Our comprehensive 2025 guide to family-friendly street fairs in Portland highlights all the best events, perfect for kids and parents alike.
One of the coolest things about getting to know Portland is exploring all the different neighborhoods, cultures and — of course — foods. You only have to walk a few blocks to feel like you are in a totally different city. A great way to get a taste of how each neighborhood and the people in them is unique is by visiting a fair. Not only do you get a chance to see the shops and taste the foods, but you can enjoy carless streets, music, vendors and lots more. Plus, many of these events are free to attend!
Below you’ll find a lineup of the fairs and festivals taking place in Portland and its surrounding area this year.
April Fairs & Festivals
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Wander through 40 acres of colorful tulips, enjoy carnival rides, shop from local vendors, and even take in hot air balloon rides. Peak bloom is mid-April. Tickets required.
Trillium Festival. A nature-lover’s delight! This free educational event features a native plant sale, hands-on forest activities, guided hikes, and more. Free.
Ag Fest Oregon. Head to Salem to pet farm animals, plant seedlings, and ride ponies. Kids get in free! Tickets required.
French Prairie Gardens Tulip & Flower Fest. Skip the crowds at Wooden Shoe and snap stunning flower-filled photos at this picturesque farm. Tickets required.
May Fairs & Festivals
Hood River Cider Fest. Local music, craft vendors, food trucks, and a kids’ area with oversized yard games make this a great outing. Tickets required.
Spring Garden Fair. Green thumbs, rejoice! This Clackamas event features a huge plant sale and gardening workshops. Tickets required.
Camas Plant & Garden Fair. Kids can enjoy crafts, a petting zoo, and Rosie, the larger-than-life puppet. Free!
Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Celebrate with live music, dance performances, and mouthwatering food at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Tickets required.
McMenamins UFO Fest. Get in on the extraterrestrial fun with costume contests, sci-fi panels, and themed entertainment. Tickets required.
The Vanport Mosaic Festival. This powerful festival honors silenced histories and uplifts community stories.
Rose Festival Opening Night. A high-energy concert and dazzling fireworks kick off this beloved tradition at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Free fireworks show!
Rose Festival’s City Fair. Music, carnival rides, arts & crafts, kids zone, food, and lots more await at this highly-anticipated yearly festival. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Tickets required.
Holi Spring Harvest Fest at Topaz Farm. This joyful event features music, dancing, powder mischief, dance lessons, great food and farm fun. Proceeds benefit farmers in India. Tickets required.
Multnomah County Fair. The Multnomah County Fair at Oaks Park has been providing family fun for over 100 years. Free!
Sunday Parkways. Streets close to cars, so you can explore the neighborhood by bike or foot with ease. Vendors stretch along the route. Free!
St. Johns Bizarre. Expect a lively parade, artisan vendors, and fantastic local food in downtown St. Johns. Free!
June Fairs & Festivals
PDX Parent Family Festival. Join us for our festival at Topaz Farm featuring family fun, giveaways, music and community spirit. Free!
Rose Festival’s City Fair. Music, carnival rides, arts & crafts, kids zone, food, and lots more await at this highly-anticipated yearly festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Tickets required.
CareOregon Starlight Parade. This illuminated nighttime parade is a dazzling must-see. Free!
French Prairie Garden’s Berries, Brews & BBQ. The family-friendly festival includes berry picking, animals, pig barrel train rides, a giant slide and lots more. Tickets required.
Oregon Renaissance Faire. Step back in time in Canby with medieval performances, jousting, and period-accurate fare. Tickets required.
Fred Meyer Junior Parade. Join the nation’s oldest and largest children’s parade! Free!
Fleet Week. Tour real Navy ships and meet and welcome our military visitors. Free!
Spring Rose Show. Celebrate the Rose City at this free rose extravaganza at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink. Free!
Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade. The highlight of the Portland Rose Festival is an annual tradition. Free!
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park. Experience Nordic traditions with music, dance, games, and a beer garden at Oaks Park. Tickets required.
Dragon Boat Race. Cheer on the paddlers in this thrilling competition that’s been a Portland tradition for decades. Free!
Junteenth Annual Celebration. Celebrate the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of African slaves. Enjoy vendors and a parade, and support black-owned businesses. Free!
Water Lantern Festival. Share great food, fun music, and illuminate the night at a local park. Tickets required.
Royal Rosarians Milk Carton Boat Race presented by Alpenrose. Try to guess who will win Best in Show as children and adults race and show off their handmade, human powered boats that float only by means of recycled milk cartons and jugs. Free!
Good in the Hood. This multicultural music, arts and food festival in North Portland also has a kids area with fun and educational games. Free!
Tigard Festival of Balloons. Hot. Air. Balloons. Need we say more? Tickets required.
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts. Check out art exhibits, food booths, music and fine art crafts. Donations accepted.
Sunday Parkways. Explore Portland’s neighborhoods car-free! Vendors line the route for a festive atmosphere. Free!
July Fairs & Festivals
Porltand Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade. Celebrate love and diversity at this family-friendly festival and parade. (Unlike many Pride parades, Portland’s takes place in July!) Donations accepted.
Waterfront Blues Festival. Experience three days filled with some of the country’s greatest musicians. Tickets required.
