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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!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
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 […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]
Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. This event is for all ages and abilities, and many tasks can be done from home. Prizes are in store for those with the most points, […]
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.
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 […]
Experience the celebration, where the miles are full of dad energy, the vibes are upbeat, and every finisher celebrates with a stack of fluffy pancakes at the finish line! There's also a Kids Fun Run for ages 1-12. Start Times: 8:45am - Kids Fun Run 9:00am - Half Marathon 9:45am - 10K 10:00am - 5K […]
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystems—and they need our help! This festival is your chance to learn, celebrate, and take action to protect these amazing creatures while having fun with your community. Learn from speakers, walking tours, and enjoy theses kid-specific events: Kids Markets: Kiddos can experience entrepreneurship! Sign up with Kids Markets today! Columbia Play […]
The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Kids, look for our market friend Rosie! This pink squishmallow hides out in a different vendor booth every day. Tell us where you found her at the Info […]
It’s Baby Animal Season at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville! Looking for things to do with kids near Portland or Salem this spring and 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 […]
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s invites families to experience the excitement of fishing with FREE Kids' Fishing Events. The annual Gone Fishing event returns June 13-14 and June 20-21, offering families a free, easy and fun way to unplug and spend time together. Activities at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations include: FREE Catch-and-Release Fishing: Kids can catch their first […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]
Come together as a community for the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at Esther Shore Park in Vancouver. Event highlights: Kid's Activities with the Columbia Play Project History of Juneteenth interactive display Photo Booth Live music performances and art vendors Information on pathways to education with college reps, financial aid info, youth mentors, and a celebration of […]
Go for scrumptious treats, massages, face-painting, locally made jewelry, candles, art, and more!
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
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 […]
Head to French Prairie Gardens for Live Music, BBQ, Brews and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring Tractor Wagon Rides, Super Mega Slide and over 15 different activities! Due to an early Strawberry Season and a late Father's Day they will not have U-pick Strawberries available during this festival. But, they'll have lots […]
Cornell Farm is celebrating the longest day of the year with their annual Summer Solstice Celebration! The event is all about supporting pollinators, raising funds for the Leach Botanical Garden, garden talks, crafts, games and more. Celebration Schedule All Day: Pollinator Plants Galore Explore hundreds of pollinator-friendly plants, from long-blooming perennials to Northwest Natives. 5% […]
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby! Step into a world of knights, fairies, pirates, and performers with full-contact jousting, live entertainment, artisan vendors, delicious food, and interactive activities for all ages. Families can explore themed villages, meet colorful characters, shop handcrafted treasures, and enjoy a day of adventure in a […]
Check out Kernside's first ever neighborhood street fair! NE 28th between Burnside and Glisan will be closed for a whole day of midsummer fun and frolics, from live music, comedy and storytelling to art installations, a bouncy castle for kids, and 100+ booths of marvelous local artists and creators.
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie, 端午節) with hands-on family-friendly activities at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Drop in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, June 19–21, to create and take home a five-color silk bracelet with adorable charms, a vibrant dragon boat woodblock-stamped postcard, and a large festival-inspired ornament. Rooted in centuries-old Dragon Boat Festival […]
The 2nd Annual Chicken Fashion Show is BACK — and 2026 is going to be absolutely unforgettable! Saturday, June 20th, 2026 11 AM – 5 PM Stellar Luxe – 415 N Amboy Ave, Yacolt, WA FREE to attend & participate! Last year was a full-blown phenomenon — packed crowds, outrageous costumes, nonstop laughter, and runway moments we’re still […]
The 54th Annual Festival and Parade takes place June 20, 2026, with community celebration, kids' activities, guest speakers, live music and stage performances, special guests and vendors. The parade beings at 11 am at King Elementary School and climates at Llis-Albina Park. Parade starts at 11 am. Celebration is 12 pm-7pm.
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 National Endowment for the Arts Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Celebrate Dad in unforgettable style this Father’s Day weekend with a ride behind a true piece of living history at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Join us on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, for a special excursion powered by the legendary Polson #2 steam locomotive. Feel the rumble, see the steam, hear the […]
Enjoy live music, craft beer, BBQ, motorcycle and car shows, and family-friendly fun all weekend long. Regional bands, Portland Wrestling, beer garden, food vendors, kids activities, and special events throughout the weekend. Activities and Attractions Portland Wrestling - Live action Motorcycle Show - Saturday | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Car Show - Sunday | […]
Join naturalists for a talk about teas from the leaves, roots, and flowers of plants that can be found in the Tillamook State Forest, then sample some of the concoctions and vote for your favorite! *The Tillamook Forest Center is the region’s largest forest-based learning center and outdoor classroom — a special place to develop […]
Join us as we celebrate our newest guide dog teams, K9 Buddy partnerships, Orientation & Mobility Immersion clients, and breeder dogs. This public ceremony also honors GDB puppy raisers, volunteers, donors, and staff for their dedication and support of our life-changing mission. Families with children make great puppy raisers — they're key for socializing and […]
Celebrate the 18th anniversary of Kidical Mass PDX with a bike ride downtown to get frozen yogurt! This family-friendly, kid-paced bike ride was founded in June 2008 on a route downtown similar to this one, ending at an ice cream shop. This year we’ll ride from The Fields park in NW Portland to Director Park, […]
Kids Junk Orchestra players make rhythms and music on whatever surface they can think of — drums, bongos, buckets, body percussion, and even pots and pans! Kids Junk Orchestra will perform an original musical that takes you on a journey of different styles of music from blues to jazz to hip hop, and everything in between — but percussion is the […]
