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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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Free! Weekly OPEN MIC for all ages and all formats. Youth musicians are encouraged to attend! Musicians, vocalists, comedians, poetry, spoken word, full bands, storytellers, and more! Join us for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry picking, live music, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! Families are invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 […]
VILLAGE GREEN PLAYDATES Thursdays | June - September 10am to 11am Bridgeport Village Playdates return this summer with weekly mornings designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for […]
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, […]
See dance & musical performances and learn Japanese Taiko drumming with Japan Creative Arts The School of Taiko. Supported by NEA Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 […]
Come help us celebrate one year of @happyalleypdx at a Free Silent Disco on Thursday, August 6 from 5:30-7pm, hosted by @communitybeats.org in partnership with @heartbeatsilentdisco. This event is sure to be fun for […]
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 […]
A local tradition spanning nearly 20 years, the Bethany Village Summer Concert & Market Series involves three summer concerts during July and August that feature a variety of vendors, live […]
Get ready for summer fun with the return of Concerts in the Park! Free concerts will feature a variety of musical performances to fill the air! Bring your family and friends […]
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 […]
Have a stinkin' good time at the Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains! There's music, food and fun from August 7-9. Admission is always free! The Garlic Festival hours are: […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
Mr. Hoo is at Taborspace every 1st & 3rd Friday. He plays his guitar and kazoo, and sings fun songs guaranteed to get the kids (and their grown-ups!) singing, dancing, […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin […]
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 […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday! Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage, and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And […]
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 […]
Perform at Youth Music Project’s Teen Open Mic Nights! Are you a musician aged 13-18? Come on down and share your songs with a live, supportive audience. This is an […]
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 […]
Have a stinkin' good time at the Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains! There's music, food and fun from August 7-9. Admission is always free! The Garlic Festival hours are: […]
Youth Flute Day is a one-day clinic designed for flutists ages 9-18. An offering of the National Flute Association's 2026 Convention, participants will take part in fun activities and workshops […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop […]
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.
The Beaverton Night Market is designed to highlight and celebrate the city’s rich cultural diversity. Inspired by night markets around the world, the event brings together multicultural food, handmade crafts, […]
Head to the beautiful Rose Garden Amphitheater in Washington Park for Portland Parks and Recreation's summer festival! This free cultural event includes: Time Sound Big Band - August 8 An […]
Have a stinkin' good time at the Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains! There's music, food and fun from August 7-9. Admission is always free! The Garlic Festival hours are: […]
Enjoy free, live music in beautiful Lake Oswego parks, featuring a lineup of talented local musicians. What to Expect: Live Music: A diverse lineup of artists bringing the best in […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
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 […]
