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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.
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found […]
Come read a book with us every morning in the park! All ages welcome, but geared towards a younger crowd. Bring a picnic blanket (or check one out!), grab a […]
Stop by The Shack twice daily for FREE All Ages Bingo! Prizes include Oodles Toys Tokens and more. The event happens at both 12-12:30pm and 4-4:30pm. Editor’s note: This event […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy sunny evenings with free live music at Shute Park every Thursday from June 18 through July 16 — with a special final concert on Friday, July 24! Concert lineup: […]
Porchfest is a free festival of performances on porches, driveways and public spaces across Milwaukie. People are encouraged to walk or bike their neighborhoods, meet their neighbors, and share their talents with […]
Celebrate summer with two free outdoor concerts for the whole community. Bring your friends, family, blankets, and picnic baskets for evenings of live music in the park. Friday, July 24, […]
Watch movies under the stars with free popcorn! All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30pm.
Suspended in trees, surrounded by beauty ... A-WOL’s Art in the Park performance is a fantastical, full-length production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting. Transforming a park […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid […]
Experience Days of Aloha, a unique and immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. The festival takes place at Clark College and Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Don't miss […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
For two full days in July (24-25), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, July […]
Discover local businesses at the Beaverton Community Expo! This free event is adjacent to the Beaverton Farmer's Market and Beaverton Main Library, so make a fabulous community day of it! […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
Bicycles and Ideas for Kids’s Empowerment is hosting cycling workshops for kids and families! Kids can learn to ride and work on bike-riding skills in a safe space. Please RSVP at: […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
The Oregon Bird Man is back with an educational and fun show for all ages including exotic animals, reptiles, and of course, birds! 🦜🐦 🦎 📅 Saturday, July 25 ⏰ […]
The First City Celebration is Oregon City’s signature summer street festival! An all-day celebration of Oregon’s First City. Head downtown for a day of live music, entertainment, Main Street businesses, […]
