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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!
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
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 can enjoy the health benefits of mindfulness meditation while making music! A playful and relaxing class for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Ethos […]
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! Spend your day in the forest exploring new forest related topics. A full program calander is available on our website linked here! For more updates […]
GEM FAIRE: June 20-22, 2025, Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Admission $7 weekend pass. Free admission for children under 12 years old. Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals & much […]
For National Pollinator Week, join North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District in discovering the wonderful world of pollinators and learn what you can do to support pollinator health through interactive activities, info booths, and crafts. Enjoy free face painting and wildflower seeds. This family-friendly event is open to all ages. Come dressed as your favorite […]
Have you ever wondered how to play Magic the Gathering but didn't know where to start? This beginning level program is for you. We will teach you the basics and let you play with and keep your own deck of MTG cards. For teens and adults 11 and up. Made possible by a donation from […]
Calling all little fairies, forest sprites, and young wizards! 🌿🧚♀️✨ Join us for an enchanting afternoon of creativity and play as we Make Our Own Fairy Wands! Each child will get to craft a one-of-a-kind wand using magical materials, then learn how to cast spells of love, joy, and kindness with their creation. We’ll sprinkle […]
Fathom, created by the local Roboto Octopodo collecive is an immersive underwater-themed art experience and world full of creativity and surprises featuring whimsical sculptures and objects for visitors to interact with. Prices: $22 - General Admission $20 - Youth (4-12), Seniors, Military with valid ID FREE - Ages 3 & under FREE - Within 7 […]
Welcome to a night of FAMILY FUN at My Gym! We're cannot wait to have a blast. There will be two time slots to choose from each night: 4:30-5:30pm OR 6:00-7:00pm These hour-long events are for kids ages 6 months - 9 years old AND their grownups. Cost is $20 for first child, $10 for […]
Come have fun with Matt (Tallulah's Daddy), Dan (Pointed Man Band) and Eric (Mr. E) for a full rock band show at Portland's premier venue for family music, Mississippi Pizza! Expect a mix of original songs and fun covers, with the band singing and playing guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Doors open at 4:30, show […]
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 two wheels. Visit the host's website to find specific bike ride details - it changes often. Scroll past their calendar to see Family Friendly rides […]
Welcome to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but... it’s MORE than balloons! The Festival is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join us in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch […]
Tigard Farmers Market at Universal Plaza in Downtown Tigard. The market runs every Sunday, May-October from 9am-1:30pm. There's activities for kids, including a splash pad, food trucks, and a great selection of local vendors, plus it's dog friendly. You can also enjoy a beautiful walk on the Fanno Creek Trail.
Join us for Juneteenth in Lake Oswego, a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and culture! Emceed by DJ Ambush(link is external) and Morgan Jones(link is external), this event features a keynote address from Taylor Stewart of the Oregon Remembrance Project(link is external), performances by Sebe Kan(link is external) and Aaron Nigel Smith(link is external), and singing of the Black National Anthem by Arietta […]
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. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
