Family events in Oregon City, OR

Honoring a century of blooms, this centennial edition of the Annual Dahlia Festival welcomes visitors to expansive grounds filled with color. Stroll past more than half a million plants set across nearly 50 acres, along with a display garden highlighting upwards of 375 different varieties. Pick out favorites to grow at home by ordering online for spring planting, and take home a bouquet of fresh dahlias. Explore The Mercantile for unique gifts, self care items, and artisan-made pieces from local creators. Grab tasty bites from food trucks, enjoy live music on weekends, and take part in classes offered throughout the festival. Parking and admission are free, and there are plenty of chances for great photos, so bringing a camera is encouraged.

Brushes & Blessings brings face painting and henna to the Annual Dahlia Festival, surrounded by fields of spectacular blooms. Artist Alexandria Hardeman draws on a decade of professional face painting and eight years of henna to create personalized designs that turn ideas into wearable art. Her upbeat approach shines when shaping children’s boldest visions, whether that means a soaring dragon, a quirky hermit crab, or intricate goat skull details, all delivered with solid technique and a sense of fun. The festival backdrop amplifies the experience with more than 500,000 dahlia plants across nearly 50 acres and a display garden highlighting over 375 unique varieties. Explore the color, pick up a fresh-cut bouquet, and order favorites online for joyful spring planting. Browse The Mercantile for distinctive gifts and handcrafted pieces from local artists, enjoy treats from food trucks, catch live music, or take a creative class. Parking and admission are free, and cameras are encouraged.

At Clackamas Community College, a 5K run and walk pairs with a pancake breakfast to raise funds for Clackamas Free Clinic and its mission to provide no-cost, compassionate care for uninsured and underinsured adults. The event welcomes seasoned runners, casual walkers, and those who are there for the pancakes. Friends, families, coworkers, and leashed dogs add to the warm, family friendly atmosphere. Team registration includes savings. When a team reaches five participants, each member receives a five dollar refund, and groups of ten or more qualify for even larger discounts. Proceeds support essential services including primary and vision care, preventive care and management of chronic conditions, culturally responsive healthcare, and hands-on training for future healthcare professionals. Expect a lively 5K experience and a hot breakfast, all focused on expanding access to care in the community.

Plan a family friendly axe throwing outing in Oregon City with a deal designed for young participants. Kids ages 8 to 17 throw free when they come with a paid adult throw. The venue is partnering with OC Taco next door, making it easy to grab tacos, bring them over, throw some axes, and relax without having to rush anywhere else. It works well for families, birthdays, and laid back weekend plans. Lanes can be reserved in advance, and walk ins may be accommodated if space allows.