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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 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 […]
Need a toy, household item, small appliance, clothing, etc. repaired? Head to a Repair PDX event and have it come back to life for free! They take place at various […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take the guesswork out of what to have for dinner one evening (or more!) this week — Portland's 2nd annual Fried Chicken week is back! For one whole week, businesses […]
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest returns to downtown Mount Angel, bringing German and Swiss traditions, live music, dancing, food, arts and crafts, and family activities to the streets of this small town […]
From Sauvie Island corn mazes to charming family farms throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, our Pumpkin Patch Guide lists all the spots that deliver pumpkins, hayrides, animals, treats and plenty […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 18, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and […]
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 […]
Get ready, PDX Parents The Big Bounce America is about to blow up (literally!) at Westside Commons/ Washington County Fairgrounds from Sept. 19-20. This isn’t your average weekend outing—it’s a 50,000+ […]
Get ready for one of Portland’s biggest block parties — the Belmont Street Fair is back on September 19 for a day packed with food, fun, and festivities! Enjoy delicious […]
Get ready to shop small and support the next generation of creativity! On September 19, Portland Saturday Market will host a special Mini Makers Market, a vibrant pop-up featuring artists and entrepreneurs ages 3–18 sharing their […]
Head to French Prairie Gardens for their beautiful Sunflower Festival! Walk the fields, feed animals, and buy some beautiful blooms to take home. Note: Only Special Events will be permitted […]
The Realms Unknown Festival is a 3-day, all genre fantasy festival with camping, nestled on 50 acres of lush greens in Woodland, Washington on the Lewis River Golf. This is […]
Get ready for the biggest and weirdest celebration of Portland's unique spirit! Portland Weird Fest returns to Oaks Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a full day of strange, […]
Bring the family to the 30th Portland Polish Festival for a two-day celebration of Polish culture, food, music, and fun! This free, family-friendly weekend event features traditional folk dancing, live […]
Join Cedar Hills Recreation Center and Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center as they come together to celebrate culture, creativity, and community at Fiesta de la Cultura! In partnership with Handcraft […]
This free, family friendly community harvest festival celebrates the changing of the seasons with food trucks, artisan vendors, kids' activities, and live music all day long! Masskrugstemmen beer stein holding […]
Steeplejack joins the Oktoberfest fun with liters of fresh beer and German food specials. Expect stein-holding and costume competitions throughout the afternoon and evening. Free and open to all ages.
Experience the food, dance and faith of the Middle East. Enjoy traditional Middle Eastern dance, church tours, food, children's activities and a bookstore throughout the day. Chicken kababs, gyros, falafel, […]
Climb aboard for a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland! The Oregon Rail Heritage Center’s popular weekend train rides return May 23 through October 11, 2026, with departures […]
Celebrate the season with two days of Bands, Brats & Brews! Friday, Sept 18 | 4–10PM Robby Mayer with hits from the ‘60s to today (4–6PM) Lip Bomb brings high-energy […]
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 […]
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 ops), we've gathered a comprehensive list of some of our favorite local farms hosting sunflower fun this season. View the list here and enjoy!
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest returns to downtown Mount Angel, bringing German and Swiss traditions, live music, dancing, food, arts and crafts, and family activities to the streets of this small town about 40 miles south of Portland. Kindergarten is perfect for families: enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, hay maze, face painting, balloon art, bouncy houses, […]
From Sauvie Island corn mazes to charming family farms throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, our Pumpkin Patch Guide lists all the spots that deliver pumpkins, hayrides, animals, treats and plenty of fall fun. Plus, it's organized by region so you can easily find your perfect fall adventure. Be sure to check the farm's website before […]
Join us this season at the Tigard Farmers Market, Sundays May 3rd-October 25th 9am-1:30pm. Family friendly fun with the Market Sprouts kids booth, splash pad opening end of May, an amazing lineup of vendors, live music, and food carts. Plus it's dog friendly! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
