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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!
Village Green Playdates 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.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com […]
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 […]
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 […]
The longest running free jazz festival west of the Mississippi returns for another weekend of jazz, blues, soul and R&B under the bridge. There will be food carts and booths. […]
Scooped Ice Cream Festival returns to Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA on July 18 and 19, 2026. Your ticket includes all you can eat scoops from top ice cream […]
Founded in 1954, this historic and free event draws nearly 20,000 attendees each summer, offering a blend of modern and medieval activities. Head to the 73rd annual Summer Festival on […]
Head to the annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, one of the largest donation-based LGBTQIA2S+ Pride events on the west coast, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to Portland […]
Cruise the Couve returns to Uptown Village in Vancouver, WA, on Saturday, July 18, celebrating one of the Pacific Northwest's longest-running summer traditions of classic cars, community, and local culture. […]
Opening weekend of our 8th annual summer Shakespeare touring show, will be at our space. Opening day will have musical performances prior to the show. Sunday’s performance will also be […]
June 6 (Sat) - Solstice Celebration (Stub) July 18 (Sat) - Summer Night Sky (Stub) Aug 12 (Wed) - Perseid Meteor Shower Watch (Stub & Rooster Rock) Sept 12 (Sat) […]
Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with your friends and family as we enjoy a movie on the big screen! These family-friendly events are free and open to all […]
Pack a blanket or lawn chair and join us for a fun-filled summer evening under the stars at Movies in the Park. Bring the whole family to enjoy Zootopia 2 at Risley Park […]
Craving something sweet? Sunday, July 19 is National Ice Cream Day! Several ice cream shops in the area are having special deals, so cool off with a ice cold treat. […]
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 […]
Join us at the 5th annual Shady Pines Festival, July 16-19 in Sandy, OR! Enjoy 50+ performers, local food and beer, crafts, a kazoo parade, and much more. Visit ShadyPinesFestival.com […]
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 […]
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 […]
The longest running free jazz festival west of the Mississippi returns for another weekend of jazz, blues, soul and R&B under the bridge. There will be food carts and booths. […]
Scooped Ice Cream Festival returns to Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA on July 18 and 19, 2026. Your ticket includes all you can eat scoops from top ice cream […]
Can Portland break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest electric bicycle party and ride in the world? On July 19th, as a celebration of BIKETOWN’s 10th birthday, you’ll get to find out and […]
Going strong for 47 years in 2026, this annual event has been bringing merchants and residents together every summer since 1976! This fun and family-friendly community event will be held […]
In this parent and child dance class we will have a blast using our imaginations to go dancing in Brazil! A lively warmup using body percussion will help acclimate families […]
Join us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an […]
