Find festive ways to celebrate the holiday season. We are adding events as we find them, and — as always — please check with the organizer for the latest information.
MAKE MAGIC AND MEMORIES AT BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE. This post is generously sponsored by Bridgeport Village. Don’t miss their holiday happenings, including visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus story times, musical performances, a whimsical holiday parade, and more! Discover the magic of the holidays with an exclusive family-friendly event calendar at Oregon’s premier shopping destination — the most festive place for holiday ambiance, gift giving, and everything else on your list.
For even more holiday fun, check out our list of places to find Santa and our cheat sheet to the area’s light displays.
You can also check our roundups to find dazzling holiday lights.
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 […]
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 […]
Teen Audition Pros (ages 12 and up)
Curious Comedy Annex Theater 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, ORFor the experienced actor looking for the next challenge. Create complex characters and improve focus and performance techniques, while exploring skills that help you connect to scripts and fellow performers.
Young Actors Workshop (ages 6-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORA beginning acting class for our young performers! Develop focus, collaboration, and character creation skills as you use your imagination to create a final class sharing with your ensemble of […]
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, […]
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. […]
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, […]
Music & Movement at Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesCome dance, sing, and groove with Miss Hattie! Music and movement is designed to introduce children ages 0-3 to the joys of music and rhythm in a fun, interactive, and […]
Honeybee Hikes at Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United StatesCome explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every […]
Chipper’s Preschool Rides
Oaks Amusement Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, ORJoin 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Brick Bending LEGO Art with Jeff Sanders
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesDon’t miss Brick Bending LEGO Art with viral sensation and Portland-based LEGO artist Jeff Sanders, whose mesmerizing, curved LEGO structures have enchanted over 250 million viewers online (check him out […]
LEGO® Brick Bending with Jeff Sanders
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin viral LEGO artist Jeff Sanders for a four-day building adventure! Learn how to create curved geometric shapes using LEGOs, explore Jeff’s stunning designs, and take part in collaborative builds. […]
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 […]
Animal Talk with Farmer Kat
Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesPigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Donkeys and Rita the Cow. Farmer Kat will meet on the main lawn at 10:15, then walk to see a different farm animal each week. […]
Bricks & Minifigs Builder’s Camp
Bricks & Minifigs Portland 3040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, O, United StatesThis Summer from June to August, we are giving kids what they need — freedom and space to build and create. At Bricks & Minifigs, kids will choose which activities […]
Prismagic at Gateway Discovery Park
Gateway Discovery Park 10520 NE Halsey St. Portland OR, United StatesLet's make balloon animals and do face painting! Then, enjoy a heartfelt aerialist performance. Don't forget to attend the Free Lunch & Play by PP&R from 11 - 11:45am!
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 […]
Create & Perform: Variety Show (ages 7-10)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORCreate an original performance for family and friends! From magic tricks to dance numbers, you decide what goes on stage. Ensemble work, monologues, theater games, and songs are featured in […]
Intro to Directing (ages 12 and up)
Curious Comedy Annex Theater 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, ORExplore multiple aspects of directing, both artistic and technical. Find the heart of the play, explore the musicality of language, inspire actors to give their best performance, and use tools […]
Creative Dramatics: Muppet Mayhem! (ages 5-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORBuild a world of full of muppets, puppets and other make-believe creations. Play theater games and learn how to make huge acting choices while you create your own imaginative world […]
Wildwood Walks at Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesJoin us for this weekly, science-based guided outdoor adventure at Sellwood Park. Have your little one learn about the nature of our local habitat! A different nature-based activity is included […]
Play Streets!
Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OregonStreets should be played in! Sellwood Community House invites you to reclaim the carefree (and car-free!) joy of playing in the street! Join us for games, bubbles and more! This […]
Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market in Forest Grove
Forest Grove Farmers MarketThe Adelante Mujeres Farmers Market in Forest Grove is a vibrant event on Main Street, right in the heart of downtown Forest Grove, where you can shop from a diverse […]
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, […]
Pop Up Nature! at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, ORJoin us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]
Teen Audition Pros (ages 12 and up)
Curious Comedy Annex Theater 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, ORFor the experienced actor looking for the next challenge. Create complex characters and improve focus and performance techniques, while exploring skills that help you connect to scripts and fellow performers.