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New in Portland: events to meet other families

50 events. Just moved to Portland? These are the recurring, low-key events where local families show up every week: library storytimes, farmers markets, community festivals, and hands-on workshops. Most are free, and you can just show up.

Things to do with kids todayFamily events this weekendFree family eventsMuseum eventsOutdoor eventsZoo & aquarium eventsStorytimes & library eventsFestivals

  1. Arts & CraftsFree

    Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival

    Fri, Jul 3 at 10 AM

    Lan Su Chinese Garden

  2. LibraryFree

    Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries

    Sat, Aug 22

    Libraries across Mulnomah County

  3. Museum

    Summer Splash! Festival of Fun

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Hands On Children's Museum

  4. OutdoorFree

    Ride Westside – Kidical Mass Party Ride #5 | Library Fun

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Central Park

  5. LibraryFree

    WCCLS is Turning 50! Birthday Party & Comedy for the Kids with Angel O at Aloha Community Library

    Sat, Aug 22 at 3 PM

    Aloha Community Library

  6. Library

    Black Family Playtime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11:30 AM

    Albina Library

  7. LibraryFree

    Family Storytime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:15 AM

    Holgate Library

  8. Festival

    Bon-Odori, Summer Festival, at Portland Japanese Garden

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Portland Japanese Garden · Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  9. Outdoor

    Tree Time! Preschool Walks

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Hoyt Arboretum · $5 – $8

  10. LibraryFree

    Storytime at Washington County Libraries

    Sat, Aug 22

    Libraries across Washington County

  11. Library

    Adopt a Stuffed Animal at Naturepedic Portland

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11 AM

    Naturepedic · $15

  12. Festival

    Swan Island Annual Dahlia Festival

    Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM

    Swan Island Dahlias at · Free to attend

  13. Festival

    Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe

    Sat, Aug 22

    Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival · Free – $16

  14. Farmers MarketFree

    St. Johns Farmers Market

    Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM

    St. Johns Farmers Market

  15. OutdoorFree

    Shack at Sellwood Park End of Season Celebration

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    The Shack at Sellwood Park

  16. Zoo & Aquarium

    Rice Museum Summer Bash

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Rice Museum of Rocks & MInerals · Free for members. General admission for nonmembers.

  17. Library

    Rainbow Family Playtime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:15 AM

    Albina Library

  18. Seasonal

    Huge 50 Cent Book Sale

    Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM

    17777 Webster Rd.

  19. OutdoorFree

    The Drop In: Skate & Bike Competition and Community Festival

    Sat, Aug 22

    Cedar Park Featuring Base Camp

  20. OutdoorFree

    Ukrainian Day Festival

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11 AM

    Westmoreland Park

  21. Zoo & Aquarium

    Play, Bounce, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm

    Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM

    Frog Pond Farm · $13

  22. Arts & Crafts

    Summer Indigenous Marketplace

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Electric Blocks · Free to attend

  23. Farmers MarketFree

    Family-Friendly Bike Rides to PSU Farmers Market

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Portland Area

  24. OutdoorFree

    Watch Cool Runnings: Portland Parks and Rec Summer Free for All

    Sat, Aug 22 at 7:30 PM

    Sewallcrest Park

  25. Museum

    Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Portland Japanese Garden · Included with daily admission to Portland Japanese Garden

  26. MusicFree

    Lake Oswego Summer Concert Series

    Sat, Aug 22

    Portland Area

  27. Library

    Family Storytime with Playtime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:30 AM

    North Portland Library

  28. LibraryFree

    Children’s Storytime with Ali

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11 AM

    BOLD Coffee & Books

  29. MusicFree

    Guitar - Music in the Garden with Friends of Portland Memory Garden

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11:30 AM

    Venue TBA

  30. FestivalFree

    Smile Boat Parade – Portland's North Waterfront

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11 AM

    North Portland Harbor

  31. OutdoorFree

    PP&R Summer Free for All Cultural Events

    Sat, Aug 22

    Portland Area

  32. Library

    Family Storytime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:15 AM

    Woodstock Library

  33. Library

    Rainbow Family Storytime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11:30 AM

    Holgate Library

  34. Library

    Family Playtime

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:30 AM

    Northwest Library

  35. Museum

    Here We Are: A PAM Highlights Tour

    Sat, Aug 22 at 2 PM

    Portland Art Museum

  36. Museum

    The Last Unicorn (1982)

    Sat, Aug 22 at 2 PM

    Portland Art Museum

  37. LibraryFree

    Bard Storytime at Mike Bennett's Wonderwood Springs!

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11 AM

    Wonderwood Springs

  38. OutdoorFree

    Porch Concert Series

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective

  39. Music

    Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish

    Sat, Aug 22

    Portland Area

  40. MusicFree

    Heart of Hawthorne Summer Concerts

    Sat, Aug 22 at 4 PM

    Hawthorne Plaza

  41. Library

    Book Babies

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:30 AM

    Rockwood Library

  42. Library

    Central Library Tour

    Sat, Aug 22 at 11 AM

    Central Library

  43. Library

    Independent Maker Time

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10:30 AM

    East County Library

  44. Library

    Share Your Hidden Self: Make a Zine for Tweens/Teens

    Sat, Aug 22 at 1 PM

    Rockwood Library

  45. Festival

    Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology

    Sat, Aug 22

    OMSI

  46. Farmers MarketFree

    Lake Oswego Farmers Market

    Sat, Aug 22 at 8:30 AM

    Millennium Plaza Park

  47. Farmers MarketFree

    Portland Farmers Market at PSU

    Sat, Aug 22 at 8:30 AM

    South Park Blocks

  48. Farmers MarketFree

    Hollywood Farmers Market

    Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM

    Hollywood District

  49. Farmers MarketFree

    Hillsboro Farmers Market

    Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM

    Downtown Hillsboro

  50. Farmers MarketFree

    Beaverton Farmers Market

    Sat, Aug 22 at 8:30 AM

    Beaverton City Park

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