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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!
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Activities & Experiences: - […]
Go view the incredible creations of Canstruction® at Pioneer Place as a family! Canstruction® is a unique international charity which hosts exhibitions and competitions of giant whimsical and wildly inventive […]
Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm. Free Admission $2 off food & drinks. Bring the family and friends and join us at Triskelee Farm for […]
Join us for a fun-filled Open House at My Gym! This special event is perfect for children of all ages and includes an exciting lineup of games, relays, puppet shows, […]
Mr. Ben is an engaging and entertaining children’s musician who has been bringing live music to kids and families in and around Portland for over 15 years. Catch his show […]
Great news reported by Bird Alliance of Oregon! One of the biggest roost of Swifts is at Abernethy Elementary School in southeast Portland. If you decide to visit view the […]
Enjoy a cozy, family-friendly movie in a pumpkin patch every Friday night during September-October at Yesteryear Farm! Movies start at dusk (which gets earlier as the season goes on). Grab […]
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 […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
Nominated for a 2025 Oregon Book Award! From a Hole in the Ground is an original fairy tale about mischief, nature, and a generational curse. Someone—or something—has returned from the […]
The 33rd annual Portland Juggling Festival returns on September 26–28 at Reed College’s Aubrey Watzek Sports Center. A full weekend of gravity-defying festivity features workshops for all levels in juggling, […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try […]
Hey! We're pedaling as fast as we can--back to see you! Ten Speed Theatre is a bike-powered puppet show designed to travel around NE Portland offering free shows in parks, […]
Watch an incredible air show featuring a variety of aircraft performers and ground displays at the Oregon Air Show in McMinnville from September 26-28! Visit the event host's website to […]
Nominated for a 2025 Oregon Book Award! From a Hole in the Ground is an original fairy tale about mischief, nature, and a generational curse. Someone—or something—has returned from the grave fixated […]
