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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!
Friday Nights on the Farm is back this summer. Mark your calendar for the dates below and join us for another year or music on the farm. These events are free and family friendly. We will have food and drinks or sale and Barn Door Brewing will be there serving beer and wine. Friday Nights on […]
We’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through September 5th (no shows on July 11th and 25th) Blankets drop at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. This year features the freshest line up of […]
Pack a picnic or preorder one for pickup! Music starts at 6pm every Friday!
Music on the Lawn at Oak Knoll Winery featuring Strawberry Roan 🎶 Kick off a fun summer weekend with an evening the whole family can enjoy! On Friday, June 27, 2025, Oak Knoll Winery invites guests of all ages to their beautiful lawn for Music on the Lawn featuring the high-energy sounds of Strawberry Roan […]
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Vancouver GoFest Celebration 2025 June 28–29, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM📍 Esther Short Park + Downtown Vancouver, WA 🎟️ Free Admission | 🌟 All Ages Welcome Watch Main Street come alive with Pokémon-themed fun! Vancouver GoFest Celebration returns for its third year—bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever! This free, family-friendly festival transforms […]
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 receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize! Thursdays-Saturdays […]
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 magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]
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 crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]
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. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
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… Groovin Guppies Join our Program Director, Lauren, for some music, movement and stories. Bring your 0-5 yr old and get your groove on! (Schedule ahead for your whole preschool group; At […]
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, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]
Join us for a special children’s storytime with Angela Goldsmith, author of Curious Animals of the Pacific Northwest. Angela Goldsmith grew up among the forests, farms and cities of the Pacific Northwest. Her passion for natural systems has led her to become a certified permaculture teacher and Naturalist in Oregon. She applies these principles on her properties […]
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 our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]
🍦 I Scream You Scream: Ice Cream Celebration! Saturday, June 28 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM 📍 Little Nestlings Early Learning Center | West Linn, OR 🎟 Free and open to all families! Cool off with a sweet start to your Saturday! Join us for a playful morning celebrating ice cream, creativity, and connection. 📖 Storytime: Should […]
