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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!
Scale a towering 25-foot rock wall and race to the top to ring the victory bell!
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Join us Friday, August 8th for an evening under the stars on the Portland Christian Elementary Turf Field. Doors Open: 7:45 PMMovie Starts: DuskFree Popcorn for everyone! We're showing the animated Lilo & Stitch — so bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your ‘ohana for a fun-filled night to remember! This event is completely FREE […]
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 two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
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 post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]
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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology returns to OMSI this August with a lineup of imaginative and engaging films for kids and families! All screenings before 5pm are family-friendly, with films and activities for ages 6 and up. The line-up includes feature animations, documentary films, animated shorts focusing on sci-fi, music, and comedy, […]
The BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 8-10, 2025) is an annual race event headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES held at Portland International Raceway (PIR). PIR is a 1.964-mile, 12-turn permanent road course owned by the City of Portland and operated under Portland Parks & Recreation. PIR has been the site of many memorable […]
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 receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize! Thursdays-Saturdays […]
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 magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
Bring your sun hat and head to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for the new tradition of Summer Flowers! Come for a beautiful day of leisure, fun for the kids, and plenty of photo ops. The farm has 30 acres of summer blooms: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Kids can […]
Head to the 9th Annual Oregon City Festival of the Arts! This vibrant and premier outdoor cultural event, hosted by Three Rivers Artist Guild in Oregon City, is free to the public and will feature up to 60 established and new artist showcasing their best creativity in various mediums and techniques. Kid activities include: -FREE […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Our annual Sunflower Festival is a beloved summer tradition featuring vibrant fields of blooming sunflowers across acres of scenic countryside. Wander through golden rows, explore the Sunflower Maze, and enjoy farm fun with activities for everyone on our 7 generation family farm! WHAT TO EXPECT Explore out 100+ acre, 7-generation family farm and your own pace! Free bloom with every general admission ticket! Acres of vibrant blooming sunflowers (and other flowers). Access to the Sunflower Maze & Haymaze. Activities: barrel wagon rides, bounce pillow, jump pad & farm animals. Picture-perfect photo ops in every direction. Access to local […]
Many of you are familiar with our U-Pick berries in the summer and our corn mazes in the fall, but we wanted to add some fun during the late summer months, in addition to our u-pick produce season. A sunflower field and U-Cut is a new fun way to incorporate our love for flowers into […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
