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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
Is your child curious about ballet? Try it for free at The Portland Ballet! Our Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 6, 13, 20! Is your child curious about dance? These free classes offer the perfect opportunity for young dancers, ages 6-11, to explore the fundamentals of ballet in a fun, welcoming space. […]
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 […]
The Oregon Science Festival, presented by OMSI, begins with Science Week, five days of events in the Portland Metro Area and beyond, and culminates in a two-day celebration at the museum. Enjoy workshops, tours, lectures, and events—all celebrating STEAM education. Learn more about the vast array of scientists, engineers, and innovators who are inspiring future […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
The Big Bounce America 2025 tour is bringing the bounciest, most action-packed experience of the year to Portland for two weekends beginning Saturday, September 6, through Sunday, September 14, at Portland International Raceway. Featuring The World’s Largest Bounce House, The Big Bounce America is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and includes seven massive inflatable attractions: a newly […]
The 60th Mt Angel Oktoberfest — the largest folk festival in the Northwest — is September 11-14! The streets of Mt Angel become filled with celebration. Join in the German/Swiss festival and see why Mt Angel Oktoberfest is a Touch of Bavaria. The Oktoberfest Kindergarten is a special place for familie. Open on Friday, Saturday […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
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. Every Friday and Saturday night in October guides from the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) […]
Join us as we dance through the roses for a very special night of music, movement, community connection under the summer sky! Community Beats, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community and empowering youth through music and movement, is hosting a FREE Silent Disco at the beautiful Peninsula Park with all the roses in Portland Oregon […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Celebrate 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 of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
Welcome to the freshest fest in the Pacific Northwest! Three days of family-friendly creekside camping and live music on 2 stages in the beautiful Haystack Village in Oregon City. Rolling in the hay this September 12-14, just 35 minutes outside of downtown Portland, Oregon. Featuring live music performances from TapWater, Far Out West, QuEasy Gumbo, […]
🎉 Get ready for one of Portland’s biggest block parties — the Belmont Street Fair is back! 🎉 Mark your calendar for the 2nd Saturday in September from 10 AM to 5 PM for a day packed with food, fun, and festivities! Enjoy delicious eats, unique local vendors, and nonstop entertainment across 3 live music stages. […]
Head to CullyFest for an all-day community celebration and family fun! It's a Cully-centric festival created by Cully, for Cully. Activities include: -Help paint the big new CULLY sign -Enjoy the Kid Zone with activities and a bouncy slide -Bring a t-shirt or something to screen print -Enjoy free food until we run out, then […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn maze. This year’s Maize theme is a tribute to a wild harvest where nature, nostalgia, and northwest pride grow tall. For a quarter of a […]
