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X-WR-CALNAME:Portland · outdoors · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Day at National Parks DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10068612-1789635600-1789678800@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Visit a National Park for free on these special days (listed b elow)! National Parks in Oregon and Washington include: \n\nFort Vancouver National Historic Site (Vancouver\, WA)\nLewis and Clark National Histori cal Park (Astoria/Warrenton\, OR)\nLewis and Clark National Historic Trail \nJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument (Kimberly\, OR)\nCrater Lake Nati onal Park (OR)\nOregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Cave Junction \, OR)\nMt. Rainier National Park (WA)\nOlympic National Park (WA)\n\n2026 Fee-Free Days Include: \n\nFebruary 16 – Presidents Day\nMay 25 – Mem orial Day\nJune 14 – Flag Day/President Trump’s Birthday\nJuly 3–5 – Independence Day Weekend\nAugust 25 – 110th Birthday of the National Park Service\nSeptember 17 – Constitution Day\nOctober 27 – Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday\nNovember 11 – Veterans Day LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/free-day-at-national-parks/2026-09- 17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Parking Day at Metro Parks DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10051932-1789628400-1789675200@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Get out and explore nature in 2026! Enjoy free parking at Oxb ow and Blue Lake regional parks\, Broughton Beach\, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 19 days in 2026. \nThe dates for 2026 free parking days are: \n\nJan.1\, 15 and 19\nFeb. 16 and 19\nMarch 19\nApril 16\nMay 21\nJune 18 and 19\nJuly 16\nAug. 20\nSep t. 17\nOct. 12 and 15\nNov. 11\, 19 and 27\nDec. 17\n\nParking at all othe r Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/free-parking-day-at-metro-parks/202 6-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Regular Corn Maze (#5KINDACTS) DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T103926Z UID:1176352-1789635600-1789664400@bellaorganic.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Corn Maze info and hours can be found here: https://bellaorga nic.com/pumpkin-patch/ \nLAST CALL INTO REGULAR MAZE IS 4PM! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103926Z URL:https://bellaorganic.com/event/regular-corn-maze-5kindacts/2026-09-17/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Bella Organic Farm - Organic Farm and Winery - Portland\, OR X-SOURCE-URL:https://bellaorganic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181451Z UID:2669@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from acc essible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and parking lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline leads t o an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Saint Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native sh rubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community sci ence work conducted by the Arboretum.\n\nThis tour is reserved for people who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived ex perience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, friends\ , and caregivers are also welcome.\n\nTrees For All Tours are led by train ed volunteers every third Thursday and Sunday of the month at 10:00am\, Ma y through October.\nTour Details\nRegistration:\n\n Online pre-registrati on is required. Tour size is limited to 10 participants.\n Registration c loses 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.\n If you have a private group interested in the Trees For All Tour\, you can request a private tou r online.\n\nAccessibility Information:\n\n See the Plan Your Visit page for information about parking\, public transit options\, and Washingtorn P ark Free Shuttle access.\n For a detailed description of the tour route a nd amenities\, please visit the Trees For All Public Tours page.\n Meetin g point and duration: Tours begin and end in the Visitor Center Courtyard (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97221) and last approximately 60 m inutes.\n Tour intensity: Gentle. We will move at a pace of the slowest m ember of the group and stop frequently to look at trees and plants. Partic ipants can request a break at any time.\n Travel conditions: We will trav el on paved asphalt approximately 1/2 mile with 60 feet of elevation chang e. The optional viewpoint requires traversing a flat 350 foot trail segmen t made of well-packed gravel.\n Masks: Participants may anonymously reque st that masks be worn by everyone in the tour group during registration. H oyt Arboretum will have high-filtration masks available. If you have a dis ability that prevents wearing a face mask\, you are not required to wear o ne.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Please bring whatever you need to comfortably s pend an hour outside. Mobility devices\, sensory aids\, adaptive/medical e quipment\, and water/snacks are encouraged.\n We ask that participants fo llow our dog policy outlined in the Education Program Policies. Service an imals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are welcome.\n Public tours are held rain or shine. Participants should dres s for the weather and wear comfortable shoes if walking. Please note that the Arboretum is at higher elevation and therefore cooler than much of the surrounding city. Check current conditions at Hoyt Arboretum's Weather St ation on Weather Underground.