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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!
Come hear Portland’s sensational ABBA tribute band!
Step into the lived experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War through reenactments, demonstrations, interactive activities, living historian engagements, and more with the help of the Sons of Civil War Union Veterans, 26th NY Colored Regiment, and NW Civil War Council. Free and fun for all ages!
“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 […]
🎉 Join Us for Farm Fest! 🐣🌽** Get ready for a fun-filled day on the farm with **chef-crafted bites, Family Friendly Entertainment, feeding an ostrich, and educational farm talks. Saturday Sept 20th 10am-5pm **ticket include:** * Magician at 11am * Music throughout the day * wine tasting from Parra Wine *🧠 Interactive learning zones * […]
Celebrate and honor the beauty and diversity of cultures through storytelling at Conestoga Recreation Center. Make your own bookmark, create your own story booklet, taste food favorites from around the world, and more!
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 […]
Catch a fun show by Portland singer-songwriter, Mo Phillips, at various locations around Portland, including local libraries and Wonderwood Springs! His upcoming show lineup is listed below, but be sure to confirm details on his website in case things change! Sat, Aug 9 @ 12:00PM at Wonderwood Springs Sat, Aug 16 @ 6:30PM at Grant […]
Kelli Welli kicks off the fun for Season 2 of “Saturday Mornin’s Music!” Beaverton’s premier concert series for children, sponsored by the Portland FolkMusic Society (PFS). Portland's Kelli Welli has been called "The Pixar of Children's songwriters" for her smart, fun, unique, and often hilarious, award-winning music. Every third Saturday from September to June, a […]
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books generously donated by our neighbor’s Twin Rivers Books. Family friend, family fun, FREE!
Drum Day is a vibrant and rhythmic celebration showcasing traditional drumming practices representing various cultural traditions. The air will be filled with the sounds of traditional drums during this lively community event. The event concludes with a community drum circle. Everyone is invited to join. Bring along your hand drum! Event Schedule: 11 am – […]
Oh My Gourd - Harvest Festival is exactly what you think it might be. It is a few hours of family centered, fun, including face painting, story time from the Literacy Lady PDX, our local kindi- musician. RED 🧶 YARN will be making music. There will be baby goats, games to play, food to eat, […]
Northwest Children's Theater's 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival. This is the fifth installment of Spotlight at The Judy, and it has become a favorite event for families to discover new artists and introduce their youngest family members to the world of the performing arts. This fall's lineup of […]
If your kids love things that vroom and zoom, this all-vehicle event is sure to rev up their imaginations! They’ll craft a car, truck, tractor or rocket—and give it a Kwik Stix “paint job.” Plus, they can take our hottest vehicle products for a test spin in the Play & Discover area! Parents and guardians, […]
