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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 […]
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 […]
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!
Shining Star Waldorf School is happy to be offering Family & Child Classes. These classes are a wonderful way to meet other families and engage with the Waldorf community. Each class will include circle time, a story or puppet show, the preparation and sharing of a snack, indoor play and conversations about parenting. This class […]
Experience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Enjoy plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and […]
Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors and more at Oregon Midsummer Festival! Kids ages 0-5 are free!
Kickstand Comedy in the Park is a weekly free stand-up comedy show that has become a staple of Portland summers. Featuring live comedy from the Pacific Northwest’s favorite local and national comedians, it’s a one-of-a-kind way to laugh in one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces (Laurelhurst Park). Crowd favorites Julia Corral and Rachelle […]
Get ready for nonstop fun and unforgettable moments in the pool! The THPRD "Pool Theme Night: K-Pop Demon Hunters" is an open swim event at the Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center. Regular drop-in rates apply.
All are welcome to THPRD's annual kickoff to summer! Thursday, June 26 from, 6:30-8:30pm at Mt. View Champions Park. Festivities include, live music concert, Rec Mobile (inflatable/crafts), Nature Mobile (education/activities), yard games, face painting, community partner organization outreach, and more! The event also features Beaverton Safe Routes to School Bike Rodeo (bike skills course, free helmet fittings […]
The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind is a new Portland play exploring dyslexia, language, and identity through story, movement, immersive sound, and projection. An Iranian-American woman confronts her younger self in a world where letters won’t stay still — creating a heartfelt and imaginative experience designed to spark conversation between kids and parents […]
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, […]
Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local farmers, bakers, and makers of all kinds and builds community in a relaxed, informal setting. Rides are on every Saturday the market is open (year […]
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.
