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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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The Great Oregon Steam-Up

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The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.

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  • Washington County Fair

    Washington County Fair
    Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

    Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]

    Free admission

  • Pickathon

    Pickathon
    Pendarvis Farm

    With the tagline of "Your new favorite band is playing. You just haven't met them yet." you know this is the destination to dive into the music. The best part […]

  • Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo

    Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo
    2070 NE Lafayette Ave 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon

    Visit "Oregon's Oldest Fair!" at the 2026 Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo happening July 29th – August 1st, 2026. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, 4H and FFA exhibits, great […]

    $8 – $15

  • Thurston County Fair

    Thurston County Fair
    Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Soar in to the Thurston County Fair and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with our mascot Col. Beaks the Eagle. There is fun for everyone, with animals, entertainment, carnival rides, delicious […]

    $7 – $9

  • Washington County Fair

    Washington County Fair
    Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

    Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]

    Free admission

  • Pickathon

    Pickathon
    Pendarvis Farm

    With the tagline of "Your new favorite band is playing. You just haven't met them yet." you know this is the destination to dive into the music. The best part […]

  • Gladstone Community Festival

    Gladstone Community Festival
    Downtown Gladstone 400 E Exeter St., Gladstone

    The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This […]

    Free

  • Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo

    Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo
    2070 NE Lafayette Ave 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon

    Visit "Oregon's Oldest Fair!" at the 2026 Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo happening July 29th – August 1st, 2026. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, 4H and FFA exhibits, great […]

    $8 – $15

  • Thurston County Fair

    Thurston County Fair
    Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Soar in to the Thurston County Fair and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with our mascot Col. Beaks the Eagle. There is fun for everyone, with animals, entertainment, carnival rides, delicious […]

    $7 – $9

  • Foodieland Portland

    Foodieland Festival
    Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United States

    With over 250+ vendors, 2,000+ food varieties, live performances, games, and photo ops, there's something for you all weekend long. Event Hours: Friday: 3 PM - 10 PM / Saturday: […]

    $12

  • Milwaukie Porch Fest

    Milwaukie Porch Fest
    Locations throughout Milwaukie

    Porchfest is a free festival of performances on porches, driveways and public spaces across Milwaukie. People are encouraged to walk or bike their neighborhoods, meet their neighbors, and share their talents with […]

    Free

  • Fremont Fest: Through the Ages!

    NE Fremont Street

    Head to Fremont Fest: Through the Ages! A celebration of four decades of community, small businesses, music, memories, and neighborhood tradition. Since 1986, Fremont Fest has brought neighbors together year after […]

    Free

  • Washington County Fair

    Washington County Fair
    Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

    Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]

    Free admission

  • Pickathon

    Pickathon
    Pendarvis Farm

    With the tagline of "Your new favorite band is playing. You just haven't met them yet." you know this is the destination to dive into the music. The best part […]

  • Gladstone Community Festival

    Gladstone Community Festival
    Downtown Gladstone 400 E Exeter St., Gladstone

    The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This […]

    Free

  • Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo

    Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo
    2070 NE Lafayette Ave 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon

    Visit "Oregon's Oldest Fair!" at the 2026 Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo happening July 29th – August 1st, 2026. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, 4H and FFA exhibits, great […]

    $8 – $15

  • Sunflower Festivals

    Sunflower Festivals

    Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo […]

  • Northwest Fossil Fest

    Tualatin Historical Society 8700 SW Sweek, Tualatin, Oregon

    Head to the Northwest Fossil Fest and experience exhibits displaying exceptional specimens, activities and free fossils for kids, fossil identification, demonstrations, gift ideas and more!  Admission is free, and everyone […]

    Free

  • Sellwood Street Fair

    SE 13th Avenue (running from SE Lambert Street to SE Spokane St.)

    The Sellwood Street Fair returns to Portland's historic Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This family-friendly summer celebration features over 150 local artists and vendors, great food, shopping, photo […]

  • Thurston County Fair

    Thurston County Fair
    Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Soar in to the Thurston County Fair and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with our mascot Col. Beaks the Eagle. There is fun for everyone, with animals, entertainment, carnival rides, delicious […]

    $7 – $9

  • Chinese Festival

    Pioneer Courthouse Square

    Get ready to dive into an amazing in-person celebration of culture and fun at the 2026 Chinese Festival! Experience vibrant traditions, delicious food, and lively performances that bring the spirit […]

    Free

  • Foodieland Portland

    Foodieland Festival
    Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United States

    With over 250+ vendors, 2,000+ food varieties, live performances, games, and photo ops, there's something for you all weekend long. Event Hours: Friday: 3 PM - 10 PM / Saturday: […]

    $12

  • Obon Fest

    Obon Fest
    Oregon Buddhist Temple 3720 SE 34th Ave., Portland, OR

    Obonfest (Obon) is a summertime Japanese (and Japanese-American) festival commemorating one's ancestors. In their honor, lanterns are hung, Bon Odori (Obon dance) is performed, memorial visits are made, and food […]

    Free

  • Washington County Fair

    Washington County Fair
    Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

    Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]

    Free admission

  • Pickathon

    Pickathon
    Pendarvis Farm

    With the tagline of "Your new favorite band is playing. You just haven't met them yet." you know this is the destination to dive into the music. The best part […]

  • Gladstone Community Festival

    Gladstone Community Festival
    Downtown Gladstone 400 E Exeter St., Gladstone

    The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This […]

    Free

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

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