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Kid's Calendar

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!

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Cirque Ma’Ceo – Battle Ground

Heirloom Equestrian Center 17026 NE 92nd Ave, Battle Ground

Step into a world like no other! Experience the breathtaking harmony of magnificent horses and world-class artists as they unite in a dazzling performance that will take you on a journey. Prepare to be captivated by an intimate, up-close spectacle filled with beauty, mystery, and awe-inspiring talent. This is more than a show-it's an unforgettable […]

$40

Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer

Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]

Free

Cool Off at a Splash Pad

Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]

Free

Farmers Market Fun

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 […]

Free to attend

Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm

Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States

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 […]

$12

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center 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, a […]

Free

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States

“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 […]

$8

The Medieval Market at Wonderwood Springs

Wonderwood Springs 7410 N. Chicago Ave., Portland, OR

Join Wonderwood for The Medieval Market featuring, magic, dragons, red fair vibes abound and a costume contest every second Saturday from May through October 10am-4pm at Wonderwood Springs for a magical time. Enjoy 40+ local vendors, live music, face painting, surprise guests, live goats, special treats, and so much more! It's free to attend!

Free to attend

Saturday in the Park Pride

Esther Short Park

LGBTQ Pride in Clark County has a rich and vibrant history. It all began in 1993 when a group gathered to celebrate the lives and history of the LGBTQ community in Southwest Washington. This momentous meeting led to the birth of “Saturday in the Park” in 1994, initially held near the Red Lion Inn at […]

Event Series Milwaukie Fest

Milwaukie Fest

Milwaukie Fest is a 3-day party celebrating all the things that make this community such a great place to live. From July 11 to 13, 2025, the city will bustle with exciting shows, food and activities. The Kid Zone has a complete schedule on Saturday, July 12 that includes: a dramatic storytime, NW Indigenous Poems, Yo-yo lessons, […]

Free

Mississippi Street Fair

This North Portland event has everything from tasty food and locally made goods, to live music and kid-friendly activities. Be sure to visit the Kids Zone, or the Kids Stage at Mississippi Pizza!

Day of Dance

O.O Howard House 750 Anderson Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join a vibrant celebration of tradition, artistic expression, and community while enjoying a day of dance! Celebrate the variety of cultural traditions present in our community as these groups share their talent, heritage and joy with us. There are even opportunities for a little audience participation! FREE event! Sweet treats available for purchase from Kona Ice and A Cherry […]

Free

Real History at Philip Foster Farm

Philip Foster Farm 22631-22725 SE Eagle Creek Rd, Eagle Creek, Oregon

Real History! Real Fun! On the Philip Foster Farm! Come visit Philip Foster Farm on the Oregon Trail where you can come visit our local historians and get a guided tour of our grounds, historical buildings and homes. We have historical hands on activities for the kids and a 1850"s store where one can purchase […]

$5 – $20

Portland Buddhist Festival 2025

Dharma Rain Zen Center 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, Oregon

Celebrate the vibrant Buddhist communities in Portland with representatives from many Buddhist temples and communities! Join us at Dharma Rain Zen Center’s 14-acre park-like property to share Buddhist chants, ceremonial practices, dance, mindfulness activities, children’s programs, food, and information about Buddhist temples.

Free
Event Series Lloyd Center Mall Crawl

Lloyd Center Mall Crawl

Lloyd Center

Did you know the Lloyd Center has ice skating, roller skating, pickleball, art classes, science camps, music lessons, and more? Come discover kid-and family-friendly fun at the new Lloyd Center Mall Crawl! There will be giveaways, free activities, special offers, art, games, food, animals, and more!

Free

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