Looking for fun things to do in Portland, OR? Read on for five of our favorite Portland-area events from our family-friendly Kids Calendar. Don’t forget to bookmark this page — every week we hand pick the very BEST of our popular Kids Calendar to make planning your weekend a breeze.
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Mother’s Day Fun
Y’all, it’s MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate mom or places to go, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up all the fun in our Mother’s Day events guide — think train rides, farm days, brunches, tea parties, and even a Mother’s Day waterfall hike. For my part, I’m not missing the free scoop at Pinolo Gelato for moms on Sunday. Get the full scoop in our Mother’s Day Fun roundup.
🎩 A very merry tea party!
Step through the looking glass and into a whimsical afternoon at Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Northwest Children’s Theater’s The Judy. Costumes are encouraged!
The Judy on SW Broadway
Weekends, May 3-18, at 10 am, 12:30 pm, and 3 pm
$20-$25
Train Day at Oregon Rail Heritage Center 🚂
Train-loving littles will go wild for this FREE event, featuring historic locomotives, food trucks, train rides, and family activities. Bonus: It’s walkable from OMSI, so you can make a whole day of it. Details here.
Oregon Rail Heritage Center May 10, 10 am-6 pmAdmission free, train tickets start at $30
It’s a North Portland party! The beloved St. Johns Parade kicks off Saturday at noon, and the Bizarre — a street fair packed with live music, food vendors, artists, and family fun — is 10 am-7 pm. Stop by Wonderwood Springs while you’re there! Parade info | Bizarre details
N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard May 10, 10 am-7 pm Free, but plan to spend money at the great vendors at the Bizarre
Oregon City Teddy Bear Parade 🧸
Speaking of parades, bring your teddy bear and your parade spirit to this sweet Oregon City tradition. The parade starts at 10:30 am on Saturday, and it’s a delight for young kids and nostalgic grown-ups alike. More info here.
Main Street in Oregon City May 3, 9 am-2 pmFree
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These activities are just a fraction of the offerings on our popular Kids Calendar. Find enough family-friendly events to fill your weekend to bursting, including a Red Yarn concert at Childpeace Montessori and the first Porch Concert Series performance of the season! We hope you have the best weekend!
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