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Kid's Calendar

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!

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  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]

    Free
  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.

  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]

    Free
  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

  • Free Art in The Park

    Free Art in The Park
    Pioneer Square

    The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 – July 30. Kids, adults, neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, music, fun and meaningful connection.  This free community art […]

    Free
  • Summer Kick-off Concert & Event

    Mountain View Champions Park

    All are welcome to THPRD's annual kickoff to summer! Thursday, June 26 from, 6:30-8:30pm at Mt. View Champions Park. Festivities include, live music concert, Rec Mobile (inflatable/crafts), Nature Mobile (education/activities), yard games, face painting, community partner organization outreach, and more! The event also features Beaverton Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo (bike skills course, free helmet fittings […]

    Free
  • Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

    George Rogers Park 611 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, United States

    Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]

    Free to attend
  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]

    Free
  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

  • Farm Crafts at Topaz Farm

    Farm Crafts at Topaz Farm
    Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United States

    Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found on a the farm. Some weeks they will be creating art with flowers, other weeks they will be painting together, or creating a bug hotel. […]

    Free
  • King Farmers Market Street Painting

    Kings Farmers Market Northeast 7th Avenue, Portland

    Get ready to unleash your creativity at the King Farmers Market Street Painting event on Friday June 26, 2026 from noon to 6 pm! This is your chance to bring color and joy to the King Elementary School and King Farmers Market community. All street painting designs are inspired by artwork from King Elementary students, […]

    Free
  • Oregon Midsummer Festival

    Oregon Midsummer Festival
    Nordic Northwest 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR

    Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors and more at Oregon Midsummer Festival! Kids ages 0-5 are free!

    Free – $20
  • Summer Kick-Off Event Bike Rodeo & FIFA Watch Party

    Mt. View Champions Park 5915 SW 170th Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon

    All are welcome to THPRD's annual kickoff to summer! Thursday, June 26 from, 6:30-8:30pm at Mt. View Champions Park. Festivities include, live music concert, Rec Mobile (inflatable/crafts), Nature Mobile (education/activities), yard games, face painting, community partner organization outreach, and more! The event also features Beaverton Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo (bike skills course, free helmet fittings […]

    Free
  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.

  • Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

    George Rogers Park 611 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, United States

    Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]

    Free to attend
  • Crafternoon at the Hawthorne plaza

    Heart of Hawthorne Street Plaza 3631-3639 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon

    An all ages community event to inspire creativity and collaboration! Enjoy a beautiful summers day at the Hawthorne plaza. There will be free to use art supplies, a community painting, face painting, live music, poetry, and more! All participants are volunteers. Any profit is fully donation based. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    Free
  • Fairy Fest at Hoyt Arboretum!

    Hoyt Arboretum - Stevens Pavilion 3119 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

    Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the buzz (or fairy flutter) is about! Participants of all ages are invited to connect with their inner forest creature through playing games, face painting, movement classes, […]

    Free
  • Storytime & Nature Walk

    Tryon Creek State Natural Area

    Join local author Silpa Kona while she reads her adventure children's book A Monster on My Trail about facing fears and learning to love the outdoors. After the reading we'll offer a craft activity, short walk and book signing. Books will also be available for purchase in the Nature Store. Cost: $10 for non-members, Free for […]

    $10
  • Craft Day

    Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks 600 Hatheway Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Craft Day is a free, family-friendly community craft event, offering hands-on creative activities for all ages. Participants can try a variety of crafts, including: Basketry with the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild Origami with Holly Williams Puppet making with Dragon Theater Lots of other fun craft activities Bring your imagination and take home something you’ve created! […]

    Free
  • Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

    Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

    Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]

    Free
  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

  • Oregon Midsummer Festival

    Oregon Midsummer Festival
    Nordic Northwest 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR

    Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors and more at Oregon Midsummer Festival! Kids ages 0-5 are free!

    Free – $20
  • Ye Olde Gay Fair at Wonderwood Springs

    Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

    Mike Bennett Studios and Wonderwood Springs are thrilled to invite you to our second street fair of the year: Ye Olde Gay Fair  🏳️‍🌈✨🏳️‍⚧️ We hope you’ll join us for Ye Olde Gay Fair, a celebration of pride and the LGBTQ+ community, at Wonderwood Springs on Saturday, June 27th 🫶 Wander over to Wonderwood for […]

    Free
  • Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

    George Rogers Park 611 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, United States

    Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]

    Free to attend
  • Day of Play Celebration at The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro

    The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

    Don't miss this free community celebration on June 28th, 10am - 1pm. Join us for a day of Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play at The FLIP Children’s Museum of Hillsboro. We have so much planned that we are spilling over into our neighbor’s parking lot at Heritage Bank. This event is free to the community […]

    Free
  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

  • Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum

    Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum
    Discovery Museum 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

    Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]

    Included with museum admission
  • Reptiles at The Portland Aquarium

    Reptiles at The Portland Aquarium
    The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

    Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife educators committed to starting conversations around ethical conservation, rescue, and captive bred animals. Fun for all ages! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    Free!
  • Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space

    World Foresty Center 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, Oregon

    Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who […]

    This offering is included with museum admission.
  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]

    Free
  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

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