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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.
This free, family-friendly event is a cherished tradition in the community, offering a vibrant mix of live entertainment, food, shopping, and patriotic festivities along the Columbia River waterfront. The celebration begins early with a ceremonial bell ringing at 2 p.m., where the community will gather as the bell rings 13 times in honor of the […]
Back with a Bang! The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is proud to announce the return of the 4th of July Spectacular in conjunction with the City of Salem. Food, Rides, Music, and an Epic Fireworks Display! Admission is FREE Parking is $10 per vehicle Check the event host's website as more details become […]
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 […]
Celebrate Independence Day with Food, Music, and Community Fun! Oregon City's biggest celebration of the summer returns to the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly festivities. Live Music Lineup:• 6:00 PM – The Schown Slade Band• 8:00 PM – Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts — Part of their […]
We invite you to journey through time — from Tigard’s founding in 1961 to the vibrant, diverse city we are today. Get ready for music, memories, and a one-of-a-kind light show in the sky. This is… Tigard Through the Decades. Tigard hosts its second annual drone show on Friday, July 4 at a NEW location: […]
Kick off America's birthday the right way with America's favorite pastime, a Budweiser block party, and the best fireworks show in town. Fireworks continue on Saturday, July 5 as part of our All-American Weekend celebration.
Bring the whole family to Sandy High School on Friday, July 4th, for a spectacular fireworks show, sponsored by Clackamas County Bank and the City of Sandy! A portion of Bell Street will be closed prior to the fireworks display, and will remain closed for approximately 10 minutes after the display is concluded. Starts at dusk! […]
Celebrate the 4th of July at Town Center Park with live music by Tiffany Bird and a laser light show! Kids can enjoy face painting and Kona Ice, too! Music at 8pm | Laser Show ~9:45pm
Head to Lake Oswego's beautiful Foothills Park for a July 4 concert from Hit Explosion, the Pacific Northwest's premier party band, and then experience a spectacular laser light show! The remarkable and unique display features an explosion of lights and music, which will enchant people of all ages. Lasers take flight at approximately 10:15pm. Bring […]
Seaside hosts one of the largest official fireworks shows on the West Coast each Independence Day right on the beach next to the Pacific Ocean. The show begins at dusk, approximately 10 p.m.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with downtown Portland’s only large-scale fireworks display! This incredible annual fireworks display over the Willamette River is set to a soundtrack of classic blues, soul and funk. The fireworks display is put on by the Waterfront Blues Festival. There are several locations to see the fireworks with no tickets required: […]
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 […]
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize! Thursdays-Saturdays […]
