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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!
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!
Get ready, Portland – the Rockstar Energy Open is back! After drawing 25,000 fans in its debut year, this epic three-day celebration of skate culture returns to Waterfront Park with world-class competitions, live music, art and nonstop energy. Watch top pros including Rockstar athletes Keegan Palmer (two-time Olympic gold medalist), fan-favorite Chris Joslin, and defending […]
The Tony Award-winning musical based on the Victor Hugo novel returns to Broadway Rose for our Teen Summer Production. Jean Valjean, a man condemned to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, finds only hatred and suspicion when he is released on parole. From Valjean’s adoption and […]
Your dancer will work on movin' and groovin' using their own imagination as a tool. We will explore the connections between rhythm, music and creativity all while dancing and having fun.
oin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food & drinks. Come join us at Triskelee Farm for a fun-filled Friday Happy Hour! Unwind after a long week with great company, delicious drinks, and […]
Mr. Hoo is at Mississippi Pizza every 1st Friday & 3rd Friday! Third Fridays he plays solo (or often with his son Aidan on bass). Get some yummy pizza, an adult beverage and watch the kids dance while Mr. Hoo plays fun music for families. And best of all, you don’t have to do the […]
There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take […]
We’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through September 5th (no shows on July 11th and 25th) Blankets drop at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. This year features the freshest line up of […]
Pack a picnic or preorder one for pickup! Music starts at 6pm every Friday!
Join community members and OMSI for the third-annual Pasifika and Asian American Community Science Night. This event welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of museum exploring, science demonstrations, vendor tables, and cultural entertainment – all in celebration of the local Pasifika and Asian American community. All are welcome! TICKETS: Event Bundle: $10 Adults, […]
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 Free For All! Specific events/locations/times are below, but be sure to visit PP&R's site here to confirm event schedules before you go in case anything […]
Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy fun activities from our community partners before the movie begins. All movies are open captioned. Food and refreshments are available to purchase from local vendors or bring a picnic to enjoy. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. This […]
Orsino loves Olivia (unrequitedly). Twins, Viola and Sebastian, are shipwrecked. Viola disguises, works for Orsino, and Olivia falls in love with them. Olivia's dr-uncle and friends trick Malvolio into thinking Olivia loves him. Olivia (confused) marries Sebastian. Twins reunite, Malvolio's gulling and Viola's gender are revealed, Orsino proposes to Viola.
Ping & Woof Opera revisits its inaugural production from 2015 — Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel! Sung in English and perfect for audiences of all ages, this beloved fairy tale opera returns with a fresh cast and a familiar face: original co-founder Rebecca Sacks as “The Witch”. Admission is by donation — no ticket required! A […]
A night of enchantment at Hillsboro Ballpark awaits. This is the kiddos chance to dress up as their favorite fairy tale character as well as meet a very magical cast of princesses and more. Join the Hops for a fairy-dust sprinkled sort of night. Tickets at milb.com/hillsboro
Bring your picnic blankets and settle in for an evening of bat viewing at the Tryon Creek meadow off the Bike Trail. Park Rangers will give a bat talk before assisting participants with spotting bats. Tryon Creek is home to Little Brown Bats, Silver-haired Bats and Big Brown Bats. Bats are crucial pollinators, fertilizers, seed […]
