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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!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
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 […]
The 8 Seconds Rodeo arrives in Portland for its 4th year for a one-night spectacle of sport, culture, and community on Saturday, June 21, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Expected to draw thousands, the […]
Spend Father's Day at the farm or book Dad for a farm to plate dinner! Details will be available soon on Topaz Farm's website, so check their for more information!
Give Dad an unforgettable Father’s Day with a special two-hour cruise on the Willamette River. The whole family will enjoy a BBQ brunch buffet menu, mimosas or sparkling cider, live […]
Find some plant inspo at beautiful Farmington Gardens on Father's Day! They're having raffles, special sales and food trucks to celebrate the day.
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 […]
Wonderwood Springs is offering free mini golf to Dads on Father's Day! In addition to free mini golf, Sunday's schedule is jam packed with free fun for the whole crew: […]
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 […]
Summer at Frog Pond Farm is all about baby animals, play, and easy days where the only thing on your agenda is having fun. Meet over 80 animals, bounce, play, […]
Catch every moment of the FIFA World Cup all day long with your Dad! Enjoy exclusive food and drink specials, and don't miss out on the exciting raffle prize drawing […]
Join us as we honor the woman who brought Juneteenth to Oregon, Clara Peoples. Learn about her life while we make a paper quilt to hang in the museum. We […]
Join the Vancouver Mall and Orchards Cars & Coffee for the annual Clark County Father's Day Car Show, known as the Couve Auto Show. Enjoy live music, food, raffles, and other […]
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, […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
Celebrate the final weeks of David Hockney with a joyful Miller Family Free Day filled with music, hands-on artmaking, and gallery activities for all ages. Families and visitors are invited to explore […]
Head to French Prairie Gardens for Live Music, BBQ, Brews and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring Tractor Wagon Rides, Super Mega Slide and over 15 different activities! […]
Be a part of Robin Greenfield's year-long adventure to gather 100% of his food by foraging. Robin will be teaching his kid-friendly (adult-oriented) Foraging School at TLC Farm on Father's […]
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, […]
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie, 端午節) with hands-on family-friendly activities at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Drop in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, June 19–21, to create and take […]
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Silverton Strawberry Festival! Happening on Fathers Day, June 21, 2026. Strawberry Festival Hours are 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. Enjoy Live Music […]
Join a lively game of chess and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s a spot for you. An instructor will be […]
Celebrate Dad in unforgettable style this Father’s Day weekend with a ride behind a true piece of living history at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Join us on Saturday, June […]
Enjoy live music, craft beer, BBQ, motorcycle and car shows, and family-friendly fun all weekend long. Regional bands, Portland Wrestling, beer garden, food vendors, kids activities, and special events throughout […]
Whether you call him dad, pops, papa, or “the old man,” this Father’s Day is all about celebrating the guy who’s always been there — cheering the loudest and showing […]
🏅 D&B Unlocked Presents: Dad Games 🏅 Celebrate Father's Day with a little friendly competition at Dave & Buster's! Team up as a family, take on arcade challenges, and compete […]
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 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 […]
Kids Dance Free this Sunday at Laurelhurst Park 6-9pm for our Father’s Day Dance! If you are looking for something fun and unique to do with your Dad or your […]
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 […]
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 […]
