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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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Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! Activities & Experiences: - Mid-Autumn Storytime: Award-winning children’s author Dane Liu shares stories and leads a hands-on craft activity. - Bunnies Meet & Greet: Say hello to rescued rabbits […]
Go view the incredible creations of Canstruction® at Pioneer Place as a family! Canstruction® is a unique international charity which hosts exhibitions and competitions of giant whimsical and wildly inventive sculptures made entirely out of full cans of food. After they are built, the teams of architects, engineers, and contractors display their structures to the […]
Oktoberfest in Downtown Forest Grove Oregon is a family friendly event taking place on the streets of 21st Ave and Main. Food, drink, carnival games, bounce house, music, entertainment and more! Dust off your dirndl and lay out your lederhosen for this epic annual event! Free admission and family-friendly!
Ride bikes with Kidical Mass PDX and have a sunset picnic while watching the swifts roost at Abernethy! Every September thousands of Vaux’s Swifts roost for the night in the chimneys around Portland. This year a large group of birds has been roosting at Abernethy Elementary’s chimney. We’ll ride bikes from the Laurelhurst Park Playground […]
Great news reported by Bird Alliance of Oregon! One of the biggest roost of Swifts is at Abernethy Elementary School in southeast Portland. If you decide to visit view the swifts at the school (which typically funnel into their roost at dusk), please be mindful of the following : -Bike, walk or ride public transit […]
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 […]
