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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!
Ages 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 Local at Splash Apartments' Pop-Up Market & Block Party Portland’s creative spirit is taking over the plaza at Splash Apartments this summer with a lively Pop-Up Market & Block […]
TYA Edition Book by joe Tracz Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Most enjoyed by ages 6 & up! Zeus's […]
Join us for another year of fun entertainment, great food, and dancing! The Oregon Buddhist Temple is proud to announce the return of its annual Obon Festival, a cherished Japanese […]
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unforgettable Adventure! Get ready to be swept away to the magical land of Oz in this spectacular all-youth production of The Wizard of […]
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. Shipwreck, romance, treason, revenge, spirits, clowns, song, and dance create a perfect storm of […]
Movies in the Park are back this summer! Grab your friends and family and settle in under the stars for a movie on the big screen. Movies are free and […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of […]
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 […]
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
