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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
✨ 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 […]
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 […]
The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Kids, look for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join this free celebration with music, food, costumes, crafts, puppet show, games and a play complete with a dragon in need of slaying! In this fall festival that feels like […]
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will love at the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals! Fossil Digs – Become a paleontologist for the day and uncover […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Oregon Bird Man is back with an educational and fun show for all ages including exotic animals, reptiles, and of course, birds! 📅 Saturday, September 26 | ⏰ 10:30 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
