Family events in Oregon City, OR

Enjoy live Chinese music in the garden with performances on traditional instruments such as the erhu, ruan qin, and pipa. You can relax and listen as you stroll the pathways through the afternoon.

The Community Room hosts an afternoon featuring Japanese and American games, hands-on crafts, and snacks with visiting middle schoolers from the Tateshina Sister Cities delegation. Capacity is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. There are 12 seats available for young teens ages 12 to 14.

Oregon City Porchfest returns for its fourth year with a community celebration of performing arts. Explore the McLoughlin neighborhood to catch 100 mini concerts across 50 porches, along with a main stage. Bring friends, wagons, camp chairs, and blankets for a comfortable stroll between sets.

Challenge yourself on a difficult neighborhood route through Eagle’s Landing, climbing the stairs on Lenore to the top of Mt. Scott before looping back through nearby neighborhoods. The outing covers 3.9 miles at a medium pace with substantial elevation changes. Dogs and children are welcome.

Brushes & Blessings brings face painting and henna to the Annual Dahlia Festival, led by artist Alexandria Hardeman, whose decade of professional face painting and eight years of henna practice shine through in every design. Known for a lively, upbeat approach, she loves turning big imaginations, especially children’s, into bold color and intricate lines. Requests range from dragons to hermit crabs to detailed goat skulls, and each session becomes a fun, memorable moment. This creative pop up unfolds amid sweeping dahlia displays, with more than half a million plants across nearly 50 acres and a showcase garden featuring hundreds of unique varieties. Wander the blooms, discover favorites, place an order for planting next spring, and take home a fresh bouquet. Explore The Mercantile for distinctive gifts, self care finds, and handmade work from local artists, enjoy treats from the food trucks, and look for weekend live music and hands on classes. Admission and parking are free, and the colorful fields make a beautiful backdrop for photos.

Jessa Campbell & the Saplings bring an eco-inspired music performance to Happy Valley Library, weaving melodies with themes from the natural world. The set features songs about salmon in the rivers, forest creatures beneath the canopy, and sunlit days, inviting young audiences to sing and dance. Through lively tunes and nature-focused storytelling, the program encourages a deeper connection to ecology.

Reel 2 Real returns to OC Porch Fest for a third year with a Main Stage performance at Pioneer Adult Community Center. The group is ready to deliver a high energy set at a festival with plenty for attendees to explore.

Settle in with a blanket or lawn chair for a family-friendly Movies in the Park screening of Elemental at Pfeifer Park. The film is free and begins at dusk, and families are encouraged to arrive early for RecMobile kids activities. Cool off with a purchase from Kona Ice on site. This screening is presented with support from Clackamas Water Environment Services. For guidance on content and ratings, check Common Sense Media. For weather updates and more information, call 503-742-4348.

Make a family day of axe throwing in Oregon City. Kids ages 8 to 17 throw free with a paid adult throw, making it an easy pick for birthdays and laid back Sundays. OC Taco is next door, so grab tacos, bring them over, and relax while you throw. You can reserve a lane in advance, and walk ins are welcome when space allows.

Enjoy a free live music performance at Wait City Park. Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating. Food vendors will be available with options for snacks or dinner.

Oregon Horsemanship hosts a youth horse camp that blends hands-on learning with true horsemanship in a safe, supportive setting. Campers care for horses, practice groundwork, and ride while building responsibility, communication, leadership, and empathy. The program emphasizes education and safety, small groups, and low helper-to-camper ratios so each participant gets focused guidance and becomes part of a welcoming barn community. Families choose this camp for its focus on practical skills that carry into school, home, and beyond, and because participation supports the care and wellbeing of rescue horses. Enrollment is limited. Pricing is $450 per week, with a $25 Early Bird discount and a $25 sibling discount for families enrolling more than one child.

School is out, and My Gym offers a camp that fills each day with high-energy fun. Kids take part in lively games, gymnastics, creative obstacle courses, hands-on arts and crafts, and music that keeps them active and engaged. With a rotating mix of activities, each day delivers a fresh experience. The program includes two separate weeklong sessions along with certain Mondays. Participants can register for single days or a full week. Capacity is limited, so early reservations are recommended. Discounts are available when purchasing multiple sessions at once, and these savings can be applied to siblings.

In the Community Room, children can enjoy story readings, songs, and simple movement activities, then stay for a brief playtime. Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended for each date, and walk-ins may be accommodated if room allows. There are 18 seats available for children ages 0 to 5.

The centennial edition of the Annual Dahlia Festival honors a hundred years of blooms while looking ahead to seasons of beauty. Stroll through vibrant fields featuring more than 500,000 dahlia plants across nearly 50 acres, along with a showcase garden presenting over 375 distinct varieties. Find favorites, place orders online for spring planting, and take home a fresh bouquet. Browse The Mercantile for unique gifts, self-care items, and handmade creations from local artists. Enjoy treats from food trucks, listen to live music, and explore hands-on festival classes. Parking and admission are free, and the colorful displays offer ideal backdrops for photos and lasting memories.

This yoga-inspired storytime blends reading, singing, gentle stretching, and mindfulness to nurture literacy and movement. The program is offered as a five-week class. Because space is limited, advance registration is recommended, and drop-ins may be admitted if capacity allows. Twelve seats are available for children ages 3 to 11.

Young teens can get creative by painting a gnome-shaped pot, then take home soil and a plant to place in it after the paint dries. This activity is intended for ages 10 to 14 and is limited to 12 participants.

The Community Room hosts a lively mix of stories, songs, and simple movement, followed by a short playtime. Capacity is limited to 18 children ages 0 to 5, so registration is encouraged for each session, and drop-ins may be accommodated if space permits.