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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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Kid-Friendly Wineries

Enjoy a tasting without hiring a sitter!

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10 Best Playgrounds in PDX

Parks & Rec hit it out of the park with these beauties. 

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Fun by Bike!

Kid-friendly bike paths perfect for little learners. 

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Portland Splash Pads

The safest way to cool off!

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Best U-Pick Berries Around

Fill your pails and tummies with the freshest fruit

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LEGO® Brick Bending with Jeff Sanders

Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!

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ForestFest

Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest!

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Gilbert House Children's Museum

Night at the Museum… Just for Grown Ups!

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Event Series Picnic Storytime

Picnic Storytime

The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United States

Join us for a sweet storytime at The Shack, every Monday and Thursday of the summer! Featuring local guest authors.

Free
Event Series Free Art in the Park at Pioneer Square

Free Art in The Park at Pioneer Square

Pioneer Courthouse Square

The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to expand and bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 – July 31. Kids, adults, neighbors, families and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, fun and connection. This free community art […]

Free
Event Series Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series at Pioneer Square

Noon Tunes Summer Concerts at Pioneer Square

Pioneer Courthouse Square

The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With 17 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at […]

Free
Event Series Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

Head to select parks around Gresham for a free lunch and fun activities! No cost or registration. Location details and specific times are below. Activities include: 🎨 Arts and crafts 🥎 Group games 💬 Special guests 🥪 Free lunch Parks and schedule Monday-Thursday, June 23 - Aug. 8 Main City Park Lunch: 1:00-1:30 pm Activities: 1:00-3:00 […]

Free
Event Series Do Workshop (2-5 Months) FREE

Do Workshop (2-5 Months) FREE

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining support and friendship along the way.  This class is taught as […]

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2025 Vancouver Arts and Music Festival

Esther Short Park, 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington!   There is so much to explore at this free festival, with outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park […]

Free

Event Series Multnomah Village First Fridays

First Fridays in Multnomah Village

Multnomah Village

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Free
Event Series Cool Off at a Splash Pad

Cool Off at a Splash Pad

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 […]

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Clark County Fair

Clark County Event Center & Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, W, United States

Concerts, Grandstand events, carnival and rides, 4h, arts and crafts and live shows at this year's ice age adventures. Dates: August 1, 2025 - August 10, 2025 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Address: 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, Ridgefield, WA 98642 Phone: (564) 397-6180 Time: Opening Friday: 10 AM to 11 PM; Fri-Sat: 10 AM to 11 PM; Sun-Thurs: […]

$11.50

O’Keefe Farms Sunflower Festival

O'Keefe Farms 17604 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie, WA, United States

It’s time for our 6th Annual Sunflower Festival! About 60 varieties of Sunflowers!!!!!! August 1st, 2nd and 3rd , August 8th, 9th and 10th, August 15th, 16th and 17th Hours: Fridays 1pm until 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am until 7pm Admission: Ages 13 and older: $10 Ages 6-12: $5 Kids ages 5 and under: Free […]

$10
Event Series Pop Up Nature!

Pop Up Nature! at Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize! Thursdays-Saturdays […]

Free
Event Series Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm

Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm

Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States

Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]

$12
Event Series SMILE Bike Bus to the Shack

SMILE Bike Bus to the Shack

Llewellyn Elementary 6301 SE 14th Ave., Portland, OR

Every Friday the Bike Bus will leave from the front of Llewelyn Elementary School, ride a loop on bike-friendly roads and greenways, and end at Sellwood Park! The ride will be family-friendly, with music, and an adult ride leader and caboose rider. Helmets are required for anyone under 16 years old. Kids riding on their […]

Free
Event Series Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers

Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers

The Riff - B Street Records and Vintage 10801 SE Main St, Milwaukie, United States

Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style  show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.

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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