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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!
Get ready for a day full of excitement at the Fire Rescue Spectacular in Olympia, WA! Definitely worth a road trip.
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 […]
Head to beautiful Cathedral Park in St. Johns for the incredible annual Jazz Festival! 2025 Festival Line Up Friday (7/18) 4:30 Taylor Newville and the Riders 6:00 NW Women Rhythm & Blues 7:30 The Strange Tones 9:00 Revival Brothers Band Saturday (7/19) 1:00 Chris Clark-Johnson 2:30 Devin Phillips 4:00 Beacon Street Titans with Shirley […]
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 […]
Friday Nights on the Farm is back this summer. Mark your calendar for the dates below and join us for another year or music on the farm. These events are free and family friendly. We will have food and drinks or sale and Barn Door Brewing will be there serving beer and wine. Friday Nights on […]
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!
Wind down the week with a relaxing summer evening in the garden! Pack a picnic dinner, bring your family. We’ll have an all-ages craft, lawn games, and scavenger hunts. Enjoy complimentary iced tea or choose a beverage from our Garden Drinks Bar. We’ll have local brewer Nick Velasquez’s Cerveceria Norte, Zoiglhaus Pilsner, Marionberry Garden Punch, Good Wolf probiotic sodas, Lolo Hops non-alcoholic botanical […]
Join the Portland Actors Ensemble for FREE Shakespeare in the Park this summer. Come see the family-friendly "Twelfth Night" July 11-13 in Gresham's Arts Plaza and July 18-20th in Gresham's Main City Park. All shows begin at 6pm.
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 […]
Milwaukie Porchfest is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that brings music to porches, driveways and lawns across Milwaukie neighborhoods. Walk or bike a neighborhood to see dozens of free concerts over three Fridays in July.
Gresham Parks and Recreation presents Movies in the Park, the perfect backdrop for a summer open-air cinema event with your family and friends. Enjoy your favorite film or stay for a double feature. Bring your cozy blankets and favorite movie snacks. Admission is free, so come early to secure your spot. Movies in the Park […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The Prince visits Leonato with evil sibling John. Beatrice and Benedicke feud. Claudio plans to marry Hero. Folx gull Beatrice and Benedicke into thinking the other loves them. John makes Hero appear unfaithful. Claudio viciously spurns her at the […]
When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by twin sisters who have fallen victim to a shady employment scheme, the detective duo quickly find themselves navigating a mysterious web of intrigue and danger. Four talented actors portray multiple roles in this uniquely hilarious comedy, promising a thrilling adventure that is perfect for both Holmes enthusiasts and newcomers alike. […]
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 […]
