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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!
Metropolitan Youth Symphony’s season finale featuring Beethoven’s Ninth!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. This event is for all ages and abilities, and many tasks can be done from home. Prizes are in store for those with the most points, […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required and on a […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 1 to August 13 get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets starting at 11AM Monday through Thursday. All attendees of a Summer Movie Express […]
Date night meets family music night! Bring the kids and settle in for an early evening of live music with Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben. While the grownups enjoy great food, excellent wine, and the warm neighborhood atmosphere of Firefly Wine Room, Mr. Ben will keep the kids happy and entertained. This interactive singalong is […]
Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. This event is for all ages and abilities, and many tasks can be done from home. Prizes are in store for those with the most points, […]
Designed just for younger guests, enjoy two hours on kiddie and select family attractions with gentle thrills, followed by snack and story time with Chipper the Squirrel. It’s the perfect way for preschoolers to experience the magic of the park—at a pint-sized pace! Ride Time: 10 AM-12 PM Snack & Story: 12-12:30 PM Admission: $13.50 per child One […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 1 to August 13 get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets starting at 11AM Monday through Thursday. All attendees of a Summer Movie Express […]
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, adults, neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, music, fun and meaningful connection. This free community art […]
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns to The Square for its 34th year on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2 – July 30! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy a dynamic mix of homegrown music from some of Portland’s top regional and local musical talent. With 18 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some […]
Join Portland family musician Mr. Ben for a joyful weekly singalong full of music, movement, dancing, and community connection for little kids and their grownups. Designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged children, these interactive performances encourage participation, imagination, kindness, and inclusivity through music. Expect playful folk-rock-inspired songs, silly moments, and lots of opportunities […]
Trivia Tuesday at Hillsboro Downtown Station! Test your knowledge and compete for Station Taphouse gift cards! Prizes: 1st - $35, 2nd - $28, 3rd - $21. See you there!
Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. This event is for all ages and abilities, and many tasks can be done from home. Prizes are in store for those with the most points, […]
Kick off your Wednesday morning with live music, coffee, and community at The Heist! Join Portland kindie musician Mr. Ben for an interactive family singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Hosted inside The Heist’s spacious indoor gathering area, this weekly event pairs joyful music and movement with one of Southeast Portland’s favorite food […]
Topaz Farm farmer talks are the perfect way for your littles to meet one of our farm animals up close. Each week Farmer Kat brings out a different animal. It might be the goats, mini donkeys, chickens, baby chicks, ducks, sheep or lambs. Or there might be a walk to visit Sophie the Pig, or […]
Designed just for younger guests, enjoy two hours on kiddie and select family attractions with gentle thrills, followed by snack and story time with Chipper the Squirrel. It’s the perfect way for preschoolers to experience the magic of the park—at a pint-sized pace! Ride Time: 10 AM-12 PM Snack & Story: 12-12:30 PM Admission: $13.50 per child One […]
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 […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 1 to August 13 get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets starting at 11AM Monday through Thursday. All attendees of a Summer Movie Express […]
Weekly markets will feature up to 25 local ceramic artists, studios and independent makers. On the last Wednesday of each month — June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26 — the event will expand into the Guild's Bazaar, an all-makers open to a broader range of craft mediums including glass, wood, metal, textiles and candles. […]
Summer is calling, and we're answering with a party! The Ground is throwing open the back doors of Stillwater for our Backyard Boogie Summer Kickoff, and we want the whole community there - neighbors, families, and anyone who believes a good burger, a scoop of ice cream, and a good music are all you need […]
We are building an exciting community event unlike any other! It's a little bit board games, a little bit family dance party, a little bit dance lessons, and a lot of what you want to help us make it! So, what were we going to call it other than Smorgasbord? Here's what we know so […]
Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. This event is for all ages and abilities, and many tasks can be done from home. Prizes are in store for those with the most points, […]
Get out and explore nature in 2026! Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 19 days in 2026. The dates for 2026 free parking days are: Jan.1, 15 and 19 Feb. 16 and 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 and 19 July 16 Aug. […]
Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry picking, live music, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! Families are invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 AM before gathering for an interactive outdoor singalong with Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben at 10 AM. Designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups, Mr. Ben’s […]
Looking for a Great Place to Play? Come play on our amazing playgrounds! Bring your kids to explore, climb, slide, and play on our fun playgrounds, designed for children ages 2–12. We also have a special play area created just for preschoolers. For safety, parents/guardians must remain on-site and supervise their children at all times. […]
VILLAGE GREEN PLAYDATES Thursdays | June - September 10am to 11am Bridgeport Village Playdates return this summer with weekly mornings designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for them. Sponsored by Nuna. Each Thursday, little ones are invited to explore, play, and make new friends in a relaxed outdoor setting, while caregivers connect, unwind, […]
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, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
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 […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 1 to August 13 get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets starting at 11AM Monday through Thursday. All attendees of a Summer Movie Express […]
Beat the mid-week slump with a lunch break at Director Park. Don't miss out on DJ George every Wednesday from 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. From rock to pop music, he's got your music needs covered. Grab your lunch and vibe to the beats at Director Park while soaking in the summer sun.
Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading and the 50th birthday of WCCLS! This year's Summer Reading theme is Plant a Seed, Read. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Join us for nature-based activities for all ages! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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, adults, neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, music, fun and meaningful connection. This free community art […]
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns to The Square for its 34th year on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2 – July 30! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy a dynamic mix of homegrown music from some of Portland’s top regional and local musical talent. With 18 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some […]
Come celebrate the kick-off of Summer Reading and WCCLS' 50th Birthday! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
