Get ready for a fun family weekend in Portland on February 7th and 8th, 2026! We've found some fantastic limited-run events, including a musical adventure for kids, a science exhibit featuring ancient aquatic predators, and a way to celebrate culture with a marketplace.
See our top picks
Oregon Burn Center Safety Fair and Chili Cookoff
Portland Expo Center
Free family fun with face painting and emergency vehicle exploration.
Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit (Last Weekend)
OMSI
Explore massive prehistoric aquatic predators indoors at the science museum.
Children's Storytime: Little Green Frog Discovers: I Am Enough
BOLD Coffee & Books
A quick, free storytime session focused on building confidence.
· February 7
3NWCT PRESENTS PETE THE CAT LIVE : The beloved book series comes alive in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical! It's a perfect introduction to live theater with catchy songs and lots of humor for the kids.A great opportunity to see a high-quality, book-based musical production geared specifically for children.
CHILDREN'S STORYTIME: LITTLE GREEN FROG DISCOVERS: I AM ENOUGHFREE : Join author John Seib for a reading of his beautifully illustrated book about confidence and self-worth. This is a sweet, quick event perfect for little ones.A free chance to enjoy a storytime focused on positive themes for young children.
OREGON BURN CENTER SAFETY FAIR AND CHILI COOKOFFFREE : Stop by for a free family event featuring face painting and a chance for kids to explore real emergency vehicles. Plus, there's a chili cookoff happening!It's a completely free, engaging event where kids can see big trucks and learn about safety.
· February 8
3PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACEFREE : Support local and Indigenous artists at this joyful marketplace celebrating community and culture. It's a wonderful outing to experience local creativity together.A fantastic, specific event showcasing local Indigenous artists and culture.
NWCT PRESENTS PETE THE CAT LIVE (SECOND DAY) : Catch the final weekend performance of this energetic musical based on the popular Pete the Cat books. It's super engaging for the younger elementary crowd.The last chance to see this kid-focused musical this weekend, offering a fun Sunday matinee.
MONSTERS OF THE ABYSS FEATURED EXHIBIT (LAST WEEKEND) : This is the final Sunday to check out the huge aquatic predator exhibit before it closes! Your kids can see massive mosasaurs and learn about deep-sea beasts.It's the last chance to catch this limited-run, large-scale science exhibit this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Portland this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are great free options like the Oregon Burn Center Safety Fair and Chili Cookoff on Saturday, a storytime at BOLD Coffee & Books on Saturday, and the Portland Indigenous Marketplace on Sunday.
Are there any limited-run, must-see events happening this weekend only?
Yes! Don't miss the final chance to see the 'Monsters of the Abyss' exhibit at OMSI on Sunday, and catch the last weekend performances of the 'Pete the Cat LIVE' musical on both Saturday and Sunday.
What's a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the kids that isn't a huge time commitment?
You could visit the Portland Indigenous Marketplace on Sunday for a cultural experience or head to Milwaukie for the free Cards for a Cause crafting event at Ledding Library around 1 PM.
