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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.
The largest parade in Oregon, the Portland Pride Parade brings tens of thousands of people into downtown Portland. The parade begins at 11 am from the North Park Blocks and ends on Naito Pkwy at the Festival.
Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The gates open at 11:00am, allowing visitors to board the train promptly at 11:30am. We are open each Sunday May-October 11am-4pm unless we have a special […]
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 […]
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 […]
Head to beautiful Cathedral Park in St. Johns for the incredible annual Jazz Festival! 2025 Festival Line Up Friday (7/18) 4:30 Taylor Newville and the Riders 6:00 NW Women Rhythm & Blues 7:30 The Strange Tones 9:00 Revival Brothers Band Saturday (7/19) 1:00 Chris Clark-Johnson 2:30 Devin Phillips 4:00 Beacon Street Titans with Shirley […]
Join us for The Sports Bra’s 4th Annual Pride Block Party on Sunday, July 20th from 1pm-10pm! We will have food vendors, live DJ sets, street games, fitness challenges, and more. Come hang out at The Bra and enjoy incredible food and drinks while connecting with the community! We will be donating 5% of ticket […]
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
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 […]
When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by twin sisters who have fallen victim to a shady employment scheme, the detective duo quickly find themselves navigating a mysterious web of intrigue and danger. Four talented actors portray multiple roles in this uniquely hilarious comedy, promising a thrilling adventure that is perfect for both Holmes enthusiasts and newcomers alike. […]
Join the Portland Actors Ensemble for FREE Shakespeare in the Park this summer. Come see the family-friendly "Twelfth Night" July 11-13 in Gresham's Arts Plaza and July 18-20th in Gresham's Main City Park. All shows begin at 6pm.
Join us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every day, all day, for everyone, including KIDS! There are so many different FREE children's activities scheduled over the 10 days of the fair: Movie Nights, Live […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. These free sessions are part of PP&R’s Summer Free For All programming: Creston Pool – Free swim on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm […]
🌼Join us for a flower-tastic morning of learning and fun! 🌺 🌿WHEN: Monday, July 21st, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM 🌳WHERE: 3703 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd 🌲COST: Each class is just $20 – bring or refer a friend to get 15% OFF! This week's theme will be "Plants & Flowers", all of our songs […]
