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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!
All the candy, before bedtime! Sponsored by Sellwood Community House.
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Everything from haunts for teens to toddler-friendly fun, we’ve got Halloween covered.
Honor loved ones and explore Mexican traditions together at family-friendly events around Portland.
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, […]
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 […]
Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl's desperate quest to save her baby brother unfolds into a spectacular, high-stakes adventure through a forbidden forest full of enchanted creatures, endearing allies, and formidable adversaries — where an entire hidden realm hangs in the balance. In an era […]
Head to the pumpkin patch at historic Kirchem farm! Open all weekends in October (Saturday and Sunday). Offerings include: pumpkins on the vine (over 25 varieties), apple cider donuts fried in tallow, hayrides, corn maze, a kids zone and play structure, face painting, food trucks and more! Pricing Admission: $5 per person Kids under 1: […]
As part of the Milagro Central Eastside Muertos Celebration, artists, businesses, and community organizations come together to host Día de Muertos altar installations for public viewing. Each partner is linked with one or more artists from IDEAL PDX, who collaborate with employees to determine a theme or artistic vision that reflects that business, typically honoring lost loved […]
Creep your way through Bridgeport Village to discover 9 hidden Halloween ghosts created by local artist Mike Bennett—but beware… they’re lurking on the windows of our shops and restaurants! Start your spooky search by picking up a scavenger hunt checklist at the Security Office (located between Madewell and Barnes & Noble), or download here. Once you've found all 9 ghosts, return your […]
Free train rides and trick-or-treating? Yes, please. Molalla Train Park, also known as Shady Dell Train Park, usually decorates for Halloween throughout October and hosts its Trick or Treat Extravaganza on the last Sunday of the month. Children, parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors are warmly invited to gather, wear a favorite Halloween costume, and enjoy […]
Join us for DolFUN Dynamics’ Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 25 from 2:00–3:00 PM! Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for an afternoon filled with Halloween-themed games, crafts, treats, and spooky (not really!) FUN in the Gym! 🕷️ What’s Included:🎃 Costume Fun🤸 FUN in the Gym🎮 Halloween Games✂️ Spooky Crafts🍬 Treats & […]
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.
Kick off the Halloween week at the Tigard Farmers Market on October 25! Come celebrate the end of the season with a Halloween party. Dress in your costume and trick-or-treat through out the market with our vendors. There will be a kids costume contest at 11 am. Each participate will have a chance to show […]
Join us for the new Centennial Farmers Market at Chop Chop Food Pod. Directly support local farmers and the sustainability of our community. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
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 everyone’s welcome. Whether you’re a young family, a group of friends, or just here for your dose of fall fun, come as you are, bring […]
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a "Five Kind Acts" theme, open daily August 22-October 31! Starting September 26, enjoy extended fall hours with even more pumpkin patch fun. With free farm admission, free parking, and free hayrides, your family can create your own farm adventure and pay as you go for a […]
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival! Corn Maze, Hayrides, Slides, Bounce Pillow. Bounce Pad, Chicken Bouncer, Farm Animals, Donuts, Cider and SO MUCH MORE Monday-Saturday 9-6 Sunday 9-5 Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closing at 4pm on October 31st
Kids become the detectives in a one-of-a-kind, non-scary Halloween adventure! Autumn, a tiny fairy who helps bring Oregon its beautiful fall colors, has mysteriously disappeared before finishing her annual rounds. Sherlock Holmes thinks he knows what happened. Lenora Holmes isn’t so sure. Now they need young detectives to help solve the case. Families become part […]
Spooky season is back and it’s time to celebrate with Howloween at the Oregon Zoo! Bring your costumed kids for treats and Halloween fun. Enjoy a safe setting for trick-or-treaters to learn about wildlife with exciting activities throughout the zoo. Howloween activities are best suited for children ages 2-10, but all are welcome. Both weekends […]
