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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!
Meet on the Village Green for weekly playdates created for little ones - and the grownups who care for them. PLAYDATES ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Thursdays | June 5 - August 28* 10am to 11am Every Thursday morning, toddlers ages 1–3 can explore, play, and make new friends while caregivers connect and unwind in a […]
Welcoming kids of all ages to come and experience what it is like to be a farmer! During the class kids will have a farm experience. They will take a tour of the farm, ride the train, taste the berries in the fields, learn about growing berries, plant and take home their own strawberry plant. […]
Visit Leach Botanical Garden for Juneteenth. We invite visitors to use our contemplative, restful space to celebrate Black freedom, honor the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and imagine liberatory futures. The garden will be open until 5pm for strolls, last entry 4:30pm.
Enjoy storytime at beautiful Topaz Farm each Thursday this summer!
Is your little one obsessed with tractors? Each week, farmer Jim will talk about a different tractor or tool on the farm. And provide an opportunity for your little one to see it up close. Perfect for small children.
Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take […]
We’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through September 5th (no shows on July 11th and 25th) Blankets drop at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. This year features the freshest line up of […]
Welcome to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but... it’s MORE than balloons! The Festival is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join us in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch […]
Head to Lillis-Albina Park on Saturday, June 21 for the 52nd celebration of Juneteenth! The Clara Peoples Freedom Parade will march down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Visit the event host's website for up-to-date information.
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is pleased to invite families and children of all ages to the 3rd annual Touch-A-Truck event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 21, 2025, at Clackamas Community College, located at 7300 S.E. Harmony Road in Portland. This is a hands-on event where children of […]
The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
From Green Thumbs to Curious Minds—Everyone’s Invited! What’s in store: - Discover the fascinating lives of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and learn how to create habitats that help them thrive. - Kids will love the crafts, games, and face painting, while adults can enjoy local vendor booths and expert-led talks. - Meet others who […]
The 3rd Annual Family Play Day includes 25 child-serving organizations, each providing a playful way to engage you and your kids. The stage show will feature hourly performances from Journey Theater, Metropolitan Performing Arts, School of Rock, Kekekui Foundation and Groove Nation — all featuring kids performing their hearts out. This event is FREE! Waterfront […]
