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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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Annual Sunflower Festival at Lee Farms

Annual Sunflower Festival at Lee Farms

Lee Farms

Our annual Sunflower Festival is a beloved summer tradition featuring vibrant fields of blooming sunflowers across acres of scenic countryside. Wander through golden rows, explore the Sunflower Maze, and enjoy farm fun with activities for everyone on our 7 generation family farm! WHAT TO EXPECT Explore out 100+ acre, 7-generation family farm and your own pace! Free bloom with every general admission ticket! Acres of vibrant blooming sunflowers (and other flowers). Access to the Sunflower Maze & Haymaze. Activities: barrel wagon rides, bounce pillow, jump pad & farm animals. Picture-perfect photo ops in every direction. Access to local […]

$15 – $20
2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias

2025 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias

Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013

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 […]

Free to attend
Music & Movement at Sellwood Park

Music & Movement at Sellwood Park

The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United States

Come dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate way. Each week will include play, movement, and sensory exploration. This class will meet by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool […]

$12
Honeybee Hikes at Leach Botanical Garden

Honeybee Hikes at Leach Botanical Garden

Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every Wednesday this summer, from 10:00am-11:30am. Our nature education staff will lead groups on slow, curiosity-driven activities designed to engage young minds and incorporate their caregivers. […]

Free
Chipper’s Preschool Rides

Chipper’s Preschool Rides

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 PM! One adult rides free per paid child. Older siblings may attend with a younger child; all children must have their own ticket. Runs 6/17/2025 […]

$13.50
Free Lunch + Play

Free Lunch + Play

Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, you ensure that they keep happening. Plus it’s “something to do” on those endlessly long summer days. Find specific times and locations for Free Lunch […]

Free
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States

“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 […]

$8
FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park!

FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park

The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United States

The Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for FREE from the hours of 10am-7pm Mondays-Saturdays, with free + paid drop in community programming for all ages 10am-7pm Monday-Friday. Dance Classes, Author Readings, Crafts, […]

Free
Animal Talk with Farmer Kat

Animal Talk with Farmer Kat

Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United States

Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Donkeys and Rita the Cow. Farmer Kat will meet on the main lawn at 10:15, then walk to see a different farm animal each week. Join her to learn more about the animals, ask questions, and even get a chance to pet them. Perfect for small kids.

Free

Mariachi Chapala at Gateway Discovery Park

Gateway Discovery Park 10520 NE Halsey St. Portland OR, United States

Gather 'round for this mariachi ensemble playing regional Mexican rancheras. Don't forget to attend the Free Lunch & Play by PP&R from 11 - 11:45am!

Free
Little Hoppers Luminary Workshop & Parade with Craig Jacobrown

Little Hoppers Luminary Workshop & Parade with Craig Jacobrown

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

Create a glowing frog lantern with Craig Jacobrown, then light up the Museum with a joyful luminary parade. It's a celebration of creativity and community. Don’t miss this whimsical experience that will have your little hopper beaming! Craig Jacobrown is a multi-media creator dedicated to blurring the lines between art and activism. He revels in […]

Wildwood Walks at Sellwood Park

Wildwood Walks at Sellwood Park

The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United States

Join us for this weekly, science-based guided outdoor adventure at Sellwood Park. Have your little one learn about the nature of our local habitat! A different nature-based activity is included with each class. For ages 3-5 years. This class will check in by “The Shack” at Sellwood Park, near the pool. Register online or drop in!

$12
Open Swim at PP&R Pools

Open Swim at PP&R Pools

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 […]

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The sweetest outing of the year.

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