Get Serious Air at This Indoor Portland Park
The new Sky Zone trampoline park in Gresham provides high-flying fun for kids of all ages.
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Become the Next Portland Pickles Pro Here
Baseball and softball players of all ages can hone their skills at Tigard’s D-BAT PDX WEST training facility.
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Why You Should Hike to Bridal Veil Falls — Even in Winter!
Explore Bridal Veil Falls, one of Oregon’s beautiful waterfalls, with the whole family.
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Psst…October is the Best Time to Visit the Coast
Visit a spooky ghost forest and avoid the summer crowds.
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Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids
Visiting the “Fruit Loop” in the scenic Hood River area is a favorite fall tradition.
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Stroll or Roll the Vancouver Land Bridge
Fun for all ages, a visit to the land bridge can be a historically fun outing or simply a family day filled with fields and flowers — just plan the trip your family would like best!
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A Bouncing Good Time at Raindrops Playhouse
The newly opened Raindrops Playhouse in Happy Valley features three indoor play areas that cater to a variety of ages.
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Go Chasing Waterfalls at Wahclella + 7 More Spectacular Falls
This spring, head out for a hike and get rewarded with a scenic, two-tiered waterfall at Wahclella Falls.
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Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Greenway Trail
Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland
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Visit Lan Su Chinese Garden
A local mom shares her toddler’s experience at the garden.
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Local Getaway: Silverton
There’s still time to squeeze in one more adventure before school starts.
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Hiking Tom, Dick and Harry Mountain with Kids
Take in glorious views and a glassy lake on the way to the summit.
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Flora, Fauna and a Story at Fernhill Wetlands
Explore the trails and spot plenty of wildlife at Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove.
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Field Trip: PSU Farmers Market
It’s farmers market season! Learn about what to expect at the beloved PSU Farmers Market.
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Field Trip: Art Strolls
Portland is home to so many wonderful murals — check out some of these works by BIPOC artists.
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Head Into the Woods: Hopkins Demonstration Forest
Trample through the trees while learning about sustainable forestry at Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Oregon City.
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A New Path for the Zoo: Visiting during COVID-19
The Oregon Zoo has reopened with COVID-19 precautions in place. Will your kids still like it? Our editor finds out.
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Wands Out: Wizards Unite Mobile App
Harry Potter fans will dive right into the augmented reality game Wizards Unite.
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Going Geocaching with Kids
Get in on geocaching to decipher clues and find fun loot for you and your kiddos.
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Field Trip: Rockhounding around PDX
Your little rock lovers will marvel at the shiny treasures you can collect at two local parks.
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Family Volunteering with Friends of Trees
If you have been thinking of volunteering, but are unsure about doing it with kids, Friends of Trees is a great place to start.
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Field Trip: Ocean Plays, Hillsboro’s New Indoor Playground
Let the kids wear themselves out at Hillsboro’s newest indoor play park.
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Field Trip: Parkour for Kids
Scaling the obstacles at Portland’s indoor parkour gym.
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New Kids' Art Studio SunnyLove
Looking for an outing that pleases both littles and their older siblings? Check out Northeast‘s new kids’ art studio, SunnyLove.
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Field Trip: Ice Skating with Kids
Our writer’s dreams did not match up with her 4-year-old’s reality at the rink. But she’s got tips to help your family’s next ice-skating excursion go more smoothly.
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Field Trip: Cooking Class at Northwest Nibbles
Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar, and a lawyer, writer and podcaster. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- 10 Ways to Explore Portland with Your Baby - February 8, 2024
- Top 10 Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds - June 17, 2023
- Holiday Gift Picks for Every Type of Kid - December 8, 2022
Can a single cooking class save lunch? A picky family takes on the mealtime dilemma — and lives to tell the tale. Getting three kids out the door for an 8 am school start is no easy feat. For us, the biggest time suck is having the kids find their shoes — and then having
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Field Trip: North Clackamas Aquatic Park
With a wide range of water features, your kids can keep it low-key or ride
the waves at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park.
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Field Trip: Two Sisters Play Cafe
Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar, and a lawyer, writer and podcaster. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- 10 Ways to Explore Portland with Your Baby - February 8, 2024
- Top 10 Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds - June 17, 2023
- Holiday Gift Picks for Every Type of Kid - December 8, 2022
We test-drive the pancakes, ball pit and art projects on offer at Milwaukie’s Two Sisters Play Café. it was a sad day when Pied Piper Play Café closed in Southeast Portland. The idea was genius in its simplicity: a place for young kids to play while grown-ups had a chance to caffeinate and meet
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