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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!
The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology.
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween.
The Bridge is an authentic, original, child pleasing tale. Inspired by a wolf, Nordic Legend and the architecture of connection, The Bridge is a freshly conjured visual feast sprinkled with […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of […]
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 […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
Nominated for a 2025 Oregon Book Award! From a Hole in the Ground is an original fairy tale about mischief, nature, and a generational curse. Someone—or something—has returned from the […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try […]
ENJOY PERFORMERS, DELICIOUS FOOD, SPOOKY EXHIBITS, FAMILY FUN, AND MUCH MORE! From late September through October, Spirit of Halloweentown offers something for everyone. Wander through haunted streets, explore themed attractions […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]
Head to Topaz Farm for their Fall Harvest weekends! Experience no overcrowding, shorter lines and lots of fall family fun. What’s Included with Admission (In advance: $12 per person (ages […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off […]
Kicking off Mother's Day and running until the season ends October 12th! Come check out the Lincoln Sunday Market at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 10 AM - 3 PM. […]
Want to a low key, crowd free fall pumpkin experience? Head to Triskelee Farm. Free admission to the market and pumpkin area. Come for kids fall activities! Kids activity pass […]
“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 […]
Located in the heart of Downtown Gresham, this free, two-day event is a celebration of Native American art and artists, featuring an art fair, musical performances, dancing, storytelling, and artist […]
Head to the 44th Show of Gems, Minerals and Fossils for a day your little rockhound will love! Admission is $7 for a weekend pass, kids 12 and under are […]
Head to beautiful Hoffman Farms for the Mountainside Market Fall Festival! Enjoy the farm's corn maze, and shop amazing local artists and vendors while enjoying food, drink and fun on […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]
Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The […]
Dozer Day® is an interactive event where attendees can operate real construction equipment under expert supervision. It’s a fun, educational experience highlighting the industry’s impact on communities while inspiring future […]
After six decades, The Greek Festival has become one of the largest festivals of its kind, sharing Greek Orthodox faith and rich culture with over 15,000 guests annually. The festival […]
Join the OJMCHE Education Department for a free afternoon of Sukkot crafts and story time! Materials will be provided and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Families with […]
Grizelda the Green is a grouchy witch who absolutely, positively, HATES Halloween! So this year, she's cooked up a plan to end the holiday once and for all. But both […]
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All […]
Enjoy this musical collaboration brought to you by Sharon Gan (founder of Heart Strings Mandarin and pianist), Dr Jerry Lin (scientist and erhu lover), and Dan Velasquez (talented composer and multi-instrumentalist). […]
Math is breaking. Space and time are fracturing. Someone or something is erasing numbers, rewriting equations, and opening a dreaded “ArithmeRift” in Portland’s Experiment PDX. A group of math enthusiasts […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off […]
