Neighborhood We Love: Goose Hollow
If easy access to all that Portland has to offer is a top priority, Goose Hollow brings just that. Learn more about the neighborhood that is older than the city of Portland itself.
Neighborhood We Love: Brentwood-Darlington
“The best thing Brentwood-Darlington has going for it is the strong community vibe … Neighbors support one another like I have never seen before, and I have lived in seven different states,” says neighbor Will Mohring.
Support BIPOC-Owned Businesses
Check out these fabulous local businesses owned by members of the BIPOC community in Portland.
Listen to Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots New Kids’ Album
Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots are dishing up some tasty tracks all about delicious eats.
Portland’s Other Epidemic: Gun Violence
Portland has a gun-violence problem. A big one. And it’s increasingly likely that your neighborhood or family has been impacted by it.
Visit Ninja Ramen for Japanese Delights
Flavor-packed noodle soups, chicken karaage and other Japanese delights await your family at Hillsboro’s Ninja Ramen.
4 Toys for Your Own Indoor Obstacle Course
Get plenty of exercise without having to don a raincoat with these great toys for indoor play.
Children’s Folk Music the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Gordie “Crazylegs” MacKeeman’s new album Folk for Little Folk is an album that grown-ups will enjoy as much as their kids.
Dad to Know: Musician Hi Joe Kye!
Professional violinist-looper and vocalist Joe Kye is making music for kids as Hi Joe Kye!
Visit Vegan Junk Food for Meat-Free Eats
Vegan families can indulge in deep-fried delights and more at the newly opened Vegan Junk Food in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
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.
Help the Salmon
Looking for a safe way to volunteer with your kids this fall? Check out this family-friendly volunteer opportunity!
Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids
Visiting the “Fruit Loop” in the scenic Hood River area is a favorite fall tradition.
Don’t Miss UFO Fest in McMinnville
Since we’ve been living the plot of a sci-fi movie for over a year, we’re ready for this one.
Family-Friendly Food Carts: Try Moore Food & Company
Head to Portland’s coolest new hang-out spot, Moore Food & Company, for Philly-inspired food and attitude.
Speak Up for Families in Oregon: 3 Ways to Be Involved
Our Children Oregon, a nonprofit that speaks up for the essential needs of kids in our state, shares three important issues that it hopes parents keep their eyes on as the Oregon legislature heads back for another session this month.
Indoor and Outdoor Birthday Party Venues
We’ve got the scoop on indoor and outdoor birthday party venues — plus local kindie performers who will bring the party to you.
Gear Guide: 4 Supremely Cool Lunch Boxes
Kids will actually have to take their lunches to school this year! That calls for a new lunch box.
Kid to Know: Beaverton Student is Google Doodle Finalist
Learn about the Doodle for Google competition and the beautiful origami doodle made by finalist Elise Then.
Planning Your Child’s After-School Care
If you’ve been trying to predict what after-school care will look like this year, you’re not alone.
The Ultimate Portland Weekend with Kids
Get reacquainted with your old favorites and find some new spots to explore.
Summer 2021: Find Your Fun!
From no-cost outings to big splurges, you are sure to find something that your kids will get excited about.
How Families Spent Pandemic Stimulus Checks
Researchers from the University of Oregon knew the pandemic would have a drastic effect on families with young children. So in April of 2020, they set up the Rapid Assessment of Pandemic Impact on Development — Early Childhood (RAPID-EC) survey. It was sent to households across the country that have at least one child under …
Mom to Know: The Family-business Builder
Alexis Tanner, mom to 4-year-old Karsyn and 3-year-old Jaidyn, recently started JK Girls, a clothing and accessories company inspired by her two daughters.
Family-friendly Getaway: Welches
Welches serves as a perfect base for mountain-based adventures when the thermostat hits 90+ degrees in Portland.
Family Supper Review: Nicholas Restaurant
The 34-year-old Lebanese spot Nicholas Restaurant moves to a spacious, more family-friendly location in Southeast Portland.
Kid to Know: The Anti-racist Artist
In May, Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that Clara Johnson, a senior at Beaverton High School, won the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Oregon’s First Congressional District.
Good Deeds: Helping the Unhoused
Nicholl Summers and her three kids love to travel from their westside home to the Gorge for hikes, but Summers says her kids often went from giddy to solemn when they noticed the juxtaposition of million-dollar homes next to tent encampments of the homeless. When a virtual campout with the Hike It Baby group led …
Rainbow Hair and Hope: Olivia’s Rainbowtastic Life
Read the story behind our May cover girl Olivia’s beautiful, multihued hair.
