Activities, events and local spots to keep the whole family entertained!
Connect with businesses that serve families, discover Portland’s family-friendly neighborhoods, and get the latest info from our e-newsletter and monthly print magazine.
Explore child care, preschool and private school options. Plus after-school activities and enrichment programs to reinforce your child’s learning.
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!
Scale a towering 25-foot rock wall and race to the top to ring the victory bell!
A night of enchantment at Hillsboro Ballpark awaits.
Come check out this exciting new market by Lan Su Chinese.
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 […]
Our summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
Celebrate Summer Reading with fun and games on the lawn!
On Saturday, August 10 at 1 PM, bring the kids to the biggest rivalry in women’s soccer: Portland Thorns v. Seattle Reign, presented by First Tech. With the Family Feast package, you’ll get: 4 tickets right behind the goal (in the Pub Patio) 4 brats or sets of mini corn dogs 4 non-alcoholic drinks 4 […]
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unforgettable Adventure! Get ready to be swept away to the magical land of Oz in this spectacular all-youth production of The Wizard of Oz: The Musical! Join Dorothy, a brave young dreamer, as she embarks on a thrilling journey through a world filled with talking scarecrows, dancing lions, […]
Washington Park Summer Festival Day 1: Tempos Contemporary Circus Prepare to be amazed as Tempos Contemporary Circus stretches the limits of reality. Combining jaw-dropping acrobatics with experimental theater and a dash of quirky humor, this innovative troupe promises an unforgettable show for all ages. Come ready to be surprised, delighted, and completely enthralled. Day 2: […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. These free sessions are part of PP&R’s Summer Free For All programming: Creston Pool – Free swim on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm […]
It’s Back: Portland Mercury’s Burger Week Returns August 11–17 With $10 Burgers at 100+ Locations! Get ready to loosen that belt—because the Mercury’s Burger Week is back and beefier than ever! From August 11–17, over 100 Portland-area places will be slinging one-of-a-kind burgers for just $10 each. And in keeping with last year's fine tradition... Peruse the glorious […]
Bring your sun hat and head to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for the new tradition of Summer Flowers! Come for a beautiful day of leisure, fun for the kids, and plenty of photo ops. The farm has 30 acres of summer blooms: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Kids can […]
Our annual Sunflower Festival is a beloved summer tradition featuring vibrant fields of blooming sunflowers across acres of scenic countryside. Wander through golden rows, explore the Sunflower Maze, and enjoy farm fun with activities for everyone on our 7 generation family farm! WHAT TO EXPECT Explore out 100+ acre, 7-generation family farm and your own pace! Free bloom with every general admission ticket! Acres of vibrant blooming sunflowers (and other flowers). Access to the Sunflower Maze & Haymaze. Activities: barrel wagon rides, bounce pillow, jump pad & farm animals. Picture-perfect photo ops in every direction. Access to local […]
Summer Time Park Meetups for Moms and Kids ages 0-5th grade. Meet other moms to share time playing, chatting and enjoying summer together. Meetups are in local west side parks and run 9:30-11:30. Bring a snack, blanket and be ready for fun. Each of the 3 meetups are at different parks: June 9: Vista Park […]
Note: MusikLab has three times on Mondays: 9:50am, 10:40am, & 5:20pm What is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all abilities. Visit our website for details. Registration is required for each participant 17 years […]
This 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! (In partnership with Now Yoga) 3 mos-10 mos (Child ideally able to hold head up on their own.) $12 Drop-in.
This 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! Best suited for children 0-1 years old, parent participation required. This is an outdoor class at Sellwood Park. This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool.