\n\n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hoyt Arboretum (@hoytarboretum) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181451Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public- tour-8/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berry Picking & Music with Mr. Ben at Bella Organic Farms DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10063945-1789639200-1789641900@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:family,food,music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry p icking\, live music\, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! \nFamilies ar e invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 AM before gathe ring for an interactive outdoor singalong with Portland kindie favorite Mr . Ben at 10 AM. Designed for babies\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, and their grownups\, Mr. Ben’s performances are full of dancing\, movement\, sill iness\, and joyful community connection. \nSet against the idyllic backdro p of Sauvie Island farmland\, Bella Organic Farms also offers fresh food\, coffee\, farm goods\, and plenty of space for kids to explore and play. \ nThe concert is free\; standard pricing applies for U-pick berries and far m purchases. \nThursdays\, 10–10:45 AM (beginning June 4)\n16205 NW Gi llihan Rd\, Portland\, OR 97231 \nMr. Ben is one of Portland’s favorite kindie musicians\, bringing interactive folk-rock-inspired music to famili es across the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. His joyful singalo ngs encourage movement\, imagination\, kindness\, and inclusivity while he lping bring music to kids — and kids to music. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z LOCATION:Bella Organic Farm\, 16205 NW Gillihan Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 9723 1\, United States URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/berry-picking-music-with-mr-ben-at- bella-organic-farms/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bridgeport Village Green Playdates DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10065297-1789639200-1789642800@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:community,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:VILLAGE GREEN PLAYDATES\nThursdays | June – September\n10am to 11am\nBridgeport Village Playdates return this summer with weekly morni ngs designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for them. Sponsore d by Nuna. \nEach Thursday\, little ones are invited to explore\, play\, and make new friends in a relaxed outdoor setting\, while caregivers conne ct\, unwind\, and enjoy a little midweek fun together. Located next to the children’s play area on the Village Green. \nWhat To Expect \n\nA natu re-inspired play area perfect for curious little explorers\nRotating weekl y activities think bubbles\, hula hoops\, hopscotch\, and more\nComplimen tary balloons for extra fun\nA friendly host to welcome guests\, spark con versation\, and occasionally lead an impromptu dance party\n\nPlan A Morni ng \nSettle in at a picnic table or spread out a blanket for snacks or lun ch on the lawn. Grab a coffee or enjoy a treat from one of Bridgeport Vill age’s family-friendly eateries. After playtime\, take a stroll around Br idgeport Village. There’s plenty for little ones (and grownups) to disco ver. \nNo RSVP needed. Events are free to attend. Come as you are and stay as long as you’d like. Join us Thursdays all summer long as we play\, connect and build community together. \nPlease note that all scheduled eve nts are held outdoors and are subject to weather conditions. Event dates\, times\, and details are subject to change or cancellation without prior n otice. We recommend checking the Bridgeport Village website or social medi a for the latest updates before attending. \nEditor’s note: This event i s a community submission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z LOCATION:Bridgeport Village URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/bridgeport-village-playdates/2026-0 9-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visit Leach Botanical Garden DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10055299-1789639200-1789660800@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer So utheast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax\, run and explore at this gem of a garden.  \nThe garden is spread across two levels and i ncludes many different types of spaces for gathering\, observing\, learnin g\, and relaxing. Pathways wind through stands of 80 foot tall Douglas fir trees\, Oregon grape and sword ferns are mixed in with over 2\,000 variet ies of plants\, and moss covered stones and branches glow green around eve ry turn. Bring binoculars for the kids\; there’s plenty of birds to list en to and see! \nGarden Admission\nMembers: Free\nAdults (19-61): $8\nSeni ors (62+): $8\nYouth (6-18): $5\nChildren 5 & Under: Free \nHoliday Closur es\nJuly 4th\; September 13th\, 2026 for Feast in the Garden\; Thanksgivi ng\; Christmas Eve\; Christmas Day\; New Year Eve\; New Year Day LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z LOCATION:Leach Botanical Garden\, 6704 SE 122nd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, Port land\, 97236\, United States URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/visit-leach-botanical-garden/2026-0 9-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intro to Compound Bows (3 of 4) DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T103133Z UID:3e264f5sljq4t6d9qpt7rja87c@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Intro to Compound Bows4 days of indoor compound archery fun! W e have everything you will need! Perfect for ages 9 and up!$74 per personR egister here: https://tinyurl.com/intro-2-compound or call the shop at 503 -639-3553 LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103133Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Archers Afield X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.archersafield.com/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR