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!
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!
It’s time for our 6th Annual Sunflower Festival! About 60 varieties of Sunflowers!!!!!! August 1st, 2nd and 3rd , August 8th, 9th and 10th, August 15th, 16th and 17th Hours: Fridays 1pm until 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am until 7pm Admission: Ages 13 and older: $10 Ages 6-12: $5 Kids ages 5 and under: Free […]
The Tony Award-winning musical based on the Victor Hugo novel returns to Broadway Rose for our Teen Summer Production. Jean Valjean, a man condemned to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, finds only hatred and suspicion when he is released on parole. From Valjean’s adoption 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 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 […]
It’s Back: Portland Mercury’s Burger Week Returns August 11–17 With $10 Burgers at 100+ Locations! Get ready to loosen that belt—because the Mercury’s Burger Week is back and beefier than ever! From August 11–17, over 100 Portland-area places will be slinging one-of-a-kind burgers for just $10 each. And in keeping with last year's fine tradition... Peruse the glorious […]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Portland with Glow-N-Fire! This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans. Don’t […]
Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). "Zookeepers" are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments. Presented by City of Olympia With Support from Community Foundation of South Puget Sound & National Endowment for the Arts
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 […]
Celebrate with Us! In this FREE Family Forest Day, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to celebrate native trees of the Pacific Northwest. Hoyt Arboretum Nature Educators and community partners will share information about native tree species including Western redcedar, bigleaf maple, Western hemlock, Douglas-fir. Participants will leave the celebration with a new Best Tree […]
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 […]
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 […]
