This Weekend in PDX
Every week we share the very BEST of our popular Kids Calendar.
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!
These actors have a heavy load to carry — not least the weight of audience expectations for a show like this — and they meet the challenge with significant talent, a spirit of fun, and infectious energy.
While reliving the pandemic doesn’t exactly sound like a fun date night at first blush, Kristina Wong manages to make the experience both moving and a hell of a good time.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly spots, so you can enjoy your cup of joe, sans whining.
Teens will love this provocative dark comedy performed by teens in Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Professionals Company.
the ripple, the wave that carried me home is worth all the scheduling gymnastics required to make a night out happen.
Get tickets now to this “categorically uncategorical” performance.