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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!

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Bella Organic Farm's 4th Annual Sunflower Festival

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Celebrate summer at Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival, open August 1–September 12! 

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Musical Playground

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Musical Playground is a FREE, fun, interactive event r where participants can explore music and instruments from around the world. 

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Beat the Heat

We’ve got lots of ideas for staying cool this week. 

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40 Summer Fun Ideas

Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.

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Fill Your Buckets and Tummies at U-Pick Berry Farms

There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry. 

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101 Things to Do

The ultimate Portland bucket list!

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  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • 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 […]

  • Hillsboro Art Walk

    Hillsboro Art Walk
    Hillsboro Downtown Cultural Arts District

    Enjoy Art Walk in Hillsboro's Downtown Cultural Arts District! Hillsboro’s Art Walk is a grassroots-organized event produced by local businesses and creative spaces invested in art, creativity, and community connection. Let live music carry you along Main Street and the Avenues as you discover local artists, explore unique restaurants and boutiques, and enjoy the night with […]

    Free

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • K-Pop Culture Club for Tweens

    Lake Oswego Public Library 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR

    This event is for fans, stans, and newcomers to the K-Pop genre! Come watch music videos from popular K-Pop groups with your friends while you snack on Korean treats. Decorate a photocard holder with stickers and make it into a keychain to show off your bias (favorite group member). Before you leave, browse and check […]

    Free

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • CHAP Art Club

    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 Home Depot Kids Workshops

    Free Home Depot Kids Workshops
    Home Depot

    The Home Depot Kids Workshops is a free hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Skills such as following step-by-step instructions, working with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting. The Workshops are hosted by store associates who also serve as Workshop Captains. Children should be accompanied by a […]

    Free

  • Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

    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

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • Family Create & Connect

    Walters Cultural Arts Center

    Visit the Walters for a morning of art making with friends and family. This free, drop-in workshop invites all ages to create together exploring materials and storytelling. This month, enjoy a sculpture challenge. También se habla Español. All ages | Walters Cultural Arts Center Free | No Registration Required Editor’s note: This event is a […]

    Free

  • Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

    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

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Portland Mid Autumn Festival

    Portland Mid Autumn Festival
    Shun Fat Supermarket 5253 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Portland

    Head to the 5th Annual Portland Mid Autumn Festival, a two-day celebration that brings together thousands of community members to experience one of Asia's most cherished holidays. Hosted by the White Lotus Foundation, the Portland Mid Autumn Festival celebrates the traditions of the Mid Autumn Festival through food, culture, entertainment, and community. Since launching in […]

    Free

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Portland Mid Autumn Festival

    Portland Mid Autumn Festival
    Shun Fat Supermarket 5253 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Portland

    Head to the 5th Annual Portland Mid Autumn Festival, a two-day celebration that brings together thousands of community members to experience one of Asia's most cherished holidays. Hosted by the White Lotus Foundation, the Portland Mid Autumn Festival celebrates the traditions of the Mid Autumn Festival through food, culture, entertainment, and community. Since launching in […]

    Free

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

    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

  • Makers Market at Hillsboro Downtown Station

    Makers Market
    Hillsboro Downtown Station 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, O, United States

    Join us every third Sunday, from 11–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love feature and support amazing and unique local artisans. Come shop small, support local, grab some lunch, and enjoy a Summer Sunday at the HDS! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • CHAP Art Club

    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.

  • Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

    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

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We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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