Family Fun Ideas in Portland

Popular Roundups

Our Ultimate Guide to Free Fun in PDX

By Meg Asby | April 30, 2024

The best things in life are free — and that includes fun things to do in Portland.

12 Months of Free Things to Do

By Meg Asby | April 29, 2024

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, find free, family-friendly activities to do in Portland all year long.

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.

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.

This Ultimate Outdoor Adventure is 10/10

Railbike Excursion = Your Perfect Day

Free and Discounted Portland-Area Museum Days

Visit Portland’s incredible museums without breaking the bank.

A Trail for the Reluctant Hiker

We’ve cracked the code on getting tweens and teens to hit the trails.

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.

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