Family Fun Ideas in Portland

Popular Roundups

Where to Slide and Swing in Vancouver

By Kate Hagan Gallup | April 23, 2024

Just take a quick drive over the Interstate Bridge and you’ll find a whole new world of playgrounds to explore.

Portland-Area Fairs and Festivals

By PDX Parent Staff | April 15, 2024

Check out our list of festivals for some celebratory fun.

Kid-Friendly Bike Paths in Portland, OR

By PDX Parent Staff | April 4, 2024

From the classics to new favorites, these trails are perfect for young riders!

Portland’s 11 Best Places to Decorate Cakes and Cookies with Kids

By Erica Vo | April 2, 2024

Decorate something delicious with your kids.

Adelman Peony Gardens

Where to Find Blooms around Portland

By PDX Parent Staff | March 15, 2024

The best places to see spring flowers in Portland.

PDX Parent Reader Favorites: Playgrounds

By PDX Parent Staff | February 1, 2024

Check out our 2024 Reader Favorites winners for best playground!

Portland Indoor Play Spaces

By PDX Parent Staff | January 29, 2024

Your ultimate guide to indoor fun in PDX.

Portland-Area Ice Skating and Roller Skating Rinks

By PDX Parent Staff | January 22, 2024

Get ready for some good old fashioned family fun at these local skating rinks.

Family-Friendly Yoga Studios in Portland

By Stephanie Gehring | January 1, 2024

We’ve found local businesses making it a little easier for you and your little ones to find your savasana.

11 Family-Friendly Bookstores in the Portland Area

By Stephanie Gehring | November 6, 2023

There’s nothing cozier than a bookshop on a rainy day, and Portland has no shortage of either.

Kids ❤️ Museums

By PDX Parent Staff | October 1, 2023

The littles will soak up knowledge while having a blast at these local, kid-friendly museums.

The Ultimate Guide to Portland Performing Arts: Theater, Ballet, Concerts and More

By Meg Asby | September 21, 2023

Check out our roundup of local performance venues and find shows that fit your interests and budget.

More Family Fun

The Ultimate Portland Bucket List: 101 Things to Do with Kids

Keep this list handy for all of those "I'm bored!" days.

OCT’s Young Professionals Company Breathes Vivid Life into a Haunting Tale

This spellbinding story and captivating performance will stay alive in viewers minds long after the play’s conclusion.

Fresh Finds at These 5 Vancouver Farm Stands

Visit one of Vancouver’s curated farm stands for tasty foods, fresh produce and fragrant flowers.

NWCT’s A Year With Frog and Toad Makes a Splash

This lively show packs 365 days of fun into 75 minutes.

What’s on Stage Now: Portland-Area Live Performances

Have fun and support Portland’s local performing arts venues by buying tickets to one of these fabulous shows!

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