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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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Join us as we celebrate Michaelmas and enjoy a performance of St. George the Dragon! Food, crafts, games, blacksmithing demonstration, puppet show, and more. Free and open to the public. […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect […]
See the American Miniature horses and the big horses, too! Experience horse rides at our Harvest Festival, Sat. Sept 27. Register at www.OldMcDonaldsFarm.org. See our beautiful, educational Farm Program for […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]
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: - […]
🌟 Portland Weird Fest – Sept 27 at Oaks Park! 🌟 Looking for something unforgettable to do with the family? Mark your calendars for Portland Weird Fest, happening Saturday, September […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Real History! Real Fun! On the Philip Foster Farm! Come visit Philip Foster Farm on the Oregon Trail where you can come visit our local historians and get a guided […]
Time to get out the lederhosen and dirndl skirts because the Downtown Estacada Commission (DEC) is planning “Estacada Oktoberfest” for September 27, 2025 in Downtown Estacada. This event will include fun activities […]
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 […]
Enjoy the changing of the season with the Fall Fling in the historic St. Johns neighborhood. Art, activities and music from 1 PM to 4 PM in the St. Johns […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
