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“Saturday Mornin’s Music!” ~ Children and Family Music Concert Series

Southminster Presbyterian Church 12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR

David Hall ("Woody Guthrie meets Mr. Rogers") kicks off Beaverton's newest concert series for children and families on Saturday, September 21st, sponsored by the Portland Folk Music Society. Every third Saturday from September to June, a different local children's musician will entertain with their songs, music, and interactive singing and movement. While geared toward families […]

$1 – $8

Kids’ Toy, Clothing, and Book Swap

Tryon Life Community Farm 11640 SW BOONES FERRY RD, Portland, OR, United States

Bring the whole family to our FREE toy, clothing, and book swap for kids. -Kids can play outdoors on the farm and our playground while caregivers “shop” (swap). -We recommend families bring a blanket to lay their items on, as well as a bag or box to put new items in. -Please only bring GENTLY […]

Free

St. Johns Boosters Fall Fling 

St. Johns Plaza

Enjoy the changing of the season with the Fall Fling in the historic St. Johns neighborhood. Art, activities and music from 11 AM to 2 PM in the St. Johns plaza, district-wide celebration with specials from local businesses all day! Pick up a drawing entry form to win hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards […]

Free

Oh My Gourd Harvest Fest at Sellwood Community House

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

🎉 Check out what's happening at Oh My Gourd - Harvest Fest located @sellwoodcommunityhouse hosted by @babybluesconnection! From games and live entertainment to a craft fair and adorable baby goats, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the fun! #OhMyGourd #harvestfestival 🐐Baby Goats - @portlandgoatparties 🎤Music & Entertainment - @redyarnpdx 📖Storytime - @literacyladypdx

Free

Union Soldiers & The Civil War

Oregon Military Museum Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Minuteman Way,, Clackamas, OR, United States

Interactive activities, demonstrations, and dynamic displays allow kids of all ages to step back in time and meet characters of the Civil War from free Black Union soldiers to military engineers with tools to try. Make sure to walk the Civil War pontoon bridge while exploring the transformed Historic Park. With the help of reenactors […]

Free
Event Series Portland Saturday Market

Portland Saturday Market

2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204 2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR

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, […]

Free
Event Series Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

Head to Oaks Park for a full day of family-friendly festival fun. Aside from the great beer and food activities will include wiener dog races, a chicken dance contest, a condiment art contest, cooking shows, and tons of fun and performances for the kids!  This Oktoberfest has activities for the whole family! Admission is $7 […]

$4 – $7
Event Series POP Cats Portland

POP Cats Portland

Wingspan Event & Conference Center 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124⁠, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Join us at our 2nd POP Cats event in Portland! Immerse yourself in artistically designed environments, workshops, a Punk Cats Cattoo Parlor, and more. Explore the POP Cats Experience—a fusion of Cat City and a Market featuring local cat-inspired artists and makers. Find unique products celebrating our feline friends. Most importantly, support cat organizations and […]

$15 – $100

Portland Zine Symposium

PSU 1825 SW Broadway,, Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Zine Symposium (PZS) will be held on Saturday, September 21st, and Sunday, September 22nd, in the Ballroom at the Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State University (1825 SW Broadway). The symposium will be open to the public from 11:00AM to 5:00PM both days, free of charge. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear […]

Free

OrenKoFest

Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Plaza 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro

Enjoy German music, German food, activities for kids, and more! OrenKoFest, Hillsboro’s free family harvest festival, returns Saturday, September 21, 12 noon to 7 pm at Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station. This event features vendors and artisans from event partner Tuesday Night Market, a Beer Garden by Golden Valley Brewery, and live music all […]

Free
Event Series FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

Central Plaza 520 SW 4th Ave, Portland, United States

FATHOM is a new immersive art experience produced by local Portland-based creative collective Roboto Octopodo. Featuring oodles of otherworldly undersea-themed creations in the heart of downtown Portland, FATHOM will delight and inspire visitors of all ages! Over 100 installations by 40+ local artists. Fully interactive, with touchable, climbable, and delightful artworks. Wheelchair, walker, and crutches […]

$3 – $22.

Saturday Crafternoon at Literacy Kid Lounge

Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United States

Literacy Lady PDX is opening a new space and will begin a fun Saturday afternoon open ended themed craft time! Space is limited, so tickets are required. There is something for all ages! Some of the themes will be: firefly jars, bookmark creating, kitty theme crafts/kitty crowns, rainbow streamer wand creating.

