Looking for fun things to do in Portland, OR? Read on for five of our favorite Portland-area events from our family-friendly Kids Calendar.

✨ It’s a festival-forward weekend with car-free streets, neighborhood fun, comics & games, and a big dose of science. Here are five can’t-miss picks β€” plus plenty more family fun.

Be sure to double-check details on the event host websites, as they are subject to change.

🚴 Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways

The city streets are yours this Sunday! Walk, roll, or bike through car-free downtown with entertainment and activities at cycling-speed.

πŸ“ Downtown Portland
🎟 Free
πŸ•™ Sunday, September 14, 12–5 pm
πŸ‘‰ Learn more β†’

Courtesy of Sunday Parkways

πŸŽ‰ El Grito Portland

A vibrant celebration of culture and community, El Grito Portland is the largest free community event in the Pacific Northwest. It’s the perfect way to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month.

πŸ“ Moda Center, 1 N Center Ct St., Portland
🎟 Free
πŸ•™ Sunday, September 14, 1-10 pm (Also happening on Monday!)
πŸ‘‰ Learn more β†’

Courtesy of El Grito Portland

πŸƒ Wonderwood’s Comics & Games Faire

Comics, board and video games, 40+ vendors, live music β€” and yes, unicorns & goats.

πŸ“ Wonderwood Springs, 8811 N Lombard St., Portland
🎟 Free to attend
πŸ•™ Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
πŸ‘‰ Learn more β†’

Courtesy of Wonderwood Springs

πŸ”¬ Oregon Science Festival Weekend Celebration

Hands-on STEAM across OMSI β€” stage shows, demos, workshops, and museum-wide fun.

πŸ“ OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science & Industry)
🎟 Free–$19 (OMSI members free)
πŸ•™ Saturday–Sunday, September 13–14 β€” activities begin ~10:00 am; specific times vary by program.
πŸ‘‰ Learn more β†’

Courtesy of OMSI

🎢 CullyFest 2025

A neighborhood block party made by Cully, for Cully β€” kid zone, screen printing, vendors, music, and more.

πŸ“ Northeast Cully neighborhood
🎟 Free
πŸ•™ Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
πŸ‘‰ Learn more β†’

Courtesy of CullyFest

Looking for even more events?

🌟 And that’s just the start! You’ll find even more events on our Kids Calendar including Big Bounce America and a free Southeast Neighborhood Bike Fair with quick repairs.

🌸 Dahlias are at peak bloom, 🌻 sunflower fields are still open, and yes β€” corn mazes and pumpkin patches are already up and running.

🎡 In the mood for live music? Try Red Yarn at Saturday’s Cathedral Park Porch Concert, the PDX Pop Now! All-Ages Festival, Mr. Ben at Mississippi Pizza (Friday) and Wonderwood Springs (Sunday), plus Mo Phillips at Wonderwood Springs and Kenton Library.

πŸ“š Prefer storytime? Head to Powell’s, the Portland Japanese Garden, or Farina Bakery.

πŸŽ₯ One more cozy pick: Tigard’s final Movies in the Park features Moana 2 β€” pack blankets and snacks.

Courtesy of Red Yarn

We hope you have the best weekend!

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