Portland, OR offers a perfect blend of creativity, family fun, and nature. From exciting July 2025 events to fun-filled attractions open year-round, here’s your curated guide.
1. Waterfront Blues Festival
🎸 Oregon’s biggest music celebration on the riverfront.
- Date: Thursday–Sunday, July 3–6, 2025
- Time: Varies by day (typically from 12:00 PM)
- Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR
- Link: https://waterfrontbluesfest.com/
A family-friendly event with live blues music, food carts, a kid zone, and fireworks on the Fourth of July. Bring a blanket and groove by the river!
2. The Big Float X
🛶 A colorful community float parade and beach party.
- Date: Saturday, July 13, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Tom McCall Bowl Beach, Portland, OR
- Link: https://www.thebigfloat.com
Kids, kayaks, and costumes come together on the Willamette River. Enjoy live music, water play, and a festive float for all ages.
3. Moonpreneur Robotics In-person Workshop
🤖 Hands-on robotics and coding for kids!
- Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM PST
- Location: Best Western Portland West Beaverton, 9900 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97225, United States
- Ages: 7–14 years
Let your child explore STEM through building and programming real robots. A perfect weekend activity for curious young minds.
4. Movies in the Park – “Encanto”
🎬 Music, magic, and movie night under the stars.
- Date: Friday, July 26, 2025
- Time: Activities start at 6:30 PM; Movie at dusk
- Location: Wallace Park, NW 25th Ave & Raleigh St, Portland, OR
- Link: https://www.portland.gov/parks/movies-park
Families can enjoy free pre-show games and a cozy screening of Encanto. Bring snacks and your favorite picnic blanket!
🌿 Year-Round Activities in Portland
5. Portland Saturday Market
🛍️ Art, music, food, and a lively outdoor scene.
- Days: Every Saturday & Sunday (March–December)
- Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: 2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR
- Link: https://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
Browse handcrafted items, sample international foods, and enjoy street performances at one of America’s largest open-air markets.
6. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
🔬 Explore science exhibits, a planetarium, and a real submarine!
- Open: Year-round
- Location: 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR
- Link: https://omsi.edu
An interactive science museum for all ages—great for rainy days or weekend learning adventures with the family.
7. Forest Park & Wildwood Trail
🌲 Hike among towering trees in one of America’s largest urban forests.
- Open: Daily
- Location: Trailheads in NW Portland (e.g., Lower Macleay Trail)
- Link: https://www.forestparkconservancy.org
Enjoy more than 80 miles of trails with family-friendly paths and picnic spots, perfect for weekend hikes and wildlife sightings.
8. PlayDate PDX Indoor Playground
🏰 Indoor wonderland of fun for younger children.
- Open: Daily
- Location: 1434 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
- Link: https://www.playdatepdx.com
A colorful indoor play space with slides, tunnels, climbing walls, and a café—ideal for toddlers and young kids on any day.
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