Family Fun in Portland: Adventures for All Ages!

Looking for exciting ways to explore Portland with your family? Whether you’re searching for seasonal festivals, the best kid-friendly restaurants, or top-rated attractions, we’ve rounded up the best experiences to keep everyone entertained.

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We handpick our favorite events to make your weekend as spectacular as you are. 

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Popular Roundups

The Best of Portland Family Fun: Curated Just for You. From hands-on museum exhibits to outdoor adventures, local events, and must-visit eateries, there’s something for every age and interest.

Cool off the family at one of these five beaches in the Vancouver area....
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If your family is looking for a treetop thrill, check out one of these aerial or zip line attractions....

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Truly Kid-Friendly Restaurants

We’ve rounded up the best truly kid-friendly restaurants in Portland: from spots with dedicated play areas to eateries with menus both kids and parents will love. These family-friendly favorites make dining out a stress-free and delicious experience.

This summer trend is so hot — it’s ice cold. We’re talking about dirty sodas. No, dirty sodas aren’t the cans of cola that fell on the floor while you […]

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New Sellwood spot Monty’s Red Sauce serves up a fresh take on the classic East Coast Italian eatery — and it’s kid-friendly, too. Since it had been open for two […]

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If you’re a toddler parent, I hope you’re getting out into the world and letting professionals cook for you every now and then. I know sometimes it seems like a […]

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Here are our four favorite post-Gorge-hike food stops, complete with what to order....

Portland is brimming with local places to enjoy a cup of coffee, but these neighborhood spots are perfect to enjoy said coffee with the kids in tow. Wonderwood Springs This […]

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These kid-friendly Portland restaurants feature much more than your typical burgers and nuggets....

TikkaTacoRito spotlights Indian and Mexican cuisines in a fast-casual atmosphere. I love a good fusion food concept. So when I read about the newly opened TikkaTacoRito in the Pearl, my […]

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Bright and colorful new inner eastside cart pod WonderLove packs in tasty food, room to play and spectacular views. Portland loves its food cart pods. And new groupings of carts […]

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Let someone else cook dinner, without breaking the bank at these restaurants offering free kids' meals....

25-Plus (Truly) Kid-Friendly Portland Restaurants

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Cheers to family-friendly breweries and pubs, where you can enjoy a nice, cold beverage and the kids can be kids!...
Try mind blowing pizza at Hapa Pizza in Beaverton....

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