Activities, events and local spots to keep the whole family entertained!
Connect with businesses that serve families, discover Portland’s family-friendly neighborhoods, and get the latest info from our e-newsletter and monthly print magazine.
Explore child care, preschool and private school options. Plus after-school activities and enrichment programs to reinforce your child’s learning.
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!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
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.
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 […]
Bring your friends and come listen to story at Fresh Love! Fun coloring sheets custom made for us by Julz Clementine, and a great menu of fresh smoothies and other snacks are available for purchase. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
What is a Junior Teen Idea Club? Middle School students: you are invited to gather in the teen area of the library with your friends, eat some snacks, and share your interests. Help US to create exciting programs and events just for YOU. Monthly meetings will be on third Thursdays right after early release from […]
Come out and celebrate the release of Illustrator and Author David DaCosta's 4th book in the Jokey Jokes Illustrated Dad Jokes book series. Join us at Benchmark PDX for a family friendly evening of jokes, Complimentary Ice Cream by Kate's Ice Cream, and Drinks for the adults by Alumbra Cellars and Xicha Brewing. DJ Yuco […]
Head to Canvas & Code STEAM on Friday, June 19, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM for a special Open House featuring two women-owned local businesses! At Canvas & Code STEAM, enjoy: *Free Bubble Lab activity *Summer Camp Raffle *Studio Tours Then head next door to SnowMoon K-Pop Cafe for fun activities and delicious treats! Stop by […]
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.
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystems—and they need our help! This festival is your chance to learn, celebrate, and take action to protect these amazing creatures while having fun with your community. Learn from speakers, walking tours, and enjoy theses kid-specific events: Kids Markets: Kiddos can experience entrepreneurship! Sign up with Kids Markets today! Columbia Play […]
A free nature art morning where young children use leaves, textures, and simple materials to create art inspired by the natural world. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
We are so excited for our Creative Kid Market 💫 This is a special event where kiddos get to show off what they’ve been working on, sell their creations, and bring community together. Truly one of my favorite kinds of magic. 📅Saturday 6/20 ⏰️10 AM to Noon 📍Grassy area behind Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop […]
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 […]
Cornell Farm is celebrating the longest day of the year with their annual Summer Solstice Celebration! The event is all about supporting pollinators, raising funds for the Leach Botanical Garden, garden talks, crafts, games and more. Celebration Schedule All Day: Pollinator Plants Galore Explore hundreds of pollinator-friendly plants, from long-blooming perennials to Northwest Natives. 5% […]
Check out Kernside's first ever neighborhood street fair! NE 28th between Burnside and Glisan will be closed for a whole day of midsummer fun and frolics, from live music, comedy and storytelling to art installations, a bouncy castle for kids, and 100+ booths of marvelous local artists and creators.
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.
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 […]
Celebrate the final weeks of David Hockney with a joyful Miller Family Free Day filled with music, hands-on artmaking, and gallery activities for all ages. Families and visitors are invited to explore the exhibition before it closes while enjoying creative stations, music, and summer-inspired programming throughout the museum. This special Free Day also features POWER UP, the museum’s […]
Craft your very own Pride themed Piñata! Learn about the cross-cultural history of Piñata making while celebrating orgullo LGBTQ+. Space is limited - this program is first come, first served.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
