Ultimate Portland-Area Playground Guide
Find your next playground to explore!
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.
Free Cultural Passes from Portland-Area Libraries
Looking for another reason to love your local library? Check out their free passes to museums and attractions.
Feeding Time and Family Fun at Frog Pond Farm
We checked out the new Farm Walkabout at Frog Pond Farm.
Feeding Families: Local Free Fridges and Pantries Address Food Insecurity
Through these free fridges and pantries, communities are creating ways to help their neighbors find nutritious food hyper-locally.
REVIEW: Rollerskating at Lloyd Center during COVID
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.
Volunteering for Portland Families during COVID
Here are some ways families can give back this holiday season.
OCT’s New Show “Your Turn!”
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 …
Dinosaurs, Animal Art and Ice Cream on Alberta
We toured Alberta Street for socially-distant art and fun.
REVIEW: Triskelee Farm Tour
A visit to Triskelee Farm in West Linn is a fun and memorable experience.
GIVEAWAY: Beanstalk Gift Certificate
Answer our Question of the Week to enter to win a gift certificate to Beanstalk.
GIVEAWAY: Elephants Delicatessen Gift Certificate
Answer our Question of the Week to enter to win a gift certificate to Elephants.
Readers Respond: Kids’ Go-to Snacks during Quarantine
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.
GIVEAWAY: Pietro’s Pizza Gift Certificate
Answer our Question of the Week to enter to win a gift certificate to Pietro’s Pizza.
Readers Respond: Outside Time during COVID-19
Portland families are making the most of outside time!
Subscription Box Review: Baketivity
We tried the Baketivity subscription box kit and made gluten-free granola bars.
Readers Respond: Keeping the Kids Busy at Home
Thank you for sharing some of your favorite kid-directed activities this week!
Readers Respond: What is Bringing You Joy?
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 …
Portland Toy Stores and Bookstores with Pickup and Delivery
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.
Online Concerts, Storytimes and Events for Kids
Some talented and amazing musicians, artists, scientists and authors are planning regular online events to entertain and educate our kids during this hard time.
Portland-area Destination Libraries
From interactive play areas to history, nature, hands-on creating and more, here are some great libraries to explore.
Kid-friendly Finances
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 …
