Here at PDX Parent, we hope the Year of the Wood Snake is your best year yet. Check out these events to celebrate Lunar New Year with your family in 2025.
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Events
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Storytime at Washington County Libraries
Libraries across Washington CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
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Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
Libraries across Mulnomah CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI
OMSITITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
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PP&R Summer Free for All Cultural Events
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the […]
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Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe
Wooden Shoe Tulip FestivalWooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, […]
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Clark County Fair
17402 NE Delfel Road 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WashingtonHave some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests […]
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The Portland Mercury’s Burger Week 2026
Make summertime dinners a whole lot easier the week of August 10-16! The Portland Mercury is hosting their annual Burger Week, full of delicious $10 burger specials all over the […]
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Portland Jigsaw Masters
Hyatt RegencyExperience the third annual Portland Jigsaw Masters! This speed competition will host puzzlers from around the globe competing either as singles, pairs, or 4-person teams. The PJM is one of […]
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Bridgeport Village X Mike Bennett Scavenger Hunt
Bridgeport VillageBRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you […]
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Play, Bounce, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm!
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesLooking for things to do with kids near Portland this summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, […]
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Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesCelebrate summer at Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival, open August 1–September 14! Families can wander vibrant sunflower fields, let kids run and play, cut their own sunflowers, visit […]
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Swan Island Annual Dahlia Festival
Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from […]
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Maywood Park Annual Garage Sale
Maywood Park, OR 10100 NE Prescott, Maywood Park, OR, United StatesEnjoy this neighborhood garage sale with 50+ households participating, featuring food trucks and a relaxed environment. Free to attend! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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Ladybug Explorers at The Shack at Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesIn this 30 minute introductory class, we will introduce outdoor nature elements to children ages 2-5 and go on a nature-based adventure through the park (activity examples: pine cone bird […]
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Tiny Tumble and Play
Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United StatesLooking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for […]
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Baby/Toddler Open Swim
Farber Swim School 9470 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy., Beaverton, OR, United StatesCome make a splash at FSS at our Friday Baby/Toddler Open Swim located at our Beaverton location. Right now, swimmers can sign up for 45 minute time slots between 10:00-12:15pm […]
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Visit Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United StatesExplore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
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Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesEach week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy […]
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Rock Wall Climb
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesTest your climbing skills on our 25-foot climbing wall at Hands On Children's Museum! Sponsored by Snell Crane Supported by City of Olympia Editor’s note: This event is a community […]
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Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, ORThis summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating […]
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Farm Crafts at Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesBring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found […]
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Story Time at The Shack at Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesCome read a book with us every morning in the park! All ages welcome, but geared towards a younger crowd. Bring a picnic blanket (or check one out!), grab a […]
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Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement Class
Multnomah County Central Library 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin […]
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Rockstar Energy Open 2026
Waterfront Park 800 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, O, United StatesRockstar Energy Open returns to downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park August 14–16, 2026 bringing together world-class skateboarding, live music, art and culture for a free, three-day festival experience. Now in its […]
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Scoops & Stories
Oswego Towne Square 3 Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego, OregonThe Lake Oswego Public Library Rover Bookmobile is rolling in, giving you the chance to browse and check out your next great read. Just bring your library card and get ready to […]
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All Ages Bingo at The Shack at Sellwood Park!
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesStop by The Shack twice daily for FREE All Ages Bingo! Prizes include Oodles Toys Tokens and more. The event happens at both 12-12:30pm and 4-4:30pm. Editor’s note: This event […]
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Picnic at Director Park
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORLunch just got an upgrade! Come picnic with us at Director Park! Kick back at our picnic tables, and soak in those easygoing, family BBQ feels right in the heart […]
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Rookie Acro (Ages 2 – 4) at MVP Dance Elite
MVP Dance Elite 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Ste 19, Beaverton, ORMVP Dance Elite invites you to join us for some of our summer dance classes! Classes are open to all skill levels—no prior dance experience is required. Rookie Acro (Ages […]
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Friday Nights on the Farm at Helvetia Farm Market
Helvetia Market 23137 NW West Union Rd., Hillsboro, OR, United StatesHead to Helvetia Farm Market EVERY Friday Night this Summer for live music, food trucks, themed activities and more! Spend your Friday evenings enjoying live music, delicious food trucks, refreshing […]
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ZooNights at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesExperience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer […]
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Summer Friday Nights on the Farm at Hoffman Farm
Hoffman Farm 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, BeavertonSpend Friday evening at Hoffman Farm! Enjoy local musicians from 6-8 pm, two Fridays of each month. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, food, drinks, berry picking and […]
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Kickstand Comedy in the Park
Laurehurst ParkKickstand Comedy in the Park is a weekly free stand-up comedy show that has become a staple of Portland summers. Featuring live comedy from the Pacific Northwest’s favorite local and […]
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Summer Sellwood Sessions: A Concert Series at The Shack at Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesBring your own picnic, set out a blanket, and enjoy this wonderful line-up of local musicians! On summer evenings beneath the shade of 100-year-old fir trees, local musicians fill the […]
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