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Summer Camps and Activities Cool Enough for Your Tween and Teen

If your tweens and teens have aged out of traditional day camp, but still need some structure over the summer, check out these great options. Summer is right around the […]

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Don’t Miss the Portland Mardi Gras Parade

Let the good times roll at the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus’s annual Portland Mardi Gras Parade. Folks dress up and dance along Mississippi Avenue as Krewe members toss decorated, mini-umbrella […]

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Top 5 Spots to See Free Portland Art Exhibits With Kids

Portland’s dedication to public art extends beyond outdoor sculptures and vivid murals on the sides of buildings. Add this list of indoor spaces to view art (for free!) to your […]

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Top 5 Places to Learn about Black History in Portland

This Black History Month — and every month — celebrate and uplift Black history in our community at these five places and resources in the Portland area. 1. Stop by […]

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How to Choose a Preschool in Portland

Researching preschools for the first time can feel overwhelming for parents. We help cut through the buzzwords, explain the philosophies behind different programs and offer a list of questions you […]

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Here’s Where to Have Fun With Your Kid in the Vancouver Area

Southwest Washington is a simple hop over the Columbia from Portland, and includes Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground and Ridgefield in Clark County. An area known for family-friendly events, here […]

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Camas is the No. 1 Community for Families in Clark County

The suburb of Camas is named after the Camas lily, a delicate, purple spring bloom whose root bulbs were harvested by local Indigenous people as an important food source. Historically, […]

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Hillsdale is One of Portland’s Safest Neighborhoods

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