Mondays-Thursdays, June 29-August 13 | 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Main City Park and Red Sunset Park, Gresham

Ages 18 and younger, Free

Enjoy free lunch and fun activities offered at this free summer youth recreation program. Supervision and activities are provided. Parents and guardians are advised to stay at the park while youth are participating in SKIP; children younger than age 8 should not be left without supervision. 

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Weekdays, 6/15/26-8/21/26 | 10:00-11:00 am
Haven Treatment Center (2805 E 19th St., Vancouver)
All ages, free

Fuel young minds this summer! Free lunches for Clark County kids. This initiative is designed to help ensure children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months when school is out of session. Pre-registration is required for catering purposes.

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Weekdays, 6/22/26-8/21/26 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Various Portland parks
Ages 0-18, free

Free Lunch + Play provides free lunch, drop-in games, crafts, and recreation for youth ages 18 and under. Youth 18 years and under must be in person to receive meals, meals must be eaten on-site, and lunch may only be served during stated mealtimes.

The 2026 Summer Program will be held June 22 through August 21, 2026, with no program on Friday, July 3.

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2nd Wednesday of each month | 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Lobby 1st Floor (700 SW Campus Dr., Portland)

4th Wednesday of each month | 2:00-4:00 pm
Kohler Pavilion Lobby 1st Floor (808 SW Campus Dr., Portland)

Open to everyone in need, no questions asked.

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Through USDA’s summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country serve meals and snacks to kids 18 and younger at no cost. Families can use the Summer Meals Site Finder to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.

2nd Tuesday of every month| 1:30-2:30 pm

5300 NE Elam Young Pkwy., Hillsboro

Food is free and anyone is welcome, please bring bags or boxes

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The PCC College & Career Prep Team provides non-credit classes and workshops for college-curious folks of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds at no cost!

It offers 1-on-1 support for applying to PCC, paying for college, and connecting with community resources.

• CCPT July – August 2026 Calendar
• Contact CCPT

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Whether you’re a high school student exploring your first work experience, a college student preparing for your future career, or a young adult looking to gain career readiness skills, this hub connects you to opportunities in Public Service!

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Bridge to Construction offers a fast track to employment in the construction industry. In just nine weeks, Bridge students receive the training and support they need to enter into an apprenticeship program and start a career in the trades.

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Looking for a new career with strong hiring demand? Portland Community College’s Quick Start to Manufacturing Technician Training can prepare you for entry-level manufacturing careers in just two weeks. This training is completely free for eligible participants.

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College Possible Oregon is all about helping students from low-income communities find the right college, navigate the admissions process, secure financial aid, and stay on track to graduation.

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This page from the City of Portland provides important resources for immigrants and refugees. This list is updated regularly.

City of Portland Website

Children’s Institute is committed to ensuring that all our community —regardless of immigration status—have access to the essential resources, guidance, safety, and support they need during these challenging times.

Children’s Institute Website

Since 2005, the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) has been defending the rights of immigrants in our community through education, rapid response, and legal support.

PIRC Website

Protect Your Family is an essential guide that can assist you in creating a family plan for unexpected circumstances, such as a detention or removal by ICE or federal agents.

Latino Network Website

The unprecedented scale and high-profile nature of recent ICE raids, as well as the subsequent community resistance and protests, mean that children are likely aware of what’s happening and need adult help to better understand this crisis.

FamilyWorks Website

The effects of elections on mental health can differ significantly based on age, media exposure, and individual sensitivity to stress or conflict.

Center for Child Counseling Website

Culturally specific support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth

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Get ready to dance, snack, and chill because your favorite free, family-friendly music series has returned to town! Concerts in the Round is serving up good vibes, great tunes, and a whole lot of fun for all ages.

Think picnic blankets, local eats, and live beats all under the summer sky. Whether you’re grooving with your kids, meeting up with friends, or just vibing solo, there’s a place for you in the round.

Bring your crew, bring your chairs, bring your appetite, and bring your best dance moves. Beaverton’s summer soundtrack starts here!

