folks to socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
The Whipper Snappers Mini-Munch
04/19/2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Whipper Snappers is Portland Oregon’s TNG group for local kinksters ages 18-35. This is a mini-munch for folks 18-35. Older partners of 18-35 attendees are also welcome to attend.
Bad Girls Social for Women and Gender Expansive Individuals
04/19/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Mingle with women and gender expansive individuals who find home in women's spaces with the Bad Girls leather club; est. 1992. Members and nonmembers alike are welcome to come socialize and connect.
Petting Zoo Field Trip
04/19/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Littles will be lead on a field trip to the pet play area. Meet us in the Littles Area at 11:30am to join the adventure!
PDX Recovery in the Lifestyle Social
04/19/2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Lunch social/meeting hosted by PDX-Recovery in the Lifestyle for folx who are interested in having a 12-step recovery community within their kink community. We have members from Alanon, AA, NA, OA, MA, SLA, and more. Held in a semi-private area, this a safe space to visit if you have questions or are seeking resources about addictive behaviors for yourself or others. Light lunch/snacks provided. Host is fluent in ASL.
Pony and Pet Meet & Greet & Socializing Time
04/19/2025, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
The Rocky Mountain Pony Herd, Ponies of Washington, and Portland PDX Pony Herd invite all ponies, handlers, pets, and other friends to join us for the Kinkfest Ponies & Pets & Handlers meet-up! This relaxed social event is the perfect place for folk to get together and talk about Pet Play, regardless of experience level. So come horse (and handler) around with the RMPH, PoWA and PDX HERD! Note: This event is gear-encouraged (but NEVER required!), and no experience necessary!
Trans Sex: Tips, Tales & Techniques
04/19/2025, 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: D201, Track: General
Come hang out with certified sex educator Jamie Joy for a playful conversation about Trans Sex! Whether you identify as gender expansive or play with someone under the trans umbrella, this space is for you. We'll share hot stories, discuss finding pleasure in our bodies, trade tips & tricks, watch trans porn, and explore ideas for kink scenes and role plays that affirm our identities. Open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Feel free to bring you lunch and discuss!
Bottoming From the Top: Cheeks for Change Scholarship Benefit
04/19/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
Join us for a playful and impactful one-of-a-kind fundraiser to support 10 deserving scholarship recipients with two hotel nights during KinkFest. This is your chance to make a difference and make a mark—literally! Purchase tickets from Coat Check to deliver bare-handed spankings to our bold and willing administrative team members, who are putting their butts (and bravery) on the line for a great cause. Every smack brings us closer to our goal of providing these scholarships and creating opportunities for community members to attend KinkFest.
Cultura & Kink
04/19/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
A mixer for any anti-oppressive being who identifies as Latine/x to connect. Come meet folks who share similar experiences and are looking to build community together.
Small Pet Playtime
04/19/2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
A softer, more delicate play hour for bunnies, ferrets, and other small critters.
Beaded Jewelry Making
04/19/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
DIY bracelets, keychains, or pacifier chains!
Pack vs Pride Tug-of-War
04/19/2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
Team competition between puppies and kittens (or other pets) in a friendly tug-of-war.
Clothing Optional Community Yoga
04/19/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Community Classroom, Track: General
Come join us for an hour of slow flow yoga with the option of being nude. Everyone is welcome. This is a follow along session with no body adjustments, and no judgment of technique or poses. Take a break and catch your breath.
Gay/Bi/Transmen Meet Up
04/19/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with fellow gay, bi, and transmen to socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
Disability Social
04/19/2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
A time and space for those who identify as having a disability to hang out, meet people, and have fun.
Cigar Social
04/19/2025, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Marriott Courtyard Portland North, Track: General
Enjoy a short class on cigars, service, and play at 6 PM, or simply join to socialize and savor cigars with friends and other KinkFest patrons. Drinks and small plates may be purchased at the bar inside; a cash bar outside is for drinks only. Cigars and raffle tickets can be purchased from Rose City Leaf and Leather. Bring some leather in need of love for our bootblacks. Folks not registered for KinkFest may attend this event. Note that the Verandah, while reserved for our group, is open to all hotel guests.
Fat Kinksters Meet Up
04/19/2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with fellow fat kinksters to socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
Femdom Themdom Social
04/19/2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Marriott Courtyard Portland North, Track: General
Mistress Viola & Natasha Strange of Sub Rosa PDX are hosting a social for FemDoms, ThemDoms, and the folks who want to mix and mingle with them. Join us in the Columbia Room at the Courtyard by Marriott. Subs will be serving lovely snacks in cute outfits, there will be a sparkly photo booth, mixer activities, and a foot massage station for tired feet.
Tasting Impact Medley
04/19/2025, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
Impact tastings with Byson ranging from thuddy to stingy with all different levels of impact intensities for all levels to enjoy. Byson's kink kit will be tagged and numbered. Attendees can come in and pick up 5 different items from my impact assortment and we will test them out together. The first hour minutes (6:30-7:30pm) will be during quiet dungeon hours, please respect this time for other attendees.
