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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
Summer Ballet Intensive: July 6 - August 1 The Portland Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive offers dancers ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop their technical and performance skillss. Dancers spend full […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Enjoy weekly free swim sessions at these PP&R outdoor pools: Creston Pool – Mondays 6:30pm to 8pm Peninsula Pool – Tuesdays 1pm to 3:45pm* Montavilla Pool – Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the […]
Experience Days of Aloha, a unique and immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. The festival takes place at Clark College and Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Don't miss […]
Witness one of nature’s most compelling sagas – the incredible life of Pacific salmon – in Running Wild: Return to the River. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun in Newberg! Highlights include: a chalk party, inflatable fun zone, Nap's Children's Parade, a summer school talent show, hands-on STEAM fun, food vendors and more! Visit […]
Get ready to shout "BINGO!" Join us at our Vancouver Garden Center for a fun-filled evening of prizes, good company, and great vibes. Grab your friends, family, and even your dog! […]
Looking for live music in Beaverton? Downtown Sounds brings local musicians, great food, and community together in the heart of Downtown Beaverton at 1st Street Dining Commons. Held throughout the […]
Join us for an outdoor activity or quiet coloring inside. On July 23, we’ll also be celebrating WCCLS’s 50th birthday! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
A local tradition spanning nearly 20 years, the Bethany Village Summer Concert & Market Series involves three summer concerts during July and August that feature a variety of vendors, live […]
Suspended in trees, surrounded by beauty ... A-WOL’s Art in the Park performance is a fantastical, full-length production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting. Transforming a park […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid […]
Experience Days of Aloha, a unique and immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. The festival takes place at Clark College and Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Don't miss […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
For two full days in July (24-25), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, July […]
Witness one of nature’s most compelling sagas – the incredible life of Pacific salmon – in Running Wild: Return to the River. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
In this 30 minute introductory class, we will introduce outdoor nature elements to children ages 2-5 and go on a nature-based adventure through the park (activity examples: pine cone bird […]
Discover how Montessori learning comes to life at Busy Hands Montessori! At our Open Houses you’ll: Tour our infant, toddler, and primary classrooms Meet our Montessori-credentialed guides and school leaders […]
