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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 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 […]
Enjoy weekly free swim sessions at these PP&R outdoor pools: Creston Pool – Mondays 6:30pm to 8pm Peninsula Pool – Tuesdays 1pm to 3:45pm* Montavilla Pool – Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm Grant Pool – Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm Sellwood Pool – Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8pm Pier Pool – Thursdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm Outdoor pools open on […]
Enjoy free, live music in beautiful Lake Oswego parks, featuring a lineup of talented local musicians. What to Expect: Live Music: A diverse lineup of artists bringing the best in local sound. Picnic-Perfect: Bring your blankets, low-sand chairs, and your favorite snacks. Outside food and beer/wine/cider are welcome! Delicious Eats: Wednesday concerts feature a variety […]
Have some spectacular family fun at the Clark County Fair, happening August 7-16! Fair highlights include: Concerts Motorsports Rodeo events Mars encounters Carinal rides Ground acts Exhibitors Live contests See the full lineup on the event host's website! Fair hours: Friday - Saturday: 10AM to 11PM Sunday - Thursday: 10AM to 10PM Carnival: Open […]
Make summertime dinners a whole lot easier the week of August 10-16! The Portland Mercury is hosting their annual Burger Week, full of delicious $10 burger specials all over the Portland area. Details of participating restaurants on their site.
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Summer Scavenger Hunt August 1–31 | During Center Hours Get ready for a bee-autiful adventure at Bridgeport Village! Buzz through the Village as you search for 12 hidden honeybee-themed illustrations by Portland artist Mike Bennett, tucked into storefront and restaurant windows. Scavenger Hunt checklists will be available beginning August […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this 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 more than a petting zoo, it’s a full day of outdoor family fun. ✔️ […]
Celebrate summer at Bella Organic Farm’s 4th Annual Sunflower Festival, open August 1–September 14! Families can wander vibrant sunflower fields, let kids run and play, cut their own sunflowers, visit baby goats and farm animals, ride the Cow Train, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, and explore the farm store. Admission is just $10 per person, […]
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 […]
Topaz Farm farmer talks are the perfect way for your littles to meet one of our farm animals up close. Each week Farmer Kat brings out a different animal. It might be the goats, mini donkeys, chickens, baby chicks, ducks, sheep or lambs. Or there might be a walk to visit Sophie the Pig, or […]
Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and special guests that spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder. Enjoy roller-skating parrots, circus performers, inspiring artists, border collie athletes, sand carvers, a 25-foot rock wall, and so much more! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
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 landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see […]
Join Multimedia Storytelling Student Maria for a fun and engaging story time in the UO PDX Children’s Library. Location: UO Portland Library, 2nd Floor – Room 201 (Children’s Library) All are welcome! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children six and under accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required and on a […]
Come read a book with us every morning in the park! All ages welcome, but geared towards a younger crowd. Bring a picnic blanket (or check one out!), grab a snack and settle in for a morning of books, crafts and outdoor play under the shade of the trees. Editor’s note: This event is a […]
Join local children's authors for summer storytimes at Jan's & Arcade Book Exchange! We'll be reading aloud books geared towards older kids (ages 4-8) every other Wednesday morning while school is out. Show up a little early to help choose the books! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Roll, Jump, and tumble in the great outdoors! Mighty tumblers is moving to Sellwood Park and will continue on Wednesday mornings all summer! This 30 minute class will introduce tumbling basics through movement songs, games, stretches, and an outdoor obstacle course. Parent participation required. Advance registration necessary, register here! Editor’s note: This event is a […]
If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 1 to August 13 get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets starting at 11AM Monday through Thursday. All attendees of a Summer Movie Express […]
The Moreland Theater has announced their Summer Kids’ Matinees Series happening every Monday and Wednesday of the summer at 11 am! All tickets will be just $1 (they encourage purchasing advanced tickets in person to avoid online fees)! Plus, kids’ combos will be discounted at $6 just for this series! Select titles to be announced […]
Weekly markets will feature up to 25 local ceramic artists, studios and independent makers. On the last Wednesday of each month — June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26 — the event will expand into the Guild's Bazaar, an all-makers open to a broader range of craft mediums including glass, wood, metal, textiles and candles. […]
Enjoy free live music at Gateway Discovery Park this summer! Every Wednesday from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. It's the perfect easy outing to get the kids out of the house, and get yourself outside, too! Event Date/Times DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid - Join this high-energy Bollywood/bhangra dance party and learn a few South Asian […]
Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. This year's host parks are Main City Park and Red Sunset. Activities: Arts and crafts Group games Special guests About SKIP: Free lunches and activities are available to all youth up to age 18. There is no cost to participate. No […]
Stop by The Shack twice daily for FREE All Ages Bingo! Prizes include Oodles Toys Tokens and more. The event happens at both 12-12:30pm and 4-4:30pm. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Looking for a fun and engaging way to bond with your baby while encouraging their physical and cognitive development? Come play at our Baby Only Open Gym held every Wednesday 12:10-1:00pm. Babies and their caregivers can explore our super clean and fun gym space during this 50-minute play session. Staff will bring out age-appropriate toys, […]
Join us for an afternoon gymnastics class in the park! All levels welcome, ages 7+. Participants will gain strength, flexibility, and confidence while learning new tumbling skills and having fun outdoors! FREE! Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join Northwest Children's Theater for the inaugural Northwest Youth Film Festival, a family-friendly celebration of young filmmaking talent from across Oregon and SW Washington! Youth filmmakers in grades 6–12 submitted original short films under 10 minutes, and now it's time to see the best of the best on the big screen. Watch the selected finalists' […]
MVP Dance Elite invites you to join us for some of our summer dance classes! Classes are open to all skill levels—no prior dance experience is required. Rookie Tap/Hip Hop (Ages 3-5) Wednesdays 2:15 - 3 pm July 6th - Aug 13th Our Summer classes begin July 6th and our Rookie classes introduce young children […]
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading and WCCLS's 50th Birthday with an outdoor foam party! Just like last year, we'll have a big foam cannon spraying bubbles all around the plaza, so expect to get wet, dance to music, toss some beach balls around, and have lots of fun in the sun! This event is for all […]
Join us at The Shack for Wednesday “Cotton Candy and Crafts!” Shack staff will serve up cotton candy while local legends, and former Park Directors, Gail and Nancy lead a FREE featured craft each week. No registration necessary- kids do not need to be accompanied by an adult if they are old enough to head […]
Summer Splash Day at Arnold Park is coming Wednesday, July 8, from 4 - 7 pm - and it's going to be the COOLEST event of the summer! Live DJ Water slides Bubbles galore Splash games and more! Bring the kids, bring the cousins, bring your friends - it's just $5 per child for a […]
Summer Splash day at Schiffler Park is coming Wednesday, August 12, from 4-7 pm - and it's going to be the COOLEST event of the summer. Enjoy a live DJ spinning tunes, water slides, bubbles galore, and more! It's just $5 per child for a full late afternoon of water fun. *NOTE: The majority of the water […]
