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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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White Bird Presents: Complexions Contemporary Ballet

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33rd annual Portland Juggling Festival & Vaudeville Extravaganza

33rd annual Portland Juggling Festival & Vaudeville Extravaganza

Reed College 3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

The 33rd annual Portland Juggling Festival returns on September 26–28 at Reed College’s Aubrey Watzek Sports Center. A full weekend of gravity-defying festivity features workshops for all levels in juggling, circus arts, and flow arts, along with games, open gym time, and the kindness of those who love to teach juggling. The Portland Juggling Festival […]

$30 – $60
Visit a Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

Visit a Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]

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Ten Speed Puppet Theatre

Ten Speed Puppet Theatre

Hey! We're pedaling as fast as we can--back to see you! Ten Speed Theatre is a bike-powered puppet show designed to travel around NE Portland offering free shows in parks, libraries, farmers' markets and other community spaces. TSPT is a delightful cavalcade of short pieces--kind of a puppet variety show by way of Tex Avery's […]

Free
Oregon Air Show in McMinnville

Oregon International Air Show in McMinnville

McMinnville Municiple Airport 4000 NE Cirrus Ave, McMinnville, OR

Watch an incredible air show featuring a variety of aircraft performers and ground displays at the Oregon Air Show in McMinnville from September 26-28! Visit the event host's website to see the full lineup and secure your tickets today! This event is over $30. We only include links for higher-priced events from our advertisers — […]

$15 – $50
New Play – From a Hole in the Ground

New Play – From a Hole in the Ground

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR, United States

Nominated for a 2025 Oregon Book Award! From a Hole in the Ground is an original fairy tale about mischief, nature, and a generational curse. Someone—or something—has returned from the grave fixated on a long due confrontation, upsetting the world of the good folk, and set to bring chaos to mortals too. A finalist for the Oregon […]

$25
Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens

Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens

St. Helens, Oregon 265 Strand, St Helens

ENJOY PERFORMERS, DELICIOUS FOOD, SPOOKY EXHIBITS, FAMILY FUN, AND MUCH MORE! From late September through October, Spirit of Halloweentown offers something for everyone. Wander through haunted streets, explore themed attractions like the Great Pumpkin Lighting and the Haunted House, and enjoy live entertainment and special events throughout the festival. Whether you’re here to relive the […]

$20 – $40

Science in the Park

Mill Park 6201 SE Overland St, Milwaukie, OR, United States

Join us for a morning of fun scientific exploration in the park. This year we are learning about what is in the Johnson Creek Watershed! We’ll have interactive stations about salmon, insects and more! This event is great for elementary and pre-k age kids to discover what kinds of things contribute to a healthy watershed. […]

Free
Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab!

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, O, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). PlayLab is open […]

$8
Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Glenhaven Park

Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the magic of edible science and fun children's activities to the market's Kids Patch program each week. Early birds have the best chance of getting a […]

Free
St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns

The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. New this year, SJFM is excited to partner with OSU Extension Service to bring hands-on nutrition education to the kids activity booth. The program, […]

Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm

Corn Maze at Bella Organic Farm

Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United States

Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm!   Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]

$10
Conquer the Maze • Lead a Llama • Pick a Pumpkin • Make a Memory at Frog Pond Farm

Conquer the Maze • Lead a Llama • Pick a Pumpkin • Make a Memory at Frog Pond Farm

Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States

Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun—come as you are, bring your […]

$2 – $15
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
BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity. Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too! The shop carries juice, snacks, and other items for kids, […]

Free

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Fall never tasted so sweet.

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Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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