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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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Kid-friendly bike paths perfect for little learners. 

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Portland Splash Pads

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Best U-Pick Berries Around

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Fire Rescue Spectacular

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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 […]

Free
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 69th West Linn Annual Old Time Fair

69th West Linn Annual Old Time Fair

Willamette Park West Linn 1100 12th St., West Linn, Oregon

Experience the charm of summer at the 69th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair, July 11–13, 2025, at scenic Willamette Park! Celebrate community spirit and local heritage with three days of family-friendly fun along the banks of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Enjoy classic attractions like the lively community parade, thrilling amusement rides, and the […]

Free
Event Series East Portland Summer Arts Festival

East Portland Summer Arts Festival

Ventura Park Meet near the parking lot at SE 113th Ave, just north of SE Stark Street., Portland, OR, United States

Edna Vazquez: Best of Both Worlds (La Mejor de Ambos Mundos) at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival Experience two unforgettable nights of music with the incomparable Edna Vazquez. Blending the bold energy of rock with the rich traditions of mariachi, her Best of Both Worlds performances showcase powerful vocals, passionate songwriting, and cultural fusion at its finest. Join […]

Free
Event Series PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events

PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events

Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free For All! Specific events/locations/times are below, but be sure to visit PP&R's site here to confirm event schedules before you go in case anything […]

Free

Loves Labour’s Lost

Laurehurst Park

OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. Forgetting the French Princess is arriving soon, King Ferdinand and friends swear off women, The courtiers are smitten. Letters are sent and confused. Berowne reasons ways out of the oath. The French court departs, but will return in one […]

Free

Portland Pickles State Fair Weekend Day 2

Walker 4727 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, O, United States

Get ready for a fair-tastic showdown at the second night of State Fair Weekend with the Portland Pickles as we take on the Ridgefield Raptors in a game that’s more fun than a cotton candy-filled carnival! Expect funnel cake-fueled energy, rodeo-style antics, and enough blue-ribbon moments to make your head spin faster than the Tilt-a-Whirl. […]

$7 – $20
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 […]

Free
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 Tigard Farmers Market

Tigard Farmers Market

Universal Plaza 9100 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, OR

Tigard Farmers Market at Universal Plaza in Downtown Tigard. The market runs every Sunday, May-October from 9am-1:30pm. There's activities for kids, including a splash pad, food trucks, and a great selection of local vendors, plus it's dog friendly. You can also enjoy a beautiful walk on the Fanno Creek Trail.

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

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Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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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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