This Weekend in PDX
Every week we share the very BEST of our popular Kids Calendar.
Giveaway: An eight (8) week Creative Ballet session at The Portland Ballet ($120 value)
Enter to win an eight week Creative Ballet Session at The Portland Ballet.
Featured School of the Week: Arbor School of Arts & Sciences
Learn more about Arbor School of Arts & Sciences and their upcoming open house.
Portland-Area Live Performances by Month
Have fun and support Portland’s local performing arts venues by buying tickets to one of these fabulous shows!
Featured School of the Week: Catlin Gabel School
Learn about Catlin Gabe School’s Open House on Oct. 30.
Portland-Area Haunted Houses
There is nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the metro area has lots of frightful opportunities.
Halloween Book Picks from Powell’s City of Books
Bewitching books from the children’s book buyers at Powell’s.
12 Portland Playgrounds with Off-Leash Dog Parks
A win-win for all members of the family, two legged or otherwise.
30+ Ideas for Kid-Friendly Fall Fun
We’ve collected some of the quintessential Portland fall fun activities, plus some new ones to try.
Birthday Venues in and near Portland, OR
Planning a birthday party for a child can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be! These local businesses make celebrating a breeze.
Don’t Miss These Annual October Happenings
Take your family out to celebrate all that October in Portland brings — a bounty of apples, pears and pumpkins, and plenty of spooky fun for Halloween.
Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids
Visiting the “Fruit Loop” in the scenic Hood River area is a favorite fall tradition.
Performing Arts Guide: Theater, Ballet, Concerts and More
Check out our roundup of local performance venues and find shows that fit your interests and budget.
Birthday Freebies in PDX Make Birthdays Fun and Affordable
Thanks to all the birthday freebies and discounts offered by local businesses, anyone’s birthday can feel absolutely lavish without breaking the bank.
Portland’s Inclusive Playgrounds
Portland’s dedication to play for all is producing creative, accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities.
Professional Service of the Week: Mendwell Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Learn more about Mendell Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.
The Right Stuff: Baby Gear Guide
While nothing can quite prepare you for the baptism by fire that is life with a newborn, the right gear sure can help. These nine pieces of gear make your life with a newborn just a little easier.
Progressive Music for Kids by Again Again
Again Again’s new album Your Voice Is Magic, with its clever lyrics featuring progressive messages of inclusion and female empowerment might make you feel better.
Kid to Know: Mental Health Hero Starts Project Lotus
Learn how local teen Aaron Li is tackling mental health struggles in the AAPI community and beyond.
PDX Parent Picks: Pregnancy & Baby
Here are our readers’ top choices for where to get help getting pregnant, giving birth, and finding postpartum help.
Say Yes to Yes Day
Looking for something fun to do for your kiddo’s birthday outside of the typical daytime party? Organize a day of yes! with them instead.
Professional Service of the Week: Birth First Education Center
Learn more about the classes that the Birth First Education Center has to offer!
