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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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Event Series 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 […]

Free

Red Yarn & the Critters: Game On!

Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, OR, United States

In this high-energy music & puppet show, acclaimed Portland family performer Red Yarn will perform classic "play-party" songs (folksongs with built-in games and dances) alongside engaging roots-rock originals. Meanwhile, in their puppet skits, Red Yarn & his Critters will explore themes of teamwork, friendship and leveling up our collaborations. Audiences will sing, dance, move, play & experience […]

Free

Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash

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

Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash. Stories at 3:00, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.  Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet, and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, Chichimeca, and Filipino peoples. Itsa has been bringing social stories and music to schools and social gatherings nationwide since he was 4 years […]

Free with Hands On Children's Museum admission or membership

$1 Children’s Museum Admission

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

July 11th from 4-8 PM, explore all the exciting exhibits at Hands On Children's Museum for just $1 per person! - Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash (3:00, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.) - Water Safety with South Sound YMCA (5–7 p.m.) - Book Giveaway with South Sound Reading Foundation (5–7 p.m.) - Adventure Maps with Timberland […]

Event Series 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 […]

free
Event Series Oregon Zoo: ZooNights

Oregon Zoo: ZooNights

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends, bring the family or take […]

$17 – $30
Event Series 69th West Linn Annual Old Time Fair

69th West Linn Annual Old Time Fair

Willamette Park West Linn 1100 12th St., West Linn, Oregon

Experience the charm of summer at the 69th Annual West Linn Old Time Fair, July 11–13, 2025, at scenic Willamette Park! Celebrate community spirit and local heritage with three days of family-friendly fun along the banks of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Enjoy classic attractions like the lively community parade, thrilling amusement rides, and the […]

Free
Event Series PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events

PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events

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 […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukie Porchfest

Milwaukie Porchfest

Milwaukie Porchfest 9006 SE REGENTS DR, Portland, OR, United States

Milwaukie Porchfest is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that brings music to porches, driveways and lawns across Milwaukie neighborhoods. Walk or bike a neighborhood to see dozens of free concerts over three Fridays in July.

Free

The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR, United States

Mix together one dead father (now a ghost), a mother that quickly marries your murderous uncle, a complicated love life, two sycophantic childhood chums, a company of actors, a duel, poison, murder, madness, and the skull of a dead clown. Add pirates. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Free
Event Series “Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position”

“Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position”

Osterman Theatre (on the Clackamas Community College Campus) 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, O, United States

When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by twin sisters who have fallen victim to a shady employment scheme, the detective duo quickly find themselves navigating a mysterious web of intrigue and danger. Four talented actors portray multiple roles in this uniquely hilarious comedy, promising a thrilling adventure that is perfect for both Holmes enthusiasts and newcomers alike. […]

$30 – $45

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