This Weekend in PDX
Every week we share the very BEST of our popular Kids Calendar.
Featured Hike: Trail of Ten Falls
Check out our tips for handling this long hike with kids. You don’t want to miss the “crown jewel” of Oregon trails!
Portland Kindie Artist Spotlight: Olive & Dingo
Meet Olive & Dingo, everyone’s favorite joy-bringers!
The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Family Fun in Portland, Oregon
You’ll feel like a local in no time.
Portland Kindie Artist Spotlight: Tallulah’s Daddy
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.
Spin the Wheel at BODYVOX for a Night of Unpredictable Brilliance
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.
Go Chasing Waterfalls at Wahclella + 7 More Spectacular Falls
This spring, head out for a hike and get rewarded with a scenic, two-tiered waterfall at Wahclella Falls.
Where We Belong May Be the Most Important Show You See All Year
I don’t think I’ve ever learned more or been as changed by eighty minutes of live theater in my life.
Not Scary, Family-Friendly Escape Rooms in Portland
Check out our roundup of family-friendly escape experiences in and near Portland.
Belly Laugh and Be Moved at Young Americans
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.
Enjoy a Night Out With Your Teen at The Mad Ones
The Mad Ones is a sweet night out with your teen, performed by Oregon Children’s Theatre’s talented Young Professionals Company.
The Judy Sneak Peek!
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.
16 Budget Date Night Ideas with Your Sweetie
Check out these 16 ideas for a budget date night, most of them under $12 per person!
Serious Cupcakes is a Delicious Performance
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.
Portland Center Stage “Puts the She in Sherlock”
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.)
2 Summers, 6 PNW Campsites, and Why We Loved Each One
Camping is a bit of a gamble at baseline. We’ve removed the guesswork on these 6 family-friendly campsites.
Free Summer Camp Planner
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.
Neighborhood We Love: Bethany
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.
4+ Ways to See The Nutcracker in Portland
The Nutcracker is a can’t-miss holiday tradition, and there are options for every budget!
Have a Wonderful Time at this Radio Play Adaptation of a Beloved Classic
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.
Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord is the Pandemic Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
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.
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Coffee Spots in Portland
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly spots, so you can enjoy your cup of joe, sans whining.
Be Wowed by the Young Professionals at Oregon Children’s Theatre
Teens will love this provocative dark comedy performed by teens in Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Professionals Company.
Dive into the ripple, the wave that carried me home, and Leave a Better Human Being
the ripple, the wave that carried me home is worth all the scheduling gymnastics required to make a night out happen.
BodyVox’s Pearl Dive Live is a Visual Feast
Get tickets now to this “categorically uncategorical” performance.
