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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 […]
Opening weekend of our 8th annual summer Shakespeare touring show, will be at our space. Opening day will have musical performances prior to the show. Sunday’s performance will also be […]
Enjoy an incredibly memorable, entertaining and incredible show by The Amazing Bubble Man at the Kennedy School! Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of […]
Head to OMSI's Empirical Theater to watch Minions & Monsters! Specific movie times are listed on OMSI's website. $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive 50% admission […]
The 70th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair will take place July 10–12, 2026, at scenic Willamette Park. The event celebrates community spirit and local heritage with three days of […]
Yard sales, live music, and meeting the neighbors. PorchFest is a free, walkable, two-day summer music event at local venues and front porches throughout the Overlook neighborhood.
In this parent and child dance class we will have a blast using our imaginations to go dancing in Brazil! A lively warmup using body percussion will help acclimate families […]
Join us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an […]
Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community […]
Toy lovers of all ages can geek out over comics, action figures, LEGOS and more at the NW Toy Con!
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
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. […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their […]
Come face to face with exhibitors bringing hand-turned, custom built, international and vintage fountain pens, rare and custom inks, one of a kind and hard to find stationery, stickers, washi, […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
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 […]
Join Durant, home to the Durant Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room and Oregon’s only commercial olive mill, for its annual Lavender Festival! Enjoy a celebration of a summer in bloom, […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
This family-friendly event is designed for children, caregivers, and curious minds of all ages to explore, engage, and learn more about themselves. We will offer sensory-themed booths designed to help […]
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 […]
Join us for an hour of magic, music, and storytelling! Our fabulous guest drag queen will lead families through three storybook readings, two dazzling performances, and a sing-along, all wrapped […]
Students ages 5-7 will not only practice basic dance moves, but also learn chanting, choreography, lei making and more with Miss Ella. Short videos will be shown to give the […]
Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife […]
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 […]
Join a lively game of chess and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s a spot for you. An instructor will be […]
This exciting event takes place twice a year, and our next session is just around the corner! What to Expect: Visitors can bring up to 5 items for identification. Our […]
Climb aboard for a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland! The Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s popular weekend train rides return May 23 through October 11, 2026, with departures […]
