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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
This Family Pride Story Hour is a queer-led and LGBTQ+-themed dance party where LGBTQ+ families can share and connect in community. Parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 6, will enjoy this joyful and supportive drag event with local celebrity, LadyBerri Matthews.
Join the Fun! Our free end-of-summer arts celebration is back for its 4th year! Arts Alive is a free, all-ages community arts festival hosted by Free Arts NW in East Portland. The event brings together local artists, performers, youth, and families for a day of creative expression, live music and community connection. Past events have […]
Join us every third Sunday, from 11–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love feature and support amazing and unique local artisans. Come shop small, support local, grab some lunch, and enjoy a Summer Sunday at the HDS! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
The Smile Boat Parade is an aquatic celebration of local camaraderie, joining the marine community on Portland's North Waterfront. Local boaters of all sizes showcase their creativity, decking out their boats with flags and decorations, bringing smiles to everyone involved -- including onlookers from both shores. Whether steering a motorized vessel or propelling a human-powered […]
Join us every third Sunday, from 11–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love feature and support amazing and unique local artisans. Come shop small, support local, grab some lunch, and enjoy a Summer Sunday at the HDS! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us every third Sunday, from 11–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love feature and support amazing and unique local artisans. Come shop small, support local, grab some lunch, and enjoy a Summer Sunday at the HDS! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us every third Sunday, from 11–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love feature and support amazing and unique local artisans. Come shop small, support local, grab some lunch, and enjoy a Summer Sunday at the HDS! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
