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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.
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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 trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]
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 food, and creative exhibits. Enjoy this family-friendly event! Find our deal days and more info online: www.thurstoncountyfair.org. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 dances in this wacky musical for kids and families. This 50-minute musical features professional actors supported by an ensemble of young artists from Broadway Rose’s […]
Beat the mid-week slump with a lunch break at Director Park. Don't miss out on DJ George every Wednesday from 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. From rock to pop music, he's got your music needs covered. Grab your lunch and vibe to the beats at Director Park while soaking in the summer sun.
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, adults, neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, music, fun and meaningful connection. This free community art […]
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns to The Square for its 34th year on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2 – July 30! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy a dynamic mix of homegrown music from some of Portland’s top regional and local musical talent. With 18 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way. This class is taught as […]
Looking for live music in Beaverton? Downtown Sounds brings local musicians, great food, and community together in the heart of Downtown Beaverton at 1st Street Dining Commons. Held throughout the season, Downtown Sounds transforms the commons into a vibrant gathering place where visitors can enjoy live performances, connect with friends and neighbors, and experience everything […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
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 bound to be a good time! Fair Hours & Dates Please note: There is no entry or re-entry into the fair after 10pm every night. Friday, […]
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 is how family-friendly it is, thanks to the Coyote Neighborhood — basically a festival kids' camp run by Trackers Earth, complete with its own stage, […]
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 festival continues a long tradition of bringing people together for music, performances, education, family activities, and community pride. Once known as the “Mother Chautauqua of […]
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 food and more. See the full schedule of events and activities here. HOURS OF OPERATION Wednesday (July 29th) 10:00am – 11:00pm Thursday (July 30th) 10:00am […]
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 trained staff and community partners. Free Lunch + Play begins in late June and runs Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm with lunch at noon. […]
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 food, and creative exhibits. Enjoy this family-friendly event! Find our deal days and more info online: www.thurstoncountyfair.org. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 dances in this wacky musical for kids and families. This 50-minute musical features professional actors supported by an ensemble of young artists from Broadway Rose’s […]
Head to Helvetia Farm Market EVERY Friday Night this Summer for live music, food trucks, themed activities and more! Spend your Friday evenings enjoying live music, delicious food trucks, refreshing drinks from the bar, and fun themed activities for all ages. Relax with great local food, sip your favorite beverage, and enjoy performances from talented […]
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 the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Enjoy plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and […]
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 the community. Porchfest is comprised of dozens of mini-concerts throughout Milwaukie each Friday over three weeks. Performances run from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Performers have included bagpipers, actors, […]
Bring your own picnic, set out a blanket, and enjoy this wonderful line-up of local musicians! On summer evenings beneath the shade of 100-year-old fir trees, local musicians fill the park with gentle sound while little kids dance in the grass and neighbors gather on blankets and lawn chairs. You can overhear conversations about dogs, […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
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 year, and for their 40th anniversary, they'll be looking back through the decades while celebrating everything that makes this district special today.
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 bound to be a good time! Fair Hours & Dates Please note: There is no entry or re-entry into the fair after 10pm every night. Friday, […]
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 is how family-friendly it is, thanks to the Coyote Neighborhood — basically a festival kids' camp run by Trackers Earth, complete with its own stage, […]
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 festival continues a long tradition of bringing people together for music, performances, education, family activities, and community pride. Once known as the “Mother Chautauqua of […]
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 food and more. See the full schedule of events and activities here. HOURS OF OPERATION Wednesday (July 29th) 10:00am – 11:00pm Thursday (July 30th) 10:00am […]
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 booths, live entertainment, farmer’s market, and kid-friendly activities! Event Details Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: The heart of […]
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 food, and creative exhibits. Enjoy this family-friendly event! Find our deal days and more info online: www.thurstoncountyfair.org. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 dances in this wacky musical for kids and families. This 50-minute musical features professional actors supported by an ensemble of young artists from Broadway Rose’s […]
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 is offered at home butsudans and temples. Oregon Buddhist Temple celebrates Obonfest annually on the first Saturday of August with hundreds of participants enjoying the […]
Head to Hawthorne Plaza on Saturdays from 4-6 pm for their summer concert series! It's the perfect way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon.
O'Keefe Farms' Sunflower Festival kicks off this year with their first ticketed concert on Saturday, August 1st in the sunflowers with AC/DC tribute band SHOOT TO THRILL! This is an all ages show with food and beverages available. Ticket info here. This is a general admission, PG-13 event. (Parents are responsible for their children.) $24.50 […]
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 bound to be a good time! Fair Hours & Dates Please note: There is no entry or re-entry into the fair after 10pm every night. Friday, […]