Argentine Tango for Enhancing the D/s Dynamic
04/19/2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: D202-203, Track: General
Argentine tango involves a deep physical connection and communication that will resonate with many kinksters involved in power exchange. Domina Ayla Salto and her submissive Eidavayla will facilitate a community dance space for you to explore ways that dance can deepen D/s connections. The first 30 minutes will include a 101 on consent in dance and skills for beginning Argentine tango, and then open up the floor for the next 30 minutes for your experimentation. We will play music that goes well with tango, but all types of dance (including solo dance) will be welcome on the dance floor. No partner required, and rotating partners will be optional. Socks or dance shoes are helpful but not required.
Games & TTRPG Meet Up
04/19/2025, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with your fellow kinksters for some gaming and TTRPG fun. Feel free to bring games into the space. Socialize, play, and make new connections!
Human Car Wash
04/19/2025, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Community Classroom, Track: General
Put yourself in neutral and take a spin down this interactive sensory tunnel. Bring some friends to man the mits and flogging stations for even more battering sensations! Tunnel will be accessible to folks with and without mobility devices.
Bottoming From the Top: Cheeks for Change Scholarship Benefit
04/19/2025, 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
Join us for a playful and impactful one-of-a-kind fundraiser to support 10 deserving scholarship recipients with two hotel nights during KinkFest. This is your chance to make a difference and make a mark—literally!rnrnPurchase tickets from Coat Check to deliver bare-handed spankings to our bold and willing administrative team members, who are putting their butts (and bravery) on the line for a great cause. Every smack brings us closer to our goal of providing these scholarships and creating opportunities for community members to attend KinkFest.
Nerf Blaster Battle
04/19/2025, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: D202-203, Track: General
While hosted by the Littles Team centering Littles, Middles, and Bigs, this event is open to all KinkFest attendees to engage respectfully in the space. Only Nerf Blasters provided by the KinkFest Team are allowed at this event. No other nerf toys or related items are allowed.
TKL Presents! The Leather Reading Lounge
04/20/2025, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Community Hub, Track: General
A weekend-long, open reading lounge for folks to browse the library, read, and socialize in a low-stim setting. This is a browse-only, non-lending event where folks can come learn about The Kinky Library (TKL) and how/where to check books out throughout the year.
COVID Testing Rewards
04/20/2025, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Community Hub, Track: General
Should you choose to do daily COVID-19 rapid tests, bring the picture of your negative test result to the Info Table in the Community Hub for a reward between 10 AM and 5:30 PM! This is OPTIONAL act of community care, and not a required KinkFest policy.
Clothing Optional Community Yoga
04/20/2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Community Classroom, Track: General
Come join us for an hour of slow flow yoga with the option of being nude. Everyone is welcome. This is a follow along session with no body adjustments, and no judgment of technique or poses. Take a break and catch your breath.
Crafty Cunts
04/20/2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
A low key socializing opportunity with crafts to occupy our hands and make it less awkward to socialize! We will also have TEA which makes socializing and crafting more enjoyable.
Easter Egg Hunt
04/20/2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Vendors, Track: General
What Easter without an egg hunt? Join us in the Vendor Hall on Sunday at 11am to hunt down Easter Eggs and get a chance to have some fun. Though this space centers littles, all are invited to participate.
Coloring Time
04/20/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Join us to unwind with coloring time. Craft supplies provided, along with some coloring pages. Feel free to bring your own!
Ace Spectrum Meet Up
04/20/2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with fellow ace spectrum identified kinksters to socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
Sex Workers & Pros Meet Up
04/20/2025, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: D201, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with your fellow sex workers and prodoms/switches/subs to socialize, discuss, and make new connections! This event is exclusive to SWs and Pros only and observes KF's policy: Prostitution, solicitation or negotiation for BDSM/kink services for consideration or compensation is not allowed.
Bottoming From the Top: Cheeks for Change Scholarship Benefit
04/20/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
Join us for a playful and impactful one-of-a-kind fundraiser to support 10 deserving scholarship recipients with two hotel nights during KinkFest. This is your chance to make a difference and make a mark—literally!rnrnPurchase tickets from Coat Check to deliver bare-handed spankings to our bold and willing administrative team members, who are putting their butts (and bravery) on the line for a great cause. Every smack brings us closer to our goal of providing these scholarships and creating opportunities for community members to attend KinkFest.
Hitchin' Bitches Rope Jam
04/20/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Dungeon, Track: General
We are the Portland, OR chapter of Hitchin’ Bitches International, a rope education group led by and for women and gender expansive folks. This jam welcomes self-identified women and gender expansive rope tops and self-tiers, along with bottoms of any gender. Cis-men may not attend this jam solo. All jam attendees must stay within designated truss and adhere to facilitators instructions.
Stuffy Adoption Hour
04/20/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Come end your weekend with something warm and fuzzy! Stuffy adoption hour is a stuffy swap. Breath new life into clean stuffies and share them with others, or peruse the stacks to give some a home! Please check back in by 4:00pm to pick up any remaining stuffies.
Game Zone
04/20/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Play mini air hockey, darts, cornhole with beanie babies, carnival games and more to win prizes!
