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Featured Things to Do

Apr 11
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Busy Hands Montessori Open Houses

Apr 14
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A Renaissance School Open House

Apr 24
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House at the International School of Portland

Apr 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hillsboro Parent Preschool Open House

Apr 26
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Agia Sophia Academy Montessori Preschool Open House

Apr 29
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

MLA K-8 Open Houses for the 2026-27 School Year

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Your ultimate cheat sheet for making the most of parenting in PDX for family fun, learning, and adventure in the Portland area! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect summer camp, exploring kid-friendly museums, or scouting out top-notch schools, we’ve got you covered. 

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