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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!
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Come out and enjoy free train rides on our outdoor 1/8-scale railroad, and see the indoor HO-scale model railroad. This year, we are pleased to offer an operating 1/8th-scale steam […]
There'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 […]
There'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, […]
TITANIC: 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 […]
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 […]
See Spider-Man for one week only at OMSI! Spider-Man is swinging onto Portland’s largest screen for 1 week only. Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings Tom Holland back for an action-packed […]
Since 1989, Portland and its sister city Kaohsiung, Taiwan have shared the tradition of annual dragon boat racing on the Willamette and Love (Ai He) rivers. Teams practice all summer […]
Celebrate 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 […]
Stroll 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 […]
Explore 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, […]
Summer 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 […]
Join thousands of fans in celebration of all things geeky, weird, and wonderful! Rose City Comic Con is all about comic books, TV shows, movies, anime, video games, tabletop games, […]
This 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 […]
In recognition of World Mindfulness Day on Saturday, September 12, join us for a week of programs exploring the practice of slowing down, paying attention, and embracing the present moment. […]
Panda Fest, a nationally celebrated Asian food and culture festival, is coming to Oregon! Come enjoy family fun with street food vendors, handcrafted goods, live entertainment, cultural showcases, and Instagram-worthy […]
Please join us for the 19th Annual Serbian Festival on September 12th & 13th, 2026. This is a celebration of food, wine, dance and culture of the Serbian Orthodox people. […]
We are celebrating our birthday with our 2nd annual community block party on 9/13 12-6pm and a portion of our proceeds for the day will go to support the wonderful […]
Head to the 5th Annual Portland Mid Autumn Festival, a two-day celebration that brings together thousands of community members to experience one of Asia's most cherished holidays. Hosted by the […]
Climb 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 […]
Join us for the 11th annual Feria de Portland, a celebration of flamenco arts & culture in the Pacific NW. Free and all ages! ~ Flamenco Workshops ~ Kids' crafts […]
You can watch the swifts in action at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church! If you haven't been keeping up with the Vaux's Swifts behaviors over the last couple of years, […]
There'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 […]
There'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, […]
TITANIC: 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 […]
Take the guesswork out of what to have for dinner one evening (or more!) this week — Portland's 2nd annual Fried Chicken week is back! For one whole week, businesses […]
See Spider-Man for one week only at OMSI! Spider-Man is swinging onto Portland’s largest screen for 1 week only. Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings Tom Holland back for an action-packed […]
Celebrate 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 […]
Join 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 […]
This 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 […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin […]
After School Happy Hour at Salt & Straw is buy one scoop, get one free for rewards members, Monday–Thursday, 3–5 pm, September 8–30. Download the @saltandstraw app and join their […]
Who we are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids 2-14 years old, with the option of single day […]
