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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to the iconic celebration at Lan Su, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric […]
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan […]
Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric […]
If you love rats, RATAPALOOZA is the place to be! Ratapalooza is a family-friendly rat show event for people of all ages. Activities at the show include: Rattastic Raffle Crafts […]
Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help […]
Jurassic Quest returns to Portland for one weekend only. Families can walk among life size animatronic dinosaurs, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy rides and hands on activities, and learn about prehistoric […]
Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help […]
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan […]
Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 3pm. Explore the world of owls at Tryon Creek State Natural Area! Take a guided hike, dissect an owl pellet, interact with a live […]
Portland Parks Environmental Education is starting a new program called Explore Your Park series! These pop-up events will have a scavenger hunt, creature feature, and fun hands-on activities to help […]
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of egg hunting and farm fun! Each Egg Hunt & Activities ticket includes: A hunt for 12 eggs to trade for age-appropriate […]
Before you collect your eggs for the day, frolic in the field for pictures, and play on our wonderful activities - join them for breakfast! The Easter Bunny will be […]
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of egg hunting and farm fun! Each Egg Hunt & Activities ticket includes: A hunt for 12 eggs to trade for age-appropriate […]
Before you collect your eggs for the day, frolic in the field for pictures, and play on our wonderful activities - join them for breakfast! The Easter Bunny will be […]
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of egg hunting and farm fun! Each Egg Hunt & Activities ticket includes: A hunt for 12 eggs to trade for age-appropriate […]
Each April, Ag Fest is presented as a two-day, hands-on, activity-filled festival. It’s held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The goal is to provide an educational experience for […]
Each April, Ag Fest is presented as a two-day, hands-on, activity-filled festival. It’s held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The goal is to provide an educational experience for […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