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Summer is here! Come to parks around the city and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events.

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OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter.

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The Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays evening concert series in July and August. Concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

Music Mondays features an opening act at 5:30 pm, plus kids’ activities, food and beverages. The main act takes the stage from 6:30-8:30 pm.

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Wednesday Music in the Parks, presented by the Gresham Center for the Arts Foundation, brings a diverse, exciting lineup of musicians to the community for free, family-friendly events.

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Library on the Loose is a van designed to meet all of your library needs—on the go! We realize it’s not always feasible to make it to the library, so this new service allows us to bring the library to you at schools, city facilities, parks, and organizations in the community.

You can get a library card, return a book, play with some of our STEM toys, or get recommendations from our librarians right in your neighborhood! We will also have a handful of popular books available for immediate checkout. If we don’t have the title you’re looking for handy, we’ll help you reserve the item using the van’s mobile WiFi.

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Gresham Parks and Recreation presents Movies in the Park, open-air cinema events happening in a select city park on Friday nights in July and August. 

Bring your cozy blankets and favorite movie snacks. Admission is free, so come early to secure your spot.

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Free event, no registration required. Parks & Rec team will be handing out free popcorn. Movie will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles.

Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and flashlights. Activities start at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk. Special activities from our exhibitor booths: Tilton’s Gymnastics, Many Stages LLC, AARP, Damsel in Defense, Rhodes Chiropractic, Tigard HOME. Glamorita will be providing free face painting! (July 10 only). Food Vendors: Arrow Coffee and Desserts, Kona Ice, Veggie Snax, Laura’s Home Baked 4 U (Aug. 14), Boba Gems (Aug. 14).

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The Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Concerts hit the stage in east Vancouver on Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an exciting lineup of genre-defying crowd favorites.

Food and refreshments are available to purchase from local vendors or bring a picnic to enjoy. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Sunday Sounds concerts are at Columbia Tech Center Park (17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd.)

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Bring a blanket or low-back chair and stretch out in front of the big screen! Make sure to check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own food and drink. No alcohol. 

Movies will be shown and closed-captioned in English.

Activities start at 7:30 pm and movies begin at dusk (between 8:15 and 8:45 pm).

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Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Arrive early to enjoy fun activities from our community partners. Movies begin at dusk.

All movies are open-captioned. Food and refreshments are available to purchase from local vendors, or bring a picnic to enjoy. Alcohol is not permitted in parks.

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Celebrate the season with the return of our beloved Summer Concert Series! Enjoy free, live music in our beautiful parks, featuring a lineup of talented local musicians.

Whether you’re dancing, dining, or simply soaking up the summer vibes, our concerts are the perfect way to enjoy warm evenings with family and friends.

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Saturday, 8/8/26 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm

The Salvation Army- Portland Moore Street Community Center (5325 N. Williams Ave., Portland)

All ages, free

Join us on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the Salvation Army Back To School event! This community-focused celebration is the perfect way to gear up for the new school year. Hosted at the local Salvation Army, it’s an event that brings families, students, and neighbors together to prepare for success in the classroom and beyond.

• Nonprofit Resources
• Free Acupuncture & Dental Screenings
• Free Lunch & Ice Cream
• Bill Discount Sign Ups (Bring your utility bill to see if you qualify)
• Face Painting
• Backpack & School Supply Giveaway (Limit 3 per household, while supplies last)

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6/1/26- 8/31/26
Ages 14-19, free

TriMet means freedom for students this summer, thanks to the TriMet Summer Pass, a simple but powerful way to keep young people connected, independent, and engaged all season long. This free-ride pass empowers students throughout the Portland metro area with greater access to reliable transportation, helping them get where they need — and want — to go without hassle. Quantities are limited, so get your pass now!

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Learn more about Comcast’s new ACP Program or ask your Program Specialist if this is of interest for you or your Little.

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Our mission is to provide individuals and families with access to essential goods, free of charge, in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are committed to creating an equitable space while challenging the culture of overconsumption.

Open most Tuesdays and Saturdays. Visit the website for current hours.

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