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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!
Village Green Playdates weekly mornings designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for them.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
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 […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
Join Laura Bowman (Lower Cowlitz/Cree) to learn about the traditional significance and practical uses of native plants. Create a medicine bundle, make a custom tea mix, and sample teas Laura […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group […]
Join us at The Shack for Wednesday “Cotton Candy and Crafts!” Shack staff will serve up cotton candy while local legends, and former Park Directors, Gail and Nancy lead 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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
Join Laura Bowman (Lower Cowlitz/Cree) to learn about the traditional significance and practical uses of native plants. Create a medicine bundle, make a custom tea mix, and sample teas Laura […]
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, […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
