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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!
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Portland Hip Hop Week is to foster a sense of community, unity, love, and respect through the celebration of togetherness. There's multiple events happening all week, a particularly kid-friendly highlight: […]
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 […]
OMSI is the place to be for the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology! Enjoy a six-day celebration of independent film and animation featuring exclusive screenings, filmmaker Q&As, an […]
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 […]
Join us for the inaugural two-day skate and bike competition and community festival, “The Drop In”, at Sandy’s Cedar Park Featuring Base Camp on August 22-23! Enjoy the family-friendly weekend […]
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 […]
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, […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this summer? It’s all here at Frog Pond Farm. Come meet our animals, including camels, llamas, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, […]
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 […]
Have you ever wanted a salad dressing that was more colorful than Ranch or Italian? No? Well, bear with me anyway. While we can't advise putting actual paint onto your […]
Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]
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 […]
Join Inheritance Studio at Sunflower Farm in SW Portland for a morning of cyanotype printmaking. We'll start by preparing our paper, take a tour of the farm to gather natural […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Portland Japanese Garden for its beloved annual summer festival, Bon Odori, and enjoy an energetic morning of music and dance! Visitors to the Garden will learn both traditional and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Summer Indigenous Marketplace Series at Electric Blocks on July 18/19, Aug 22/23, Sep 12/13 from 10am–4pm in Portland’s Central Eastside! Celebrate summer outdoors with a vibrant gathering of Indigenous and […]
Head to the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals for a day of family-friendly fun and hands-on adventure! Their Summer Bash is packed with exciting activities for all ages: 🎨 […]
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 […]
Join us to celebrate another summer of community-funded fun at The Shack at Sellwood Park! We’ll have giant bubbles, crafts, and clay play with Heirloom Ceramic Studios (from 12-3). Highlights […]
Do you love stories about kids or animals who save the day? Do you love to dance and color and play? We do too! Come join Ali Shaw of Bold […]
