Ringing in the New Year with kids is a lot of fun — plus you don’t have to stay up until midnight. Check out these family-friendly celebrations, and have a happy new year!
Looking for more options? Check out our Kids Calendar for more New Year’s fun, or visit a holiday light display (ZooLights and Peacock Lane will still be open, among others). And we are adding to this post as we find new events, so check back often for the latest!
Events
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Storytime at Washington County Libraries
Libraries across Washington CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
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Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
Libraries across Mulnomah CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI
OMSITITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
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Portland Hip Hop Week
Portland Hip Hop Week is to foster a sense of community, unity, love, and respect through the celebration of togetherness. There's multiple events happening all week, a particularly kid-friendly highlight: […]
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Bridgeport Village X Mike Bennett Scavenger Hunt
Bridgeport VillageBRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you […]
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Play, Bounce, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm!
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesLooking for things to do with kids near Portland this summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, […]
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Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesCelebrate summer at Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival, open August 1–September 14! Families can wander vibrant sunflower fields, let kids run and play, cut their own sunflowers, visit […]
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Free Day at National Parks
Visit a National Park for free on these special days (listed below)! National Parks in Oregon and Washington include: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (Vancouver, WA) Lewis and Clark National […]
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Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesEach week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
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Family Storytime at Vancouver Mall Public Library
Vancouver MallHear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. […]
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All Ages Bingo at The Shack at Sellwood Park!
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesStop by The Shack twice daily for FREE All Ages Bingo! Prizes include Oodles Toys Tokens and more. The event happens at both 12-12:30pm and 4-4:30pm. Editor’s note: This event […]
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Lullaby Group (0-3 Months)
The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, ORJoin us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to […]
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Mr. Ben Family Singalong at Hostel Cafe
The Hostel Cafe 1810 NW Glisan Avenue, Portland, ORJoin Portland family musician Mr. Ben for a joyful weekly singalong full of music, movement, dancing, and community connection for little kids and their grownups. Designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, […]
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Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market
Historic Downtown HillsboroHillsboro Tuesday Night Market is a weekly outdoor summer festival in Historic Downtown! Enjoy music, food, classic and quirky cars and family fun each Tuesday this summer from June 9-August […]
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Audrey McCall Beach Splashdown
Audrey McCall BeachThe Audrey McCall Beach Splashdown happens every Tuesday event at Audrey McCall Beach! Enjoy music and food while you relax at the river with amazing view of downtown. It's accessible […]
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Last Call Trivia
Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United StatesTrivia Tuesday at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Test your knowledge and compete for Station Taphouse gift cards! Prizes: 1st - $35, 2nd - $28, 3rd - $21. See you there!
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Fiesta on 1st Street
Fiesta on First Street in downtown Beaverton brings together local businesses, artists, musicians, food vendors, and neighbors for an evening of culture, music, shopping, and community at the First Street […]
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Storytime at Washington County Libraries
Libraries across Washington CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
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Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
Libraries across Mulnomah CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI
OMSITITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
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Lake Oswego Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free, live music in beautiful Lake Oswego parks, featuring a lineup of talented local musicians. What to Expect: Live Music: A diverse lineup of artists bringing the best in […]
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Portland Hip Hop Week
Portland Hip Hop Week is to foster a sense of community, unity, love, and respect through the celebration of togetherness. There's multiple events happening all week, a particularly kid-friendly highlight: […]
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Bridgeport Village X Mike Bennett Scavenger Hunt
Bridgeport VillageBRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you […]
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Play, Bounce, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm!
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesLooking for things to do with kids near Portland this summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, […]
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Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesCelebrate summer at Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival, open August 1–September 14! Families can wander vibrant sunflower fields, let kids run and play, cut their own sunflowers, visit […]
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Swan Island Annual Dahlia Festival
Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from […]
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Bonjour Bebes
Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United StatesBonjour Bebes! French For Young Children with Madame Meggie $10-20 per family, drop-in suggested donation. Made for tiny ears, ages 0-36 months, grown-up welcome. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
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Morning Music with Mr. Ben at The Heist
The Heist Food Carts 4727 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OregonKick off your Wednesday morning with live music, coffee, and community at The Heist! Join Portland kindie musician Mr. Ben for an interactive family singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and […]
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Animal Talks With Farmer Kat
Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesTopaz Farm farmer talks are the perfect way for your littles to meet one of our farm animals up close. Each week Farmer Kat brings out a different animal. It […]
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Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesEach week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
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Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, ORThis summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
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Moreland Theater’s Summer Kids’ Matinees Series
The Moreland Theater 6712 SE Milwaukie Ave,, PortlandThe Moreland Theater has announced their Summer Kids’ Matinees Series happening every Monday and Wednesday of the summer at 11 am! All tickets will be just $1 (they encourage purchasing […]
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Explore Your Park Series at Mount Tabor Park
Mt Tabor Playground SE Salmon Way and, SE Park Dr, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Explore Your Park Series is a free program for all ages that offers hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and more. Events will be 2 hours in length and attendees can […]
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