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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!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to […]
Please join Downtown Portland Clean & Safe for our second annual National Night Out event at Director Park. This family-friendly community event provides an opportunity to meet, tour first responder gear and […]
Enjoy an evening at the beach: discover Audrey McCall Beach on Tuesdays in July and August 5:30-8:30pm! The kickoff is Tuesday, July 1, featuring: PopCartPDX/DJ Carlos Food carts Free life […]
Bring your family and invite your neighbors to celebrate Gresham's Night Out at Gresham Arts Plaza. Join Gresham's Police and Fire departments for a fun family event with games hosted […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. […]
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology returns to OMSI this August with a lineup of imaginative and engaging films for kids and families! All screenings before 5pm are […]
Bring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-12pm during the summer! Perfect for those cooler summer mornings for little ones. Drop-in for sensory exploration, and […]
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Our annual Sunflower Festival is a beloved summer tradition featuring vibrant fields of blooming sunflowers across acres of scenic countryside. Wander through golden rows, explore the Sunflower Maze, and enjoy farm fun with activities for everyone on our 7 generation family farm! WHAT TO EXPECT Explore out 100+ acre, 7-generation family farm and your own pace! Free bloom with every general admission ticket! Acres of vibrant blooming sunflowers (and other flowers). Access to […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow […]
Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and […]
Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every […]
Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 […]
Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, […]
