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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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Sunflower Fields!

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10 Best Playgrounds in PDX

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Spotlight: A Family Art Festival

Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.

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Mid-Autumn Across Asia

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!

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CCRCS Open House and RC Plane Experience

Clark County Radio Control Flying Field 17502 NE 2nd Ave., Ridgefield, W, United States

Experience the excitement of piloting RC aircraft with hands-on flight simulators. Watch amazing aerial demonstrations by skilled pilots flying helicopters, jets, and aerobatic planes. Learn from the experts in beginner-friendly workshops designed for all skill levels. Get up close with incredible RC aircraft displays and talk with passionate club members. Bring the family - kids […]

Free
Tigard Farmers Market

Tigard Farmers Market

Universal Plaza 9100 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, OR

Tigard Farmers Market at Universal Plaza in Downtown Tigard. The market runs every Sunday, May-October from 9am-1:30pm. There's activities for kids, including a splash pad, food trucks, and a great selection of local vendors, plus it's dog friendly. You can also enjoy a beautiful walk on the Fanno Creek Trail.

Free
Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm

Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm

Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United States

Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!   Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]

$10
2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias

2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias

Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013

Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]

Free to attend
Haystack Music Festival 2025

Haystack Music Festival 2025

Oregon Organic Acres Farm 20454 S Geiger Rd, Oregon City, OR, United States

Welcome to the freshest fest in the Pacific Northwest! Three days of family-friendly creekside camping and live music on 2 stages in the beautiful Haystack Village in Oregon City.  Rolling in the hay this September 12-14, just 35 minutes outside of downtown Portland, Oregon. Featuring live music performances from TapWater, Far Out West, QuEasy Gumbo, […]

$95 – $125
Music with Mr. Ben

Music with Mr. Ben

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

Free

Swap & Play!

The Laurelhurst Club 3721 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR, United States

It's BACK! Swap & Play event by Papillon Collective! We buy a lot of stuff for our babies. And then they grow. Really fast! Donate your gentle used items to the pile while scoring some 'new' items for your growing baby. Then stay for the play! Even if you don't have any items to donate, […]

Free
Lincoln City Sunday Market

Lincoln City Sunday Market

Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR

Kicking off Mother's Day and running until the season ends October 12th! Come check out the Lincoln Sunday Market at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 10 AM - 3 PM. At this outdoor market, all items are handmade or homegrown by the seller. Season ends, Oct 12.

Free

Grandparents’ Play Day

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

Celebrate the joy of play across generations! Join Columbia Play Project for a special day where grandparents and grandchildren (and everyone else) can explore, create, and have fun together. Thanks to our wonderful sponsor — Serengeti Care — this event is filled with activities designed to spark curiosity, laughter, and memories for the whole family.

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.”  – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]

$8
2025 Cornlandia! MAiZE

2025 Cornlandia! MAiZE

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, O, United States

The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn maze.  This year’s Maize theme is a tribute to a wild harvest where nature, nostalgia, and northwest pride grow tall. For a quarter of a […]

$11

Lan Su 25: Community Celebration Day

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

Join us for a lively day honoring the Portland communities that have supported the garden for a quarter century. Enjoy continuous cultural performances and interactive activities showcasing Lan Su’s deep connections with Portland’s AANHPI communities. 10 AM – Noon | Free Anniversary Cake (while supplies last)  11 AM | Lion Dance on Jongs by White Lotus Dragon & […]

Story Time at Farina Bakery

Farina Bakery 1844 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, O, United States

Ms. Nanci is bringing Kid’s Story Time to Farina Bakery! Ms. Nanci was a librarian for Multnomah County Libraries and PPS for nearly 30 years, and she's excited to share her love of reading at this free event for kids in 3rd grade and younger. She incorporates singing, picture books, and movement into her story […]

Free
Ride the Trains at Molalla Train Park

Ride the Trains at the Molalla Train Park

The Molalla Train Park 31803 S Shady Dell Rd., Molalla, OR

Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The gates open at 11:00am, allowing visitors to board the train promptly at 11:30am. We are open each Sunday May-October 11am-4pm unless we have a special […]

Free

Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways

Downtown Portland

Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente, announces an exciting new route! The Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event will take place on September 14, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday Parkways will create a block party experience that highlights many of the unique amenities of Portland’s city center — its public spaces, cultural destinations, and vibrant local businesses. […]

Free

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Street Fairs & Festivals by Month

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Birthday Freebies Scavenger Hunt

Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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Free Things to Do

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

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U-Pick Berries

The sweetest outing of the year.

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