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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 […]
Head to a local park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events as part of Portland Parks & Recreations Summer Free for All Cultural Events series! Check the schedule below and on PP&R's website to ensure there's an event happening on a specific day! Types of Events Include: Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, […]
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 […]
Experience the excitement of the Oregon State Fair in Salem. From August 28 to September 7, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this annual event showcasing the best of Oregon's culture, agriculture, and entertainment. Indulge in delicious fair food, enjoy thrilling rides, and explore a diverse range of attractions and activities for all ages. […]
Head to Lan Su Chinese Gardens for two action-packed weekends filled with lion dance performances, workshops, and family-friendly arts & crafts. Learn how kung fu shapes lion dance movements, meet the dancers behind the lions, and get creative with hands-on activities. Martial Arts Performances Fridays – Sundays, August 28-30 & September 4-6 How-to Workshop: Martial […]
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. ✔️ […]
Pet farm animals from Animal Encounters! Kids can meet a variety of critters while learning fun facts about each one. Every animal is cared for in a loving, lifelong home, ensuring they are happy, healthy, gentle, and ready to meet you! Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry Supported by City of Olympia Editor’s note: […]
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 […]
Looking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for children ages 0 to 5. This is the perfect opportunity for your little one to explore movement, build gross motor skills, and socialize in a […]
Come make a splash at FSS at our Friday Baby/Toddler Open Swim located at our Beaverton location. Right now, swimmers can sign up for 45 minute time slots between 10:00-12:15pm and it is only $4/person. Our indoor pool is heated to 90 degrees and is salt water! This is a family oriented open swim, so […]
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, […]
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 […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found on a the farm. Some weeks they will be creating art with flowers, other weeks they will be painting together, or creating a bug hotel. […]
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 […]
🌟Join Us for our Community Playgroup at Brentwood Darlington Community Center!🌟 We are excited to invite families to fill out the form if they are interested in attending our Community Playgroup. This fun and engaging program is designed to encourage positive interactions between parents and children in a welcoming environment. ✅ How to Sign Up: […]
The Explore Your Park Series is a free program for all ages that offers hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, creature features, guided park tours, and more. Events will be 2 hours in length and attendees can drop in to participate for any amount of time during that period. This summer program will visit a different Portland […]
Lunch just got an upgrade! Come picnic with us at Director Park! Kick back at our picnic tables, and soak in those easygoing, family BBQ feels right in the heart of downtown with lawn games, sidewalk chalk, and the beloved Teachers Fountain. Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Bring a picnic blanket, grab a glass of wine and join us for a end of summer celebration with food trucks, lawn games, live music by Bill Hernandez, Library on the Loose, arts and crafts, silent auction, raffle prizes and more! 🎉 Festival Highlights Beautiful Location: Oak Knoll Winery Fun for Everyone: Food trucks, music, […]
Head to Helvetia Farm Market EVERY Friday Night this Summer for live music, food trucks, themed activities and more! Spend your Friday evenings enjoying live music, delicious food trucks, refreshing drinks from the bar, and fun themed activities for all ages. Relax with great local food, sip your favorite beverage, and enjoy performances from talented […]
Enjoy live performances, dinner from local food trucks, classic fair games and activities, and farm animals and equipment on display. Take part in our Best in Show competitions, celebrating homegrown and handmade favorites like pickles, pies, sourdough, and more. Plus, don’t miss the lively competition of corn shucking! View the full weekend schedule of events […]
Spend Friday evening at Hoffman Farm! Enjoy local musicians from 6-8 pm, two Fridays of each month. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, food, drinks, berry picking and more! Entrance is free! Visit the Hoffman Farm website for details on the full music lineup.
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 […]
Bring your own picnic, set out a blanket, and enjoy this wonderful line-up of local musicians! On summer evenings beneath the shade of 100-year-old fir trees, local musicians fill the park with gentle sound while little kids dance in the grass and neighbors gather on blankets and lawn chairs. You can overhear conversations about dogs, […]
Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Arrive early to enjoy fun activities from our community partners. Movies begin at dusk. All movies are open captioned. Food and refreshments are available to purchase from local vendors or bring a picnic to enjoy. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Aug. 7: Fantasia […]
Watch movies under the stars with free popcorn! All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30pm.
She’s practically perfect in every way! Get ready for Mary Poppins to fly onto stage at the Foster Theater with Motive Theatrics this summer, August 28 - September 6! This family musical has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking production numbers will dazzle and delight theatergoers of all […]
Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own food and drink. No alcohol. Movies will be shown and closed captioned in English. Activities start at 7:30 pm and movies begin at dusk (between […]
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 […]
