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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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  • K-Pop Summer Bash

    Parivar Park 7765 NW 167th Ave.

    Calling all K-pop fans! Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Korean pop-culture at our K-Pop Summer Bash on Wednesday, July 29, from 10 am - 12 pm. This family-friendly event welcomes fans […]

    Free

  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by […]

    Free

  • Portland Taiko Japanese Drumming

    Bethany Library 15325 NW Central Drive Suite J-8, Portland, OR

    Listen to and learn about traditional Japanese taiko drumming!

    Free

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk
    Deb Fennell Auditorium 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard, OR, United States

    Enjoy this zany original adaptation of one of the oldest stories ever told! Follow young Jack up the beanstalk and into the magical kingdom of a giant who sings and […]

  • Music on Main

    Music on Main
    706 SW Main St 706 SW Main St, Portland, Oregon

    Portland'5 Centers for the Arts presents Music on Main, a FREE outdoor concert series, select Wednesdays 5-7 PM, July-August. All ages welcome. Upcoming performers: July 22: Gata Galáctica July 29: […]

    Free

  • Music on the Green

    Music on the Green
    Stella Olsen Park 22256 SW Washington St., Sherwood, Oregon

    Enjoy live music at Stella Olsen Park. This year, the series will host five concerts in the park starting Wednesday, July 8 – Wednesday, August 5 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring […]

    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 […]

  • 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

  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk
    Deb Fennell Auditorium 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard, OR, United States

    Enjoy this zany original adaptation of one of the oldest stories ever told! Follow young Jack up the beanstalk and into the magical kingdom of a giant who sings and […]

  • Free Art in The Park

    Free Art in The Park
    Pioneer Square

    The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2 – July 30. Kids, […]

    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

  • Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    Free Lunch + Play With PP&R

    P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk
    Deb Fennell Auditorium 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard, OR, United States

    Enjoy this zany original adaptation of one of the oldest stories ever told! Follow young Jack up the beanstalk and into the magical kingdom of a giant who sings and […]

  • ZooNights at the Oregon Zoo

    ZooNights at the Oregon Zoo
    Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

    Experience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer […]

  • 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

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Free Things to Do

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

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