The Nutcracker is a can’t-miss holiday tradition, and there are options for every budget!
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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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Lake Oswego Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free, live music in beautiful Lake Oswego parks, featuring a lineup of talented local musicians. What to Expect: Live Music: A diverse lineup of artists bringing the best in […]
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Portland Hip Hop Week
Portland Hip Hop Week is to foster a sense of community, unity, love, and respect through the celebration of togetherness. There's multiple events happening all week, a particularly kid-friendly highlight: […]
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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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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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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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Moreland Theater’s Summer Kids’ Matinees Series
The Moreland Theater 6712 SE Milwaukie Ave,, PortlandThe Moreland Theater has announced their Summer Kids’ Matinees Series happening every Monday and Wednesday of the summer at 11 am! All tickets will be just $1 (they encourage purchasing […]
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Explore Your Park Series at Mount Tabor Park
Mt Tabor Playground SE Salmon Way and, SE Park Dr, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Explore Your Park Series is a free program for all ages that offers hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and more. Events will be 2 hours in length and attendees can […]
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Clay Commons Ceramic Market at Director Park
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORWeekly markets will feature up to 25 local ceramic artists, studios and independent makers. On the last Wednesday of each month — June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26 — […]
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Drop in Tumbling for Big Kids at The Shack in Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon gymnastics class in the park! All levels welcome, ages 7+. Participants will gain strength, flexibility, and confidence while learning new tumbling skills and having fun […]
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B-Side Records & Vintage Open Mic: All Ages, All Formats
B-Side Records & Vintage: Milwaukie 10801 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR, United StatesFree! Weekly OPEN MIC for all ages and all formats. Youth musicians are encouraged to attend! Musicians, vocalists, comedians, poetry, spoken word, full bands, storytellers, and more! Join us for […]
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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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CHAP Art Club
CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, OregonHave fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
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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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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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Berry Picking & Music with Mr. Ben at Bella Organic Farms
Bella Organic Farm 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesEnjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry picking, live music, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! Families are invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 […]
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Bridgeport Village Green Playdates
Bridgeport VillageVILLAGE GREEN PLAYDATES Thursdays | June - September 10am to 11am Bridgeport Village Playdates return this summer with weekly mornings designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for […]
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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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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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Postpartum Yoga (babies welcome)
Bhakti Yoga Movement Center 2500 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesThis class is designed for folks who are at least 4 weeks postpartum and uses yoga and rehabilitative exercises to regain core strength, relieve pelvic floor imbalances, ease neck and […]
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Honeybee Hikes at Leach Botanical Gardens
Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United StatesHoneybee Hikes for littles are back! 🐝 Head to Leach Botanical Gardens every Thursday this summer, June 18 to Aug. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for slow, curiosity-driven exploration […]
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Storytime at Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesKeely Nudo, the former Columbia County rock star librarian reads a book or two each week every Thursday at Topaz Farm! Sometimes she adds music and dancing, or brings an […]
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Nutcracker at Home
Holiday budgets too tight for tickets this year? We get it! Snuggle up on the couch and watch the talented dancers of the New York City Ballet on YouTube. No one should miss out on The Nutcracker® for lack of entertainment dollars.