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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest!
Join us at the Shack for a special storytime with local author Michelle Sumovich as she shares her delightful book Everything is Fine! with us. After the reading, kids will get […]
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 […]
Join Jessa Campbell & the Saplings for a fun, high-energy, and interactive music show! Families will groove to danceable tunes while learning about nature and ecology in the Pacific Northwest.
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 […]
Head to select parks around Gresham for a free lunch and fun activities! No cost or registration. Location details and specific times are below. Activities include: 🎨 Arts and crafts […]
In music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show featured a cast of 6 artists in a kind of Broadway/Circus Musical. It was just a little Circus… but it […]
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 […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
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 […]
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. […]
Welcome to Festival of Friends PNW! Grassroots Music Festival dedicated to promoting amazing bands and songwriters from across the PNW and BEYOND! Since the first magical musical campout, the festival has […]
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 […]
