Pedalpalooza is a festival of bikey fun. Hundreds of different events are organized by people like you. Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. Some are organized with kids in mind, such as Olive & Dingo's Slide Ride. Find the full calendar here. Bike Summer will be three whole months of […]
Portland Parks Splashpads and interactive fountains will all be open by 6/15/24 through Labor Day weekend with extended splashpad hours for the 2024 season 10am-8pm. Details at www.portland.gov/splash
July 6, 13, 20, & 27 – 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, & 4:00pm Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Get your tickets and climb aboard! Join us for a 45-minute train ride in open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland. These rides are excellent for […]
Are you a 14-18 year old with a passion for the arts? Looking for FREE and exciting ways to stay creative this summer? Discover Bodecker Foundation’s Summer 2024 Workshops! From filmmaking to music, sculpture to painting, we've got a fantastic lineup of activities to keep you engaged. Join us to build your skills, connect with […]
BFF means BIG FAIR FUN! Join us July 19 - July 28, 2024, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! Admission is free, so you can decide how much to spend on activities and vendors.
Welcome to the Northwest Fossil Fest! Join us on Saturday Aug 03 2024 between 10:00 AM -4PM for a day filled with exciting fossil discoveries and hands-on activities. Explore a variety of fossils, learn about prehistoric creatures, and even try your hand at fossil preparation. This in-person event is perfect for fossil enthusiasts of all ages. Don't miss […]
A GATHERING PLACE FOR THE CREATORS, CURATORS, AND COLLECTORS. FIND US THE LAST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH - MAY-NOVEMBER HOURS: 11AM-4PM SATURDAYS 5/25 - 6/29 - 7/27 - 8/24 - 9/28 - 10/26 - 11/30 ECOTRUST 721 NW 9TH AVE PORTLAND, OR 97209 SUNDAYS 5/26 - 6/30 - 7/28 - 8/25 - 9/29 - […]
Get up early and watch the magic happen! Balloons will launch each day throughout the weekend starting just as the sun starts to rise. Don’t miss out on the chance to spot these giant balloons float through the Central Oregon sky. It’s free and fun for the whole family! Balloons will launch each day throughout […]
The award-winning Great Oregon Steam-Up is here! Join us for this family-friendly adventure that has won "Best Annual Event" in the public-voted "Best of the Willamette Valley" awards for three years straight! July 28/29 and Aug 3/4 at Powerland Heritage Park (I-5, Exit 263) 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: ➡️ Parade of Power: An incredible display of steam traction […]
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. Sponsored By: The Dawkins Charitable Trust With Support From: The PARC Foundation
Clark County Historical Museum will be celebrating our Main Streets and the people who helped shape our community when it kicks off its 2024 Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tour Series on Saturday, June 29th at 9:00 am. This annual and popular series offers Clark County residents and visitors the opportunity to visit several of […]
Rocky Butte Farmers Market, an iconic urban neighborhood market featuring affordable locally grown foods and artisan products, weekly children's activities, live entertainment, and a dog-friendly, energetic block party vibe, is back for the 2024 Season. New, more visible location at NE Siskiyou St & NE 81st Ave. The market's goal is to lower barriers to […]
The St. Johns Farmers Market is fun for the whole family! Knock out your weekly grocery shopping and stop by our kids activity tent, equipped with coloring pages and a giant Connect Four! We also have a weekly scavenger hunt for kids: search high and low for Rosie the Squishmallow, who loves to hang out […]
Get outside with your little one and 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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, […]
join us for SPANISH STORYTIME!!!! THIS SATURDAY at 10am!!!! Other storytime events will be canceled this day! We’ll have Natalya in the bookstore sharing some fun read-aloud books in Spanish, sing songs in Spanish, do some dancing and have a great time! Hope to see you at this cultural event!!! Join us for this fun […]
Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective is proud to present our 2024 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some […]
Join us for the 2024 PDX Yard Share! We have three events this season, which means three opportunities to give and gather - on July 27, August 17, and September 7. The purpose of our events is to reduce food waste by creating a marketplace of free backyard produce, distributed and gathered by neighbors! Here's […]
