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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
Summer Ballet Intensive: July 6 - August 1 The Portland Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive offers dancers ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop their technical and performance skillss. Dancers spend full […]
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 […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's […]
The City of Gladstone invites the community, visitors, alumni, families, and classic car enthusiasts to celebrate the Gladstone Community Festival from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, […]
Visit "Oregon's Oldest Fair!" at the 2026 Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo happening July 29th – August 1st, 2026. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, 4H and FFA exhibits, great […]
In this 30 minute introductory class, we will introduce outdoor nature elements to children ages 2-5 and go on a nature-based adventure through the park (activity examples: pine cone bird […]
Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for […]
Come make a splash at FSS at our Friday Baby/Toddler Open Swim located at our Beaverton location. Right now, swimmers can sign up for 45 minute time slots between 10:00-12:15pm […]
P&R’s Free Lunch + Play program offers nutritious meals and fun activities for kids and families when school is out. There are sports, games, arts, crafts, music, and other activities led by […]
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 […]
The Border Collie International Performing Canine Team is coming to Hands On Children's Museum on July 30 & 31. With three performances a day, they will wow us with incredible […]
This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
Soar in to the Thurston County Fair and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with our mascot Col. Beaks the Eagle. There is fun for everyone, with animals, entertainment, carnival rides, delicious […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found […]
Come read a book with us every morning in the park! All ages welcome, but geared towards a younger crowd. Bring a picnic blanket (or check one out!), grab a […]
Enjoy this zany original adaptation of one of the oldest stories ever told! Follow young Jack up the beanstalk and into the magical kingdom of a giant who sings and […]
Stop by The Shack twice daily for FREE All Ages Bingo! Prizes include Oodles Toys Tokens and more. The event happens at both 12-12:30pm and 4-4:30pm. Editor’s note: This event […]
Lunch just got an upgrade! Come picnic with us at Director Park! Kick back at our picnic tables, and soak in those easygoing, family BBQ feels right in the heart […]
MVP Dance Elite invites you to join us for some of our summer dance classes! Classes are open to all skill levels—no prior dance experience is required. Rookie Acro (Ages […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden for a special soroban, the Japanese abacus, presentation by Miwako Sakabayashi, President of Soroban League North America, featuring demonstrations by visiting students from Japan and the […]
Join our Kindergarten team for a joyful, hands-on opportunity for prospective families to preview our 2026/27 Kindergarten program. Our "littles" are the roots that hold this school up, and we […]
With over 250+ vendors, 2,000+ food varieties, live performances, games, and photo ops, there's something for you all weekend long. Event Hours: Friday: 3 PM - 10 PM / Saturday: […]
Head to Helvetia Farm Market EVERY Friday Night this Summer for live music, food trucks, themed activities and more! Spend your Friday evenings enjoying live music, delicious food trucks, refreshing […]
This year’s theme, "Shared Roots & Legacy," serves as a local centerpiece for the nationwide America 250 celebration. The fair will feature an immersive Van Vleet Detective Quest centered in the historic Apple Orchard, where […]
Experience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer […]
Kickstand Comedy in the Park is a weekly free stand-up comedy show that has become a staple of Portland summers. Featuring live comedy from the Pacific Northwest’s favorite local and […]
