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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
Calling all bird-lovers and anyone curious about crows! Join award-winning author Leslie Barnard Booth as she reads her new picture book, I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive, and learn how crows collaborate to find food, solve problems, and stay safe from predators. Find out how communication and curiosity shape the lives of […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30am for a special Children’s Storytime in the Family Studio! In celebration of the upcoming International Day of Peace (September 21), join us for a heartwarming storytime filled with tales of peace, friendship, and community. Perfect for families and young readers, this event features a selection of stories specially […]
Join the Nature Store for a morning of fun at the Bird Alliance of Oregon Sanctuary! FREE! Location: Bird Alliance of Oregon Heron Hall We’ll start by reading Acorn Party: A Pacific Northwest Counting Story with local author and illustrator Audrey Sauble, followed by a paper squirrel puppet craft. After our indoor coloring craft, we’ll hit the trails for […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
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 […]
Catch a fun show by Portland singer-songwriter, Mo Phillips, at various locations around Portland, including local libraries and Wonderwood Springs! His upcoming show lineup is listed below, but be sure to confirm details on his website in case things change! Sat, Aug 9 @ 12:00PM at Wonderwood Springs Sat, Aug 16 @ 6:30PM at Grant […]
Bring the kids for a day of creativity, learning, and FUN at the launch of “A Kidz Journey to Buying a House” and kiki "say what?!" This free family event blends hands-on activities with money-smart learning in the most exciting way! Every child will get their own coloring book, design and print their own t-shirt to take […]
🍅🎉 TOMATO FEST IS BACK! 🎉🍅 Portland’s juiciest tradition returns for its 5th year! Join us Saturday, Sept 13th from 12–4PM outside Wellspent Market for a FREE outdoor celebration of Oregon’s favorite summer fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!). TASTE: 🍅 Tomato tastings from the OSU tomato breeding and dry-farming programs 🍈Melon tastings from the OSU […]
Portland's original Free & All Ages music festival is coming September 12-14. We’ll be featuring over 50 Portland area artists on two stages. There will also be Free Popcorn and Free Ice Cream, vendors, and a kids activity area. Location: Midtown Beer Garden - 431 SW Harvey Milk St (SW 5th & Harvey Milk) Festival […]
Ridgefield Lions Oktoberfest isn’t just another weekend—it’s shaping up to be the party of the season! Saturday of the festival welcomes all ages (Friday is Adults 21+ only). Activities include: -Craft market -Kids zone -Weiner dog races -Live music -Food and drink
Nothing says summer like a sunny afternoon and a scenic train ride! Treat yourself to a 45-minute journey with scenic views along the Willamette River. Whether you're with family, friends, or just looking for a relaxing escape, this is the perfect way to enjoy the season. The best part? These are the lowest ticket prices […]
Celebrate Fall at Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm’s Harvest Celebration — our biggest event of the year! Bring the whole family and enjoy a day packed with food vendors serving Thimbleberry-grown produce, live music, and community fun, all in support of Thimbleberry’s regenerative agriculture and environmental education programs. Kids can jump, play, and explore the fun-filled activities including a bounce house, hands-on nature […]
Join us as we dance through the roses for a very special night of music, movement, community connection under the summer sky! Community Beats, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community and empowering youth through music and movement, is hosting a FREE Silent Disco at the beautiful Peninsula Park with all the roses in Portland Oregon […]
Please note: We do not know yet if the swifts will return to Chapman Elementary school this fall. Fingers crossed! During 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 […]
Tigard Parks & Rec Presents Movies in the Park! Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars at Universal Plaza for a special showing of “Moana 2.” Come early to play in the splash pad, compete in games, visit our vendor booths and win prizes. Special Event Reminders: Bring blankets, lawn chairs and flashlights […]
