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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
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!
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
Take a break from cooking and treat the family to an easy diner this week! Portland’s very first Fried Chicken Week is a crispy, golden celebration of one of the city’s most beloved comfort foods! For one whole week, food businesses across Portland will come together to showcase their creativity and passion by offering specially […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
A celebration of food, those who make it, and those who enjoy it. Come ready to snack on all your favorite eats, treats, meats, sweets and so much more. SnackFest is a food-focused festival featuring all your favorite treats from hot food vendors, food trucks, food purveyors, retail, and other F&B related products. You'll experience […]
Come on over to Tryon Life Community Farm in SW Portland to celebrate the wonderful, versatile apple (and lots of other fresh fruit). This year's Apple Fest will feature cider pressing, apple tasting and fruit sales, and hard apple cider tasting and sales, along with face painting, old time music, apple desserts, games, and more! […]
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.
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties. Treat yourself to a rainbow of colors by taking photos, shopping in our gift shop, and purchasing fresh-cut dahlias to take home. Select and order your favorite dahlias for spring […]
Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Why do we collect? And how can the objects we keep spark memories, stories, and connection? In this special family program, created with artist and filmmaker Jessica Oreck and her magical Office of Collecting and Design, we’ll explore how arranging meaningful objects can spark memories and stories. The Office of Collecting is part museum, part […]
Kicking off Mother's Day and running until the season ends October 12th! Come check out the Lincoln Sunday Market at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 10 AM - 3 PM. At this outdoor market, all items are handmade or homegrown by the seller. Season ends, Oct 12.
“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 […]
Held on the beach at the D River State Recreation Site, the annual Fall Kite Festival is a longstanding family vacation tradition. Experience two days of kite-flying activities and let your heart soar! Enjoy exciting kite demonstrations by experts, kite-making, and of course the colorful, giant kites floating above the beach! The Fall Kite Festival […]
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 maze. This year’s Maize theme is a tribute to a wild harvest where nature, nostalgia, and northwest pride grow tall. For a quarter of a […]
Embark on a 3-day fantasy adventure like no other! From knights and elves to goblins and time travelers—all realms are welcome at this immersive experience on 50 acres of magical woodland at Lewis River Golf Course in Woodland, Washington. 🛡️ Live entertainment 🎭 Cosplay from every corner of the multiverse 🎪 Artisan vendors & food […]
