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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!
oin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food […]
There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy […]
Friday Nights on the Farm is back this summer. Mark your calendar for the dates below and join us for another year or music on the farm. These events are […]
Pack a picnic or preorder one for pickup! Music starts at 6pm every Friday!
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer […]
Milwaukie Porchfest is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that brings music to porches, driveways and lawns across Milwaukie neighborhoods. Walk or bike a neighborhood to see dozens of free […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. Scottish lords Macbeth and Banquo meet witches who predict Macbeth will be King and […]
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on […]
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show featured a cast of 6 artists in a kind of Broadway/Circus Musical. It was just a little Circus… but it […]
Join us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up, voted "Best Annual Event" in the Willamette Valley for four years straight! Step […]
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]
Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the […]
