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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.
Spend Friday evening at Hoffman Farm! Enjoy local musicians from 6-8 pm, two Fridays of each month. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, food, drinks, berry picking and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Multnomah Days Festival & Parade is a one-day open-air, family-friendly street festival with scheduled musical acts, community parade, art fair and over 150 vendor booths as well as food and […]
SUMMER KIDS' CONCERTS Third Saturday | July - September 10am to 12pm - New Time! Join Bridgeport Village for fun, free family entertainment! Dance and sing along to Portland's Top Children's Musicians - […]
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 […]
SummerFest Silent Disco will be a celebration of the Taborspace and the greater Community: a showcase of local non-profit organizations, Taborspace Partners, and Wellness Practitioners. Come and learn about 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.
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 […]
Step back in time with Aspen Meadow Band at our outdoor amphitheater for a nostalgic celebration of our veterans! Danny, Sandy, and friends will be back on stage performing your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Join Ethos Music Center for a joyful drum circle experience! This all-ages, all-abilities session invites families, musicians, and curious newcomers to discover the joy of hand percussion in the warmth […]
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-5 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and […]
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to […]
Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market is a weekly outdoor summer festival in Historic Downtown! Enjoy music, food, classic and quirky cars and family fun each Tuesday this summer from June 9-August […]
The Audrey McCall Beach Splashdown happens every Tuesday event at Audrey McCall Beach! Enjoy music and food while you relax at the river with amazing view of downtown. It's accessible […]
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 […]
Kick off your Wednesday morning with live music, coffee, and community at The Heist! Join Portland kindie musician Mr. Ben for an interactive family singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and […]
Enjoy free live music at Gateway Discovery Park this summer! Every Wednesday from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. It's the perfect easy outing to get the kids out of the house, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Portland Hip Hop Week is to foster a sense of community, unity, love, and respect through the celebration of togetherness. There's multiple events happening all week, a particularly kid-friendly highlight: […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
