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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!
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. […]
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 […]
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.
Join us for FREE creative, colorful crafts under the shade of the trees at Sellwood Park. Set with intention for ages 18 months-5 years but all are welcome! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
