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Featured Events
Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail
Downtown PortlandEmbark on a magical journey through the heart of Downtown Portland with Coraline's Curious Cat Trail! Trail Ends October 13th Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Coraline with this amazing Art Trail featuring 31 “Cats”. These beautiful Cat sculptures have become a canvas for local artists to design. We encourage you to see them […]
Music Together of Portland Fall Preview Classes
Portland Metro Area Portland, ORTry a FREE class with Music Together of Portland, and experience firsthand the joy, fun, and connection that happens when families and communities circle up and make some music! Create memories that will last a lifetime, and connect with other families in your neighborhood as you sing, dance, and jam along with us. Reserve your […]
Swan Island Dahlia Festival
Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013We invite you to celebrate the season of Dahlias! A Rainbow of Color! Stroll through almost 40 acres and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 370 varieties. Fill your belly with yummy treats from our Food Carts, relax and enjoy the Live Music, attend our Sunday Farmer’s Market, or take one of […]
Music Together of Portland Fall Preview Classes
Portland Metro Area Portland, ORTry a FREE class with Music Together of Portland, and experience firsthand the joy, fun, and connection that happens when families and communities circle up and make some music! Create memories that will last a lifetime, and connect with other families in your neighborhood as you sing, dance, and jam along with us. Reserve your […]
Visit a Farmer’s Market
Visit one of 38 Portland-area farmers markets. You'll find incredible local produce, and often kids' tents, live music, and prepared food vendors. There's a market every day of the week. Click here for our list of markets.
Somali Henna & Eritrean Coffee Ceremony Day
Capitol Hill LibraryJoin our annual celebration of the Horn of Africa. Children and youth can experience traditional Somali henna with local artist Ayni Amir. Taste and appreciate traditional Eritrean coffee with Edom Daniel. All are welcome to learn about these beautiful aspects of northeast African culture. Enjoy culture, artistry, and gathering together with our wonderful community in Capitol Hill. While […]
Free Beginning Ballet Series (Ages 6-11) at The Portland Ballet
The Portland Ballet 6250 S.W. Capitol Highway, PortlandOur Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 7, 14, and 21! 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. Class Schedule: 11:45-12:45 pm – Boys 1:30-2:30 pm – Girls Learn more and […]
Oregon Science Festival
OMSIEnjoy workshops, tours, lectures, and events—all celebrating STEAM education—at the Oregon Science Festival! Learn more about the vast array of scientists, engineers, and innovators who are inspiring future generations around Portland.
The Belmont Street Fair
SE Belmont St from SE 33rd to SE 39thThe Belmont Street Fair, held annually is one of the largest-attended street fairs in Portland. with food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances and live music on 3 different stages, and the first-ever kids zone, there are activities for all ages, the Belmont Street Fair is fun for everyone! The All new Kids […]
Family Papermaking Workshop
Nordic Northwest 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, ORNordic countries are known for their beautiful paper crafts, including handmade paper. They’re also known for sustainability and recycling. In this workshop, you will do both, by learning how to make your own paper out of scraps! Using just scrap paper, water, a blender, and a paper mold, you’ll make your own unique creations to […]
Welcoming Week Walk and Cultural Story Time Festival
Garden Home Recreation Center 7475 SW Oleson RdA free family-friendly event. All are welcome. Join us for so many bilingual and multicultural experiences... Welcoming Week Walk Guided walk on Fanno Creek Trail Refreshments Cultural Story Time Festival Art and short stories for sale Bilingual storytime Write stories that will be donated to children and the elderly in Venezuela Please get in touch […]
Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United StatesSpotlight: A Family Arts Festival returns to The Judy this September! Get ready for a fun-filled weekend of a fun-filled weekend of music, theater, dance, and art. Tickets are pay-what-you-will starting at just $10. Here's why families LOVE Spotlight: "Loved being in a space that was designed with kids in mind!" "Great curation and diversity […]
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204 2 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, ORSaturdays and Sundays, March through December Come celebrate decades of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to more decades of creativity, community, and countless memories! Nationally recognized as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country, […]
Mt Angel Oktoberfest
Mt Angel, OR 5 N Garfield St, Mt Angel, ORIn the heart of Oregon, Mt Angel's Oktoberfest brings 350,000 people to the Bavarian village every September. The Northwest's oldest and best loved Folk Festival - celebrates the fruits of the harvest, and the goodness of Creation! There is something for everyone at the Mt Angel Oktoberfest. • Free extensive Kindergarten with children’s activities. • […]
Portland Polish Festival
3900 N Interstate Avenue 3900 N Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, United StatesStep into the rich tapestry of Polish culture at the 28th Portland Polish Festival, proudly held since 1993 as the largest and oldest celebration of its kind in the western United States! Join us on September 14th and 15th at 3900 N Interstate Ave for a weekend filled with authentic food, live music, captivating dance […]
Sellwood Community House 5th Birthday Bash
Celebrate 5 years as a nonprofit community center with LIVE music with Red Yarn, free birthday cake, flower crowns, crafts, games and much more for all ages! Tour the newly-renovated building after months of ice-storm closure and see what SCH has to offer for families this fall! FREE!
