Family Friendly
With a huge array of family-friendly attractions and activities, Portland can become any kid's playground.
Families will find lots to enjoy in Portland, from hands-on science at OMSI to baby elephants at the zoo, with plenty of parks and free attractions, too. Read on for some of our favorite family-friendly things to do, or check out our events calendar for upcoming kid-friendly events.
Kid-Friendly Attractions
Portland’s abundant family-friendly destinations keep the fun times coming.
Kid-Friendly Eats
There's more than enough kid-friendly grub to go around in Portland.
Kid-Friendly Breweries in Portland
In a city with more breweries than anywhere else in the world, parents don't have to choose between their children and enjoying a good pint of beer.
Kid-Friendly Dining
These family-friendly Portland restaurants combine healthy children’s menus, play areas and fun.
Ice Cream in Portland
Savor creativity by the scoop at Portland's best ice cream shops.
Places to Play
Portland offers a huge variety of family-friendly arcades and gaming spaces.
Kid-Friendly Activities
Rain or shine, Portland offers endless opportunities for little ones to have fun.
Event Picks for Families
Chinese New Year
Portland’s favorite Chinese New Year celebration is back at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Celebrate Chinese…
Portland International Auto Show
The Portland International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest. With more th…
Portland Metro Reptile Expo
2021 EVENT POSTPONED FROM JANUARY TO MARCH. Please visit the event website for current information. …
UFO Festival
Every May, thousands of visitors flock to the city’s famous UFO Festival, featuring four days of p…
Shopping with Kids
These local shops are great for scoring kid-friendly gifts and souvenirs.
Portland Toy Stores
Whether you’re a parent looking for an educational game or a collector on the hunt for a vintage action figure, Portland’s toy stores deliver.
Portland’s Best Back-To-School Shopping
This fall, ditch the chain stores and get your kids ready to learn in style by shopping at these distinctly Portland spots.
Powell’s City of Books
Covering an entire city block, Powell's is a landmark, a great bookstore and a microcosm of the city itself.
Seasonal Family Fun
Portland is welcoming and lively year-round, and every season offers its own allures and things to do. (And, yes, a couple of seasons offer a little bit of rain, too.)
Fall Family Fun
Apple picking, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, spooky events and more await kids every fall.
Winter Family Fun
Epic light displays, cheer-filled events and a chance of snow make winter one of Portland's most fun seasons.
Spring Family Fun
Take a break to see Portland while the entire city is blooming with spring colors and kid-friendly events.
Summer Family Fun
When the weather heats up, Portland's public spaces overflow with summer fun and outdoor activities.
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