$15
Event Series CCHM Haunted History Walking Tours

CCHM Haunted History Walking Tours

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us as we take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Friday and Saturday evenings in September and October, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum […]

$15 – $20
Event Series Swift Watch

Swift Watch at Chapman Elementary

Chapman Elementary School

PLEASE NOTE: This season be prepared to see lower counts of Swifts as the month draws on. You can check numbers here. During the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see an incredible sight. One hour before sunset, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost […]

Free

Oktoberfest at McMenamins Edgefield

McMenamins Edgefield

Oktoberfest means celebration and beer - so we're serving up tasty German-style specials, plenty of beer, and roaming live music as a backdrop to it all. Turn up the accordion, pour a pint in the autumn sun, and celebrate harvest season and beer with us. Plus, the annual plant sale is back! All ages welcome. Plant […]

Free

Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente

Get ready to dust off your bikes, lace up your sneakers, and join us for the much-awaited return of the Portland Sunday Parkways 2024 season! This year Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente will re-visit East Portland on May 19, Northeast Cully on June 16, and Southwest Multnomah on September 22. Portland Sunday Parkways features community-focused events that transform […]

Free
Event Series Portland Saturday Market

Portland Saturday Market

2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204 2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR

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, […]

Free
Event Series Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Park Oktoberfest

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

Head to Oaks Park for a full day of family-friendly festival fun. Aside from the great beer and food activities will include wiener dog races, a chicken dance contest, a condiment art contest, cooking shows, and tons of fun and performances for the kids!  This Oktoberfest has activities for the whole family! Admission is $7 […]

$4 – $7
Event Series POP Cats Portland

POP Cats Portland

Wingspan Event & Conference Center 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124⁠, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Join us at our 2nd POP Cats event in Portland! Immerse yourself in artistically designed environments, workshops, a Punk Cats Cattoo Parlor, and more. Explore the POP Cats Experience—a fusion of Cat City and a Market featuring local cat-inspired artists and makers. Find unique products celebrating our feline friends. Most importantly, support cat organizations and […]

$15 – $100

EL FESTIVAL DE MARIACHI

Hillsboro Ballpark 4460 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity at this culturally vibrant and exciting family-oriented event, that is free and open to the public with no tickets necessary. Join fellow community members in fostering a culture of belonging while enjoying food, drinks, entertainment, and more. Taste an array of diverse food in one setting from local vendors. With food […]

Free

Apple Fest at Tryon Life Community Farm

Tryon Life Community Farm 11640 SW BOONES FERRY RD, Portland, OR, United States

TLC Farm's annual Apple Festival! Sunday, September 22, 2024. Apple tasting | Cider Pressing | Hard Cider | Fruit Sales. Kids under 12 are free!

$12

I LOVE DISTRICT 2: A Portland Scavenger Hunt Series

Coming Sundays in September we're hosting a series of 4 scavenger hunts in neighborhood clusters to show our love for district 2! Untangle riddles to locate destinations Complete challenges and solve puzzles to earn points Capture photos and videos, build your own scavenger hunt photo album Discover iconic district 2 historic and local landmarks! Explore […]

$25
Event Series FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

Central Plaza 520 SW 4th Ave, Portland, United States

FATHOM is a new immersive art experience produced by local Portland-based creative collective Roboto Octopodo. Featuring oodles of otherworldly undersea-themed creations in the heart of downtown Portland, FATHOM will delight and inspire visitors of all ages! Over 100 installations by 40+ local artists. Fully interactive, with touchable, climbable, and delightful artworks. Wheelchair, walker, and crutches […]

$3 – $22.

Black Storytime Pajama Jam

Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, OR, United States

Roll out of bed and over to the library in your favorite pajamas for a cozy Black Storytime Pajama Jam! For children from birth to 6 and their grown-ups to enjoy books, songs, and dancing in their jammies! Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is […]

Free
Event Series Swift Watch

Swift Watch at Chapman Elementary

Chapman Elementary School

PLEASE NOTE: This season be prepared to see lower counts of Swifts as the month draws on. You can check numbers here. During the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see an incredible sight. One hour before sunset, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost […]

Free

We call it Flamenco: A Sensational Spanish Dance Show

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR

Following sweeping success in more than 20 cities, We call it Flamenco is coming to Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland! With exquisite dancers, talented musicians, and stunning scenery, this flamenco dance show dares you to explore your deepest desires. Get your tickets for We call it Flamenco: A Sensational Spanish Dance Show in Portland! Highlights […]

$35.00

Monday Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum Meet at Stevens Pavilion, across from the Visitor’s Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)

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, […]

$3 – $5

Music Monday at Hammer + Jacks!

REC Room in Hammer + Jacks 6406 SE FOSTER RD, PORTLAND, OR, United States

Come sing and dance every Monday at 10:30am! We are excited to share with you some musical fun and movement with local kindie musicians! No matter the week, there's always some music and fun happening on Monday mornings in the REC Room! Join us at 10:30 am for an hour of music and movement with […]

$5
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