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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
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.
Summer Ballet Intensive: July 6 - August 1 The Portland Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive offers dancers ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop their technical and performance skillss. Dancers spend full […]
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 […]
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, […]
Sword Fights! Action Adventure! Slapstick Comedy! Get ready for a wildly fun, laugh-out-loud take on everyone’s favorite outlaw. Northwest Children's Theater presents Robin Hood live, July 18-August 2 at The […]
Head to Fremont Fest: Through the Ages! A celebration of four decades of community, small businesses, music, memories, and neighborhood tradition. Since 1986, Fremont Fest has brought neighbors together year after […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
Visit "Oregon's Oldest Fair!" at the 2026 Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo happening July 29th – August 1st, 2026. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, 4H and FFA exhibits, great […]
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 […]
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park, 38-miles south of Portland (I-5, Exit 263). Kids can chase pins in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Head to the Northwest Fossil Fest and experience exhibits displaying exceptional specimens, activities and free fossils for kids, fossil identification, demonstrations, gift ideas and more! Admission is free, and everyone […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
Little Float Milwaukie is a unique summer event that brings our community together to celebrate the Willamette River, enjoy the outdoors, and experience Downtown Milwaukie in a whole new way. […]
The Sellwood Street Fair returns to Portland's historic Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This family-friendly summer celebration features over 150 local artists and vendors, great food, shopping, photo […]
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 […]
Soar in to the Thurston County Fair and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with our mascot Col. Beaks the Eagle. There is fun for everyone, with animals, entertainment, carnival rides, delicious […]
Get ready to dive into an amazing in-person celebration of culture and fun at the 2026 Chinese Festival! Experience vibrant traditions, delicious food, and lively performances that bring the spirit […]
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 […]
With over 250+ vendors, 2,000+ food varieties, live performances, games, and photo ops, there's something for you all weekend long. Event Hours: Friday: 3 PM - 10 PM / Saturday: […]
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.
O'Keefe Farms' Sunflower Festival kicks off this year with their first ticketed concert on Saturday, August 1st in the sunflowers with AC/DC tribute band SHOOT TO THRILL! This is an […]
