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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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Head to the event that celebrates our community, the Festival of Balloons in Tigard! The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, and it's also is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join in the pre-dawn hours as hot air balloons launch into the morning sky […]
Check out art exhibits, food booths, music, artist demos, kids’ activities and fine art crafts at this longtime regional favorite — Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts! It's free, with donations encouraged. This year's festival includes: Family Fun Enjoy dedicated kids' activities and an electric lineup of live bands performing all weekend long. Curated Galleries […]
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 […]
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 […]
The whole family will be delighted at the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival. Gaze up at huge, colorful octopuses swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds, and fast Rokkaku kites dancing through the air in loops and whorls. Traditionally held on the beach at the D River Wayside, the 2026 Summer Kite Festival will be held […]
From Monday, June 22-Sunday, June 28, you can savor delicious nachos from 50+ incredible Portland chefs for just $10! There's also swag and a chance to win prizes! Tasty dinner, plus you don't have cook = parenting win!
An all ages community event to inspire creativity and collaboration! Enjoy a beautiful summers day at the Hawthorne plaza. There will be free to use art supplies, a community painting, face painting, live music, poetry, and more! All participants are volunteers. Any profit is fully donation based. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Spend the day with us at our 2026 PDX Parent Family Festival presented by German International School on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9 am-1 pm at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island! We can’t wait to see you there, rain or shine! Each year, more than 2,000 kids and grown-ups join us for a day […]
Find good books at this incredible book sale! Choose from over 28,000 titles, all 50 cents or less and a variety of genres including children's books.
The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Kids, look for our market friend Rosie! This pink squishmallow hides out in a different vendor booth every day. Tell us where you found her at the Info […]
It’s Baby Animal Season at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville! Looking for things to do with kids near Portland or Salem this spring and summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, and more. With 10+ acres of space to explore, this is […]
Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the buzz (or fairy flutter) is about! Participants of all ages are invited to connect with their inner forest creature through playing games, face painting, movement classes, […]
A free summer water play event where young children explore pouring, scooping, floating, sinking, and hands-on discovery. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Enjoy a kid-centered skating session featuring a special playlist of kid-friendly hits, skate games, a visit from Chipper the Squirrel. During October-May, the session also features a short group lesson taught by a certified coach. One adult skates free per child. Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM $13 per child 10 & younger only
Bicycles and Ideas for Kids’s Empowerment is hosting cycling workshops for kids and families! Kids can learn to ride and work on bike-riding skills in a safe space. Please RSVP at: 503-484-7838 or begofosite@gmail.com Last Saturdays of the month at 10 am. Dates include: May 30, June 27, July 25 and August 29.
Join local author Silpa Kona while she reads her adventure children's book A Monster on My Trail about facing fears and learning to love the outdoors. After the reading we'll offer a craft activity, short walk and book signing. Books will also be available for purchase in the Nature Store. Cost: $10 for non-members, Free for […]
Explore bike safety education, enjoy fun riding activities, and get free bike services and repairs from WashCo Bikes. Register your K-12 student(s) to receive a free bike while supplies last (75 bikes, max 2/family). Children must be present to receive a bike. Registration link: https://bit.ly/4uDwj9u
This ride will be a relatively short, casual paced ride for families looking to get out and spend some time with their kids using pedal power! The goal is to get more families into riding bicycles instead of driving everywhere, and showing families safe neighbourhood spots and paths in Washington County! The party will kick […]
Join us on the front lawn for free, live music on the porch of our building on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from May through September. Stop at the St. Johns Farmers Market and then check out some great local musicians while you picnic on the lawn. Don't forget to continue down […]
Hosted by the OSU Washington County Master Gardener Association. Join us at the Learning Garden Fair for a day of gardening inspiration and fun! Enjoy tours with Master Gardeners, hands-on activities for kids, and an insightful talk on carnivorous plants for natural pest control. Discover tips on perennials, native plants, deer resistant plants, vegetable gardening, […]
Craft Day is a free, family-friendly community craft event, offering hands-on creative activities for all ages. Participants can try a variety of crafts, including: Basketry with the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild Origami with Holly Williams Puppet making with Dragon Theater Lots of other fun craft activities Bring your imagination and take home something you’ve created! […]
Enjoy a rare opportunity to step back in time with a visit to the Stauffer-Will Farm to learn about life on an 1870’s farm and create projects to take home as souvenirs! This hands-on, living history event is a wonderful way to learn Oregon history, and make keepsakes to take the fun home with you. […]
Join Harper’s Playground for a Day of Play at Vancouver's largest Inclusive Playground! Come with your family and friends, connect with community, and enjoy free activities, music, and games for all! June 27th, 10am-2pm Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station (CHAMPS) @ Marshall Park 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663 Editor’s note: This event is […]
This event is an opportunity to find free stuff and/or bring stuff you would otherwise donate. That way it stays in the community and not go to companies like Goodwill that are making a profit/throwing it away. You do not need to bring items to take items. The library is wheelchair accessible and has single […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, […]
Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and […]
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, […]
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 […]
Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors! Feel the power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead, kiss you with their beaks, roller skate, talk, recycle, and more. Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
