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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!
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There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
Have fun making art with CHAP! These workshops are designed for children with medical challenges at their Hillsboro Art Studio. Thursdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am -12pm.
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo […]
✨ Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish ✨ Join us for a joyful hour of stories, songs, and play — all in Spanish! Our fun-filled sessions are designed […]
Take the guesswork out of what to have for dinner one evening (or more!) this week — Portland's 2nd annual Fried Chicken week is back! For one whole week, businesses […]
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest returns to downtown Mount Angel, bringing German and Swiss traditions, live music, dancing, food, arts and crafts, and family activities to the streets of this small town […]
From Sauvie Island corn mazes to charming family farms throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, our Pumpkin Patch Guide lists all the spots that deliver pumpkins, hayrides, animals, treats and plenty […]
The Realms Unknown Festival is a 3-day, all genre fantasy festival with camping, nestled on 50 acres of lush greens in Woodland, Washington on the Lewis River Golf. This is […]
Bring the family to the 30th Portland Polish Festival for a two-day celebration of Polish culture, food, music, and fun! This free, family-friendly weekend event features traditional folk dancing, live […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
There's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition | March 21, 2026 to October 18, 2026 History comes to life in TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. This immersive exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences of […]
Sunflower season is here, and there's tons of opportunities to see beautiful blooms all over the Portland area! From full-on festivals to lovely strolls through fields (and plenty of photo […]
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest returns to downtown Mount Angel, bringing German and Swiss traditions, live music, dancing, food, arts and crafts, and family activities to the streets of this small town […]
From Sauvie Island corn mazes to charming family farms throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, our Pumpkin Patch Guide lists all the spots that deliver pumpkins, hayrides, animals, treats and plenty […]
Join us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an […]
Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community […]
At the Clackamas Bookshelf's monthly fundraiser, stock up on books for your summer vacation. Mysteries, Thrillers, Novels, Kids & Young Adult. Romance, Fantasy, History, Science, & Travel. Cookbooks, Gardening, Health, […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and […]
Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties! Take photos, enjoy their shop, and have some food from […]
Get ready, PDX Parents The Big Bounce America is about to blow up (literally!) at Westside Commons/ Washington County Fairgrounds from Sept. 19-20. This isn’t your average weekend outing—it’s a 50,000+ […]
Start your Sunday with music, movement, coffee, and a little Portland magic! Join Portland kindie favorite Mr. Ben for an interactive singalong designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their […]
Papillon Collective’s Fall Swap & Play is back! Bring your gently used maternity, baby, and toddler items (up to age 3) to swap, then stay to play and connect with […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, […]
The Realms Unknown Festival is a 3-day, all genre fantasy festival with camping, nestled on 50 acres of lush greens in Woodland, Washington on the Lewis River Golf. This is […]
Head to French Prairie Gardens for their beautiful Sunflower Festival! Walk the fields, feed animals, and buy some beautiful blooms to take home. Note: Only Special Events will be permitted […]
Come and join us in welcoming PDX Critters to the Portland Aquarium. Learn about ethical wildlife conservation while gaining hands-on experience holding several super cool reptiles. PDX Critters are wildlife […]
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed […]
Join us every third Sunday, from 11–4pm at the HDS Makers Market! We love feature and support amazing and unique local artisans. Come shop small, support local, grab some lunch, […]
