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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!
Enjoy free summer outdoor concerts in the park! The Showtime Concert Series features live music on Thursday evenings during the months of June and July at Shute Park. Bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the tunes from top local talent. Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Immerse yourself into peony paradise. With 30 acres of peony fields and a 2 acre display garden to stroll through, there is something for everyone. Our truck, flower cart, display garden and fields, make for perfect photo opportunities that will leave all your friends in awe. Free Parking / Admission Pet Friendly Picnics Encouraged Wheelchair […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts. The FLIP Museum stands for Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.
Ladybug Nature Walk at Gabriel Park Pollinator Garden – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK
Junior Jams & Music Exploration is a Grown Up & Me Music Class For Ages 1 - 5! Run by Teacher David every week we learn about a different genre of music! Anywhere from Rock, to Jazz to TV Themes! We also learn about our ABC's, our 1,2,3's and have a whole lot of fun! […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Show your PRIDE in your family this week with our Rainbow Family Crafts. Use a variety of crafting materials to make a family portait, paper dolls, and more. As always, entry is only $8 for those ages 2 and up, with no additional cost to participate. While you are here, you can enjoy all our […]
Join us for our annual Father’s Day BBQ celebration! Come out listen to live music on Saturday & Sunday from 12pm to 3pm, enjoy over 12 different family friendly activities – including our Double Super Mega Ride n’ Slide, and see all the blooms in our Gardens. Take the tractor wagon ride out to the […]
Visit Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s to enjoy free in-store, family-friendly activities during Gone Fishing weekend events. This year during Gone Fishing Kids’ Fishing Events June 6-8 and June 13-15, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s destinations will offer a wide variety of free activities focused on teaching youngsters how to fish. These activities range from kids’ catch-and-release ponds to special […]
Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
Thousands of rubber duckies will rain down into Teachers Fountain, dropped from above with the help of Hoffman Construction and Star Rentals. Everyone will be able to play in the fountain with the rubber duckies and take home their favorite ones. Keep an eye out for special Hoffman Construction duckies hidden among the crowd. Find […]
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
oin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food & drinks. Come join us at Triskelee Farm for a fun-filled Friday Happy Hour! Unwind after a long week with great company, delicious drinks, and […]
