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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Join viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure!
The Summerville Street Fair is a celebration of summer, family fun, and community joy!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun at the 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up!
Ladybug Nature Walk at Essex 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. […]
Join Chipper the Squirrel for a special ride time just for kids 6 and younger! Includes kiddie rides and selected family rides, then snack and storytime from noon to 12:30 […]
Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!
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, […]
The 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 […]
Join us at the Cedar Mill Library/Bethany Library Annex for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Ages 2+. Cedar Mill Library Tuesdays 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Saturdays Aug 2 10:30 AM-11:00 AM […]
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 […]
Join us for songs, snuggles, and support! Meet with other caregivers (of brand new tiny humans) in a safe, clean, calm, accepting environment. We'll sing some lullabies and get to […]
Please join Downtown Portland Clean & Safe for our second annual National Night Out event at Director Park. This family-friendly community event provides an opportunity to meet, tour first responder gear and […]
Enjoy an evening at the beach: discover Audrey McCall Beach on Tuesdays in July and August 5:30-8:30pm! The kickoff is Tuesday, July 1, featuring: PopCartPDX/DJ Carlos Food carts Free life […]
Bring your family and invite your neighbors to celebrate Gresham's Night Out at Gresham Arts Plaza. Join Gresham's Police and Fire departments for a fun family event with games hosted […]
If 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 […]
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. […]
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology returns to OMSI this August with a lineup of imaginative and engaging films for kids and families! All screenings before 5pm are […]