WasabiCon PDX is a consumer focused media event designed to connect fans together in a fun, friendly, and entertaining environment. Started in Portland in 2012 under the name Newcon PDX, WasabiCon PDX is one of the PNW’s most popular anime conventions. The event focuses on five key facets of fandom: Anime (including Manga & Asian […]
Date: July 27th - Time:11:00am - 12:15pm - Ages: 5-11 - Cost: Sliding Scale $15-$25 Creative Kids SW is hosting a Saturday painting workshop for kids! Designed for young artists aged 5-11, this session offers a guided painting experience where children can explore their creativity with acrylic and watercolor paints. All supplies are provided. Please […]
See exhilarating aerial shows and enjoy circus play with Wings Aerial Acrobats at the award-winning Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia, WA. Shows at 11 am, 1 pm, & 2:30 pm. The event is sponsored by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry and the City of Olympia in partnership with PARC Foundation. Don't miss the Instrument […]
Saturdays and Sundays, March through December Come celebrate decades of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to more decades of creativity, community, and countless memories! Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, […]
Honoring our history-looking towards our future. Welcome to the 13th Annual First City Celebration, Oregon City’s signature annual event! We’re excited to welcome you downtown to be a part of our community’s largest summer gathering of live music, eclectic vendors, family activities, and much, much more! The event will take place in the heart of […]
From Diagon to Knockturn Alleys, you'll find book and movie trivia, costume contests and other fun! We'll be serving up butterbeer and magical food specials. Accio, school supplies! Bring school supplies to the Great Hall to donate for local schools. Monetary donations welcome too! Hermione-approved donations: 50% of movie ticket sales are donated to Basic Rights […]
Free events, all summer long, at local parks: July Concert/Performance Events Saturday, July 6 | 6pm— East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Allen Stone, Soul-stirring R&B melodies and energetic vibes | Ventura Park Sunday, July 7 | 6pm—East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Sheila E., World famous singer, drummer, and queen of percussion | Ventura Park Thursday, July 11 | 6:30pm—Melao de Cuba […]
For 7 years, the Portlandia Mermaid Parade is and remains a FREE grassroots artistic event aimed at celebrating our community connection to Portland's rivers, port history as well as celebrating all things mermaid and water myth related. The name 'Portlandia' is in honor of the river goddess sculpture created by Raymond Kaskey, currently located above […]
Portland is home to some of the most acclaimed kindie musicians in the country! Each Saturday in July and August, Bridgeport Village will feature new talented performers. Families are invited to sing, dance and explore Bridgeport Village's new park-like Village Green. July 13th | Lori Henriques July 20th | Pointed Man Band July 27th | Triple Rainbow August 3rd | Kelli Welli August […]
Join us in celebrating 30 years of broadening access to bicycling! We’re hosting a bike-themed carnival in the park with games, tasty food, cold drinks and plenty of fun. Learn more about the event and buy your activity tickets in advance at the link below! https://buff.ly/3XEuRqg
July 6, 13, 20, & 27 – 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, & 4:00pm Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Get your tickets and climb aboard! Join us for a 45-minute train ride in open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland. These rides are excellent for […]
Sntoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved book flies from page to stage in The Little Prince! Unlock your imagination and embark on a journey through the galaxy with two unlikely companions: The Aviator and the mysterious Little Prince. When his plane crashes in the desert, the disenchanted Aviator is desperate to repair his aircraft when The Little […]
ART IN THE DARK: MODEL NO. 19 Suspended in trees, surrounded by beauty, and illuminated by the stars...A-WOL's Art in the Dark annual performance is a fantastical, illuminated, full-length, evening production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting. Transforming a dirt plot into a performance spot, each show is packed with the flavor […]
