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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson […]
Bicycles and Ideas for Kids’s Empowerment is hosting cycling workshops for kids and families! Kids can learn to ride and work on bike-riding skills in a safe space. Please RSVP at: […]
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, […]
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 […]
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun in Newberg! Highlights include: a chalk party, inflatable fun zone, Nap's Children's Parade, a summer school talent show, hands-on STEAM fun, food vendors and more! Visit […]
The First City Celebration is Oregon City’s signature summer street festival! An all-day celebration of Oregon’s First City. Head downtown for a day of live music, entertainment, Main Street businesses, […]
Celebrate 100 years of the Oaks Park Carousel on National Carousel Day! Since 1926, this treasured landmark has delighted generations of families, and they're marking its milestone with a day of […]
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid […]
Experience Days of Aloha, a unique and immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. The festival takes place at Clark College and Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Don't miss […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
For two full days in July (24-25), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, July […]
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park, 38-miles south of Portland (I-5, Exit 263). Kids can chase pins in the […]
In this parent and child dance class we will have a blast using our imaginations to go dancing in Brazil! A lively warmup using body percussion will help acclimate families […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Head to Historic Downtown Montavilla/Stark Street to enjoy local arts, crafts, food and retails, live music, family activities and community organizations. The farmer's market is also taking place, along with […]
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun in Newberg! Highlights include: a chalk party, inflatable fun zone, Nap's Children's Parade, a summer school talent show, hands-on STEAM fun, food vendors and more! Visit […]
Enjoy weekly free swim sessions at these PP&R outdoor pools: Creston Pool – Mondays 6:30pm to 8pm Peninsula Pool – Tuesdays 1pm to 3:45pm* Montavilla Pool – Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
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 […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group […]
Enjoy weekly free swim sessions at these PP&R outdoor pools: Creston Pool – Mondays 6:30pm to 8pm Peninsula Pool – Tuesdays 1pm to 3:45pm* Montavilla Pool – Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
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 […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group […]
Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market is a weekly outdoor summer festival in Historic Downtown! Enjoy music, food, classic and quirky cars and family fun each Tuesday this summer from June 9-August […]
The Audrey McCall Beach Splashdown happens every Tuesday event at Audrey McCall Beach! Enjoy music and food while you relax at the river with amazing view of downtown. It's accessible […]
