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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow! Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy With support from Olympia […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
Come make slime with us every Tuesday. We have oobleck, flubber, and all sorts or crafts and materials to experiment with. This is included with the cost of admission, so […]
See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. […]
The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for […]
Enjoy storytime at beautiful Topaz Farm each Thursday this summer!
Join us for storytime filled with songs, rhymes and stories that are just right for your active toddler! Ages 12 to 36 months.
Join us at the Cedar Mill Library/Bethany Library Annex for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Ages 2+. Cedar Mill Library Tuesdays 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Saturdays Aug 2 10:30 AM-11:00 AM […]
Join local artist Mimi Williams and learn the art of printmaking! Mimi Williams found her voice in narrative printmaking, drawn to its bold graphic style. Her work and teaching in […]
Join us for a sweet storytime at The Shack, every Monday and Thursday of the summer! Featuring local guest authors.
Join us at the Shack for a special storytime with local author Michelle Sumovich as she shares her delightful book Everything is Fine! with us. After the reading, kids will get […]
The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to expand and bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 – July […]
Join Jessa Campbell & the Saplings for a fun, high-energy, and interactive music show! Families will groove to danceable tunes while learning about nature and ecology in the Pacific Northwest.
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s […]
Head to select parks around Gresham for a free lunch and fun activities! No cost or registration. Location details and specific times are below. Activities include: 🎨 Arts and crafts […]
