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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!
Concerts, Grandstand events, carnival and rides, 4h, arts and crafts and live shows at this year's ice age adventures. Dates: August 1, 2025 - August 10, 2025 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Clark County […]
It’s time for our 6th Annual Sunflower Festival! About 60 varieties of Sunflowers!!!!!! August 1st, 2nd and 3rd , August 8th, 9th and 10th, August 15th, 16th and 17th Hours: […]
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 […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up, voted "Best Annual Event" in the Willamette Valley for four years straight! Step […]
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). "Zookeepers" are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments. Presented by City […]
Slow down with us as we savor the practice of Hygge, a beautiful Danish practice of slowing down and embracing simple pleasures all year long. 📚 Storytime: We’ll gather for a […]
Fresh Air Reset – A Saturday Morning Walk for Families Join us for a refreshing start to your Saturday with our Fresh Air Reset walking group! This casual, family-friendly walk is a […]
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]
Rocky 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 […]
The 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 […]
Bring your sun hat and head to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for the new tradition of Summer Flowers! Come for a beautiful day of leisure, fun for the kids, and […]
Come 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. […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow […]
