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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!
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden with daytime festivities for all ages.
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
From free events to the iconic celebration at Lan Su, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
This annual event is held the Saturday before Easter on the ball fields in Memorial Park. Over 18,000 candy and prize-filled eggs are mixed with prize coupons from local businesses and spread across the fields as children up to age 11 hunt for the perfect egg. Bring your basket and hunt with us for the […]
This family-friendly event is packed with fun for all ages, including the @mountainsidemarketscholls featuring local vendors, a @mygymsherwood and @mygymswportland activity area, face painting, fairy hair with @indigofairyhair, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, train rides, our awesome playground, and more! 🐣 Event Sessions: They'll be hosting three sessions for families. Each session will include: […]
At Holi, the Festival of Colors in Portland we celebrate the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. All nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate! DJ PRASHANT April 4 & 5 Pioneer Courthouse Square 12pm - 4pm. This is a vibrant FREE All Ages two-day event with music, dance, colors, […]
Bella’s Bunny Hop is happening April 4th & 5th with TWO full days of springtime magic! 🌷 Egg hunts for every age group 🌷 Adult egg hunts (yes, really!) 🌷 Petting zoo 🌷 Cow Train & Grain Train 🌷 Great prizes 🌷 Photos with the Easter Bunny 🌷 Bunny ears + egg basket included 🙋🏽♀️ […]
Celebrate Easter with at the annual Eagle Landing Golf Course Easter Egg Hunt, a fun outdoor event held rain or shine. Two hunts will be held, with the first beginning promptly at 10 am and the second at 12 pm. Please plan to arrive early, as each hunt will start on time and will not […]
At Holi, the Festival of Colors in Portland we celebrate the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. All nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate! DJ PRASHANT April 4 & 5 Pioneer Courthouse Square 12pm - 4pm. This is a vibrant FREE All Ages two-day event with music, dance, colors, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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 farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Get out and explore nature in 2026! Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 19 days in 2026. The dates for 2026 free parking days are: Jan.1, 15 and 19 Feb. 16 and 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 and 19 July 16 Aug. […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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 farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for March 20 – April 26. Date specific tickets available in early March. Enjoy 40 acres of 100 varieties of tulips and on 4 acres at Wooden Shoe Gardens. The Tulip Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. From hot air balloons, […]
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