Latkes and dreidels and menorahs, oh my! Chanukah kicks off December 25, 2024. Here are family-friendly events around the Portland area that celebrate the Festival of Lights. Bundle up, bring your appetite and get ready to support local organizations. Happy Chanukah, wherever you choose to celebrate this year!
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Washington County Fair
Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, ORJoin us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every […]
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. […]
Robotics/Engineering Camps at Reed College
Reed College 3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR, United StatesPortland Innovation Lab at Reed College offers highly engaging Robotics and Engineering camps for 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds. Our programs inspire creativity and innovation in a hands-on learning setting. 7/7-7/11 […]
Tucker Arts Camp
Tucker Maxon 2860 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, ORVoted Best Arts Camp for four years running, Tucker Arts Camp returns this summer! Over eight weeks, children in preschool (age 4+) through fifth grade explore the art of storytelling through crafts, […]
Beginning Acting: Dynamic Duos (ages 9-12)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORExplore movement, voice, and improvisation in this class, perfect for first time or returning students. Bring stories to life as you work closely with scene partners to develop characters and […]
Page to Stage: Matt de la Peña (ages 5-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORBring the heartfelt stories of Matt de la Peña to life on stage in this class for the young actor. Develop performance skills as you explore de la Peña's books […]
Nike Kids Camp Full Day Camp Summer 2025
Portland Oregon & Surrounding areas, Vancouver ,Washington & Surrounding areas.Nike Kids Camp is a multi-sport camp that is geared towards building a foundation of techniques and skills that will help campers develop athletically. Campers will work on running, jumping, […]
Music and Movement with Miss Hattie: 0-5 Enrichment Class and Playgroup
🌼Join us for a flower-tastic morning of learning and fun! 🌺 🌿WHEN: Monday, July 21st, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM 🌳WHERE: 3703 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd 🌲COST: Each class […]
Nature Immersion Summer Camps
TLC Community Farm 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, O, United StatesNature Immersion camps invite campers to immerse themselves in nature. Exploring the vibrant forests of Tryon Life Community Farm and Tryon Creek State Park, kids can learn about plants, animals, […]
Parent and Infant Yoga in the Park
Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue and SE Miller St., Portland, OR, United StatesThis 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! (In partnership with Now Yoga) 3 mos-10 mos (Child ideally able […]
Parent + Littles Yoga
This 30-minute yoga class is designed for parents and their infants to foster secure bonding and parent self care! Best suited for children 0-1 years old, parent participation required. This […]
Infant Massage Support Group
10735 SE Startk Street #208 10735 SE Startk Street #208, portland, orCome learn the gentle art of massaging your infant in a safe community space. Each week we will be working with a different part of your baby's body. There will […]
Tree Time! Preschool Walks
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, ORJoin us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
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, […]
FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesThe 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 […]
Picnic Storytime
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesJoin us for a sweet storytime at The Shack, every Monday and Thursday of the summer! Featuring local guest authors.
Local Author Stephanie Shaw Storytime at the Shack
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesJoin us at the Shack for a special storytime with local author Stephanie Shaw as she shares her delightful book All By Myself with us! After the reading, kids will get […]
Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)
Head to select parks around Gresham for a free lunch and fun activities! No cost or registration. Location details and specific times are below. Activities include: 🎨 Arts and crafts […]
Beginning Acting: Character Creation (ages 9-12)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORExplore movement, voice, and improvisation in a great class to bring out the actor in you! Use theater exercises and techniques to create unique characters and make strong dramatic choices. […]
STEAM on Stage (ages 5-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORDive into the wonderful stories of Iggy Peck Architect, Ada Twist Scientist, Rosie Revere Engineer and more in this imaginative class. Bring science and engineering to life as you combine […]
Regal $1 Family Movies for Summer Break
Regal Movie TheatersIf you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week […]
Washington County Fair
Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, ORJoin us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every […]
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. […]
Robotics/Engineering Camps at Reed College
Reed College 3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR, United StatesPortland Innovation Lab at Reed College offers highly engaging Robotics and Engineering camps for 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds. Our programs inspire creativity and innovation in a hands-on learning setting. 7/7-7/11 […]
Tucker Arts Camp
Tucker Maxon 2860 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, ORVoted Best Arts Camp for four years running, Tucker Arts Camp returns this summer! Over eight weeks, children in preschool (age 4+) through fifth grade explore the art of storytelling through crafts, […]
PlayLab Drop In
7810 SE 15th Ave. 7810 SE 15th Ave., Portland, OregonBring your little ones for drop-in fun, available every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-12pm during the summer! Perfect for those cooler summer mornings for little ones. Drop-in for sensory exploration, and […]
Beginning Acting: Dynamic Duos (ages 9-12)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORExplore movement, voice, and improvisation in this class, perfect for first time or returning students. Bring stories to life as you work closely with scene partners to develop characters and […]
Page to Stage: Matt de la Peña (ages 5-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORBring the heartfelt stories of Matt de la Peña to life on stage in this class for the young actor. Develop performance skills as you explore de la Peña's books […]
Nike Kids Camp Full Day Camp Summer 2025
Portland Oregon & Surrounding areas, Vancouver ,Washington & Surrounding areas.Nike Kids Camp is a multi-sport camp that is geared towards building a foundation of techniques and skills that will help campers develop athletically. Campers will work on running, jumping, […]
Nature Immersion Summer Camps
TLC Community Farm 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, O, United StatesNature Immersion camps invite campers to immerse themselves in nature. Exploring the vibrant forests of Tryon Life Community Farm and Tryon Creek State Park, kids can learn about plants, animals, […]
Tiny Tumblers
Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue and SE Miller St., Portland, OR, United StatesRoll, jump, and tumble in the great outdoors! Tiny tumblers has moved to Sellwood Park and will continue on all summer! Join us for a flipping good time! For ages […]
PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)
Irving Park (Meet by the tennis courts near NE 7th Avenue and Fargo Street)Ladybug Nature Walk at Irving Park – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are SLOW nature hikes for young children (ages 2-6) and their grown-ups. […]