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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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  • Tree Time! Preschool Walks

    Tree Time! Preschool Walks
    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

    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 […]

    $5 – $8

  • Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints

    Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  • Free Parking Day at Metro Parks

    Free Parking Day at Metro Parks

    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

  • Native Plants for Ages 10-13

    Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR

    Growing and Identifying Native Plants  Do you know the difference between native and nonnative plants?  Native plants lived in our community long before European settlers arrived.  Nonnative plants are from […]

    Free

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Free Parking Day at Metro Parks

    Free Parking Day at Metro Parks

    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

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Pollinator Festival

    Marshall Park - Vancouver 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Washington

    Pollinators are essential to our ecosystems—and they need our help! This festival is your chance to learn, celebrate, and take action to protect these amazing creatures while having fun with […]

    Free

  • Tree Time! Preschool Walks

    Tree Time! Preschool Walks
    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

    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 […]

    $5 – $8

  • Little Nature Artists

    Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United States

    A free nature art morning where young children use leaves, textures, and simple materials to create art inspired by the natural world. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    Free

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Father’s Day at Farmington Gardens

    Farmington Gardents 21815 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton, Oregon

    Find some plant inspo at beautiful Farmington Gardens on Father's Day! They're having raffles, special sales and food trucks to celebrate the day.

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Foraging School at TLC Farm

    Tryon Life Community Farm 11640 SW BOONES FERRY RD, Portland, OR, United States

    Be a part of Robin Greenfield's year-long adventure to gather 100% of his food by foraging. Robin will be teaching his kid-friendly (adult-oriented) Foraging School at TLC Farm on Father's […]

    $75 – $150

  • Tree Time! Preschool Walks

    Tree Time! Preschool Walks
    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

    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 […]

    $5 – $8

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Family Forest Day: Fairy Fest

    Hoyt Arboretum - Stevens Pavilion 3119 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

    Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In their first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season, they will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the […]

    Free

  • Storytime & Nature Walk

    Tryon Creek State Natural Area

    Join local author Silpa Kona while she reads her adventure children's book A Monster on My Trail about facing fears and learning to love the outdoors. After the reading we'll offer […]

    $10

  • Jenkins Estates Garden Fair

    Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR

    Hosted by the OSU Washington County Master Gardener Association. Join us at the Learning Garden Fair for a day of gardening inspiration and fun! Enjoy tours with Master Gardeners, hands-on […]

    Free

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum

    Forest Crafts at the Discovery Museum
    Discovery Museum 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

    Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed […]

    Included with museum admission

  • Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space

    World Foresty Center 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, Oregon

    Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed […]

    This offering is included with museum admission.

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • 2026 Helvetia Lavender Festival

    2026 Helvetia Lavender Festival
    Helvetia Lavender Farm 12814 NW Bishop Rd., HIllsboro, OR

    Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just […]

    Free – $10

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, […]

    Free – $8

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We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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