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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 […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests See the full lineup on the event host's website! Fair hours: Friday - Saturday: 10AM to 11PM Sunday - Thursday: 10AM to 10PM Carnival: Open […]
Make summertime dinners a whole lot easier the week of August 10-16! The Portland Mercury is hosting their annual Burger Week, full of delicious $10 burger specials all over the Portland area. Details of participating restaurants on their site.
Experience the third annual Portland Jigsaw Masters! This speed competition will host puzzlers from around the globe competing either as singles, pairs, or 4-person teams. The PJM is one of the largest speed puzzling tournaments in America! Go as a spectactor or register to participate here! Highlights: Multi-heat Speed competition Amazing Prizes Social Hours Puzzle […]
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 […]
Enjoy this neighborhood garage sale with 50+ households participating, featuring food trucks and a relaxed environment. Free to attend! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 […]
Test your climbing skills on our 25-foot climbing wall at Hands On Children's Museum! Sponsored by Snell Crane Supported by City of Olympia Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 […]
Rockstar Energy Open returns to downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park August 14–16, 2026 bringing together world-class skateboarding, live music, art and culture for a free, three-day festival experience. Now in its third year, the event features Men’s and Women’s Park and Street competitions with top skateboarders from around the globe, including Rockstar Energy athletes Keegan Palmer, Chris […]
The Lake Oswego Public Library Rover Bookmobile is rolling in, giving you the chance to browse and check out your next great read. Just bring your library card and get ready to stock up on books for sunny days ahead. You’ll find the Rover Bookmobile in the parking lot near the water fountain, between Columbia Factory Outlet and Little Big […]
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.
MVP Dance Elite invites you to join us for some of our summer dance classes! Classes are open to all skill levels—no prior dance experience is required. Rookie Acro (Ages 2-4) Fridays 1:15 - 1:45 pm July 6th - August 14th Our Summer classes begin July 6th and our Rookie classes introduce young children to […]
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 […]
Spend Friday evening at Hoffman Farm! Enjoy local musicians from 6-8 pm, two Fridays of each month. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, food, drinks, berry picking and more! Entrance is free! Visit the Hoffman Farm website for details on the full music lineup.
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 […]
What do you do when the dream comes true? You take it on the road and share it with the world! Venardos Circus is thrilled to announce the launch of a SECOND Touring Company and an All-New Production “FAR BEYOND.” The show will play The Lot at Zidell Yards August 1 – 16, 2026. Tickets are […]
Enjoy an outdoor movie for free at different Tigard parks this summer! Movie Schedule Friday, July 10: Zootopia 2, Dirksen Nature Park Friday, August 14: GOAT, Cook Family Park Saturday, Sept. 12: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Universal Plaza Bring blankets, lawn chairs and flashlights Activities start at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk […]
Watch movies under the stars with free popcorn! All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30pm.
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 […]
