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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.
Please join us at the Portland Letterpress Printers Fair on July 19 and 20! It's been seven long years since the 9th Annual Fair in 2018, and we're long overdue to gather and celebrate printmaking! We'll feature dozens of local printmakers and book artists, ten artists and artists teams printing giant linocuts with a ride-on […]
Scooped All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival Esther Short Park – Vancouver, WA July 19 & 20, 2025 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily 50+ Flavors of Ice Cream. Live Music. Big Fun. Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration! Scooped Ice Cream Festival is coming to Vancouver, WA—bigger, better, and sweeter than ever. Join thousands of […]
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 […]
Join us for the annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, one of the largest donation-based LGBTQIA2S+ Pride events on the west coast, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to Portland each year. LGBTQIA2S+ people travel from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond to express their individuality and celebrate community in a safe, open […]
Saturday baby playgroup is here! Come a get to know other caregivers and the babies in their lives! This is a monthly playgroup that you will sign up for at the beginning of the session. Perfect for ages 0 months to 14 months. Storytime with Literacy Lady PDX, interactive play, music and movement and a […]
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, or just looking for a relaxing escape, this is the perfect way to enjoy the season. The best part? These are the lowest ticket prices […]
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 […]
In this high-energy music & puppet show, acclaimed Portland family performer Red Yarn will perform classic "play-party" songs (folksongs with built-in games and dances) alongside engaging roots-rock originals. Meanwhile, in their puppet skits, Red Yarn & his Critters will explore themes of teamwork, friendship and leveling up our collaborations. Audiences will sing, dance, move, play & experience […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The Capulets and Montagues hate one another. Romeo (Montague) sneaks into a Capulet party and meets Juliet (Capulet). They marry in secret. Juliet's cousin challenges Romeo. Romeo kills them and is banished. Juliet fakes death. Romeo doesn't realise, takes […]
TYA Edition Book by joe Tracz Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Most enjoyed by ages 6 & up! Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen and the prime suspect is 12-year-old Percy Jackson. With the Olympic gods on the verge of war, Percy and his […]
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 […]
OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. King Henry IV faces a rebellion led by the Mortimers and Percys, while crown prince Hal parties, jokes, and drinks with Sir John Falstaff and his low-life cronies. At the Battle of Shrewsbury, fierce Hotspur leads the rebel’s charge. […]
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. […]
