Activities, events and local spots to keep the whole family entertained!
Connect with businesses that serve families, discover Portland’s family-friendly neighborhoods, and get the latest info from our e-newsletter and monthly print magazine.
Explore child care, preschool and private school options. Plus after-school activities and enrichment programs to reinforce your child’s learning.
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!
Embark on a magical holiday adventure aboard the Portland Spirit the whole family will love!
Let’s ring in the noon year together. This super fun event will be for all ages. Tickets are required for this event. We will do a: Noise Maker Craft Balloon Drop (after we count down to the noon year) Dance Party Nibbles Storytime + Craft Light snacks Countdown to Noon + more!
Come ring in the New Year with your friends at MJCC! One of the most popular events of the year, New Years at noon will offer games, music and fun activities for young families. MJCC, December 31st 2025, 11 am
We are excited to invite families with young children to ring in the New Year at The Reser! Join us on December 31st from 11am – 2pm. This event is intended for families with children 10 years old and younger. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The third annual Bing in the New Year celebration, presented by 1847 Food Park, will take place from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025, in downtown Milwaukie, Oregon, birthplace of the Bing cherry. This free, family-friendly outdoor event includes live music, cultural performances, food, drinks and vendors. The evening culminates with the lowering, by crane, of a 7-foot lighting Bing […]
Hey Friends! Super excited to announce Family Friend's first event of 2026, and possibly THE first queer family friendly party of the new year. We can't wait to see you there! Join us on New Years day at Q Center on Mississippi Ave from 11am-1pm to ring in the new year (at a more bedtime […]
