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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!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
Join us for a day of excitement, laugher and family fun! It’s a fantastic way to spend time together making unforgettable memories while enjoying the shady Grant House lawn. Parents can relax with great food and community vibes while kids explore a world of fun. Bring along a picnic blanket for ultimate relaxing. FREE event! […]
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 tour of our grounds, historical buildings and homes. We have historical hands on activities for the kids and a 1850"s store where one can purchase […]
Head to downtown Oregon City for the First City Celebration! Enjoy family activities, live music, nonstop entertainment, local vendors, food, drinks, and so much more — all in the heart of downtown. Between 7th and 10th on Main St.
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… Music & Mindfulness: Your whole family can enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Ethos […]
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! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival 2025🌊 We Rise Like the Waves! 🌊Come celebrate 10 years of bringing merfolk magic to Portland! The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a free, family-friendly celebration of water, whimsy, and community. Join mermaids, sea creatures, and water lovers for a colorful march along the downtown waterfront—costumes encouraged! ✨ Event Highlights: Bubbles, […]
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, or just looking for a relaxing escape, this is the perfect way to enjoy the season. The best part? These are the lowest ticket prices […]
Students from Jesuit High School will guide you on making a doll that represents diverse skin color and ethnicity. Materials will be provided to make a miniature wooden doll and there will be a brief presentation on why diversity is important. The leaders of the club called “Representation for Children” at Jesuit High School host […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. Fairy King Oberon and Queen Titania are fighting; mischievous fairy Pucke transforms a foolish actor into an ass. King Oberon bespells Queen Titania to fall in love with the ass, and the successful prank leads to their reconcilement. Pucke […]
TYA Edition Book by joe Tracz Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Most enjoyed by ages 6 & up! Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen and the prime suspect is 12-year-old Percy Jackson. With the Olympic gods on the verge of war, Percy and his […]
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free For All! Specific events/locations/times are below, but be sure to visit PP&R's site here to confirm event schedules before you go in case anything […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The Capulets and Montagues hate one another. Romeo (Montague) sneaks into a Capulet party and meets Juliet (Capulet). They marry in secret. Juliet's cousin challenges Romeo. Romeo kills them and is banished. Juliet fakes death. Romeo doesn't realise, takes […]
Join us for an all ages, family friendly, rooftop singalong screening of The Sound of Music. This timeless classic with a beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein score is based on the amazing true story of The Trapp Family Singers This event is open to all ages. The singalong is free to attend but RSVP is required. […]
Movies in the Park are back this summer! Grab your friends and family and settle in under the stars for a movie on the big screen. Movies are free and open to all ages. Movies begin just after dusk, between 8:30-9 p.m. Movie in the Park Day Location DESPICABLE ME 4 (2024, PG) Friday July […]
Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to score amazing deals! Shop $1–$6 bins packed with kids’ clothes, shoes, and books. Enjoy live music at the kids’ stage, tasty bites from local food carts, and more fair fun! It’s the perfect day to stock up and save big — the early bird gets the worm! 📍 SE […]
