Ringing in the New Year with kids is a lot of fun — plus you don’t have to stay up until midnight. Check out these family-friendly celebrations, and have a happy new year!
Looking for more options? Check out our Kids Calendar for more New Year’s fun, or visit a holiday light display (ZooLights and Peacock Lane will still be open, among others). And we are adding to this post as we find new events, so check back often for the latest!
Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on […]
Venardos Circus presents “Decade of Dreams”
Vancouver MallCreated by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show featured a cast of 6 artists in a kind of Broadway/Circus Musical. It was just a little Circus… but it […]
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 […]
Cool Off at a Splash Pad
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Farmers Market Fun
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 […]
Sherwood Robin Hood Festival
Old Town Sherwood 16020 SW 1st St, Sherwood, OR, United StatesThe Sherwood Robin Hood Festival, sponsored by Langer's Entertainment Center, takes place on the 3rd weekend in July, promising a weekend filled with enchanting experiences. From live entertainment on multiple stages […]
Shady Pines Festival
Head to Camp Tasty’s in Sandy, Oregon for the 4th Annual Shady Pines Festival. Enjoy a long weekend of live music, camping, food, drinks, arts, crafts, games, and good times with our amazing community. A […]
WasabiCon PDX 2025
Hilton Portland Downtown 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, O, United StatesWasabiCon PDX is downtown Portland's annual celebration of anime, cosplay, and gaming! Otaku culture collides with PDX personality for two days of celebrity guests, exhibitors, artists, tabletop gaming, video games, […]
The FLIP Museum @ La Strada Chalk Art Festival
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesThe FLIP Mobile Museum will be at the La Strada Chalk Art Festival, next to the Civic Center Fountain on Main Street. Play in our food cart, selling fake food […]
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Cathedral ParkHead to beautiful Cathedral Park in St. Johns for the incredible annual Jazz Festival! 2025 Festival Line Up Friday (7/18) 4:30 Taylor Newville and the Riders 6:00 NW Women Rhythm […]
PP&R Summer Free for All Concerts & Cultural Events
Summer is here! Head to various parks around Portland and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events throughout July and August as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer […]
Movies in the Park by North Clackamas Parks & Recreation
Movies in the Park are back this summer! Grab your friends and family and settle in under the stars for a movie on the big screen. Movies are free and […]
Pedalpalooza – Bike Summer
Bike Summer (aka Pedalpalooza) is a festival of bikey fun! Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join. It's three whole months of fun on […]
Venardos Circus presents “Decade of Dreams”
Vancouver MallCreated by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show featured a cast of 6 artists in a kind of Broadway/Circus Musical. It was just a little Circus… but it […]
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 […]
Cool Off at a Splash Pad
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Farmers Market Fun
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 […]
Tigard Farmers Market
Universal Plaza 9100 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, ORTigard Farmers Market at Universal Plaza in Downtown Tigard. The market runs every Sunday, May-October from 9am-1:30pm. There's activities for kids, including a splash pad, food trucks, and a great […]
Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesCome meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Huey Helicopter
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesSee a real Huey Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museum and sit in the Pilot’s seat! Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry Supported by Olympic Flight Museum Free with […]
KidDo-Re-Mi Music Class 🎶
KidDo-Re-Mi is a group music class for babies/toddlers with their adult. Join us for exciting songs and activities designed to enrich and nurture our love for music! KidDo-Re-Mi emphasizes singing […]
Music with Mr. Ben!
Wonderwood Springs 7410 N. Chicago Ave., Portland, ORMusic with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market
Lan Su Annex between NW Flanders & NW Glisan Streets and NW 2nd & 3rd Avenues, with entrance on NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, O, United StatesThis exciting new market highlights and celebrates the talents of local AANHPI artists, makers, creatives, farmers, and cultural organizations. Visit weekly for a fresh selection of plants, produce, handmade goods, […]
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, ORKicking off Mother's Day and running until the season ends October 12th! Come check out the Lincoln Sunday Market at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 10 AM - 3 PM. […]
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians
World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
The FLIP Museum @ La Strada Chalk Art Festival
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesThe FLIP Mobile Museum will be at the La Strada Chalk Art Festival, next to the Civic Center Fountain on Main Street. Play in our food cart, selling fake food […]
WasabiCon PDX 2025
Hilton Portland Downtown 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, O, United StatesWasabiCon PDX is downtown Portland's annual celebration of anime, cosplay, and gaming! Otaku culture collides with PDX personality for two days of celebrity guests, exhibitors, artists, tabletop gaming, video games, […]
La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival
Cultural Arts District in Downtown Hillsboro 100-399 E Main Street, Hillsboro, ORThis Oregon chalk art festival provides a window into the creative process wherein festival goers can engage with nationally-recognized and emerging visual artists as they carefully manipulate bold, colorful pigments […]
Shady Pines Festival
Head to Camp Tasty’s in Sandy, Oregon for the 4th Annual Shady Pines Festival. Enjoy a long weekend of live music, camping, food, drinks, arts, crafts, games, and good times with our amazing community. A […]
Portland Pride Parade
Downtown PortlandThe largest parade in Oregon, the Portland Pride Parade brings tens of thousands of people into downtown Portland. The parade begins at 11 am from the North Park Blocks and […]
Ride the Trains at the Molalla Train Park
The Molalla Train Park 31803 S Shady Dell Rd., Molalla, ORSince 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The […]
2025 Portland Letterpress Printers Fair
Northwest Marine Art Works 2516 NW 29th Avenue, Portland, O, United StatesPlease join us at the Portland Letterpress Printers Fair on July 19 and 20! It's been seven long years since the 9th Annual Fair in 2018, and we're long overdue […]
Scooped Ice Cream Festival at Esther Short Park
Esther Short ParkScooped All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival Esther Short Park – Vancouver, WA July 19 & 20, 2025 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily 50+ Flavors of Ice Cream. Live Music. Big […]