Join us for our Admissions Open House! Learn all about Portland Jewish Academy's values-based education at our upcoming admissions open house. PJA is an inclusive Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds. We offer a well-rounded education infused with Jewish values that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, social-emotional learning, community engagement, and character development. […]
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, […]
Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more! Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia Editor’s […]
Enjoy the Discovery Museum for free today as part of World Forestry Center’s Free Day Series celebrating our 60th anniversary. Spend the day exploring interactive exhibits, learning about forests and how our society depends on them. The Free Day Series is presented by Hampton Lumber. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join Portland Japanese Garden and experience the awe-inspiring artistry of NUNO, the iconic Japanese textile design studio. Featuring vibrant and compelling fabrics created across eight specific regions of Japan, NUNO’s championing of small community makers illuminates the breadth and depth of contemporary Japanese textile design. This unforgettable exhibition includes site-specific installations and a hands-on touch […]
You're Doing It Wrong! is a big-hearted puppet comedy about how right you are. Bitty is a bird with an egg, nowhere to put it, and no idea how every other bird makes nest-building look so easy. Follow Bitty through disastrous neighbor interactions, digging lessons with a prairie dog, and a run-in with a snake. […]
Downtown Beaverton gets spooky Sunday, October 25, from 11 am–3 pm. For the seventh annual Booverton, a free day of family-friendly Halloween fun. Families can ride the free Boo Bus around downtown, trick-or-treat at participating businesses, enjoy activities and surprises throughout downtown, and listen to live music at the 1st Street Dining Commons. Costumes are […]
Portland Flea is a monthly market featuring a curated lineup of 100+ vendors offering vintage, clothing, accessories, and home goods. They've partnered with Redd West to bring you The Lunch Counter—a rotating selection of food, drinks, and sweet treats to keep you fueled while you shop. There’s indoor and outdoor seating available, so you can […]
Shady Dell Train Park will be open for our Public Fun Days this year on Sundays only from 11 am-4 pm through October 25, 2026! Enjoy an adorable free train ride run by volunteers (and supported by donations). Train rides start at 11:30 am. The last trains leave the station 15 minutes prior to the park […]
Visit the Spirit of Halloweentown, where the magic of Halloween comes to life in the heart of St. Helens! Each year, this charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, attracting visitors from near and far. What began as a tribute to the beloved Disney movie “Halloweentown,” filmed right here in St. Helens, has grown […]
Please join us Sunday, October 25 in Collins Hall immediately following the 10:30 service for our Fall Festival! There will be lots of wonderful food, prizes galore, and fun activities including carnival style games, a spider (cake) walk, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, and so much more! Stick around to the end for our prizes for […]
Oregon Buddhist Temple's Sukiyaki Fall Bazaar will be held Sunday, October 25, 12 pm-3 pm. Admission is free and pre-orders are open until Sunday, October 11. Pre-orders are highly encouraged to ensure you will be able to get food before we run out! We’ll have both beef and vegan sukiyaki, as well as tsukemono (pickled […]
Enjoy delicious Halloween crafts led by friend and chef (and retired elementary teacher ) at Threshold Brewing! We’ll have a section of the taproom ready for some concentrated crafting with fun Halloween creations your kiddos can take home with them from noon until 3 pm. Cost is entirely donation-based, and all are welcome. Costumes encouraged! […]
Mountainside Market is happening at Hoffman Farms again! Wander through the farm's pumpkin patch, grab a favorite treat, find something unique from a local maker, and let the kids run wild. Enjoy local shopping while making family memories!
Join us for the annual Oregon Mycological Society Fall Mushroom Show where you can see beautifully displayed specimens from around the region and talk to mushroom experts. There will be vendors, books for sale, mushroom cooking samples, speakers and more! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Come cuddle, play, and snap the cutest pics with baby goats! It’s a free, family-friendly event full of fuzzy fun — don’t miss your chance to hang out with these adorable guests!
