Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids
Visiting the “Fruit Loop” in the scenic Hood River area is a favorite fall tradition.
Stroll or Roll the Vancouver Land Bridge
Fun for all ages, a visit to the land bridge can be a historically fun outing or simply a family day filled with fields and flowers — just plan the trip your family would like best!
A Bouncing Good Time at Raindrops Playhouse
The newly opened Raindrops Playhouse in Happy Valley features three indoor play areas that cater to a variety of ages.
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.
Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Greenway Trail
Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland
Hiking Tom, Dick and Harry Mountain with Kids
Take in glorious views and a glassy lake on the way to the summit.
Flora, Fauna and a Story at Fernhill Wetlands
Explore the trails and spot plenty of wildlife at Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove.
Field Trip: PSU Farmers Market
It’s farmers market season! Learn about what to expect at the beloved PSU Farmers Market.
Field Trip: Art Strolls
Portland is home to so many wonderful murals — check out some of these works by BIPOC artists.
Head Into the Woods: Hopkins Demonstration Forest
Trample through the trees while learning about sustainable forestry at Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Oregon City.
A New Path for the Zoo: Visiting during COVID-19
The Oregon Zoo has reopened with COVID-19 precautions in place. Will your kids still like it? Our editor finds out.
Wands Out: Wizards Unite Mobile App
Harry Potter fans will dive right into the augmented reality game Wizards Unite.
Going Geocaching with Kids
Get in on geocaching to decipher clues and find fun loot for you and your kiddos.
Field Trip: Rockhounding around PDX
Your little rock lovers will marvel at the shiny treasures you can collect at two local parks.
Family Volunteering with Friends of Trees
If you have been thinking of volunteering, but are unsure about doing it with kids, Friends of Trees is a great place to start.
Field Trip: Ocean Plays, Hillsboro’s New Indoor Playground
Let the kids wear themselves out at Hillsboro’s newest indoor play park.
New Kids' Art Studio SunnyLove
Looking for an outing that pleases both littles and their older siblings? Check out Northeast‘s new kids’ art studio, SunnyLove.
Field Trip: Ice Skating with Kids
Our writer’s dreams did not match up with her 4-year-old’s reality at the rink. But she’s got tips to help your family’s next ice-skating excursion go more smoothly.
Field Trip: Cooking Class at Northwest Nibbles
Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar, and a lawyer, writer and podcaster. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- Top 10 Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds - June 17, 2023
- The Basics of Camping with Kids - June 15, 2023
- Holiday Gift Picks for Every Type of Kid - December 8, 2022
Can a single cooking class save lunch? A picky family takes on the mealtime dilemma — and lives to tell the tale. Getting three kids out the door for an 8 am school start is no easy feat. For us, the biggest time suck is having the kids find their shoes — and then having …
Field Trip: North Clackamas Aquatic Park
With a wide range of water features, your kids can keep it low-key or ride
the waves at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park.
Field Trip: Two Sisters Play Cafe
Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar, and a lawyer, writer and podcaster. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- Top 10 Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds - June 17, 2023
- The Basics of Camping with Kids - June 15, 2023
- Holiday Gift Picks for Every Type of Kid - December 8, 2022
We test-drive the pancakes, ball pit and art projects on offer at Milwaukie’s Two Sisters Play Café. it was a sad day when Pied Piper Play Café closed in Southeast Portland. The idea was genius in its simplicity: a place for young kids to play while grown-ups had a chance to caffeinate and meet …
Take the Kids to See Baseball in PDX
PDX doesn’t have a MLB team, but our minor and collegiate baseball teams still give your family a chance to root for the local boys of summer.
How We Live: Say Hello to Bridgeton
A search for affordable rent and room to roam lands one Portland family in a lesser-known North Portland waterfront enclave.
Field Trip: Gorge Hiking with Kids
Latest posts by Julia Silverman (see all)
- Top 5 Kid-Friendly Spots for Ear Piercing - August 30, 2023
- Top 5 Fall Color Hikes - October 31, 2021
- Going Geocaching with Kids - July 5, 2020
Your family’s favorite hikes in the Gorge may still be closed after the Eagle Creek fire. But there are new adventures in store. Nearly two years after the devastating Eagle Creek fire swept through the Columbia River Gorge — Portland’s de facto shared backyard — the beautiful, fragile ecosystem there is still recovering. That …
