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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!
Scale a towering 25-foot rock wall and race to the top to ring the victory bell!
A night of enchantment at Hillsboro Ballpark awaits.
Come check out this exciting new market by Lan Su Chinese.
Visit Rubinette Produce Market on Sunday, August 10th (10am-3pm) to taste through over ten of the best local melons the season has to offer! From heirloom to dry farm varieties, familiar favorites and hard-to-find types, you're sure to find your favorite melon. Introduce your youngest eaters to new flavors and textures at this family-friendly event! […]
“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 […]
The festival will be filled with music, food and fun for the entire family! This three-day festival is North Plains’ “Signature” event; it immerses people in a diverse selection of entertainment, food, arts, music and GARLIC galore! Visit the event host's website for a full schedule of festival events. Highlights of the festival include: Handcrafted Art Music […]
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: • […]
Kids Pedal (part of the larger Providence Bridge Pedal event) is a free, 3-mile ride for children 12 years old and younger. The route crosses the Hawthorne and Steel bridges and finishes with the other Providence Bridge Pedal events. Parents and others are welcome to ride in Kids Pedal as long as they are chaperoned […]
Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The gates open at 11:00am, allowing visitors to board the train promptly at 11:30am. We are open each Sunday May-October 11am-4pm unless we have a special […]
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 […]
Celebrate Summer Reading with fun and games on the lawn!
On Saturday, August 10 at 1 PM, bring the kids to the biggest rivalry in women’s soccer: Portland Thorns v. Seattle Reign, presented by First Tech. With the Family Feast package, you’ll get: 4 tickets right behind the goal (in the Pub Patio) 4 brats or sets of mini corn dogs 4 non-alcoholic drinks 4 […]
Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unforgettable Adventure! Get ready to be swept away to the magical land of Oz in this spectacular all-youth production of The Wizard of Oz: The Musical! Join Dorothy, a brave young dreamer, as she embarks on a thrilling journey through a world filled with talking scarecrows, dancing lions, […]
Washington Park Summer Festival Day 1: Tempos Contemporary Circus Prepare to be amazed as Tempos Contemporary Circus stretches the limits of reality. Combining jaw-dropping acrobatics with experimental theater and a dash of quirky humor, this innovative troupe promises an unforgettable show for all ages. Come ready to be surprised, delighted, and completely enthralled. Day 2: […]
Portland Parks & Recreation’s outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes. These free sessions are part of PP&R’s Summer Free For All programming: Creston Pool – Free swim on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm […]
It’s Back: Portland Mercury’s Burger Week Returns August 11–17 With $10 Burgers at 100+ Locations! Get ready to loosen that belt—because the Mercury’s Burger Week is back and beefier than ever! From August 11–17, over 100 Portland-area places will be slinging one-of-a-kind burgers for just $10 each. And in keeping with last year's fine tradition... Peruse the glorious […]
Bring your sun hat and head to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for the new tradition of Summer Flowers! Come for a beautiful day of leisure, fun for the kids, and plenty of photo ops. The farm has 30 acres of summer blooms: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Kids can […]
