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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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  • Farmers Market Fun

    Farmers Market Fun

    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 […]

    Free to attend

  • Canby Independence Day Celebration

    Downtown Canby 232 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR, United States

    Head to the Independence Day Celebration in downtown Canby. This event features: a street fair with food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts exhibitors, and local nonprofits, live music, kid […]

    Free

  • Cascade Locks 4th of July

    Cascade Locks Marine Park 355 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, Cascade Locks, OR, United States

    Join the Port of Cascade Locks for America's 250th birthday in the Cascade Locks Marine Park! Music and vendors during the day, fireworks start at 10pm. You'll also be able […]

  • Hood River July 4 Parade and Fireworks

    Hood River, Oregon

    Head to Hood River to celebrate July 4th! Start with their parade and stay for the fireworks display! Parade starts at 10 am and is two hours. Starts at Pacific […]

    Free

  • Independence Day in Ridgefield, WA

    Ridgefield, Washington

    Discover Ridgefield’s 4th of July Celebration: packed with parades, live entertainment, and unforgettable community moments. The celebration has grown into a festival with an estimated 5,000 attendees each year.

  • Golf Cart & ATV Parade + Fireworks Over the Lake

    Detroit City Park Patton Rd, Detroit, Oregon

    The parade kicks off at 11:00 a.m., with lineup beginning at 10:30 a.m at Detroit Flats Day Use Area. Decorate your golf carts, bring the family, and be part of […]

  • July 4th at Rockaway Beach

    Rockaway Beach

    Take a trip to Rockaway Beach for July 4th! Here's what's happening: TBD: F-15 Eagle Fighter Jets Flyover 11:00 AM: Annual 4th of July Parade LOCATION: Hwy 101 between 3rd Ave and […]

  • 4th of July Parade and Fireworks in Seaside

    Downtown Seaside

    Celebrate at Seaside's annual Fourth of July Parade! This annual parade is always a lot of fun for families and participants, rain or shine. Arriving early is strongly suggested. Parade […]

    Free

  • Lake Oswego Lions Club 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

    George Rogers Park 611 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, United States

    The Lake Oswego Lions Club hosts its 77th Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at George Rogers Park. This community Independence Day tradition serves freshly made pancakes and sausage right […]

    $7

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • St. Johns Farmers Market

    St. Johns Farmers Market
    St. Johns Farmers Market N Central St. and N Charleston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

    The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Kids, look for […]

    Free

  • Hillsboro Rotary Fourth of July Parade

    Downtown Hillsboro

    Since 1926, the Fourth of July Parade has been a beloved Hillsboro tradition, bringing the community together year after year. This large parade features over 81 entries and tons of […]

  • July 4th Star-Spangled Parade & Celebration in Lake Oswego

    Millennium Plaza Park

    Wear your patriotic colors, decorate your wagons and join friends and neighbors for the annual Star Spangled Parade. Delight in festive floats, musical entertainment, vibrant vehicles and costumed canines as […]

    Free

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]

    Free – $8

  • 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 […]

  • 2026 Helvetia Lavender Festival

    2026 Helvetia Lavender Festival
    Helvetia Lavender Farm 12814 NW Bishop Rd., HIllsboro, OR

    Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just […]

    Free – $10

  • One Big Fourth

    King City and Tigard

    King City is excited to announce its partnership with neighboring Tigard to bring you One Big Fourth. This partnership brings together three spectacular events for an all-day, family-friendly Fourth of […]

  • Portland Waterfront July 4 Fireworks Show

    Tom McCall Waterfront Park 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

    As part of the Waterfront Blues Festival, thousands of people gather to watch an incredible fireworks display over downtown Portland's waterfront on July 4. In celebration of their 80th year, […]

    $55

  • 2026 Maywood Park 4th of July Celebration

    Maywood Park

    The Maywood Park community comes together to celebrate the 4th of July! Enjoy a parade, food trucks, live music and a day of relaxation together.

  • Happy Valley Fourth of July Family Festival

    Happy Valley Park 13770 SE Ridgecresst Rd., Happy Valley, OR

    The Happy Valley 4th of July Family Festival returns with a full day of patriotic fun, community spirit, and summertime celebration! The festivities kick off in the morning with a […]

    Free

  • Waterfront Blues Festival

    Waterfront Blues Festival
    Tom McCall Waterfront Park 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

    Gather your family and friends and experience three days of music on the downtown waterfront at this beloved summer tradition. Tickets required. Check out the event host's website for the […]

    $55

  • 4th of July Spectacular at Oaks Park

    Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

    For nearly half of the country's history, families from all over the region have flocked to "The Oaks" for the holiday, and this year promises to be a delightful day […]

    $39.50

  • St. Paul Rodeo Family Day

    St. Paul, Oregon

    The St. Paul Rodeo is celebrating 90 years of being a Western Legacy! They're hosting "Family Day" during the day on the Fourth — perfect for families and younger fans […]

    $35 – $120

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