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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 market every day of the week!
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.
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 […]
The Clinton Street Fair is back and bringing the heart of Portland to life with an unforgettable day of local art, music, food, and community vibes. What to expect: Local […]
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 […]
See Spider-Man for one week only at OMSI! Spider-Man is swinging onto Portland’s largest screen for 1 week only. Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings Tom Holland back for an action-packed […]
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 […]
Since 1989, Portland and its sister city Kaohsiung, Taiwan have shared the tradition of annual dragon boat racing on the Willamette and Love (Ai He) rivers. Teams practice all summer […]
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 […]
Visit the Walters for a morning of art making with friends and family. This free, drop-in workshop invites all ages to create together exploring materials and storytelling. This month, enjoy […]
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 […]
You asked… and we listened! We’re excited to host a second Abby’s Closet Homecoming Dress Giveaway, featuring over 1,400 short dresses perfect for your fall festivities. Think of it as […]
Lowe's offers free workshops for kids! Registration required, so be sure to visit their website prior to attending an event. Workshops are hosted by Lowe's Red Vests from 10 am […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In recognition of World Mindfulness Day on Saturday, September 12, join us for a week of programs exploring the practice of slowing down, paying attention, and embracing the present moment. […]
The Explore Downtown Tigard Street Fair is back again this year! Join the community in Downtown Tigard for shopping, music, great food and fun activities for the kids! Over 100 local […]
Join thousands of fans in celebration of all things geeky, weird, and wonderful! Rose City Comic Con is all about comic books, TV shows, movies, anime, video games, tabletop games, […]
Panda Fest, a nationally celebrated Asian food and culture festival, is coming to Oregon! Come enjoy family fun with street food vendors, handcrafted goods, live entertainment, cultural showcases, and Instagram-worthy […]
Come out and enjoy free train rides on our outdoor 1/8-scale railroad, and see the indoor HO-scale model railroad. This year, we are pleased to offer an operating 1/8th-scale steam […]
Join us every Saturday as Gerard "The Bard" Bardler (the bard of Wonderwood) reads stories and sings songs! Books are generously donated by our neighbors at Twin Rivers Books. Free […]
Join us at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, for a special story time with Audrey Sauble featuring Can a Rock Grow? Discover how rocks form, change, erode, and sometimes […]
NHC is bringing free health services and community resources to Canby for the very first time! This event is free and open to everyone in the community. No appointment needed. […]
Spend the day with the herd at On Golden Rescue's free Community Open House! Bring the family out to OGR's beautiful 105-acre animal sanctuary in Oregon's Coast Range for an […]
Please join us for the 19th Annual Serbian Festival on September 12th & 13th, 2026. This is a celebration of food, wine, dance and culture of the Serbian Orthodox people. […]
Is your child curious about ballet? Try it for free at The Portland Ballet! Our Free Beginning Ballet Series is back this September 12, 19, 26! These free classes offer […]
Produced by the Culinary Breeding Network and Wellspent Market, this wildly popular summer celebration highlights the incredible diversity and deliciousness of tomatoes. Taste unreleased varieties from Oregon State University’s tomato breeding […]
Spend an afternoon at the nature park and discover what it takes to be a nature superhero. This free, family-friendly celebration includes live music, guided walks, crafts, a raffle and […]
