Family Fun in Portland: Adventures for All Ages!

Looking for exciting ways to explore Portland with your family? Whether you’re searching for seasonal festivals, the best kid-friendly restaurants, or top-rated attractions, we’ve rounded up the best experiences to keep everyone entertained.

This Weekend in PDX

We handpick the best of our popular Kids Calendar to make your weekend as spectacular as you are. 

Visit one of Vancouver's curated farm stands for tasty foods, fresh produce and fragrant flowers. ...
Every week we share the very best of our popular Kids Calendar. ...
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Popular Roundups

The Best of Portland Family Fun: Curated Just for You. From hands-on museum exhibits to outdoor adventures, local events, and must-visit eateries, there’s something for every age and interest.

We found the best playgrounds in the Portland metro area, so you can have free fun all year long....
One of the enduring and endearing things we love about our city is its curation of mini sidewalk galleries and installations. Check out our round up!...
The best things in life are free — and that includes fun things to do in Portland....
Whether it’s Monday or Sunday, there’s a Portland-area farmers market open and ready for you. See what’s fresh near you — updated for 2025!...

Our comprehensive 2025 guide to family-friendly street fairs in Portland highlights all the best events, perfect for kids and parents alike. One of the coolest things about getting to know […]

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We know we’re all thinking about the Easter Bunny right now, but have you seen the little pops of color coming out of soggy patches of soil? We have! And […]

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Must-Try Family Adventures

5 Fun, Mom-Owned Portland Businesses

New in the ‘Couve for Summer

Go on a Scavenger Hunt of Portland’s Mini Neighborhood Libraries, Exchanges and Galleries

Bowling

Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

Truly Kid-Friendly Restaurants

We’ve rounded up the best truly kid-friendly restaurants in Portland: from spots with dedicated play areas to eateries with menus both kids and parents will love. These family-friendly favorites make dining out a stress-free and delicious experience.

Enjoy family-friendly Mexican and Salvadoran dishes at Bicho’s in North Portland. Anytime my family heads to a restaurant that has nachos on the menu, I know it’s going to be […]

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If you’re a toddler parent, I hope you’re getting out into the world and letting professionals cook for you every now and then. I know sometimes it seems like a […]

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Portland is brimming with local places to enjoy a cup of coffee, but these neighborhood spots are perfect to enjoy said coffee with the kids in tow. Wonderwood Springs This […]

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These kid-friendly Portland restaurants feature much more than your typical burgers and nuggets....

TikkaTacoRito spotlights Indian and Mexican cuisines in a fast-casual atmosphere. I love a good fusion food concept. So when I read about the newly opened TikkaTacoRito in the Pearl, my […]

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Bright and colorful new inner eastside cart pod WonderLove packs in tasty food, room to play and spectacular views. Portland loves its food cart pods. And new groupings of carts […]

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Let someone else cook dinner, without breaking the bank at these restaurants offering free kids' meals....

25-Plus (Truly) Kid-Friendly Portland Restaurants

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Cheers to family-friendly breweries and pubs, where you can enjoy a nice, cold beverage and the kids can be kids!...
Try mind blowing pizza at Hapa Pizza in Beaverton....
Dough Zone’s newest Oregon restaurant is a fun, family-friendly spot for discovering new favorites....
Kid-friendly Korean katsu and kimbap land on Southeast Hawthorne....

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