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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
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There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
Summer Ballet Intensive: July 6 - August 1 The Portland Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive offers dancers ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop their technical and performance skillss. Dancers spend full days in the studio, six days per week, studying ballet technique, pointe, performance workshop, contemporary, and more. Crafted to meet the needs and goals of […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sword Fights! Action Adventure! Slapstick Comedy! Get ready for a wildly fun, laugh-out-loud take on everyone’s favorite outlaw. Northwest Children's Theater presents Robin Hood live, July 18-August 2 at The Judy. Featuring NWCT alumni on stage and behind the scenes! NWCT Alumni present Robin Hood LIVE July 18-August 2 Weekends at 11 a.m. & 2 […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a FREE whimsical, all-ages promenade celebrating water, creativity, and community. Merfolk, sea creatures, and ocean allies of all kinds march through Portland in […]
Experience Days of Aloha, a unique and immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. The festival takes place at Clark College and Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the aloha spirit in the Pacific Northwest! Find the full line up of performances, workshops, competitions and more on […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's bound to be a good time! Fair Hours & Dates Please note: There is no entry or re-entry into the fair after 10pm every night. Friday, […]
For two full days in July (24-25), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, July 24th 10:00 am – 8:00 pm VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN Six City blocks, downtown Camas. Handmade crafts, gifts, food and more! 10:00 am – 8:00 pm FOOD BOOTHS Birch between 3rd […]
In honor of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, this festival brings together Oregon’s diverse communities to experience and celebrate Korean culture in a dynamic and welcoming setting. Enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, including K-pop and traditional Korean music, a hanbok fashion show featuring internationally recognized designers, and a lively community market highlighting Korean […]
Witness one of nature’s most compelling sagas – the incredible life of Pacific salmon – in Running Wild: Return to the River. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem where the fate of wild salmon is intertwined with iconic wildlife and untamed beauty. Narrated by Academy Award® nominee Liam Neeson with stunning visuals and […]
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park, 38-miles south of Portland (I-5, Exit 263). Kids can chase pins in the Youth Passport Program, ride the miniature train and trolley, pan for gold, and try the firefighting challenge course. Explore 14 historic museums, watch the daily […]
Discover local businesses at the Beaverton Community Expo! This free event is adjacent to the Beaverton Farmer's Market and Beaverton Main Library, so make a fabulous community day of it! Businesses owners will have games, special offers and more. Youth Entrepreneurs, and vendors ages 6 - 17 with handcrafted items for sale.
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 […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland 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 more than a petting zoo, it’s a full day of outdoor family […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! Presented by Puget Sound Energy Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Watch award-winning artists turn ordinary sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! They will be building intermittently throughout the day. Sponsored by Jana J. Peters Supported by OSG Dozing and Lew Rents Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun in Newberg! Highlights include: a chalk party, inflatable fun zone, Nap's Children's Parade, a summer school talent show, hands-on STEAM fun, food vendors and more! Visit the event hosts' website for the full schedule of events. The Nap's Thriftway Children's Parade kicks off the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival on Thursday, July […]
Experience the delicious side of Japanese culture at Portland Japanese Garden’s second-ever Japanese Food Pop-Up! Come explore a curated selection of ready-to-enjoy Japanese and Japan-inspired dishes available for purchase, offered by a group of acclaimed local and regional culinary partners. Whether you are craving the comforting flavors of street food or are eager to try something new, […]
The First City Celebration is Oregon City’s signature summer street festival! An all-day celebration of Oregon’s First City. Head downtown for a day of live music, entertainment, Main Street businesses, vendors, food, drinks, and so much more! You’ll find something for everyone at the First City Celebration.
Get away from the muggle world for a weekend of magic at McMenamins Kennedy School with the wizard activists of SPEWW - Society for the Promotion of Equality for Witches & Wizards! Visit Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, and Hogsmeade, participate in special games and activities, and enjoy magically themed food and drink in the Great […]
The Taste of Thailand is a vibrant cultural event showcasing Thailand's essence through food, traditions, and community. The below schedule is pulled from the event host's website. Be sure to check them out for updates!
