Kids ❤️ Museums
The littles will soak up knowledge while having a blast at these local, kid-friendly museums.
Experiment PDX
Museum Info Experiment PDXAddress: 1421 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214Phone: 503-889-0931Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 pm.Admission: $10 per person.Museum cafe: Coffee and tea available for purchase.Camps/Classes: No-school Day Camps. Our STEAM Day Camps are offered on all no-school days and part of winter break, as well as on early-dismissal Wednesday afternoons. Camps include LEGO robotics, hands-on
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU
Museum Information Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSUAddress: 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201Phone: 503-725-8013Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 11 am-5 pm with extended hours until 7 pm on Thursdays. Admission price: Free admission.Museum cafe: Case Study: Monday-Saturday, 8 am-2:30 pm.Inclusivity information: pdx.edu/jsma-at-psu/plan-your-visitGet Social: Facebook: @JSMAatPSU Instagram: @psu_museum_of_art Why Kids ♥ It Bright colors, shapes, and stories that
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Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals
Find out what kids and parents love about Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals in Hillsboro.
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Gilbert House Children’s Museum
Learn why kids and parents love Gilbert House Children’s Museum in Salem, OR.
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Columbia River Maritime Museum
Kids love the hands-on experiences, including a green screen where they can give a weather report. Families can also tour a decommissioned floating lightship.
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Oregon Historical Society
With three floors of exhibits featuring ancient artifacts, digital interactives, and hands-on games and activities, the Oregon Historical Society brings history to life for kids of all ages!
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Hands On Children's Museum
150 interactive exhibits including Emergency!, Ballcano, art studio, MakeSpace and two-story climber. Wonder awaits in the Outdoor Discovery Center featuring Lighthouse Lookout, Trike Loop, Children’s Garden, Northwest Naturalist Cabin and more!
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Portland Art Museum
Why kids and parents love the Portland Art Museum, plus info on this year’s exhibits.
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I Took My Kid on a Ghost Tour, and She’s Obsessed
When did my child become old enough to go on a ghost tour? Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was battling a tangle worse than the Gordian Knot in her curly hair? If your child is over the trick-or-treat excitement but not quite ready for a haunted house, a ghost tour might be the sweet
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This Weekend in PDX
Every week we share the very best of our popular Kids Calendar.
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15 Easy, Healthy Halloween Treats
All the fun, without the sugar high.
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What Does it Mean to Belong
Learn more about how to make this important decision.
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Featured School of the Week: Catlin Gabel School
Learn more about Portland’s only Reggio-inspired preschool.
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Our Favorite Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Celebrate fall at one of these local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats.
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Family-Friendly Fall Fun in Portland
Stressed about where to host your child’s next birthday party? Check out these awesome local businesses that make celebrating a piece of cake.
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36 Ideas for Halloween Fun and Events in the Portland Area
We’ve got 31+ ideas for family-friendly Halloween hijinks.
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Where to Celebrate Spooky Season in Vancouver
It’s time to smell cinnamon and clove, paint the town orange, and to plan your fall holiday destinations across Clark County. There is so much to do this season that we couldn’t pack it all into one place — and for more Halloween events, check out our kids calendar regularly! Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm
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20+ Free Things to Do with Kids in October
Kids are expensive. Your October fun doesn’t have to be.
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Halloween Trains and Where to Find Them
Whether your child wants to trick-or-treat at a train park or ride a haunted train with the Headless Horseman, there’s a Halloween rail experience for every age. Most are only a short drive from Portland, Oregon, and costumes are encouraged! Trick or Treat Extravaganza at Molalla Train Park The popular train park will be decorated
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This New Food Cart Pod has Rooftop Seating
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 are springing up all the time. The new WonderLove pod on the corner of SE Main and 2nd Avenue is setting itself apart with space
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2025 PDX Parent Reader Favorites Decals
Tools for PDX Parent Picks Nominees
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Not Scary, Family-Friendly Escape Rooms in Portland
Check out our roundup of family-friendly escape experiences in and near Portland.
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Portland Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (or Close to It)
Let someone else cook dinner, without breaking the bank at these restaurants offering free kids’ meals.
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PDX Parent Reader Favorites: Best Birthday Party Spot
Who knows birthday venues better than parents?
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Birthday Party Essentials: Where to Celebrate in PDX
Stressed about where to host your child’s next birthday party? Check out these awesome local businesses that make celebrating a piece of cake.
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Portland-Area Daytime Trick-or-Treating
Kids too young to stay up late? We’ve got you covered.
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Spend Whatever You Like at These Free Pumpkin Patches
Sometimes you just want to buy a pumpkin and take a photo.
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25-Plus (Truly) Kid-Friendly Portland Restaurants
25-Plus (Truly) Kid-Friendly Portland Restaurants
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