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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!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
Step into a world like no other! Experience the breathtaking harmony of magnificent horses and world-class artists as they unite in a dazzling performance that will take you on a journey. Prepare to be captivated by an intimate, up-close spectacle filled with beauty, mystery, and awe-inspiring talent. This is more than a show-it's an unforgettable […]
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
This North Portland event has everything from tasty food and locally made goods, to live music and kid-friendly activities. Be sure to visit the Kids Zone, or the Kids Stage at Mississippi Pizza!
Experience the charm of summer at the 69th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair, July 11–13, 2025, at scenic Willamette Park! Celebrate community spirit and local heritage with three days of family-friendly fun along the banks of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Enjoy classic attractions like the lively community parade, thrilling amusement rides, and the […]
Join the Portland Actors Ensemble for FREE Shakespeare in the Park this summer. Come see the family-friendly "Twelfth Night" July 11-13 in Gresham's Arts Plaza and July 18-20th in Gresham's Main City Park. All shows begin at 6pm.
Edna Vazquez: Best of Both Worlds (La Mejor de Ambos Mundos) at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival Experience two unforgettable nights of music with the incomparable Edna Vazquez. Blending the bold energy of rock with the rich traditions of mariachi, her Best of Both Worlds performances showcase powerful vocals, passionate songwriting, and cultural fusion at its finest. Join […]
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free For All! Specific events/locations/times are below, but be sure to visit PP&R's site here to confirm event schedules before you go in case anything […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. Forgetting the French Princess is arriving soon, King Ferdinand and friends swear off women, The courtiers are smitten. Letters are sent and confused. Berowne reasons ways out of the oath. The French court departs, but will return in one […]
Get ready for a fair-tastic showdown at the second night of State Fair Weekend with the Portland Pickles as we take on the Ridgefield Raptors in a game that’s more fun than a cotton candy-filled carnival! Expect funnel cake-fueled energy, rodeo-style antics, and enough blue-ribbon moments to make your head spin faster than the Tilt-a-Whirl. […]
Join New Wave Opera for our annual outdoor concert & fundraiser: Summer Splash! This all-ages backyard concert features tuneful opera arias, duets, and art songs by living composers, some of whom live in your own backyard! Hosted by renowned Portland Soprano and Voice Teacher Susan McBerry at her Periwinkle Studio, enjoy snacks & drinks of […]
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
