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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
Calling all bird-lovers and anyone curious about crows! Join award-winning author Leslie Barnard Booth as she reads her new picture book, I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive, […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30am for a special Children’s Storytime in the Family Studio! In celebration of the upcoming International Day of Peace (September 21), join us […]
Join the Nature Store for a morning of fun at the Bird Alliance of Oregon Sanctuary! FREE! Location: Bird Alliance of Oregon Heron Hall We’ll start by reading Acorn Party: A Pacific […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
A fun, low-key playtime for babies and their caregivers to socialize and connect. All babies welcome—crawlers, scooters, and snugglers!
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 […]
Summer camps are over but the science fun continues! Join us for a free, all ages open house as part of the Lloyd Mall Crawl. 🎯 Find out how well […]
Did you know the Lloyd Center has science camps, art classes, music lessons, game stores, magic shows, light saber martial arts, ice skating, roller skating, pickleball, game stores, and more? […]
Catch a fun show by Portland singer-songwriter, Mo Phillips, at various locations around Portland, including local libraries and Wonderwood Springs! His upcoming show lineup is listed below, but be sure […]
Bring the kids for a day of creativity, learning, and FUN at the launch of “A Kidz Journey to Buying a House” and kiki "say what?!" This free family event blends hands-on […]
🍅🎉 TOMATO FEST IS BACK! 🎉🍅 Portland’s juiciest tradition returns for its 5th year! Join us Saturday, Sept 13th from 12–4PM outside Wellspent Market for a FREE outdoor celebration of […]
Portland's original Free & All Ages music festival is coming September 12-14. We’ll be featuring over 50 Portland area artists on two stages. There will also be Free Popcorn and […]
Ridgefield Lions Oktoberfest isn’t just another weekend—it’s shaping up to be the party of the season! Saturday of the festival welcomes all ages (Friday is Adults 21+ only). Activities include: […]
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, […]
Celebrate Fall at Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm’s Harvest Celebration — our biggest event of the year! Bring the whole family and enjoy a day packed with food vendors serving Thimbleberry-grown produce, live music, and community […]
