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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater’s 2025-26 Season kicks off in September with Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn traditions of China, Vietnam, and Japan with a festive day of cultural activities, family fun, and hands-on experiences at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
Is your child curious about ballet? Try it for free at The Portland Ballet! Our Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 6, 13, 20! Is your child curious about dance? These free classes offer the perfect opportunity for young dancers, ages 6-11, to explore the fundamentals of ballet in a fun, welcoming space. […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
The 60th Mt Angel Oktoberfest — the largest folk festival in the Northwest — is September 11-14! The streets of Mt Angel become filled with celebration. Join in the German/Swiss festival and see why Mt Angel Oktoberfest is a Touch of Bavaria. The Oktoberfest Kindergarten is a special place for familie. Open on Friday, Saturday […]
Travelers from all across the multiverse are invited to Geek Gate Galactica, an all-ages picnic event from noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Director Park in downtown Portland. This event, part of the annual Geek Week PDX series, invites native Portlanders and visitors to experience a day of entertainment, education, and […]
This September 11th Cascades Amphitheatre is welcoming your besties The KIDZ BOP and their 2025 tour ‘Certified BOP Tour.’ Show off your singing talent and best dance movies along to their biggest hits “espresso”, “HOT TO GO”, and “Dance Monkey.” But, that’s not all. The KIDZ BOP is also celebrating the release of their 50th […]
The CoHo Clown Cohort is delighted to announce the premiere of The Tortoise, The Hare & The Bear this September. Inspired by the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, our production takes a comedic twist through the backcountry of the Pacific Northwest. With humor, heart, and a few forest detours, this reimagined tale reminds us that victory […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
The 60th Mt Angel Oktoberfest — the largest folk festival in the Northwest — is September 11-14! The streets of Mt Angel become filled with celebration. Join in the German/Swiss festival and see why Mt Angel Oktoberfest is a Touch of Bavaria. The Oktoberfest Kindergarten is a special place for familie. Open on Friday, Saturday […]
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) […]
Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us as we take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Every Friday and Saturday night in October guides from the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to the freshest fest in the Pacific Northwest! Three days of family-friendly creekside camping and live music on 2 stages in the beautiful Haystack Village in Oregon City. Rolling in the hay this September 12-14, just 35 minutes outside of downtown Portland, Oregon. Featuring live music performances from TapWater, Far Out West, QuEasy Gumbo, […]
Fridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in downtown Milwaukie. Kicking off June 6, this free, family-friendly concert series is perfect for children ages 0-4 but all ages are welcome.
Ladybug Nature Walks are SLOW nature hikes for young children (ages 2-6) and their grown-ups. Children explore plants, animals, and rocks while practicing social and motor skills. During a walk, each child borrows a backpack full of tools for exploring. Nature Educators guide children in small groups through a series of "Nature Play" activities. Classic […]
