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.
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🎬 Movies in the Park
There’s nothing like a summer night under the stars! Bring your blankets, snacks, and the whole family — all shows are free. Catch one of these outdoor flicks this weekend:
Rocky II in Hillsboro (August 1)
Coco in Vancouver (August 1)
Mufasa: The Lion King in Portland (August 1)
The Wild Robot in Clackamas (August 2)
Bring Them Home in Portland (August 2)
For more outdoor entertainment check out Oregon Zoo’s ZooNights, Kickstand Comedy in the Park (free), or one of the concerts hosted by Portland Parks & Rec (free).
Fremont Festival
This free, family-friendly street fair in Northeast Portland brings together 150+ local vendors, food, music, and kids’ activities — including a bubble parade! A great neighborhood celebration with something for everyone.
📍 NE Fremont Street, from NE 42nd-NE 51st
🕙 Saturday, August 2, 10 am–6 pm
💲FREE
More festivals to explore this weekend: the Chinese Festival at Pioneer Square, Clark County Fair in Ridgefield, Vancouver Arts & Music Festival, Obon Fest at Oregon Buddhist Temple, and Sundae in the Park in Sellwood!
The Great Oregon Steam-Up
The Great Oregon Steam-Up returns with vintage locomotives, tractor pulls, mini train rides, and more. It’s the perfect place for little train lovers and history buffs alike.
📍Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks
🕙 July 26-27, August 2-3
🔗 Steam-Up info
💲$12-$17
Can’t get enough trains? Try Molalla Train Park, where kids can ride kid-sized trains around a scenic loop for free.
🌻 Sunflower Fields are Blooming
Summer sunshine means sunflower season! Both Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and O’Keefe Farms are open this weekend with fields of blooming sunflowers (and photo ops galore). Tickets are also on sale for upcoming openings at Bella Organic and Lee Farms — plan ahead!
📍Various locations, see roundup for details
💲 Free-$25
For more nature fun, check out Leach Botanical Garden’s Nature Fair or visit Lan Su Chinese Garden’s Summer FUNgarden, with crafts and garden-inspired fun all weekend long.
🤸♀️ Day of Play at FLIP
This free community event is all about fun — and the power of play! Families can enjoy live performances, arts and crafts, a bouncy house, and a kids’ water table. It’s a great way to connect, explore, and celebrate the joy of open-ended play. Feeling lucky? There are some awesome raffle prizes up for grabs.
📍 The FLIP Museum in Hillsboro
🕙 Sunday, August 3, 10 am-12 pm
💲 FREE
For more kid-centered fun, check out Bard Storytime at Wonderwood Springs!
Looking for even more events?
Fill your weekend to bursting with all the fun events on our popular Kids Calendar, including your last chance to catch The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical on stage this weekend, with epic tunes and monster battles that older kids and tweens will love. You can also see The Wizard of Oz in Forest Grove if an air-conditioned theater hop sounds like your kind of weekend.
We hope you have the best weekend!
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