Is there a more beautiful place to be in the spring or summer than Portland, Oregon?

There are a lot of awesome family-friendly events coming up in spring and summer time. With the kids almost out of school for summer, it's the perfect time to plan out some fun activities and make great memories along the way.

Union Station Magnolia Blooms in downtown Portland.

Thanks to Portland Party Bus and Portland Limousines for putting together a list of some free and/or affordable events coming up soon. If you're looking for an extra fun way to get around, be sure to consider Portland Party Bus.

May 3-5

2019 Cinco de Mayo

at Tom McCall Waterfront Park

800 SW Naito Parkway

Photo by Chelsea Adams (Cathedral Park under St. John’s Bridge).

This 35th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Portland is sure to be memorable for the family. This festival lasts three days, so there's plenty of opportunity to come out and celebrate. They're expecting over 70,000 guests over the course of the three days, so it is sure to be a busy and fun festival to attend.

May 11

Portland Science FEST 2019

at University of Oregon Portland

70 Northwest Couch Street

Photo by Chelsea Adams Photography (Downtown Portland, Waterfront)

This is a fantastic way to get the family interested in science. There are going to be some great activities like nitrogen ice cram demonstrations, coding boot camps, workshops, robotics competitions, and more. There will be vendors selling unique goods, as well. Children under six get free admission, and it is $5 for students, $7 for adults.

May 26

Kids Craft and Play Festival

at the Wiggle Room

1925 Northeast 42nd Avenue

Come down to the Wiggle Room for a fiesta themed craft and play festival! The ticket includes the materials needed to make pinatas, two hours inside of the indoor play space, snacks and refreshments, a swag bag, and the chance to win craft subscriptions for the kids. Adults are free, tickets are $15 per child and the profits goes toward benefiting Portland children in foster care.

June 13

Writing and Nature Summer Camp

at Taborspace

5441 Southeast Belmont Street

This is an educational way to get outdoors with the family. This event includes a story circle and a workshop that teaches how to write a great story. There will also be other activities and games in the outdoor park. It will build their confidence as a writer and simultaneously increase their awareness of nature.

June 29

MommyCon Portland

at Oregon Convention Center

777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Here's a great event for moms to take advantage of! Whether you're an experienced parent or an expecting parent, there will be tons of resources for you here. With leading parenting experts, educators, an exhibitor hall, potty training gurus, and more...it's safe to say that there will be a lot of knowledge to take in at this event!