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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!
The 56th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up brings a full day of family fun to Powerland Heritage Park.
Rain or shine, indoors or out, we’ve got ideas for making the most of this summer.
There’s nothing sweeter than an Oregon berry.
Summer Ballet Intensive: July 6 - August 1 The Portland Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive offers dancers ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop their technical and performance skillss. Dancers spend full days in the studio, six days per week, studying ballet technique, pointe, performance workshop, contemporary, and more. Crafted to meet the needs and goals of […]
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, […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm with lots of activities, and a Children's Play […]
The Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival celebrates all things mermaids and water mythology. The festival is July 24-26, but the main parade is on Saturday, July 25. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a FREE whimsical, all-ages promenade celebrating water, creativity, and community. Merfolk, sea creatures, and ocean allies of all kinds march through Portland in […]
Experience Days of Aloha, a unique and immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture. The festival takes place at Clark College and Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the aloha spirit in the Pacific Northwest! Find the full line up of performances, workshops, competitions and more on […]
Experience Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair! Enjoy carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, games, live music, classic fair food, movies and more. There's so much happening, it's bound to be a good time! Fair Hours & Dates Please note: There is no entry or re-entry into the fair after 10pm every night. Friday, […]
For two full days in July (24-25), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, July 24th 10:00 am – 8:00 pm VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN Six City blocks, downtown Camas. Handmade crafts, gifts, food and more! 10:00 am – 8:00 pm FOOD BOOTHS Birch between 3rd […]
Witness one of nature’s most compelling sagas – the incredible life of Pacific salmon – in Running Wild: Return to the River. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem where the fate of wild salmon is intertwined with iconic wildlife and untamed beauty. Narrated by Academy Award® nominee Liam Neeson with stunning visuals and […]
Looking for things to do with kids near Portland this spring and 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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy old-fashioned family fun in Newberg! Highlights include: a chalk party, inflatable fun zone, Nap's Children's Parade, a summer school talent show, hands-on STEAM fun, food vendors and more! Visit the event hosts' website for the full schedule of events. The Nap's Thriftway Children's Parade kicks off the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival on Thursday, July […]
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 […]
Experience the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Enjoy plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and […]
Get away from the muggle world for a weekend of magic at McMenamins Kennedy School with the wizard activists of SPEWW - Society for the Promotion of Equality for Witches & Wizards! Visit Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, and Hogsmeade, participate in special games and activities, and enjoy magically themed food and drink in the Great […]
Drama Desk Award for Best Musical! Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the […]
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.
Enjoy sunny evenings with free live music at Shute Park every Thursday from June 18 through July 16 — with a special final concert on Friday, July 24! Concert lineup: - Eagle Eyes: 6/18 - Conjunto Alegré: 6/25 - Jackson Michaelson: 7/2 - Jennifer Batten & Full Steam: 7/9 - Taken By the Sky: 7/16 […]
Porchfest is a free festival of performances on porches, driveways and public spaces across Milwaukie. People are encouraged to walk or bike their neighborhoods, meet their neighbors, and share their talents with the community. Porchfest is comprised of dozens of mini-concerts throughout Milwaukie each Friday over three weeks. Performances run from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Performers have included bagpipers, actors, […]
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, […]
Celebrate summer with two free outdoor concerts for the whole community. Bring your friends, family, blankets, and picnic baskets for evenings of live music in the park. Friday, July 24, 2026 — Shute Park — 6:30pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Peninsula Park — 6:00pm End time listed is approximate. Free admission. All are welcome. CRUZAR LA […]
Watch movies under the stars with free popcorn! All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30pm.
Suspended in trees, surrounded by beauty ... A-WOL’s Art in the Park performance is a fantastical, full-length production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting. Transforming a park into a performance spot, each show is packed with the flavor of the Northwest and a wonderful taste of the talent this area has to […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
It’s no secret that splash pads are a family favorite for cooling down when the weather is hot. They're a safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages — head to one this weekend! We've made it easy for you to find splash pads by location with our interactive map and […]
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 […]
Wooden Shoe is known for their annual Tulip Festival, but did you know they have spectacular summer flowers to enjoy, too? Enjoy 30 acres of summer flowers. varieties include: sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, godetia, bachelor button, calendula, painted daisies, and more! Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm with lots of activities, and a Children's Play […]