Fiesta Latina en el Parque
North Clackamas Park 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, OregonCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and El Grito, Mexico’s Independence Day, at this free, family-friendly community festival. Explore Latino heritage and culture with delicious food, live music and performances, kids activities, games, authentic artisan vendors, and resource booths. Celebre El Grito, el Día de la Independencia de México, en este festival comunitario gratuito y familiar. Explore […]
Sellwood Community House Birthday Bash!
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonSellwood Community House(formerly Sellwood Community Center) is celebrating its 5th anniversary as a nonprofit community center. Free birthday cake and kid's lunches. Come for outdoor crafts including a giant cake painting, face painting and more!
Pet Adoption Outreach Event
Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Avenue, Portland, ORWe heard you loud and clear. Last year you loved ORHF and Multnomah County Animal Shelter’s special event and we are thrilled to announce that we’re combining two of your favorite things again: train rides and pet adoption! Come for the train ride, stay for the pets—or vice versa! Either way, we’re excited to see […]
FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo
Central Plaza 520 SW 4th Ave, Portland, United StatesFATHOM is a new immersive art experience produced by local Portland-based creative collective Roboto Octopodo. Featuring oodles of otherworldly undersea-themed creations in the heart of downtown Portland, FATHOM will delight and inspire visitors of all ages! Over 100 installations by 40+ local artists. Fully interactive, with touchable, climbable, and delightful artworks. Wheelchair, walker, and crutches […]
Portland Mid-Autumn Festival
Hong Phat Supercenter 4200 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, ORPortland’s Largest Mid Autumn Celebration Returns 🏮🌕 Join us for our 3rd annual Mid Autumn Festival in Portland, Oregon. Last year, we attracted over 10,000 attendees in a single night. And we plan on doing it again bigger & better! Happening on September 14th, 2024, from 2PM-10 PM at the new Hong Phat Supercenter, located […]
Saturday Crafternoon at Literacy Kid Lounge
Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United StatesLiteracy Lady PDX is opening a new space and will begin a fun Saturday afternoon open ended themed craft time! Space is limited, so tickets are required. There is something for all ages! Some of the themes will be: firefly jars, bookmark creating, kitty theme crafts/kitty crowns, rainbow streamer wand creating.
Goth Parenting book signing at Books With Pictures
Books With Pictures 1401 SE Divistion St., Portland, ORPortland locals Casey Gilly and Robin Robinson join Books With Pictures to celebrate their new book, Goth Parenting. This sweet, irreverent, hilarious book is perfect for alternative parents (or parents to be!) There will be crafts, snacks, and more. Come join in the spooky fun!
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist 425 Congress Street, Portland, OR, United States⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portland, ME. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi and more at First Parish in Portland under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist […]
CCHM Haunted History Walking Tours
Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesAre 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. Friday and Saturday evenings in September and October, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum […]
Swift Watch at Chapman Elementary
Chapman Elementary SchoolDuring the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see an incredible sight. One hour before sunset, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost for the night. Migrating swifts often use chimneys as roosts (places to sleep), and they are likely to return to the same […]
OMSI Star Party
Join us at Rooster Rock State Park for the Autumnal Equinox Celebration in Sepetember! with Rose City Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation Sept 14 (Sat) – Autumnal Equinox Celebration at Rock and Stub Stewart, at dusk
El Grito de Independencia 2024 Community Festival
Moda Center Rose Quarter Commons 1 N Center Ct., Portland, OR, United StatesOn September 15 and 16, we are hosting “El Grito Portland,” the largest celebration in the Northwest during Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honoring the rich history, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose families come from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Do not […]
Oregon Science Festival
OMSIEnjoy workshops, tours, lectures, and events—all celebrating STEAM education—at the Oregon Science Festival! Learn more about the vast array of scientists, engineers, and innovators who are inspiring future generations around Portland.
WoodstockGivesBack!! Musical Monsters and Budding Bookworms
Musical Monsters and Budding Bookworms 4203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, ORCome join us for crafts, face painting and music! We are participating in Woodstock Gives back which is a day that local business support local charities. We will be giving 20% of our sales to Lewis and Woodstock Elementary. The event is from 10am -2pm, stop by and have some fun! Additional information for Woodstock […]
