Portland family events
19 upcoming. Family-friendly events across the Portland metro: festivals, kids shows, museums, markets, and fall fun.
TodayFriday, October 16
9:30am, through Oct 18
Yesteryear FarmsWilsonville farm's spooky-season pumpkin patch and corn maze with free entry; the maze carries an admission fee. Daytime visits are family-friendly; open late Friday and Saturday nights.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
9:30am to 4:30pm, through Oct 18
Oregon ZooTwo Halloween weekends at the zoo with costume-friendly wildlife activities, keeper chats and live entertainment. Daytime hours and explicitly not scary.
11am to 9pm, through Oct 18
Spirit of HalloweentownDowntown St. Helens transforms for Halloweentown on weekend days, about 40 minutes from Portland. Walking the town is free; attractions need a paid pass and event parking is $25 to $30.
All day, through Oct 18
Topaz FarmFamily farm on Sauvie Island running ticketed Fall Harvest weekends with pumpkin picking, a farm market and grill; the market also stays open midweek in October.
9am to 6pm, through Oct 31Free
Bella Organic FarmCertified organic Sauvie Island farm with free admission and free hayrides to a 50-variety pumpkin patch, plus a 7-acre corn maze, farm animals and kids' rides. Activities are pay-as-you-go.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 31$10
The Pumpkin PatchSauvie Island's original 8-acre corn maze in an America 250 design, beside a free-entry pumpkin farm with animal barn and u-pick fields. Maze admission $10; kids under 5 free.
SaturdayOctober 24
12 to 2pm
Milagro TheatreHands-on skull-decorating workshop for the family as part of Milagro's annual Dia de Muertos celebration: learn a classic Mexican tradition while making art.
SundayOctober 25
11am to 2pm
El ZocaloLearn the meaning behind each element of a traditional Dia de Muertos altar at Milagro's community gathering space, part of the Central Eastside Muertos celebration.
SaturdayOctober 31
11am to 1pm
Nossa Familia CoffeeFamily-friendly Day of the Dead storytelling and reading event at Nossa Familia Coffee, part of Milagro's Muertos celebration.
11:30am to 3pm
El ZocaloFree guided walking tour of the community ofrendas set up across Portland's Central Eastside for Dia de Muertos, assembling at El Zocalo. Each guest is gifted a garland.
SaturdayNovember 7
11am to 7pmFree
Director ParkFree family-friendly celebration of Native American Heritage Month: frybread from 5-plus vendors, the Indigenous jazz combo Wen'ipt, Turquoise Pride drummers, cultural demos and 30 Indigenous artists.
MondayNovember 16
4:30pm$13
Oregon ZooA calmer, sensory-friendly evening of ZooLights designed for guests who prefer reduced crowds and gentler stimulation. Tickets from $13.
FridayNovember 20
4:30pm, through Nov 23$13
Oregon ZooThe zoo glows with life-size animal lanterns, light tunnels and the lighted zoo train ride, with elephant ears, hot chocolate and s'mores at the food stands. Tickets from $13; most animals not on view.
FridayNovember 27
All day, through Nov 29$25
Oregon Rail Heritage CenterSanta and his elves ride along on heated vintage cars behind the 1912 Polson #2 steam locomotive along the Willamette River. Cocoa, cookies and the decorated enginehouse round out the visit; book ahead, it sells out.
SaturdayNovember 28
9 to 11:30am, through Nov 29
Portland Spirit, Salmon Springs DockThe 20th anniversary of a beloved holiday tradition: a 2-hour Willamette River cruise with a plated breakfast while whimsical characters entertain kids with storytelling, music and magic. Reserved tables; every child 12 and under gets a photo with Cinnamon Bear.
5:30pmFree
Pioneer Courthouse SquareThe 41st annual lighting of Portland's living-room tree with live music, a community sing-along and a visit from Santa to open downtown's holiday season. Free.
5pm, through Dec 24
The GrottoMillions of lights across the Grotto's sanctuary grounds with twinkling paths, choir performances and a peaceful winter atmosphere. Bring a non-perishable food item for Snow Cap.
SaturdayDecember 5
2pm, through Dec 6
Keller AuditoriumBalanchine's sparkling Nutcracker: Marie, her magical Nutcracker Prince and the Land of Sweets, performed to Tchaikovsky's score by the OBT Orchestra. Matinees listed; evening shows run too.
WednesdayDecember 23
10:30am
Keller AuditoriumAn abridged, young-audience-friendly Nutcracker in a morning performance: a gentle first ballet for little ones.
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