Playgrounds with a View
Portland is a city with many magical vistas – but squirrely kids often don’t want to sit and admire the view. Here are some of our favorite playgrounds that also offer lovely views.
Portland is a city with many magical vistas – but squirrely kids often don’t want to sit and admire the view. Here are some of our favorite playgrounds that also offer lovely views.
Looking for another reason to love your local library? Check out their free passes to museums and attractions.
We checked out the new Farm Walkabout at Frog Pond Farm.
Through these free fridges and pantries, communities are creating ways to help their neighbors find nutritious food hyper-locally.
Our web director took her daughter to a Rose City Rollers’ open skating session at the Lloyd Center parking garage and found it a great way to get exercise — and make happy COVID-time memories.
Here are some ways families can give back this holiday season.
Several months into the pandemic, my family has, like many others, found entertainment and education through all kinds of virtual options. What sets Oregon Children’s Theatre’s brand-new episodic show, Your Turn!, apart is its kid-centered focus, the warm camaraderie of the hosts, and its inspiration to spark fun and creativity in the familiar comforts of …
We toured Alberta Street for socially-distant art and fun.
A visit to Triskelee Farm in West Linn is a fun and memorable experience.
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So. Many. Snacks. Being with our families 24/7 can mean that we are the ones buying, preparing and cleaning up after every meal and snack.
Answer our Question of the Week to enter to win a gift certificate to Pietro’s Pizza.
Portland families are making the most of outside time!
We tried the Baketivity subscription box kit and made gluten-free granola bars.
Thank you for sharing some of your favorite kid-directed activities this week!
Thank you to all the readers who responded to our question last week and shared how they are doing during these uncertain times. Your responses were the highlight of our week! It was great to read about the joy you are finding in the daily routines of life, in time spent with your families, and …
Whether you are looking for toys and books to keep the kids busy, a new board game for the family, or goodies for an Easter basket, check out these local stores offering curbside pickup or delivery.
Some talented and amazing musicians, artists, scientists and authors are planning regular online events to entertain and educate our kids during this hard time.
From interactive play areas to history, nature, hands-on creating and more, here are some great libraries to explore.
Opening a first savings account at OnPoint Community Credit Union I remember opening a savings account when I was a kid—I particularly remember my blue passbook and feeling proud and grown-up. So I was excited when my 8-year-old daughter Maggie grew interested in a savings account. It was about time since Maggie had been hiding …