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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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Event Series Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.”  – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]

$8
Event Series Slime Time at The FLIP Museum

Slime Time at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Come make slime with us every Tuesday. We have oobleck, flubber, and all sorts or crafts and materials to experiment with. This is included with the cost of admission, so you can enjoy all our exhibits while you are here. The green-screen stage, cartoon-making room, and fort area are always popular. FLIP stands for Fun, […]

$8
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

Local Author Leslie Bernard Booth Storytime and craft at the Shack

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

Join us at the Shack for a special storytime with local author Leslie Bernard Booth as she shares her book One Day This Tree Will Fall  with us! After the reading, kids will get to enjoy an activity inspired by the story. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This is a great opportunity […]

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

Rock Dojo Concert

Beaverton City Library

Join Rock Dojo for a 30-minute metal concert of hero themes and a guitar workshop where kids learn their first riff!

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 Bethany Summer Concerts and Market

Bethany Village Summer Concerts & Market

Bethany Village

A local tradition spanning nearly 20 years, the Bethany Village Summer Concert Series involves three summer concerts during July and August that feature a variety of vendors, live music, intermission acts featuring local young talent, fun activities, rides and more! Dates: July 10 | July 24 | August 7 Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM 

Free
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 […]

Free
Event Series Hillsboro Showtime Concert Series

Hillsboro Showtime Concert Series

Shute Park 750 Southeast 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Enjoy free summer outdoor concerts in the park! The Showtime Concert Series features live music on Thursday evenings during the months of June and July at Shute Park. Bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the tunes from top local talent. Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring […]

Free

Cirque Ma’Ceo – Battle Ground

Heirloom Equestrian Center 17026 NE 92nd Ave, Battle Ground

Step into a world like no other! Experience the breathtaking harmony of magnificent horses and world-class artists as they unite in a dazzling performance that will take you on a journey. Prepare to be captivated by an intimate, up-close spectacle filled with beauty, mystery, and awe-inspiring talent. This is more than a show-it's an unforgettable […]

$40
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

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