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  • Maywood Park Annual Garage Sale

    Maywood Park, OR 10100 NE Prescott, Maywood Park, OR, United States

    Enjoy this neighborhood garage sale with 50+ households participating, featuring food trucks and a relaxed environment. Free to attend! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    Free

  • Storytime at Washington County Libraries

    Storytime at Washington County Libraries
    Libraries across Washington County

    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 more! Use the Washington County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on holidays.

    Free

  • Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries

    Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
    Libraries across Mulnomah County

    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, Toddler Storytime, storytimes in various languages, and more! Use the Multnomah County Library events calendar to find one you love. Libraries may be closed on […]

    Free

  • TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI

    TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition at OMSI
    OMSI

    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 all ages to explore the innovation, ambition, and tragedy of Titanic while connecting personally with the people whose lives were forever changed by her voyage. Step back […]

  • Portland-Area Repair Fairs

    Portland-Area Repair Fairs

    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 locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]

    Free

  • CHAP Art Club

    CHAP Art Club
    CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon

    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.

  • PP&R Summer Free for All Cultural Events

    PP&R Summer Free for All Cultural Events

    Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]

    Free

  • Cool Off at a Splash Pad

    Cool Off at a Splash Pad

    It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages — head to one this weekend! We've made it easy for you to find splash pads by location with our interactive map and […]

    Free

  • Farmers Market Fun

    Farmers Market Fun

    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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]

    Free to attend

  • Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe

    Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe
    Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

    Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm with lots of activities, and a Children's Play […]

    Free – $16
  • Fair rides at clark county fair

    Clark County Fair

    Clark County Fair
    17402 NE Delfel Road 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Washington

    Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests   See the full lineup on the event host's website! Fair hours: Friday - Saturday: 10AM to 11PM Sunday - Thursday: 10AM to 10PM Carnival: Open […]

    $8.50 – $12

  • Sunflower Festivals

    Sunflower Festivals

    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 ops), we've gathered a comprehensive list of some of our favorite local farms hosting sunflower fun this season. View the list here and enjoy!

  • Portland Jigsaw Masters

    Portland Jigsaw Masters
    Hyatt Regency

    Experience the third annual Portland Jigsaw Masters! This speed competition will host puzzlers from around the globe competing either as singles, pairs, or 4-person teams. The PJM is one of the largest speed puzzling tournaments in America! Go as a spectactor or register to participate here! Highlights: Multi-heat Speed competition Amazing Prizes Social Hours Puzzle […]

  • Bridgeport Village X Mike Bennett Scavenger Hunt

    Bridgeport Village X Mike Bennett Scavenger Hunt
    Bridgeport Village

    BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you search for 12 hidden honeybee-themed illustrations by Portland artist Mike Bennett, tucked into storefront and restaurant windows. Scavenger Hunt checklists will be available beginning August […]

    Free

  • Rock Wall Climb

    Rock Wall Climb
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Test your climbing skills on our 25-foot climbing wall at Hands On Children's Museum! Sponsored by Snell Crane Supported by City of Olympia Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

  • Multnomah Days Street Festival and Parade

    Multnomah Village

    Multnomah Days Festival & Parade is a one-day open-air, family-friendly street festival with scheduled musical acts, community parade, art fair and over 170 vendor booths as well as food & beverage services available via outdoor street dining and food carts. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.

    Free

  • Swan Island Annual Dahlia Festival

    Swan Island Annual Dahlia Festival
    Swan Island Dahlias at 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 979013

    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 food truck vendors while you're there! There's live music on the weekend — it's the perfect easy outing in a colorful, beautiful setting. This year […]

    Free to attend

  • Belmont Library Reopening

    Belmont Library Reopening
    Belmont Library 1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard, Portland

    Head to the newly reopening Belmont Library for two days of free, fun-filled community events to celebrate. The party begins at 10 am on Saturday, August 15th with the ribbon cutting at 9:30 am! Saturday, August 15, 2026 Music with Maeve Stier, Soprano & Accordionist; 10-11 am The Reluctant Dragon; 10:30-11:30 am Jazz for the […]

    Free

  • Visit Leach Botanical Garden

    Visit Leach Botanical Garden
    Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, Portland, United States

    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, run and explore at this gem of a garden.  The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]

    Free – $8

  • Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun
    Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]

  • Portland Adult Soapbox Derby

    Mt. Tabor

    This iconic summertime event is a fun spectator sport — watch creative, funk and sometimes even fast soapbox cars wind their way down Mt. Tabor!

    Free

  • Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR

    This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]

    Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden
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    O’Keefe Farms Annual Sunflower Festival

    O’Keefe Farms Annual Sunflower Festival
    O'Keefe Farms 17604 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie, Washington

    Enjoy beautiful blooms at the Annual Sunflower Festival at O'Keefe Farms! You'll have access to the sunflower fields, photo ops, face painting, food, music, and amazing vendors, plus unlimited time to wander the fields. Hay rides are available at $1 per person. Dates are August 8, and 9, and August 15 and 16. Pricing: 5 […]

    Free – $10

  • Rockstar Energy Open 2026

    Rockstar Energy Open 2026
    Waterfront Park 800 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, O, United States

    Rockstar Energy Open returns to downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park August 14–16, 2026 bringing together world-class skateboarding, live music, art and culture for a free, three-day festival experience. Now in its third year, the event features Men’s and Women’s Park and Street competitions with top skateboarders from around the globe, including Rockstar Energy athletes Keegan Palmer, Chris […]

    Free

  • Arts Alive 2026

    Arte Soleil 5530 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Join the Fun! Our free end-of-summer arts celebration is back for its 4th year! Arts Alive is a free, all-ages community arts festival hosted by Free Arts NW in East Portland. The event brings together local artists, performers, youth, and families for a day of creative expression, live music and community connection. Past events have […]

    Free

  • The Portland Criterium

    The Portland Criterium
    Near Lloyd Center

    This exciting form of bicycle racing will thrill racers and spectators alike as the race speeds around the streets in excess of 30 mph. Bring the entire family for two days of racing and car-free events that will feature some of the best athletes in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Visit the event host's website […]

    Spectating is free!

  • Beaverton Music Festival

    City Hall Plaza and The Round in Beaverton

    The annual Beaverton Music Festival is a free day-long celebration for music lovers to enjoy live music from artists across the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy blues, R&B, Latin, Country Reggae and more. There will also be dance performances, food trucks, vendors and a beer and wine garden. This family-friendly event will be held on two stages: […]

    Free

  • Weekend Train Rides at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center

    Weekend Train Rides at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center
    Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

    Climb aboard for a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland! The Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s popular weekend train rides return May 23 through October 11, 2026, with departures every Saturday and Sunday behind historic diesel locomotive BNSF 3613.   Perfect for families, visitors, and train lovers of all ages, these scenic excursions offer […]

    Free – $17.00

  • Taborspace Summerfest

    Taborspace Yard

    SummerFest Silent Disco will be a celebration of the Taborspace and the greater Community: a showcase of local non-profit organizations, Taborspace Partners, and Wellness Practitioners.  Come and learn about the great things and services that your neighbors are offering to the community all while having a good time. SummerFest will also have plenty of entertainment […]

    Free

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There’s a market for every day of the week!

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Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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