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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!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
Tank fans of all ages, come visit us for our third annual TANK DAY! Explore the tracked vehicles outside in the Historic Park, talk with veteran tankers, and check out equipment and all things tank related. Vote for your favorite and get your own Tank Day! sticker before (or after) heading inside to the Museum’s […]
“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 […]
This Oregon chalk art festival provides a window into the creative process wherein festival goers can engage with nationally-recognized and emerging visual artists as they carefully manipulate bold, colorful pigments to produce huge, temporary drawings down the center of the street(s); most averaging 10’x10’. Festival-goers come from all over the USA to watch as artists […]
WasabiCon PDX is downtown Portland's annual celebration of anime, cosplay, and gaming! Otaku culture collides with PDX personality for two days of celebrity guests, exhibitors, artists, tabletop gaming, video games, maid cafés, and much, much more. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20, 2025 at the Hilton Portland Downtown located at 921 SW […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Community Jam Session and Drum Circle: Experience this joyful and energetic group making music in a fun and welcoming space. Drums are provided or bring any instrument of your choice. All […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Share the Little Mermaid’s adventure from her magical underwater sea palace to the royal castle. Watch as she outsmarts the Sea Witch and shows how love can overcome greed. This musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale bursts with song, dance, and an enchanting love story. This 50-minute musical features professional actors supported by an ensemble […]
TYA Edition Book by joe Tracz Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Most enjoyed by ages 6 & up! Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen and the prime suspect is 12-year-old Percy Jackson. With the Olympic gods on the verge of war, Percy and his […]
Real History! Real Fun! On the Philip Foster Farm! Come visit Philip Foster Farm on the Oregon Trail where you can come visit our local historians and get a guided tour of our grounds, historical buildings and homes. We have historical hands on activities for the kids and a 1850"s store where one can purchase […]
Please join us at the Portland Letterpress Printers Fair on July 19 and 20! It's been seven long years since the 9th Annual Fair in 2018, and we're long overdue to gather and celebrate printmaking! We'll feature dozens of local printmakers and book artists, ten artists and artists teams printing giant linocuts with a ride-on […]
Scooped All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival Esther Short Park – Vancouver, WA July 19 & 20, 2025 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily 50+ Flavors of Ice Cream. Live Music. Big Fun. Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration! Scooped Ice Cream Festival is coming to Vancouver, WA—bigger, better, and sweeter than ever. Join thousands of […]
Ethos Music Center is thrilled to introduce our Community Drop-in Sessions. We have something new for music lovers of all ages and genres. Including… Music & Mindfulness: Your whole family can enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Ethos […]
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 […]
Join us for 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 each year. LGBTQIA2S+ people travel from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond to express their individuality and celebrate community in a safe, open […]
Saturday baby playgroup is here! Come a get to know other caregivers and the babies in their lives! This is a monthly playgroup that you will sign up for at the beginning of the session. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months. Storytime with Literacy Lady PDX, interactive play, music and movement and a […]
