When you have little kids, there’s one big problem with Halloween — the trick-or-treating starts so late! Neighborhood businesses across Portland accommodate our little ghouls and goblins, opening their doors to trick or treaters well before the sun goes down. Whether it’s your pre-trick-or-treating routine or the whole shebang, here are some great options for Portland-area daytime trick-or-treating. Check back regularly, as we are adding new events all the time!
Venardos Circus presents “Decade of Dreams”
Vancouver MallCreated by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show featured a cast of 6 artists in a kind of Broadway/Circus Musical. It was just a little Circus… but it […]
Washington County Fair
Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, ORJoin us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every […]
Cool Off at a Splash Pad
Cool off at a splash pad! We love this safe, fun option for beating the heat with kids of all ages. Click on the neighborhood links in our Splash Pads […]
Robotics/Engineering Camps at Reed College
Reed College 3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR, United StatesPortland Innovation Lab at Reed College offers highly engaging Robotics and Engineering camps for 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds. Our programs inspire creativity and innovation in a hands-on learning setting. 7/7-7/11 […]
Tucker Arts Camp
Tucker Maxon 2860 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, ORVoted Best Arts Camp for four years running, Tucker Arts Camp returns this summer! Over eight weeks, children in preschool (age 4+) through fifth grade explore the art of storytelling through crafts, […]
Pop Up Nature! at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, ORJoin us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]
Beginning Acting: Dynamic Duos (ages 9-12)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORExplore movement, voice, and improvisation in this class, perfect for first time or returning students. Bring stories to life as you work closely with scene partners to develop characters and […]
Page to Stage: Matt de la Peña (ages 5-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORBring the heartfelt stories of Matt de la Peña to life on stage in this class for the young actor. Develop performance skills as you explore de la Peña's books […]
Nike Kids Camp Full Day Camp Summer 2025
Portland Oregon & Surrounding areas, Vancouver ,Washington & Surrounding areas.Nike Kids Camp is a multi-sport camp that is geared towards building a foundation of techniques and skills that will help campers develop athletically. Campers will work on running, jumping, […]
Summer Flowers at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Bring your sun hat and head to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for the new tradition of Summer Flowers! Come for a beautiful day of leisure, fun for the kids, and […]
Bounce, Play, and Feed the Animals of Frog Pond Farm
Frog Pond Farm 2995 SW Advance Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesCome meet the newest (and cutest!) members of the farm. With over 80 friendly animals and activities spanning 10+ acres, there’s always something new to discover at Frog Pond Farm. […]
Festival Of Friends PNW
Welcome to Festival of Friends PNW! Grassroots Music Festival dedicated to promoting amazing bands and songwriters from across the PNW and BEYOND! Since the first magical musical campout, the festival has […]
Nature Immersion Summer Camps
TLC Community Farm 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, O, United StatesNature Immersion camps invite campers to immerse themselves in nature. Exploring the vibrant forests of Tryon Life Community Farm and Tryon Creek State Park, kids can learn about plants, animals, […]
SMILE Bike Bus to the Shack
Llewellyn Elementary 6301 SE 14th Ave., Portland, OREvery Friday the Bike Bus will leave from the front of Llewelyn Elementary School, ride a loop on bike-friendly roads and greenways, and end at Sellwood Park! The ride will […]
Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers
The Riff - B Street Records and Vintage 10801 SE Main St, Milwaukie, United StatesFridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in […]
PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)
Gabriel Park - Pollinator Meadow Meet near the community garden at the south end of the park (4115 SW Canby Street), Portland, OR, United StatesLadybug Nature Walk at Gabriel Park Pollinator Garden – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are a way for children ages 0-6 (and an adult) […]
PP&R Ladybug Nature Walk – Pre-registration required (10:00am)
Gabriel Park - Pollinator Meadow Meet near the community garden at the south end of the park (4115 SW Canby Street), Portland, OR, United StatesLadybug Nature Walk at Gabriel Park Pollinator – 10:00am Register for this Ladybug Walk here: LINK Ladybug Nature Walks are SLOW nature hikes for young children (ages 2-6) and their […]
Free Lunch + Play
Play for days at Free Lunch + Play, where kids come to share a meal and have fun in the sun! These events are fun, and when you attend them, […]
Solar Days
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesLearn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow! Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy With support from Olympia […]
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians
World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, United States“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
Robot Toothbrushes AKA ScooterBots
The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesCome join us every Friday to make weird robots out of toothbrushes. Add anything from our craft room to make them as elaborate as you'd like. The cost of this […]
Summer FUNgarden
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett St, Portland, ORSee, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su! We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. […]
FREE Recreation Rentals & Community Programming in Sellwood Park
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesThe Shack in Sellwood Park is your one-stop hub for all things summer fun! A library of Recreation Equipment (think balls, games, binoculars and more!) can be checked out for […]
Tractor Talk with Farmer Jim
Is your little one obsessed with tractors? Each week, farmer Jim will talk about a different tractor or tool on the farm. And provide an opportunity for your little one […]
Bricks & Minifigs Builder’s Camp
Bricks & Minifigs Portland 3040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, O, United StatesThis Summer from June to August, we are giving kids what they need — freedom and space to build and create. At Bricks & Minifigs, kids will choose which activities […]
Forest Education Programs at the Tillamook Forest Center
Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United StatesOur summer programs that will be happening most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Naturalist led programs on subjects such as cougars, owls, bats, and more! […]
Beginning Acting: Character Creation (ages 9-12)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORExplore movement, voice, and improvisation in a great class to bring out the actor in you! Use theater exercises and techniques to create unique characters and make strong dramatic choices. […]
STEAM on Stage (ages 5-7)
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, ORDive into the wonderful stories of Iggy Peck Architect, Ada Twist Scientist, Rosie Revere Engineer and more in this imaginative class. Bring science and engineering to life as you combine […]
Youth Creative Movement w/ BodyVox
The Shack at Sellwood Park SE 7th Avenue & SE Miller Street, Portland, United StatesYour dancer will work on movin' and groovin' using their own imagination as a tool. We will explore the connections between rhythm, music and creativity all while dancing and having […]
Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour
Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregonoin us at Triskelee Farm Friday Happy Hour for a chill evening of drinks, music, and good vibes on the farm! 4:30-7:30pm Farm closes at 8 pm.Free Admission$2 off food […]
Oregon Zoo: ZooNights
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesThere’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy […]
Christmas In July!
The Hotel Zags 515 SW Clay Street, Portland, ORDid you hear that there is snow in the Portland forecast this Friday? See for yourself at the coolest summer party in Portland this month is at The Hotel Zags… […]
Friday Nights on the Farm at Hoffman Farms
Hoffman Farms 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton, ORFriday Nights on the Farm is back this summer. Mark your calendar for the dates below and join us for another year or music on the farm. These events are […]