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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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Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm

Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! 

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Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States

“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 protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]

$8
Climb the 25-Foot Rock Wall

25-Foot Rock Wall Climb at Hands On

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Rise to the challenge! Scale a towering 25-foot rock wall and race to the top to ring the victory bell! It’s an adrenaline-pumping adventure for kid climbers of all levels—and a highlight of the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun, proudly presented by WSECU. Don’t miss this epic experience, made possible by Snell Crane. This activity […]

Weird Robots at The FLIP Museum

Weird Robots at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

FUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, and PLAY Have you ever dreamt that your toothbrush came to life and started scrubbing the whole house? I know, we all have. That's why we had to make your dream come true and actually make robots out of toothbrush heads that buzz around the room. We do this every Friday in […]

$8
Summer FUNgarden

Summer FUNgarden

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR

See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. From drop-in crafts and interactive games to our new Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market—make this a season of discovery, learning, and connection! ACTIVITIES: • […]

$11 – $25
Tractor Talk with Farmer Jim

Tractor Talk with Farmer Jim

Is your little one obsessed with tractors? Each week, farmer Jim will talk about a different tractor or tool on the farm. And provide an opportunity for your little one to see it up close. Perfect for small children.

Wood Carving Demos & Soap Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo

Wood Carving Demos & Soap Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, proud member of the Squaxin Island Tribe and the SteChess Family, is the first known woman carver of many generations of carvers and a master of many Coast Salish art forms. Watch Andrea demonstrate traditional wood carving and carve your own soap keepsake.   Native Guest Series Presented by Nisqually Indian Tribe

Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement at Beaverton City Library

Beaverton City Library

Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a […]

Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center!

Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center

Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United States

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 […]

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Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour

Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour

Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

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 […]

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Friday Nights on the Farm at Hoffman Farms

Friday Nights on the Farm at Hoffman Farms

Hoffman Farms 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton, OR

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 […]

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Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

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Pix in the Park

Pix in the Park

Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars with Hillsboro's annual Pix in the Park series. This free outdoor movie series features films each Friday night in August. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Snack food vendors will be available or bring your own. Movies will be […]

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Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer

Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer

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 […]

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Cool Off at a Splash Pad

Cool Off at a Splash Pad

Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads post to find splash pads by location. Go to a favorite, or try a new one for an adventurous outing! Be sure to check parks […]

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Seasonal Roundup

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Street Fairs & Festivals by Month

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Birthday Freebies Scavenger Hunt

Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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Free Things to Do

We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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U-Pick Berries

The sweetest outing of the year.

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