Portland has several opportunities to celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. These events are opportunities to remember friends and family who have died and to support them on their spiritual journey. They are also opportunities for non-Mexican community members to share in culture and learn about the holiday and celebration. We hope you find a meaningful way to celebrate!
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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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
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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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
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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 all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
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Cool Off at a Splash Pad
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages — head to one this weekend! We've made it easy for you to find splash pads by location with our interactive map and […]
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Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalWooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm with lots of activities, and a Children's Play […]
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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 local sound. Picnic-Perfect: Bring your blankets, low-sand chairs, and your favorite snacks. Outside food and beer/wine/cider are welcome! Delicious Eats: Wednesday concerts feature a variety […]
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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: DJ Workshop – Lab 1 – DJ OG.ONE at Musical Playground. Visit the event host's website to find the full lineup of events.
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Sunflower Festivals
Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo ops), we've gathered a comprehensive list of some of our favorite local farms hosting sunflower fun this season. View the list here and enjoy!
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Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology
OMSIOMSI is the place to be for the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology! Enjoy a six-day celebration of independent film and animation featuring exclusive screenings, filmmaker Q&As, an interactive expo, and visionary experiences that explore the future of storytelling through immersive VR, dome screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, and emerging technologies. View the […]
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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 search for 12 hidden honeybee-themed illustrations by Portland artist Mike Bennett, tucked into storefront and restaurant windows. Scavenger Hunt checklists will be available beginning August […]
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The Drop In: Skate & Bike Competition and Community Festival
Cedar Park Featuring Base Camp 17225 SE Meinig Ave, Sandy, OR, United StatesJoin us for the inaugural two-day skate and bike competition and community festival, “The Drop In”, at Sandy’s Cedar Park Featuring Base Camp on August 22-23! Enjoy the family-friendly weekend experience that brings together riders, skaters, families, and the broader community for an exciting celebration of sport, energy, and connection. Watch some of the region’s […]
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Tigard Farmers Market – Family Friendly Fun
Universal Plaza 9100 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, ORJoin us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an amazing lineup of vendors, live music, and food carts. Plus it's dog friendly! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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Centennial Farmers Market
17150 SE Powell Blvd. 17150 SE Powell Blvd., PortlandJoin us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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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, and more. With 10+ acres of space to explore, this is more than a petting zoo, it’s a full day of outdoor family fun. ✔️ […]
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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 baby goats and farm animals, ride the Cow Train, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, and explore the farm store. Admission is just $10 per person, […]
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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 food truck vendors while you're there! There's live music on the weekend — it's the perfect easy outing in a colorful, beautiful setting. This year […]
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Mr. Ben at Wonderwood Springs
Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, ORStart your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups. Hosted at the wonderfully whimsical Wonderwood Springs — a magical immersive art experience and café created by Portland joy-maker and artist Mike Bennett — […]
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Little Lab Coats — Science for Preschoolers
Experiment PDX 1421 SE Stark, Portland, ORBring your Littles to Experiment PDX to experience the magic of science, with a different lesson each class! Plus, enjoy free museum admission afterwards. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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Sensory + Storytime
Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United StatesLed by Dr. Gayatri Ram, PhD, CCC-SLP, this interactive experience combines literacy, sensory play, and speech-language expertise to build communication, early literacy, and confidence through storytelling. Each session includes: • Interactive storytelling • Movement, imagination, and character play • Hands-on sensory exploration • Caregiver tips for language and literacy at home • “Ask the SLP” […]
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Visit Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United StatesExplore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
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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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
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Summer Indigenous Marketplace
Electric Blocks 236 SE Clay St./1615 SE 3rd Ave., Portland, OregonSummer Indigenous Marketplace Series at Electric Blocks on July 18/19, Aug 22/23, Sep 12/13 from 10am–4pm in Portland’s Central Eastside! Celebrate summer outdoors with a vibrant gathering of Indigenous and Black artists, makers, and culture bearers. Shop directly from amazing vendors offering handmade goods, art, jewelry, apparel, and more—every purchase supports Indigenous and Black creatives […]
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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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]
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India Festival ‘26
Pioneer SquareIndia Festival brings India to the Square! This festival is a celebration of India’s Independence Day with live music, dance, food and other entertainment. India Festival is hosted by the India Cultural Association, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing Indian cultural awareness.
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Drag Story Time
Darcelle XV Plaza SW Park Avenue and Washington Street, Portland, United StatesJoin us for an hour of magic, music, and storytelling! Our fabulous guest drag queen will lead families through three storybook readings, two dazzling performances, and a sing-along, all wrapped up with an open Q&A before we say goodbye. This will be a welcoming, joyful experience for kids and grown-ups alike. See you at the […]
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Bubble Palooza
Oswego Towne Square 3 Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego, OregonHead to Bubble Palooza, a free, family-friendly event designed just for kids (and kids at heart). The upper parking lot—located across from KinderCare Lake Oswego—will transform into a bubbly wonderland with interactive bubble stations, face painting, live kid-friendly entertainment, and plenty of sweet treats, including ice cream.
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Reptiles at The Portland Aquarium!
The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United StatesCome and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife educators committed to starting conversations around ethical conservation, rescue, and captive bred animals. Fun for all ages! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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2026 Hawthorne Street Fair
Hawthorne AvenueHead to Portland's 43rd Hawthorne Street Fair. Enjoy great food, music and vendors on one of Portland's most amazing boulevards! Explore businesses while enjoying music, food, vendors and entertainment in a car-free zone from SE Cesar Chavez to SE 30th Avenue on Hawthorne.
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Checkmates & Chill at Director Park
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORJoin a lively game of chess and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s a spot for you. An instructor will be on hand to guide beginners, while experienced players can jump right in and enjoy the challenge. While you play, enjoy live performances by Curbside Serendade, […]
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Picnic in the Park
Beaverton City Park 12500 SW 4th Street, Beaverton, OR, United StatesCelebrate summer with the Beaverton Downtown Association at Picnic in the Park 2026. This free community event at Beaverton City Park features live music, local food vendors, a craft beer garden, field games, and family-friendly activities. Bring your own picnic or purchase lunch from one of the food vendors and enjoy a perfect summer Sunday! What to Expect for Families: […]
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Weekend Train Rides at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, OregonClimb aboard for a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland! The Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s popular weekend train rides return May 23 through October 11, 2026, with departures every Saturday and Sunday behind historic diesel locomotive BNSF 3613. Perfect for families, visitors, and train lovers of all ages, these scenic excursions offer […]
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Kidical Mass Ice Cream Ride
Starts at Irving ParkCelebrate the last weekend day before school starts by riding to get vegan ice cream on Mississippi Avenue with other kids and families as part of Kidical Mass PDX! Ride from Irving Park in NE on this free, family-friendly, kid-paced bike ride. This is the last Sunday before school starts for PPS, so this is […]
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StoryTime for Young Children
Eastside Jewish Commons 2420 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, ORJoin us for a fun, interactive, storytime at Eastside Jewish Commons, catered to young children, toddlers, and babies (and their caregivers). We'll gather together, read four or five good, diverse stories - from classics to new releases! - and probably leave with a sticker or two. Come build connections with other parents, caregivers, and kids, […]
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