Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide
Shop local this holiday season!
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Portland Santa Sightings
We’ve tracked down the big guy in red for you!
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Portland-Area Holiday Light Displays
Your guide to all that sparkles and glows this holiday season.
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Portland Cooking Classes for Kids
Here are some great options for kids to get more comfortable in the kitchen—and have a blast while doing it.
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Portland’s Family-Friendly Holiday Events
Portland’s most comprehensive guide to kid-friendly activities for the holidays, including music, theater, lights, Santa sightings, and more.
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Vote for Your 2025 PDX Parent Reader Favorites!
It’s time to vote for the people, places and spaces that make PDX so much fun.
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Featured School of the Week: EdenAcres Nature School
Learn more about this year round Montessori school.
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Our Favorite U-Cut Tree Farms
Kick off your holiday season by finding the perfect tree at one of these local farms.
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All the Ways to See The Nutcracker in Portland
The Nutcracker is a can’t-miss holiday tradition, and there are options for every budget!
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Portland-Area Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Don’t miss these annual holiday tree lightings!
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Winter Break Camps & Activities
Keep your kids busy and happy with the help of our Winter Camps Guide.
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20+ Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities in Portland
Volunteering with kids can seem daunting, but fortunately, Portland is a great place to get involved.
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Top Holiday Trains and Ships to Try This Season
Gather your little transportation enthusiasts for some holiday fun!
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Portland-Area Holiday Markets
Shop local at these Portland-area craft fairs and holiday markets.
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Free Meals and Gifts for the Holidays
You don’t have to do this alone.
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Our Favorite Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Celebrate fall at one of these local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats.
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Portland-Area Daytime Trick-or-Treating
Kids too young to stay up late? We’ve got you covered.
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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebrations in Portland, OR
Find the perfect Día de los Muertos event for your family.
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20+ Free Things to Do with Kids in November
Your fun doesn’t have to be expensive!
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No School November Camps
Looking for a camp for the days off in November? Check out our list of available camps!
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We’re Winners!
PDX Parent took home six editorial, design and digital awards from the national Parenting Media Association on Friday, October 18, thanks in huge part to YOU, our faithful readers and followers. We love sharing the long days and short years with you. Judges awarded silver medals for the photo and design of the May 2024
What Does it Mean to Belong
Learn more about how to make this important decision.
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Featured School of the Week: Catlin Gabel School
Learn more about Portland’s only Reggio-inspired preschool.
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Top Portland-Area Haunted Houses and Experiences
There is nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the metro area has lots of frightful opportunities.
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Kids ❤️ Museums
The littles will soak up knowledge while having a blast at these local, kid-friendly museums.
Experiment PDX
Museum Info Experiment PDXAddress: 1421 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214Phone: 503-889-0931Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 pm.Admission: $10 per person.Museum cafe: Coffee and tea available for purchase.Camps/Classes: No-school Day Camps. Our STEAM Day Camps are offered on all no-school days and part of winter break, as well as on early-dismissal Wednesday afternoons. Camps include LEGO robotics, hands-on
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU
Museum Information Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSUAddress: 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201Phone: 503-725-8013Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 11 am-5 pm with extended hours until 7 pm on Thursdays. Admission price: Free admission.Museum cafe: Case Study: Monday-Saturday, 8 am-2:30 pm.Inclusivity information: pdx.edu/jsma-at-psu/plan-your-visitGet Social: Facebook: @JSMAatPSU Instagram: @psu_museum_of_art Why Kids ♥ It Bright colors, shapes, and stories that
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Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals
Find out what kids and parents love about Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals in Hillsboro.
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