A Different 4th of July
Ideas to honor the meaning of Independence Day and take action to make our community truly more equitable.
40 Ideas for a Fun Portland Summer
Our summer bucket list of family-fun ideas, updated for the current moment.
The Best Spots to Pick Berries With Your Family
The berries are coming! The berries are coming! Where to pick what’s ripe.
Summer Reading is Here!
One thing that hasn’t changed? Your kids can still earn a T-shirt — this year featuring a book-loving dragon on it!
Readers Respond: Summer Plans
It has been great to hear what many of you are thinking as we head into what will be a summer like never before.
5 Egg-Centric Science Experiments for Kids
Your kids will learn basic science while being able to play with their food.
10+ Ideas for Portland-Area Spring Break Fun with Kids
Here are some ideas for local Spring Break fun with your kids.
Eight+ Portland Valentine’s Date Ideas for You and Your Kid
Ideas for making your little one feel special on this heart-filled day (and the days around it). Plus, there’s a couple of excuses to eat chocolate.
Kid-Friendly Winter Fun (Whatever the Weather)
Whether you want to take advantage of the winter weather, or snuggle down for some cozy fun, there is lots to do in Portland during the winter with kids.
The Ultimate Guide to Rainy-Day Fun in Portland
We have a lot of options for rainy-day shenanigans, both inside and out.
Free Things to Do with Kids in January
Tighten your belts this January while still having tons of fun!
Ring in the New Year with Family-Friendly Celebrations
Kid and family friendly events to ring in the New Year, PDX Style
The Road to Ashland
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Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Camps: Openings & Updates - July 8, 2020
- Understanding Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children - July 5, 2020
- 2020 Summer Camp Updates - July 5, 2020
Winter fun awaits you in this Southern Oregon mountain town, nestled right near the California border. Even in wintery driving conditions, you can travel safely if you follow a few key road-safety rules — check our Arriving Safely section at the end of the article for details. Without any stops (or inclement weather), you’ll get …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hacks
Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar. She loves exploring Portland with her three small children, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream. You can read more from Ali at www.runknitlove.com.
Latest posts by Ali Wilkinson (see all)
- Field Trip: Rockhounding around PDX - July 1, 2020
- The Best Spots to Pick Berries With Your Family - June 14, 2020
- 5 Egg-Centric Science Experiments for Kids - April 1, 2020
If you have a hand in the Thanksgiving meal prep, now is about the time when you’re probably starting to wonder what you got yourself into. Cooking for Thanksgiving is a task no matter what, but it becomes exponentially harder when your kids are running around demanding attention too. Here are some hacks to …
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebrations
Portland-area Celebrations of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Portland-Area Haunted Houses
There is nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the metro area has lots of frightful opportunities.
