Play, Bounce, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm!
It’s Baby Animal Season at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville! Looking for things to do with kids near Portland or Salem this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog […]
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Metropolitan Youth Symphony’s season finale featuring Beethoven’s Ninth!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
It’s Baby Animal Season at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville! Looking for things to do with kids near Portland or Salem this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog […]
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 […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Celebrate Pride Month at the Oregon Pride March happening on Saturday, June 13 2026 at 11am at the North Park Blocks! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
WasabiFest, presented by SakéOne, returns to Portland on Saturday, June 13. This immersive festival spotlights the vibrant and complex flavors of real wasabi, celebrating Oregon’s unique status as one of […]
Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. This […]
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.
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of […]
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 […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]
Take your mini-builder to Lowes for a morning of constructing! Register ahead of time to reserve a spot. Each workshop lasts about 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the age […]
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests […]
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, […]
Celebrate the grand opening of The Shack’s second season with music, crafts, trolley rides, and community fun for all ages. Then come back all summer long, when The Shack will […]
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby! Step into a world of knights, fairies, pirates, and performers with full-contact jousting, live entertainment, artisan vendors, delicious food, […]
Experience a full afternoon of family fun at Mt Hood Center’s Kids Day! This community event is designed to bring families together for connection, laughter, and memorable experiences in a […]
Come and join us for a day of entertainment, fun, and food! Doors open from 11:07am – 7:07pm! Come whenever you’d like, stay as long (or as short) as you’d […]
Mark your calendars, Portland! The Foster Summer Soirée returns on June 13th from 12–6 PM for an afternoon of community fun along Foster. Come enjoy: ✨ Fun activities 🎶 Live […]
Head to the 5th annual Pride Block Party on June 13th, hosted by Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary! Located on 7th street between Main and Washington (right in front of Dandelion […]
Enjoy a vibrant community celebration honoring Juneteenth through culture, connection, and shared experiences. What to Expect A diverse mix of local vendors, including Black-owned businesses Local artisans and community organizations Delicious […]
Let’s celebrate the start of Summer Reading and WCCLS’s 50th birthday! Join us for snacks, crafts and games. Pick out your prize book when you sign up for summer reading, […]
Climb aboard for a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland! The Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s popular weekend train rides return May 23 through October 11, 2026, with departures […]
The Everything Under the Sun Parade is an annual community procession that celebrates radical joy and reclaims the creative power of ordinary people to sculpt a just future. It’s a […]
Connect with community and enjoy music, activities, and more in celebration of Pride Month! The event will take place at Town Center Park and feature: Emcee Poison Waters Performance by Poison Waters […]
The Hollywood Theatre's Family Pictures is proud to present PADDINGTON, the 2014 film that captured the hearts of many. Paddington (Ben Whishaw) is a young bear who ventures from the […]
Free! All Ages! Daytime Dancing! Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and enjoy great music before bedtime? Daytime Dance at Wonderlove brings house and dance music to an […]
Grab your boots & scoot on over! This is a great opportunity to teach your little ones how to line dance! Join us THIS Saturday night for a toe-tappin’, boot-scootin’ good […]
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. It brings together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life to […]
The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind is a new Portland play exploring dyslexia, language, and identity through story, movement, immersive sound, and projection. An Iranian-American woman confronts her […]
In this fairy tale musical, no one in the kingdom can marry until the prince does. Will the delightful and unconventional Princess Winnifred the Woebegone win over the prince (and […]