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!
First Fridays in Multnomah Village
Multnomah VillageFirst Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses […]
Cool Off at a Splash Pad
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 […]
Clark County Fair
Clark County Event Center & Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, W, United StatesConcerts, 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 […]
O’Keefe Farms Sunflower Festival
O'Keefe Farms 17604 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie, WA, United StatesIt’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: […]
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 […]
Cool Off at a Splash Pad
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 […]
Farmers Market Fun
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 […]
55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up
Powerland Heritage Park 3995 Brooklake Rd., Brooks, ORBring 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 […]
Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia)
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Embracing Hygge Day at Little Nestlings
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United StatesSlow 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
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United StatesFresh 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 […]
Pop Up Nature! at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, ORJoin 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
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 […]
Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
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 […]
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. […]
2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias
Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013Celebrate 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 […]
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, […]
Conestoga’s Big Truck Day
Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic CenterConestoga's annual Big Truck Day gives a up close look at dozens of specialty vehicles. Get an up-close look at dozens of big rigs and other specialty vehicles at the […]
Free Dance Day
NW Dance Project Creative Center 211 NE 10th Ave, Portland, O, United StatesKick off the 2025/26 school year at NW Dance Project with a day of FREE YOUTH DANCE CLASSES. Ages 7-18. FREE DANCE DAY is a great opportunity for new students […]
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, […]
Children’s Storytime: Sara T. Behrman, The Sea Hides a Seahorse
BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, O, United StatesBOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Sara T. Behrman, author of The Sea Hides a Seahorse. Join children’s author, Sara T. Behrman, as she reads aloud from […]
Tree Time! Preschool Walks
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, ORJoin us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
Bridgeport Village Summer Kids’ Concerts
Bridgeport VillageSUMMER KIDS' CONCERTS Saturdays | July 12 - August 30 10am to 12pm - New Time! Join Bridgeport Village for fun, free family entertainment! Dance to Portland's Top Children's Musicians […]
Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center
Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United StatesWelcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect […]
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 […]
Brick Bending LEGO Art with Jeff Sanders
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesDon’t miss Brick Bending LEGO Art with viral sensation and Portland-based LEGO artist Jeff Sanders, whose mesmerizing, curved LEGO structures have enchanted over 250 million viewers online (check him out […]
Nature Fair
Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United StatesJoin us for a day of outdoor fun and discovery at Nature Fair! Enjoy music, nature-based crafts, scavenger hunts, storytimes, and visits from our favorite community partners. Pack your sunscreen […]
Northwest Fossil Fest
Tualatin Heritage Center 8700 SW Sweek Drive, Tualatin, OR, United StatesWelcome to Northwest Fossil Fest, sponsored by North America Research Group (NARG), a local paleontology club! Join us for a day filled with exciting fossil discoveries at the Tualatin Heritage […]
Sellwood Moreland’s Summerville Street Fair
Sellwood MorelandThe Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy! We are thrilled to add to our vibrant city with a celebration of great food, drinks, […]
LEGO® Brick Bending with Jeff Sanders
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure! Learn how to create curved geometric shapes using LEGOs, explore Jeff’s stunning designs, and take part in collaborative builds. […]
Literacy Lady PDX Storytime
Sellwood Summerville Street Fair 13th between Spokane and Bidwell, Portland, O, United StatesCome on down to the Sellwood Summerville Street Fair! Literacy Lady PDX will have a space in front of the Sellwood Library. There will be bookish crafts and two scheduled […]
Fremont Festival 2025
NE Fremont Street from NE 42nd-NE51st 4020 NE Fremont Street, Portland, OR, United States🎉 Fremont Fest is ALMOST here! 🫧 Join us Saturday, August 2 from 10am–6pm on NE Fremont between 42nd & 51st for a full day of summer fun! We’re talking […]