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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 FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park!

FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park

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

The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for FREE from the hours of 10am-7pm Mondays-Saturdays, with free + paid drop in community programming for all ages 10am-7pm Monday-Friday. Dance Classes, Author Readings, Crafts, […]

Free

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 […]

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PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)

Peninsula Park - Gazebo Meet near the covered gazebo near the intersection of N Albina Avenue and Holman Street., Portland

Ladybug Nature Walk at Peninsula Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are SLOW nature hikes for young children (ages 2-6) and their grown-ups. Children explore plants, animals, and rocks while practicing social and motor skills. During a walk, each child borrows a backpack full of tools for exploring. […]

$5
Event Series Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!

Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour

Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour

Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

oin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food & drinks. Come join us at Triskelee Farm for a fun-filled Friday Happy Hour! Unwind after a long week with great company, delicious drinks, and […]

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Event Series Oregon Zoo: ZooNights

Oregon Zoo: ZooNights

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take […]

$17 – $30
Event Series Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR, United States

We’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through September 5th (no shows on July 11th and 25th) Blankets drop at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. This year features the freshest line up of […]

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Event Series PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events

PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events

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 […]

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Event Series Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz

Theatre in the Grove 2028 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, O, United States

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, […]

$8 – $20
Event Series Pix in the Park

Pix in the Park

Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars with Hillsboro's annual Pix in the Park series. This free outdoor movie series features films each Friday night in August. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Snack food vendors will be available or bring your own. Movies will be […]

Free

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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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