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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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10 Best Playgrounds in PDX

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Fun by Bike!

Kid-friendly bike paths perfect for little learners. 

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Portland Splash Pads

The safest way to cool off!

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Best U-Pick Berries Around

Fill your pails and tummies with the freshest fruit

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Fire Rescue Spectacular

Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.

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Event Series The Helvetia Lavender Festival Returns for it’s 17th Year

The Helvetia Lavender Festival Returns for it’s 17th Year

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

The annual Helvetia Lavender Festival will be held the first two weekends in July: Friday through Sunday. This popular and well-known mid-summer family activity located in the beautiful hills of Helvetia, just off Sunset Highway (Exit 61) draws more than 5,000 participants each year. The weekend activities feature fragrant fields of lavender, vendors, numerous lavender […]

$10

Cirque Ma’Ceo – Battle Ground

Heirloom Equestrian Center 17026 NE 92nd Ave, Battle Ground

Step into a world like no other! Experience the breathtaking harmony of magnificent horses and world-class artists as they unite in a dazzling performance that will take you on a journey. Prepare to be captivated by an intimate, up-close spectacle filled with beauty, mystery, and awe-inspiring talent. This is more than a show-it's an unforgettable […]

$40
Event Series Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer

Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer

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 […]

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Event Series Cool Off at a Splash Pad

Cool Off at a Splash Pad

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 […]

Free
Event Series 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 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 […]

Free to attend
Event Series St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns

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, […]

Fire Rescue Spectacular

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular!  This FREE street fair is bursting with hands-on fun and heroic adventures for kids to explore: • Climb aboard emergency vehicles  • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog  • Check out vintage fire trucks  • Cool off at the spray gallery  • Tackle […]

Free
Event Series Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm

Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm

Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States

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 […]

$12

Mystery Mineral Day

Rice Museum of Rocks & MInerals

This exciting event takes place twice a year. What to Expect: Visitors can bring up to 5 items for identification. Our team of experts will be on hand to help you discover the origins and characteristics of your specimens. This is a fantastic opportunity for rock and mineral enthusiasts of all ages to learn more about […]

Free with general admission

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 Pearson Field Education Center 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, a […]

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Event Series The Helvetia Lavender Festival Returns for it’s 17th Year

The Helvetia Lavender Festival Returns for it’s 17th Year

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

The annual Helvetia Lavender Festival will be held the first two weekends in July: Friday through Sunday. This popular and well-known mid-summer family activity located in the beautiful hills of Helvetia, just off Sunset Highway (Exit 61) draws more than 5,000 participants each year. The weekend activities feature fragrant fields of lavender, vendors, numerous lavender […]

$10
Event Series Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.”  – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]

$8
Event Series The Medieval Market at Wonderwood Springs

The Medieval Market at Wonderwood Springs

Wonderwood Springs 7410 N. Chicago Ave., Portland, OR

Join Wonderwood for The Medieval Market featuring, magic, dragons, red fair vibes abound and a costume contest every second Saturday from May through October 10am-4pm at Wonderwood Springs for a magical time. Enjoy 40+ local vendors, live music, face painting, surprise guests, live goats, special treats, and so much more! It's free to attend!

Free to attend

Saturday in the Park Pride

Esther Short Park

LGBTQ Pride in Clark County has a rich and vibrant history. It all began in 1993 when a group gathered to celebrate the lives and history of the LGBTQ community in Southwest Washington. This momentous meeting led to the birth of “Saturday in the Park” in 1994, initially held near the Red Lion Inn at […]

Event Series Milwaukie Fest

Milwaukie Fest

Milwaukie Fest is a 3-day party celebrating all the things that make this community such a great place to live. From July 11 to 13, 2025, the city will bustle with exciting shows, food and activities. The Kid Zone has a complete schedule on Saturday, July 12 that includes: a dramatic storytime, NW Indigenous Poems, Yo-yo lessons, […]

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Birthday Freebies Scavenger Hunt

Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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Free Things to Do

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

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U-Pick Berries

The sweetest outing of the year.

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