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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!
These destination playgrounds will delight your kids and give you a breather!
Tom McCall Waterfront Park is iconic, but there are less crowded options, too!
60,000 eggs, 21 eggs hunts, and 2 full days of fun.
The Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association (PKSCA) is proud to present the Eye Dotting Ceremony, signaling the start of the 12 week long Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race season. A Buddhist Master from Portland Miao Fa Temple will conduct a formal Buddhist ceremony blessing the dragon boats. The event includes the formal dotting of the eyes of the Traditional-style dragon […]
Join SOLVE on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 for a litter cleanup in the Sunnyside neighborhood as part of a vibrant, fun-filled celebration of our planet. This free, community-driven event invites people of all ages to come together in honor of Earth, promote environmental awareness, and celebrate the joy of living sustainably. Come to clean up […]
Experience Magic Live, Portland! Enjoy live music, local vendors, delicious food & drink, as well as an amazing fireworks display! Set against the vibrant backdrop of the city at the historic Tom McCall Waterfront Park, join the fun across three full weekends beginning on May 22nd through June 7th. Kids age 6 and under enter […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
