The Ultimate Guide to Portland Performing Arts: Theater, Ballet, Concerts and More
Check out our roundup of local performance venues and find shows that fit your interests and budget.
Check out our roundup of local performance venues and find shows that fit your interests and budget.
Thanks to all the birthday freebies and discounts offered by local businesses, anyone’s birthday can feel absolutely lavish without breaking the bank.
Don’t miss seeing Cinderella snub Rumpelstiltskin and the Ugly Duckling grow up to be a really ugly duck.
There are plenty of ways to celebrate with your little ones!
Pride Month is the perfect time to see this timeless classic performed by a modern cast.
It somehow manages to be both family-friendly and also the perfect spot for date night. We secretly believe there’s magic involved.
Check out our tips for handling this long hike with kids. You don’t want to miss the “crown jewel” of Oregon trails!
Meet Olive & Dingo, everyone’s favorite joy-bringers!
You’ll feel like a local in no time.
Matt Lynch has been making music his whole life, but it was only when he became a stay-at-home-dad that the most satisfying part of his career began.
Live your game show dreams at BODYVOX’s THE SPIN! It’s a different show every night, with a little help from the audience and a giant wheel of dance.
This spring, head out for a hike and get rewarded with a scenic, two-tiered waterfall at Wahclella Falls.
I don’t think I’ve ever learned more or been as changed by eighty minutes of live theater in my life.
Check out our roundup of family-friendly escape experiences in and near Portland.
The skill of the actors, the wit of the playwright, the beauty of the staging, and bittersweetness of the story, will leave you feeling that your entertainment dollars were well spent.
The Mad Ones is a sweet night out with your teen, performed by Oregon Children’s Theatre’s talented Young Professionals Company.
Northwest Children’s Theater’s new home on Broadway is more than a theater, it’s a creative, multi-use community space that will become part of the fabric of childhood in Portland.
Check out these 16 ideas for a budget date night, most of them under $12 per person!
If you’re looking for a way to connect with your tween or teen, BodyVox’s Serious Cupcakes is a night out that will cement your reputation as the coolest parent ever.
Don’t miss the witty and delightful Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B at Portland Center Stage, and learn the secret to having spectacular date nights on the regular. (Spoiler alert: It’s elementary.)
Camping is a bit of a gamble at baseline. We’ve removed the guesswork on these 6 family-friendly campsites.
We know planning for summer camps can be overwhelming! That’s why we are offering this FREE downloadable spreadsheet to make life a little easier for Portland families.
Niche.com’s No. 1 Best Place to Raise a Family in Oregon is closer than you might think: this year’s choice is Bethany, a small suburb of Portland in Washington County. This tracks with what locals say of this safe, quiet neighborhood with good schools.
The Nutcracker is a can’t-miss holiday tradition, and there are options for every budget!