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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!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
It’s time for the 2025 Porch Concert Series! Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some great local musicians while you picnic […]
Welcome to Triskelee Farm Baby Animal Tour! Date: Weekends May and June Time: 10:00 AM or 1 PM Location: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled tour meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby lambs and a baby alpaca. This is a great opportunity for animal lovers of […]
Join us on a cute and cuddly adventure to meet adorable baby animals up close and personal! Date: WeekendsTime: 10:00 AM or 1 PMLocation: Triskelee Farm Come join us for a fun-filled day meeting and interacting with adorable baby animals! Get up close and personal with cute little baby goats and a baby alpaca. This […]
Visit Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s to enjoy free in-store, family-friendly activities during Gone Fishing weekend events. This year during Gone Fishing Kids’ Fishing Events June 6-8 and June 13-15, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s destinations will offer a wide variety of free activities focused on teaching youngsters how to fish. These activities range from kids’ catch-and-release ponds to special […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
Support incredible vendors selling hand-made and original designs! Explore art, creativity and culture along with special performances. June 7 and 8/Notes: TWO LOCATIONS IN ONE WEEKEND! Date: June 7th Saturday Location: 1661 SE 3rd Ave 9721 Time: 10am-3pm BOTH DAY Date: June 8th Sunday Location: 710 SW Jackson St 97201 Time: 10am-3pm BOTH DAYS
Become fire-adapted and keep you and your community safe from wildfire. Dates: June 7 & 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (both days) Admission: Free Co-hosted by: World Forestry Center Oregon State Fire Marshal Portland Fire & Rescue In light of increasing wildfire risks, it’s more important than ever to understand how we can prepare and […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
During Fleet Week, ship tours are offered on a first-come first-served basis. U.S. Navy ships will be open for public tours on June 5-8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All tours will be complete by 4 p.m., so the tour line may be cut earlier in the afternoon, depending on line waiting times. In […]
Enjoy vibrant music, captivating performances, thrilling jousts, and a bustling marketplace filled with master artisans and legendary food purveyors. Whether you’re here to explore history, dive into cosplay, or create magical memories with your family and friends, the Oregon Renaissance Faire promises an unforgettable experience in the enchanting pine forest setting of Canby, OR, now […]
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… Community Jam Session and Drum Circle: Experience this joyful and energetic group making music in a fun and welcoming space. Drums are provided or bring any instrument of your choice. All […]
liz performs 3 short stories using miniature handmade puppets and her odd yet silly sense of humor. She retells ancient stories with a modern twist, each with its own time tested lesson: An elephant teaches the value of listening, a leaky bucket proves perfection isn't everything and a young boy learns the power of his […]
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!
Saturday May 17-The Magic of Science Kids see science in action as they create a container of bubbly “lava” and learn how to paint using paper clips and magnets! They can even explore top-rated science products and hear a favorite story. Parents and guardians, check in at the event for a chance to win a […]
Join us for this free community open house and celebration! This family day will include art appreciation, theater and art activities, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations including: Phame Academy, Rainier Breakers, Abby GoLucky, Korean Music Institute of Oregon, Mini Shama Ogle & Troupe, Sultanov Ballet Academy, Congruency Dance Collective, Nartana […]
The Portland Rose Society Annual Spring Rose Show is the largest and longest-running rose show in the nation. The exquisite beauty and fragrances of this yearly show emanate from more than 4,000 blooms. Entry is open to anyone, and all entrants are encouraged. Rose growers from across the Pacific Northwest participate, and some 6,000 spectators […]
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 […]
Celebrate everything that makes us unique and unites us at Hillsboro Pride Party! This annual event on Saturday, June 7, will run from 12 to 5 pm at a new location this year, Shute Park. Enjoy this free, family-friendly community celebration to kick off Pride Month. Featuring a variety of vendors, live music & entertainment, […]
CityFair is the ultimate family outing for kids and parents! Packed with kid-friendly rides, tasty treats, and hands-on fun, it's an exciting place to explore, play, and make big memories. Don’t miss the Kid Zone—with activities and entertainment tailored to kids. It’s an easy win for a day full of joy. The Portland Rose Festival […]
Saturday baby playgroup is here! Come a get to know other caregivers and the babies in their lives! This is a monthly playgroup that you will sign up for at the beginning of the session. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months. Storytime with Literacy Lady PDX, interactive play, music and movement and a […]
Saturday baby playgroup is here! We will spend time getting to know other caregivers and their sweet babies. Storytime, music and baby movement, and play will be part of the event. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months.
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration at Midland Library! The theme of the day will be plants, nature, and Black liberation. First, enjoy Black Storytelling and Afro-Botanical Art with Urban Forestry! The whole family is welcome on a journey into our urban forest. Celebrate our roots and how greatly we have grown together! Come sing, read, and create […]
The International Loving Touch will be holding two (2) free parent-baby massage practice lab session during an Instructor Training Course. Registration is free for families who register online in advance. Go to our website www.lovingtouch.com. Parents/caregivers will learn basic massage methods and techniques for their newborns and pre-crawlers. This is an evidence-based program with many […]
This free family-friendly event celebrates Pride Month in Wilsonville and provides an opportunity for community members to connect and enjoy music, activities, and more. The event showcases the Pride mural, designed and painted by Daren Todd, now on the exterior windows of the Parks and Rec. Admin. Building. An exclusive, new Pride pin, designed by a […]
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
Youth Music Project Hosts Fundraising Concert to Support Music Education in Clackamas County Featuring Teen Rockers She-Pocalypse and Special Guests Luis & Mauricio West Linn, OR — Youth Music Project, Clackamas County’s only nonprofit music school, is thrilled to announce a high-energy fundraising concert showcasing the incredible talent of local youth musicians. The event will […]
Join Tallulah's Daddy on the first Saturday of every month for musical fun at Portland's premier venue for family music - Mississippi Pizza! Show starts at 5pm, it's always a blast! Sliding scale admission - $5-10 per person.
Visit Hood River First Friday Summer Series Pride Celebration: Held on Oak St. in downtown Hood River, the family-friendly event is free, open to the public, and will include a parade that begins at 6 p.m. and local vendors.
Summer Solstice Celebration Dusk to midnight OMSI, Rose City Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation invite you to a free evening under the stars. OMSI Star Parties provide a great opportunity to meet other people who share their interest in astronomy, and to view the planets, moon, stars, and other celestial sights through telescopes and binoculars of all sizes. From […]
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 two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Watch colorful Dragon Boats race across the Williamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge! The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades. The races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More […]
Tigard Farmers Market at Universal Plaza in Downtown Tigard. The market runs every Sunday, May-October from 9am-1:30pm. There's activities for kids, including a splash pad, food trucks, and a great selection of local vendors, plus it's dog friendly. You can also enjoy a beautiful walk on the Fanno Creek Trail.
