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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!
Celebrate summer at Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival, open August 1–September 12!
Musical Playground is a FREE, fun, interactive event r where participants can explore music and instruments from around the world.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
Have a stinkin' good time at the Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains! There's music, food and fun from August 7-9. Admission is always free! The Garlic Festival hours are: […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you […]
Head to this free community festival with three outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into a playground of […]
Experience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer […]
Find your family's fun at this free, family-friendly festival of 90+ neighborhood concerts on porches, driveways, and front yards across Oregon City's historic McLoughlin neighborhood! Specific details on which porches […]
Perform at Youth Music Project’s Teen Open Mic Nights! Are you a musician aged 13-18? Come on down and share your songs with a live, supportive audience. This is an […]
Romonsta is in participation with PdxPopNow’s 3-day music festival at Midtown Beer Garden! Admission to the festival is free.
Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Arrive early to enjoy fun activities from our community partners. Movies begin at dusk. All movies are open captioned. […]
Gresham Parks and Recreation presents Movies in the Park, open-air cinema events happening in a select city park on Friday nights in July and August. Bring your cozy blankets and […]
Join Bigfoot Botanicals for a fun evening of Plant Bingo—with live houseplants as the prizes! Admission includes one bingo card and entry into all regular rounds. Additional cards may be […]
Watch movies under the stars with free popcorn! All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30pm. Riding your bike is encouraged! If you […]
Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own […]
All movies are free and open to the public, and will begin at dusk (between 8-8:45 PM)! Join your neighbors for an evening under the stars at Stella Olsen Park. […]
EVENT CANCELED (due to caution around the unpredictable air quality) Join us for a movie under the stars! FREE admission and free popcorn. August 7 - Zootopia 2 (PG). Bring […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of […]
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 […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
Have a stinkin' good time at the Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains! There's music, food and fun from August 7-9. Admission is always free! The Garlic Festival hours are: […]
Youth Flute Day is a one-day clinic designed for flutists ages 9-18. An offering of the National Flute Association's 2026 Convention, participants will take part in fun activities and workshops […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo […]
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you […]
