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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest!
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 […]
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show featured a cast of 6 artists in a kind of Broadway/Circus Musical. It was just a little Circus… but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos Circus has grown into a living example of the power of dreams, reinventing the American Circus […]
Join us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every day, all day, for everyone, including KIDS! There are so many different FREE children's activities scheduled over the 10 days of the fair: Movie Nights, Live […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize! Thursdays-Saturdays […]
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
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 […]
This event kicks off with a bang with live music, vendors, food trucks and a kids zone for even the littlest Art lover! Come explore the Art and Culture Gresham has to offer. Enjoy live music at the World Music Stage, and Oregon Reptile Views, Circus Cascadia, and more and the Arts Plaza Stage. Multiple […]
See a real Huey Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museum and sit in the Pilot’s seat! Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry Supported by Olympic Flight Museum Free with admission or membership.
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival, sponsored by Langer's Entertainment Center, takes place on the 3rd weekend in July, promising a weekend filled with enchanting experiences. From live entertainment on multiple stages to medieval re-enactments, Maid Marian's Court, and Robin Hood with his Merry Men, this event offers a diverse array of activities for all ages. Don't […]
Head to Camp Tasty’s in Sandy, Oregon for the 4th Annual Shady Pines Festival. Enjoy a long weekend of live music, camping, food, drinks, arts, crafts, games, and good times with our amazing community. A brief write-up of the festival is also in our post: The Pro’s Guide to Music Festivals With Kids EVENT TIME: Attendees can camp at the […]
SUMMER KIDS' CONCERTS Saturdays | July 12 - August 30 10am to 12pm - New Time! Join Bridgeport Village for fun, free family entertainment! Dance to Portland's Top Children's Musicians - plus enjoy special activities like hula hoops, ribbons, bubbles & more! July 12th - Mr. Ben July 19th - Red Yarn July 26th - […]
Your family is invited to a fun-filled, hands-on event where children and adults alike can explore and interact with all kinds of vehicles — from powerful construction equipment to impressive emergency vehicles and more! Climb inside, discover how they work, and maybe even honk a horn or two. It’s a unique opportunity to get up […]
