When you have little kids, there’s one big problem with Halloween — the trick-or-treating starts so late! Neighborhood businesses across Portland accommodate our little ghouls and goblins, opening their doors to trick or treaters well before the sun goes down. Whether it’s your pre-trick-or-treating routine or the whole shebang, here are some great options for Portland-area daytime trick-or-treating. Check back regularly, as we are adding new events all the time!
Music with Mr. Hoo at Mississippi Pizza
Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesMr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an […]
Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesCome meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
The Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake OswegoVisitors can enjoy kid's activities including drawing, clay, painting and storytimes, and a kid parade along with incredible artist booths, live music, food, and more at this free annual festival […]
Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers
The Riff - B Street Records and Vintage 10801 SE Main St, Milwaukie, United StatesFridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in […]
Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace
taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Mr. Hoo every 1st and 3rd Friday as he plays live music for children of all ages. A mix of original and classic songs, egg shakers for the kids […]
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians
World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
Juneteenth Bracelets at FLIP
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesCelebrate Juneteenth at The FLIP Museum and make some bracelets with us. The emacapation of enslaved people is certainly something everyone should celebrate, so join us this week and make […]
Robot Toothbrushes AKA ScooterBots
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesCome join us every Friday to make weird robots out of toothbrushes. Add anything from our craft room to make them as elaborate as you'd like. The cost of this […]
Shack in Sellwood Park Grand Opening!
Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue and SE Miller St., Portland, OR, United StatesThe "Shack" in Sellwood Park is your summer hub for free and accessible recreation this summer! Join us for the Grand Opening on Friday, June 20, where we'll kick the […]
Tractor Talk with Farmer Jim
Is your little one obsessed with tractors? Each week, farmer Jim will talk about a different tractor or tool on the farm. And provide an opportunity for your little one […]
Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!
Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United StatesOur summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! […]
Hillsboro Gem Faire
Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, ORGEM FAIRE: June 20-22, 2025, Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Admission $7 weekend pass. […]
Roboto Octopodo presents FATHOM
Roboto Octopodo 520 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, ORFathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact […]
Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregonoin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food […]
Music with Mr. Hoo at Mississippi Pizza
Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesMr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an […]
Oregon Zoo: ZooNights
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesThere’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy […]
Kickstand Comedy in the Park
Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR, United StatesWe’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through […]
Pride at the Museum
OMSIJoin us for our fifth-annual PRIDE at the Museum! This event welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of museum exploring, science demos, lectures, and entertainment. All are welcome! […]
Tigard Festival of Balloons
Cook Family Park 17005 SW 92nd Ave, Tigard, OregonWelcome to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but... it’s MORE than […]
Juneteenth Celebration & Parade
Lillis-Albina ParkHead to Lillis-Albina Park on Saturday, June 21 for the 52nd celebration of Juneteenth! The Clara Peoples Freedom Parade will march down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Visit the event […]
Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on […]
Randall Children’s Hospital 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck
Clackamas Community College – Harmony Campus 7300 SE Harmony Road, Portland, OR, United StatesRandall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is pleased to invite families and children of all ages to the 3rd annual Touch-A-Truck event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to […]
Rocky Butte Farmers Market
Glenhaven ParkRocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the […]
St. Johns Farmers Market
St. JohnsThe roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and […]
PDX Parent Family Festival at Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesGet ready for a day of pure family fun at the PDX Parent Family Festival on beautiful Sauvie Island! We’re bringing all the things families love — and it’s all […]
Vancouver Pollinator Festival
Marshall Park - Vancouver 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WashingtonFrom Green Thumbs to Curious Minds—Everyone’s Invited! What’s in store: - Discover the fascinating lives of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and learn how to create habitats that help them […]
Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesCome meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
The Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake OswegoVisitors can enjoy kid's activities including drawing, clay, painting and storytimes, and a kid parade along with incredible artist booths, live music, food, and more at this free annual festival […]
Groovin’ Guppies – Music, Movement & Stories
Ethos Music Center N Killingsworth, Portland, O, United StatesEthos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Groovin Guppies Join our Program Director, […]
Urban Arrow Cargo Bike Launch Party!
Clever Cycles Bike & Ebike Store 900 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, O, United StatesJoin us for a fun, family-friendly day of riding, exploring, and celebrating. We’ll kick things off with a short group bike ride and scavenger hunt through Ladd’s Addition, followed by […]
BOLD Children’s Storytime
BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, O, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]
Summer Solstice Celebration
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United StatesWelcome the longest day of the year with a morning full of sunshine, creativity, and outdoor joy! Our Summer Solstice celebration invites families to slow down, explore nature, and connect […]
Storytime with Audrey at Dennis’ 7 Dees
Dennis' 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United StatesJoin us for a fun morning in the garden with local author Audrey Sauble, featuring a live reading of her beautifully illustrated book, Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story! This […]