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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
Join us for a fall-tastic time at our annual Pumpkin Fest! Held the Saturday before Halloween, the event features free pumpkins, goodie bags, trunk-or-treat, petting zoo, pet costume contest, games and activities, hot drinks, and treats. To celebrate our community’s culture, the event also includes a Dia de los Muertos celebration held in partnership with […]
A Celebration of Life, Culture & Tradition Shochicalli Wellness & Art Center, in partnership with THPRD, invites you to the Sempoashochitl Festival! Saturday, October 25 • 4–8 pm Garden Home Rec Center Discover the beauty of the marigold flower through tradition, tamales, therapeutic uses, and art. Enjoy live music, Aztec dance, raffles, and performances. Experience […]
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
Join us for our annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in conjunction with our non-profit Adelante Mujeres! We will have live music & entertainment every hour along with fun activities and altars inside of the Adelante Mujeres building. Don't miss this wonderful event to commemorate our loved ones and to begin the celebration of the […]
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 11-3 PM for our 8th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at Zenger Farm! Don't miss out on Oaxacan Cuisine prepared by La Cuchara, live performances, marigold harvesting, a community altar, and fun farm activities! We hope you’ll join us at the farm! Registering ahead of time helps us prepare […]
Decorate your bike for Día de los Muertos and then go on a bike ride together! Check event host website as details become available. Bike decorating at Noon; Ride leaves at 12:30 pm.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the MESO Makers Market! Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate life, and uplift our community in a day filled with culture, color, and connection. 🌼 Catarina Flower Crown Station – Create your own beautiful crown for just $20 (all materials included!) Bring your friends, family, and spirit of […]
Let’s celebrate Día de los Muertos, a colorful and meaningful Mexican tradition that honors life and memory of those who are no longer with us. Celebremos el Día de los Muertos, una hermosa tradición mexicana que celebra la vida y honra la memoria de quienes ya no estan con nosotros.
A free Halloween & Día de los Muertos bike & pedestrian festival on the Green Loop. Bring your costume, your bike, your curiosity! 🎃 What’s Happening at The Witching Hour? 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pumpkin decorating stations, costume parades, and bike-decorating competitions, pet costume contest Interactive educational booths with local nonprofits and community partners […]
Honor tradition and celebrate life at our special Día de Muertos Celebration. Enjoy live music, beautifully decorated altares, the colorful Catrina Contest, and Calaveritas Literarias Contest. Capture memories at our photo booth and let kids enjoy festive face painting. This is a meaningful and joyful community celebration you won’t want to miss!
Join Vegan Scouts and Try Vegan PDX for our biggest event of the year, Harmless Halloween! Thank you to our sponsor, NW Veg, for helping us bring this event to *death*! New this year: VIP hour! 4pm-5pm There will be 50 special VIP packages available for families, which will include commemorative merch. Great for families who have concerns about crowding, or just […]
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mexican culture at the Dia de los Muertos event, hosted by the Spirit of Gresham! This vibrant celebration invites you to immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of this beloved holiday, honoring the lives of those who have passed while embracing the joy […]
