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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!
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.
Ladybug Nature Walk at Creston Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) to explore a local Portland park. We move slowly through parks looking for plants and animals. Walks are led by a nature educator, and children borrow a […]
Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, you ensure that they keep happening. Plus it’s “something to do” on those endlessly long summer days. Find specific times and locations for Free Lunch […]
“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 […]
Come join us every Friday to make weird robots out of toothbrushes. Add anything from our craft room to make them as elaborate as you'd like. The cost of this activity is included in admission, so make sure to plan a few hours to explore everything we have to offer. Our Cartoon-Making Room, Green Screen […]
Is your little one obsessed with tractors? Each week, farmer Jim will talk about a different tractor or tool on the farm. And provide an opportunity for your little one to see it up close. Perfect for small children.
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 […]
Your dancer will work on movin' and groovin' using their own imagination as a tool. We will explore the connections between rhythm, music and creativity all while dancing and having fun.
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 […]
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 […]
Friday Nights on the Farm is back this summer. Mark your calendar for the dates below and join us for another year or music on the farm. These events are free and family friendly. We will have food and drinks or sale and Barn Door Brewing will be there serving beer and wine. Friday Nights on […]
Pack a picnic or preorder one for pickup! Music starts at 6pm every Friday!
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 […]
Movies in the Park are back this summer! Grab your friends and family and settle in under the stars for a movie on the big screen. Movies are free and open to all ages. Movies begin just after dusk, between 8:30-9 p.m. Movie in the Park Day Location DESPICABLE ME 4 (2024, PG) Friday July […]
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
