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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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
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 all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm with lots of activities, and a Children's Play […]
Portland Hip Hop Week is to foster a sense of community, unity, love, and respect through the celebration of togetherness. There's multiple events happening all week, a particularly kid-friendly highlight: DJ Workshop – Lab 1 – DJ OG.ONE at Musical Playground. Visit the event host's website to find the full lineup of events.
OMSI is the place to be for the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology! Enjoy a six-day celebration of independent film and animation featuring exclusive screenings, filmmaker Q&As, an interactive expo, and visionary experiences that explore the future of storytelling through immersive VR, dome screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, and emerging technologies. View the […]
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you search for 12 hidden honeybee-themed illustrations by Portland artist Mike Bennett, tucked into storefront and restaurant windows. Scavenger Hunt checklists will be available beginning August […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, and more. With 10+ acres of space to explore, this is more than a petting zoo, it’s a full day of outdoor family fun. ✔️ […]
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 baby goats and farm animals, ride the Cow Train, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, and explore the farm store. Admission is just $10 per person, […]
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 food truck vendors while you're there! There's live music on the weekend — it's the perfect easy outing in a colorful, beautiful setting. This year […]
Have you ever wanted a salad dressing that was more colorful than Ranch or Italian? No? Well, bear with me anyway. While we can't advise putting actual paint onto your greens, this is the next best thing! We are using salad spinners to shoot paint around and create the coolest, messiest art, without creating a […]
Come make a splash at FSS at our Friday Baby/Toddler Open Swim located at our Beaverton location. Right now, swimmers can sign up for 45 minute time slots between 10:00-12:15pm and it is only $4/person. Our indoor pool is heated to 90 degrees and is salt water! This is a family oriented open swim, so […]
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, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]
Stop by The Shack twice daily for FREE All Ages Bingo! Prizes include Oodles Toys Tokens and more. The event happens at both 12-12:30pm and 4-4:30pm. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Lunch just got an upgrade! Come picnic with us at Director Park! Kick back at our picnic tables, and soak in those easygoing, family BBQ feels right in the heart of downtown with lawn games, sidewalk chalk, and the beloved Teachers Fountain. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Head to Helvetia Farm Market EVERY Friday Night this Summer for live music, food trucks, themed activities and more! Spend your Friday evenings enjoying live music, delicious food trucks, refreshing drinks from the bar, and fun themed activities for all ages. Relax with great local food, sip your favorite beverage, and enjoy performances from talented […]
Experience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Enjoy plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and […]
PFCAT (Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology) August 18th-23rd Individual Screening $12 Adult, $10 Senior, $9 Youth All Ages Before 5pm More info: pdxfestofcinema.com Tickets: https://omsi.edu/events/pfcat/ A full list of films and animations along with trailers and descriptions can be found at www.pdxfestofcinema.com. All screenings and events before 5pm are designed to be a good fit for […]
Kickstand Comedy in the Park is a weekly free stand-up comedy show that has become a staple of Portland summers. Featuring live comedy from the Pacific Northwest’s favorite local and national comedians, it’s a one-of-a-kind way to laugh in one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces (Laurelhurst Park). Crowd favorites Julia Corral and Rachelle […]
Bring your own picnic, set out a blanket, and enjoy this wonderful line-up of local musicians! On summer evenings beneath the shade of 100-year-old fir trees, local musicians fill the park with gentle sound while little kids dance in the grass and neighbors gather on blankets and lawn chairs. You can overhear conversations about dogs, […]
Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Arrive early to enjoy fun activities from our community partners. Movies begin at dusk. All movies are open captioned. Food and refreshments are available to purchase from local vendors or bring a picnic to enjoy. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Aug. 7: Fantasia […]
Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own food and drink. No alcohol. Movies will be shown and closed captioned in English. Activities start at 7:30 pm and movies begin at dusk (between […]
All movies are free and open to the public, and will begin at dusk (between 8-8:45 PM)! Join your neighbors for an evening under the stars at Stella Olsen Park. Grab your blankets, picnics, friends and family and get ready for an unforgettable time in front of the big screen this summer. Movies start at […]
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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.
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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]
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 all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages — head to one this weekend! We've made it easy for you to find splash pads by location with our interactive map and […]
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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
