Maywood Park Annual Garage Sale
Enjoy this neighborhood garage sale with 50+ households participating, featuring food trucks and a relaxed environment. Free to attend! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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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!
Village Green Playdates are weekly mornings designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for them.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
Enjoy this neighborhood garage sale with 50+ households participating, featuring food trucks and a relaxed environment. Free to attend! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the […]
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of […]
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 […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
Make summertime dinners a whole lot easier the week of August 10-16! The Portland Mercury is hosting their annual Burger Week, full of delicious $10 burger specials all over the […]
Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo […]
✨ Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish ✨ Join us for a joyful hour of stories, songs, and play — all in Spanish! Our fun-filled sessions are designed […]
Experience the third annual Portland Jigsaw Masters! This speed competition will host puzzlers from around the globe competing either as singles, pairs, or 4-person teams. The PJM is one of […]
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you […]
Test your climbing skills on our 25-foot climbing wall at Hands On Children's Museum! Sponsored by Snell Crane Supported by City of Olympia Editor’s note: This event is a community […]
Multnomah Days Festival & Parade is a one-day open-air, family-friendly street festival with scheduled musical acts, community parade, art fair and over 170 vendor booths as well as food & […]
Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from […]
Head to the newly reopening Belmont Library for two days of free, fun-filled community events to celebrate. The party begins at 10 am on Saturday, August 15th with the ribbon […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
This iconic summertime event is a fun spectator sport — watch creative, funk and sometimes even fast soapbox cars wind their way down Mt. Tabor!
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
Come see model trains! Club members will have trains set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby. All ages. Editor’s note: This event is […]
Enjoy beautiful blooms at the Annual Sunflower Festival at O'Keefe Farms! You'll have access to the sunflower fields, photo ops, face painting, food, music, and amazing vendors, plus unlimited time […]
Rockstar Energy Open returns to downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park August 14–16, 2026 bringing together world-class skateboarding, live music, art and culture for a free, three-day festival experience. Now in its […]
Join the Fun! Our free end-of-summer arts celebration is back for its 4th year! Arts Alive is a free, all-ages community arts festival hosted by Free Arts NW in East […]
This exciting form of bicycle racing will thrill racers and spectators alike as the race speeds around the streets in excess of 30 mph. Bring the entire family for two […]
The annual Beaverton Music Festival is a free day-long celebration for music lovers to enjoy live music from artists across the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy blues, R&B, Latin, Country Reggae and […]
Climb aboard for a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland! The Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s popular weekend train rides return May 23 through October 11, 2026, with departures […]
SummerFest Silent Disco will be a celebration of the Taborspace and the greater Community: a showcase of local non-profit organizations, Taborspace Partners, and Wellness Practitioners. Come and learn about the […]
Head to Hawthorne Plaza on Saturdays from 4-6 pm for their summer concert series! It's the perfect way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon.