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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!
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As part of the Portland Winter Light Festival, families can participate in their 3rd annual Little Luminaries Procession! This is a magical evening stroll designed just for the little ones! Gather with your friends at The Judy on Saturday, February 14, at 6:15 PM, and embark on a luminous adventure through the festival grounds, ending at […]
On Fat Tuesday, the heart of North Portland beats to the rhythm of brass and drums as the Portland Mardi Gras Parade lights up Mississippi Avenue. This free, family-friendly event unites Portlanders of all ages in a celebration of creativity, joy and community. Expect dazzling costumes, puppets, dance troupes, marching bands, flambeaux, circus performers, and […]
Mysti Krewe of Nimbus presents: The 2026 Portland Mardi Gras Parade On Fat Tuesday, the heart of North Portland beats to the rhythm of brass and drums as the Portland Mardi Gras Parade lights up Mississippi Avenue. This free, family-friendly event unites Portlanders of all ages in a celebration of creativity, joy and community. Expect dazzling costumes, […]
Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Celebration, organized by the Portland Chinatown Museum and co-presented with the Oregon Historical Society. Welcome the Year of the Horse on Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Local lion dance teams and community performers will join PCM to kick off […]
It’s cold outside, but campground reservation season starts early.
