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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!
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
Don’t miss Brick Bending LEGO Art with viral sensation and Portland-based LEGO artist Jeff Sanders, whose mesmerizing, curved LEGO structures have enchanted over 250 million viewers online (check him out […]
Join us for a day of outdoor fun and discovery at Nature Fair! Enjoy music, nature-based crafts, scavenger hunts, storytimes, and visits from our favorite community partners. Pack your sunscreen […]
Welcome to Northwest Fossil Fest, sponsored by North America Research Group (NARG), a local paleontology club! Join us for a day filled with exciting fossil discoveries at the Tualatin Heritage […]
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy! We are thrilled to add to our vibrant city with a celebration of great food, drinks, […]
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure! Learn how to create curved geometric shapes using LEGOs, explore Jeff’s stunning designs, and take part in collaborative builds. […]
Come on down to the Sellwood Summerville Street Fair! Literacy Lady PDX will have a space in front of the Sellwood Library. There will be bookish crafts and two scheduled […]
🎉 Fremont Fest is ALMOST here! 🫧 Join us Saturday, August 2 from 10am–6pm on NE Fremont between 42nd & 51st for a full day of summer fun! We’re talking […]
See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. […]
The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for […]
Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington! There is […]
Real History! Real Fun! On the Philip Foster Farm! Come visit Philip Foster Farm on the Oregon Trail where you can come visit our local historians and get a guided […]
The Oregon Chinese Coalition presents The Chinese Festival — recognized as one of the major events in downtown Portland! Celebrate rich cultural heritage with an incredible lineup of performers, hands-on […]
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! […]
Nothing says summer like a sunny afternoon and a scenic train ride! Treat yourself to a 45-minute journey with scenic views along the Willamette River. Whether you're with family, friends, […]
