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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!
Explore fossils, crystals, gemstones, lapidary art, and interactive displays.
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, featuring a “Five Kind Acts” theme.
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 […]
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 locations around the Portland metro area. Visit their calendar to find one near you! RPDX Repair Café @ Leaven Common House Saturday, April 11·12:00 – […]
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 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 […]
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!
✨ 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 for young children and families to explore language through movement, music, and imagination. This event takes places at multiple libraries and bookstores across the area, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 food truck vendors while you're there! There's live music on the weekend — it's the perfect easy outing in a colorful, beautiful setting. This year […]
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, […]
Thinker Toys in Multnomah Village is celebrating their 32nd birthday with… actual goats! And because a regular birthday party apparently isn't enough, they have a few surprises planned. Goats from 10 am-12 pm Gift certificates for the first 32 customers (because 32!) A Jellycat raffle Lots of goodies and giveaways
Celebrate the magic of Mid-Autumn Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden from September 25-28 with both daytime and evening experiences! Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集 In partnership with the Chinese Friendship Association of Portland 10 am–5:30 pm | September 25–27 | Free with Lan Su admission or membership Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a vibrant local vendor […]
Farmington Marketplace is hosting their very first Fall Festival! The event includes: live music, sheep, a kids maze, face painting, apple tasting, pumpkin games and crafts, local vendors, so much more. It's completely free to attend!
Join us for a Open House + Ribbon Cutting at our NEW community space in Laurelhurst Park. Come celebrate, meet the team, explore what’s ahead, and get a first look at the new Laurelhurst Studio. Schedule of events: 11:15 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11:30 - Good Luck Blessing and Lion Dance with Portland Cantonese Play […]
Enjoy daily professional kite flying from the exciting Candy Cannon, Parachute BOL Races, a public kite flying area, and an on site kite store. Your admission also includes all the family fun French Prairie Gardens is known for, including tractor wagon rides, giant slides, farm animals, obstacle courses, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more. Bring […]
Time to get out the lederhosen and dirndl skirts because the Downtown Estacada Commission (DEC) is planning “Estacada Oktoberfest” for September 26, 2026 in Downtown Estacada. This event will include fun activities such as a costume contest, pumpkin painting, pie eating, polka music, traditional food and beer.
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 […]
Dashing dachshunds, endless sausages, polka, pilsner, pretzels and more will take over Oaks Park Sept. 25-27 during the park’s ever-popular Oktoberfest. The three-day, family-friendly celebration of autumn will be packed with traditional food and beverages, authentic music and dancing and an array of Oktoberfest activities for revelers of all ages. “Over the years, Oaks Park’s […]
Join DoveLewis and Lucky Labrador for Dogtoberfest, a dog-friendly afternoon celebrating the lifesaving work of the DoveLewis Blood Bank. Meet some dogs who donate blood, hear stories from blood donors and transfusion recipients, and learn how donated blood helps pets in need. There’s plenty of fun to go around, too! Enjoy music from XRAY.FM, games, vendors, […]
Head to the 18th celebration of food, music, history, and community at the JQA Young Park on the grounds of the historic house on Cornell. See how the pioneers made cider with antique, hand-cranked presses, and sample the results. Boy Scout Troop 208 looks forward every year to running the presses to turn out free fresh cider from apples […]
Head to Neon Momo for festive autumn fun as they kick of spooky season! Play fall themed games, enjoy fall treats, and shop local artists and makers.
Wonderwood Spring's fifth fair of the summer is for the nerds! They'll have comics, games, books, and boardgames! Money will be raised for Make Create Change. The entire day will be full of excitement, but to name a few things to look forward to… 📚 Bard Storytime at 11 am 🧚♀️ Fairy Hair (@faeglamour_tinsel) 🎨 […]
Part arts festival, part outdoor science lab, this one-of-a-kind event invites curious people of all ages to explore mushrooms (and all fungi) through hands-on workshops, wild food, natural dyes, citizen science, immersive art, live music, games, growing demonstrations, and nighttime nature walks. No mushroom knowledge required—just bring your curiosity. Day passes begin at $25, children […]
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 every Saturday and Sunday behind historic diesel locomotive BNSF 3613. Perfect for families, visitors, and train lovers of all ages, these scenic excursions offer […]
Prepare for a laughter-filled, jaw-dropping experience with Stefano Iaboni! Witty humor and mind-blowing illusions take the stage to leave the audience in stitches. Guests become stars of the show with clever tricks and moments of pure hilarity. Every moment of this show will entertain and engage every audience age!
Be amazed and inspired as The Magic of John W. Stevens returns to Frog Pond Farm with mind-bending tricks and illusions! ⏰ 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Show is included with farm admission, $16/person ages 2+. Join us for the show and stay to explore our farm! Bounce to your heart’s content in the covered […]
We’re turning 4 (and showing off our fresh new look)! Join us as we celebrate four years of empowering kids and building community in Lake Oswego. We'll have ice cream for kids and a balloon artist along with indoor and outdoor activities to see what KidStrong is all about. Whether you’re already part of the […]
Join us for the first full-building open house at St. Johns Creative Collective, a new community home for creativity, learning, movement, music, work, and gathering in the heart of St. Johns. Wander through the building and discover something different in each room: hands-on creative experiences, open studios, demonstrations, music, movement, spaces to gather, and glimpses […]
While the swifts are no longer roosting at Chapman Elementary in Northwest Portland, they've moved on to other spots in the area! We cannot guarantee that you'll see them roost, but if you head to the below locations just before dusk you might get to watch this incredible birding spectacular. Our media friends at The […]