Washington County Fair. This event full of “big fair fun” offers free admission! Free!
Mississippi Ave. Street Fair. Live music, local vendors, and a dedicated kids’ zone make this a must-visit. Free!
East Portland Summer Arts Festival. Come for multicultural music and dance performances, free mini music lessons, arts and crafts and more! Part of Portland Parks’ Summer FREE for All. Free!
Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood. The Family Stage specializes in creative, interactive performers to delight young and old, plus enjoy a traditional Knighting Ceremony, medieval reenactments, swordplay, jugglers, magicians, comedians, music and dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Free!
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. The longest-running free Jazz Festival west of the Mississippi returns for another year of blues, soul, R&B and multiple styles of jazz. And it’s free!
Portland Mermaid Parade & Festival. This free grassroots artistic event celebrates all things mermaid and water myth related. Costumes encouraged! Free.
Oregon City First City Celebration. Music, craft vendors, and a family activity zone make this a fun-filled day. Free!ree!
Gresham Arts Festival. The Annual Gresham Arts Festival will have art, music, food and fun, and an entertainment lineup and kids village. Free!
Portland Highland Games. Experience Scottish culture with bagpipes, athletic competitions, and traditional food. Tickets required.
Four Days of Aloha in Vancouver. Celebrate all things Hawaii at this multi-day festival. Raffles, keiki (kids) activities, arts and crafts, business and delicious food vendors round out this festival. Tickets required.
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Party in the Park. Enjoy this family-friendly event showcasing many cultures through music, dance, interactive activities, food, art and more! Free.
Paseo. Paseo is a 3-day celebration of arts, healing, and health, honoring outdoor parks and aid groups. Free!
Sunday Parkways. Streets close to cars, so you can explore the neighborhood by bike or foot with ease. Vendors and performers stretch along the route. Free!
August Fairs & Festivals
Washington Park Summer Festival. This beloved summer tradition returns to the gorgeous Rose Garden Amphitheater, as part of Portland Parks’ Summer FREE for All. Free!
Gladstone Community Festival. The Gladstone Community Festival is an opportunity for residents to come together to share music, food and fun. The festival includes a parade, a car show, Movie in the Park, Bingo, dodge ball, vendor booths, food and fun events for all ages! Free!
Fremont Fest. Street shopping, family activities, and a parade make this event a local favorite. Free!
Obon Festival. Obonfest is a summertime Japanese festival commemorating one’s ancestors. There’s bon odori (dancing), live music, community, and memorializing. Families, non-Buddhist neighbors, and fun-loving food lovers will enjoy this annual Portland tradition.
Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains. This three-day festival includes music, food, and fun for the whole family. Free!
Beaverton Night Market. A vibrant, multicultural evening market featuring food, crafts, and performances. Free!
India Festival. This celebration in honor of India’s Independence Day delights with live music, dance, food and entertainment throughout the day. Free!
Multnomah Days. A charming neighborhood street fair packed with local vendors and entertainment. Free!
Hip Hop Festival: The Kidz Outside. Don’t miss this family-friendly festival, part of Portland Parks’ Summer FREE for All. Free!
Hawthorne Street Fair. Enjoy food, beer, activities, and local vendors. Free!
Alberta Street Fair. Offering an eclectic mix of activities and events that could only be found on Alberta! Free!
Chinese Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Enjoy art, food, crafts, performances, and public health outreach at this annual event hosted by Oregon Chinese Coalition. Free!
Summerville. Explore Sellwood and Westmoreland with 100 games, demonstrations, and crafts, plus specials and sales at local retailers, restaurants and drinking establishments. Free trolley rides have been available in past years! Free!
Kenton Street Fair. Going strong for over a decade, expect live music, dozens of vendors, and great food on N. Denver Ave. Free!
September Fairs & Festivals
Sunday Parkways. Streets close to cars, so you can explore the neighborhood by bike or foot with ease. Vendors stretch along the route. Free!
Multicultural Festival in Ridgefield, WA. The Ridgefield Multicultural Festival includes performances, crafts and activities, a 3v3 basketball tournament, First Saturday and Farmers Market vendors, and more!
Art in the Pearl. The Northwest Portland Park blocks close and are filled with art, theater and activities for people of all ages. Free!
Festa Italiana This festival features family-friendly activities, beer and wine, vendors, raffle prizes and – of course – delicious Italian food!
Division/Clinton Street Fair and Parade. One of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods throws a great party, with live music, family fun, activities, great vendors and more. Free!
Belmont Street Fair. Visit one of the largest-attended street fairs in Portland. With food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances, and activities for all ages, the Belmont Street Fair is fun for everyone! Free!
El Grito Festival in Hillsboro. This festival includes family activities, regional Latin food options, a concert, and a traditional Grito Ceremony. Thousands participate in the event, which kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. Free!
Ukrainian Day. Enjoy live music, vendors, traditional dances, and lots of fun activities for kids at Westmoreland Park. Free!
Serbian Fest. This is a celebration of food, wine, dance and culture of the Serbian Orthodox people. Kids are welcome. Free!
October Fairs & Festivals
Charbonneau Festival of the Arts. A showcase of local artists, with proceeds benefiting school art programs.
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