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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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Kumoricon

Step into the exciting world of Anime and Japanese pop culture at Kumoricon!

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Spooktacular Halloween Carnival

Sellwood’s favorite Halloween festival returns, with tricks and treats for all!

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Free Day at the Discovery Museum

Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost. 

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Farmers Market Fun

Farmers Market Fun

Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]

Free to attend
Halloween Ball

Halloween Ball

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an interactive live storytime. Then it’s time for […]

$15
Visit a Haunted House

Visit a Haunted House

There's nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the Portland metro area has lots of frightful opportunities. Many have coupons on their sites or through internet coupon sites, so […]

Varies by location

Trunk-or-Treat at Portland Cars and Coffee

21650 SW Langer Farms Pkwy 21650 SW Langer Farms Pkwy, Sherwood, Oregon

Wear your best costume or the costume contest at 9:00am at Trunk-or-Treat at Portland Cars and Coffee! Best Costume awards for kids, teens, and adults. Decorate your ride with your […]

Free

Trick-or-Treat at Gresham Farmers Market

Gresham Farmers Market

Come out and celebrate the last day of the season with us on October 25th. We will have trick or treat for the little ones. We encourage pets to be […]

Free
Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Glenhaven Park

Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the […]

Free
St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns

The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and […]

Halloween Dash Bash

Pacific Community Park k, 1515 NE 164th Ave,, Vancouver, wa

EVENT: Halloween theme harvest races on mostly grass and compact trail with some sidewalk, making for a speedy course! Spectator friendly venue with a festive Halloween/Fall vibe! REGISTRATION: Registration opens […]

$13.00

Happy Valley Farmer’s Market Halloween Trick-Or-Treat

Happy Valley Farmers Market 13231 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, United States

Come dressed up in your favorite costume and Trick-Or-Treat with our 130 vendors on the the final day of our 2025 Season Farmer's Market. Enjoy games, music, treats, balloons, face […]

Free

No Ivy Day 2025: Stewardship and Crafting

Multiple Locations

Want to get outside for a crisp fall morning in one of Portland many beautiful parks? Join Portland Parks & Recreation and partner organizations at the 22nd No Ivy Day […]

Free
Fall Harvest Weekends at Topaz Farm

Fall Harvest Weekends at Topaz Farm

Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United States

Head to Topaz Farm for their Fall Harvest weekends! Experience no overcrowding, shorter lines and lots of fall family fun. What’s Included with Admission (In advance: $12 per person (ages […]

$12 – $15

STEM-o-Ween Summit

Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR, United States

Join our annual STEM-O-Ween: A day filled with spooky workshops, costumes, lunch, SWAG, and a Prize Raffle. FREE to attend. For 6th-12 graders.

Free to attend
BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]

Free
Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]

$5 – $8
Fall Open House

Busy Hands Montessori Fall Open House

Busy Hands Montessori 725 NW Dale Ave., Suite 102, Portland, OK, United States

Discover how Montessori learning comes to life at Busy Hands Montessori!At our Fall Open House on October 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, you’ll: Tour our infant, toddler, and primary […]

Ivy Pulling & Pumpkin Carving

Tryon Life Community Farm 11640 SW BOONES FERRY RD, Portland, OR, United States

Join us at Tryon Life Farm for our Halloween-themed, family-friendly land-tending party! We'll spend an hour pulling ivy and other invasive species and then carve pumpkins together. Bring your own […]

Free

Clothing Swap & Family Fun Day!

Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United States

Clothing Swap & Family Fun Day at Little Nestlings Saturday, October 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Donation Drop-Off: Friday, October 24 | 2:00–5:00 PM Join us for a Clothing […]

Free

Halloween at the Rice Musem

Rice Museum of Rocks & MInerals

Bring the whole family for spooky science fun, hands-on activities, and tasty food. Costumes are encouraged, and you won’t want to miss the chance to discover the “spookier side” of […]

Included with general admission. Free for members.

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U-Pick Apple Orchards

Fall never tasted so sweet.

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Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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Free Things to Do

We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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