Games & TTRPG Meet Up
04/20/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Rose Garden, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted meet up: Gather with your fellow kinksters for some gaming and TTRPG fun. Feel free to bring games into the space. Socialize, play, and make new connections!
Accessiblity in Kink Discussion
04/20/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Coniferous Forest, Track: General
Choose your own adventure in this unhosted discussion: Gather with your fellow kinksters to discuss and workshop accessibility in kink. Socialize, discuss, and make new connections!
Pets
Click here to view the events for pets on the community calendar.
Calling all critters! Bring your claws, paws, hooves or whatever adornment you have on your stompers and gentle boopers and join us in the Backyard and Barnyard space in the Vendor Hall (D1) this year.
Come unleash your inner animals in one of three curated areas within the space, with our backyard and catio for house pets, and the barnyard space aimed toward pets of a non-house variety (like horses, hucows and more!). We've got a little something for everyone!
There's events for both handlers and creatures, from our yearly pony gathering to a puppy romp and kitten quiet hours. Check out the QR code for a link to our weekend schedule to find all the fun events, because just like a dog's attention can go a million ways (there's just so many balls to chase and butts to sniff...) so can our calendar!
If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask one of our Pet Space attendants for help with questions about what's going on or what you might expect from this fun and lovely space.
2025 Community Schedule - Pets
Unfortunately things happen and as such all community events are subject to change without advance notice.
Kitten Quiet Hour
04/18/2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
A calm, cozy space for kittens to stretch, lounge, and enjoy gentle affection. Soft blankets and soothing scritches create the perfect environment for purring, light play, or curling up with a handler.
Pet and Handler Bonding Time
04/18/2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
A community gathering for pets and handlers to network with others to share tops on what works for connection, cuddling, and communication. Learn some new tips on how to work together before the event really gets going.
Pony and Pet Meet & Greet & Socializing Time
04/19/2025, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
The Rocky Mountain Pony Herd, Ponies of Washington, and Portland PDX Pony Herd invite all ponies, handlers, pets, and other friends to join us for the Kinkfest Ponies & Pets & Handlers meet-up! This relaxed social event is the perfect place for folk to get together and talk about Pet Play, regardless of experience level. So come horse (and handler) around with the RMPH, PoWA and PDX HERD! Note: This event is gear-encouraged (but NEVER required!), and no experience necessary!
Small Pet Playtime
04/19/2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
A softer, more delicate play hour for bunnies, ferrets, and other small critters.
Pack vs Pride Tug-of-War
04/19/2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Pets Area, Track: Pets
Team competition between puppies and kittens (or other pets) in a friendly tug-of-war.
Little's Day Camp at Kinkfest 2025
Click here to view the events for littles on the community calendar.
Littles, Middles, and Bigs, get ready for a weekend full of fun and excitement in an experience never before seen at Kinkfest: Littles Day Camp! Camp Leader Byson and her Camp Counselors have arranged activities to get your creative juices flowing, events to get you energized and engaged with friends, toys to let your imagination run free, and much more!
The space, located in the vendors hall, will be open for free play time and activities from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday through Sunday. We hope to see you there!
Activities:
- Button making: Friday at 2:30 PM make your own pin-back buttons!
- Beaded jewelry making: Saturday at 2:30 PM DIY bracelets, keychains, or pacifier chains!
- Game zone: Sunday at 2:30 PM play mini air hockey, darts, cornhole with beanie babies, carnival games and more to win prizes!
- Petting Zoo Field Trip: Saturday at 11:30 AM Littles will be lead on a field trip to the pet play area.
- Storytimes: Friday at 11:30AM, and more times TBD.
Community Events:
While hosted by the Littles Team centering Littles, Middles, and Bigs, these events are open to all KinkFest attendees to engage respectfully in the space. These events will take place on the mezzanine (upstairs) in rooms D-2/3.
- Glow party: Friday at 9:00 PM- A glow in the dark dance party with music, games, and snacks.
- Nerf Blaster Battle: Saturday at 9:00 PM- Only Nerf Blasters provided by the KinkFest Team are allowed at this event. No other nerf toys or related items are allowed.
2025 Community Schedule - Littles
Unfortunately things happen and as such all community events are subject to change without advance notice.
Introduction to Littles Day Camp
04/18/2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Get ready for a weekend full of fun and excitement with Camp Leader Byson and her Camp Counselors at Littles Day Camp! Join us for an introduction to all of the wonderful events at camp this year.
Storytime
04/18/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Enjoy your favorite stories read by Camp Leader Byson and special guests!
Button Making
04/18/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Make your own pin-back buttons!
Petting Zoo Field Trip
04/19/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Littles will be lead on a field trip to the pet play area. Meet us in the Littles Area at 11:30am to join the adventure!
Beaded Jewelry Making
04/19/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
DIY bracelets, keychains, or pacifier chains!
Coloring Time
04/20/2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Join us to unwind with coloring time. Craft supplies provided, along with some coloring pages. Feel free to bring your own!
Game Zone
04/20/2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Littles Area, Track: Littles
Play mini air hockey, darts, cornhole with beanie babies, carnival games and more to win prizes!
