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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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Summer FUNgarden

See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su!

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Sellwood Moreland's Summerville Street Fair

The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy! 

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Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!

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PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Gabriel Park - Pollinator Meadow Meet near the community garden at the south end of the park (4115 SW Canby Street), Portland, OR, United States

Ladybug Nature Walk at Gabriel Park Pollinator – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are SLOW nature hikes for young children (ages 2-6) and their grown-ups. Children explore plants, animals, and rocks while practicing social and motor skills. During a walk, each child borrows a backpack full of tools for […]

$5
Event Series Free Lunch + Play

Free Lunch + Play

Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, you ensure that they keep happening. Plus it’s “something to do” on those endlessly long summer days. Find specific times and locations for Free Lunch […]

Free
Event Series Solar Days

Solar Days

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

Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow! Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy With support from Olympia Community Solar

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 Robot Toothbrushes AKA ScooterBots

Robot Toothbrushes AKA ScooterBots

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Come join us every Friday to make weird robots out of toothbrushes. Add anything from our craft room to make them as elaborate as you'd like. The cost of this activity is included in admission, so make sure to plan a few hours to explore everything we have to offer. Our Cartoon-Making Room, Green Screen […]

$8
Event Series Summer FUNgarden

Summer FUNgarden

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. From drop-in crafts and interactive games to our new Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market—make this a season of discovery, learning, and connection! ACTIVITIES: • […]

$11 – $25
Event Series FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park!

FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park

The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United States

The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for FREE from the hours of 10am-7pm Mondays-Saturdays, with free + paid drop in community programming for all ages 10am-7pm Monday-Friday. Dance Classes, Author Readings, Crafts, […]

Free
Event Series Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!

Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]

Free
Event Series Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour

Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour

Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

oin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food & drinks. Come join us at Triskelee Farm for a fun-filled Friday Happy Hour! Unwind after a long week with great company, delicious drinks, and […]

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Event Series Oregon Zoo: ZooNights

Oregon Zoo: ZooNights

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take […]

$17 – $30
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

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The sweetest outing of the year.

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