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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!
Head to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, and it's also is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch into the morning sky […]
Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]
Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors and more at Oregon Midsummer Festival! Kids ages 0-5 are free!
Head to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, and it's also is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch into the morning sky […]
Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]
The whole family will be delighted at the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival. Gaze up at huge, colorful octopuses swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds, and fast Rokkaku kites dancing through the air in loops and whorls. Traditionally held on the beach at the D River Wayside, the 2026 Summer Kite Festival will be held […]
Spend the day with us at our 2026 PDX Parent Family Festival presented by German International School on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9 am-1 pm at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island! We can’t wait to see you there, rain or shine! Each year, more than 2,000 kids and grown-ups join us for a day […]
Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the buzz (or fairy flutter) is about! Participants of all ages are invited to connect with their inner forest creature through playing games, face painting, movement classes, […]
Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors and more at Oregon Midsummer Festival! Kids ages 0-5 are free!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby! Step into a world of knights, fairies, pirates, and performers with full-contact jousting, live entertainment, artisan vendors, delicious food, and interactive activities for all ages. Families can explore themed villages, meet colorful characters, shop handcrafted treasures, and enjoy a day of adventure in a […]
Watch the creative milk carton boat race at Westmoreland Park casting pond! Spectators get to vote for their 3 favorite teams. Opening ceremony is at 11:45am; races begin at 12pm.
Head to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, and it's also is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch into the morning sky […]
Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]
The whole family will be delighted at the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival. Gaze up at huge, colorful octopuses swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds, and fast Rokkaku kites dancing through the air in loops and whorls. Traditionally held on the beach at the D River Wayside, the 2026 Summer Kite Festival will be held […]
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby! Step into a world of knights, fairies, pirates, and performers with full-contact jousting, live entertainment, artisan vendors, delicious food, and interactive activities for all ages. Families can explore themed villages, meet colorful characters, shop handcrafted treasures, and enjoy a day of adventure in a […]
Pride in the Park is Beaverton’s favorite summer event! Featuring our hometown parade, fabulous entertainers, food and beverages from Beaverton’s best, and more than 130 vendors gathered to celebrate and support Beaverton’s LGBTQIA+ community. Pride in the Park 2026 June 28, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Parade 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Entertainment 12:00 […]
HOLI HAI! After four sold-out Holi Festivals Anjali & The Kid bring their color throw experience to Forest Grove for their biggest Holi yet featuring all organic colors handmade by farmers and tribal communities in India. A Bollywood and Bhangra dance party in the grass with Anjali's Gulabi Gang dance troupe and the PDX Bhangra […]
This summer America is celebrating 250 years! The Historic Trust invites you to join us for a festive day of activities - including a patriotic pet costume contest, live music, and more! Events will begin at 12pm at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Parade Grounds. The Historic Trust will provide entertainment and activities from […]
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 off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
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 off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
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 off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
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 off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
The Oregon Country Fair creates events and experiences that nourish the spirit, explore living artfully and authentically on earth, and transform culture in magical, joyous and healthy ways. From puppets to aerial acts to forested nooks for quiet contemplation, the Fair has a place for you. This annual three-day festival has entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable food […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
During the Vancouver GoFest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon journey—chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise. As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in three themed zones: Waterfront, Midtown, and Downtown. - Kids Activity Zone […]
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 off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Every summer, North Mississippi Avenue in Portland, OR closes to traffic and transforms into Portland's largest street fair. This is a day-long celebration of community, creativity, and culture that draws thousands to the neighborhood. You walk freely among vendors, musicians, and neighbors—no gates, no tickets, just the street as it was meant to be. Free […]
The Oregon Country Fair creates events and experiences that nourish the spirit, explore living artfully and authentically on earth, and transform culture in magical, joyous and healthy ways. From puppets to aerial acts to forested nooks for quiet contemplation, the Fair has a place for you. This annual three-day festival has entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable food […]
It's back! East Portland Summer Arts Festival: July 11 and 12 at Ventura Park This year's festival headliners are LaRhonda Steele and Conjuto Alegre performing Latin and soul on day one, and Portland Cello Project's tribute to Stevie Wonder on day two. End time listed is approximate.
During the Vancouver GoFest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon journey—chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise. As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in three themed zones: Waterfront, Midtown, and Downtown. - Kids Activity Zone […]
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 off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden for Tanabata, the Star Festival, one of five seasonal festivals that has been celebrated in Japan since the eighth century. Each summer in Japan, people prepare for the festival by writing their wishes on narrow strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them with other origami paper ornaments on bamboo branches displayed at […]
