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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!
There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy […]
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 […]
Join us for our fifth-annual PRIDE at the Museum! This event welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of museum exploring, science demos, lectures, and entertainment. All are welcome! […]
Welcome to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but... it’s MORE than […]
Head to Lillis-Albina Park on Saturday, June 21 for the 52nd celebration of Juneteenth! The Clara Peoples Freedom Parade will march down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Visit the event […]
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 […]
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is pleased to invite families and children of all ages to the 3rd annual Touch-A-Truck event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get ready for a day of pure family fun at the PDX Parent Family Festival on beautiful Sauvie Island! We’re bringing all the things families love — and it’s all […]
From Green Thumbs to Curious Minds—Everyone’s Invited! What’s in store: - Discover the fascinating lives of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and learn how to create habitats that help them […]
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. […]
Visitors can enjoy kid's activities including drawing, clay, painting and storytimes, and a kid parade along with incredible artist booths, live music, food, and more at this free annual festival […]
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, […]
Join us for a fun, family-friendly day of riding, exploring, and celebrating. We’ll kick things off with a short group bike ride and scavenger hunt through Ladd’s Addition, followed by […]
