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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!
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost.
Looking for more support, fun, and community connection as a parent or caregiver? Come to Family Friend's Pizza Party + Community Mixer! Join us on Saturday, August 30th from 5-7pm at Pizza Jerk (NE Portland) for an end-of-summer gathering just for families with young kids and the people who care for them. Whether you're a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
Enjoy the Carnival with tons of rides, Motor Mania, Die de la Familia, Eats and Sweets, the Fair Lift, Sunny's Fun Camp, the Fair Finale Drone Show, Sunflower Shops, 4-H displays and competitions, horse shows, so much live music and more at the Oregon State Fair in Salem! The Carnival opens at 10 a.m. daily […]
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.
Come meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered Bounce Park, explore the playgrounds, feed the animals, catch a show, or just kick back and soak […]
Many of you are familiar with our U-Pick berries in the summer and our corn mazes in the fall, but we wanted to add some fun during the late summer months, in addition to our u-pick produce season. A sunflower field and U-Cut is a new fun way to incorporate our love for flowers into […]
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!
This exciting new market by Lan Su Chinese Garden highlights and celebrates the talents of local AANHPI artists, makers, creatives, chefs, cultural organizations, and more. Visit weekly for a fresh selection of plants, food, handmade goods, and other unique finds. Every Sunday also features live music and free activities like henna, face painting, and roller […]
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 […]
