Keep Cool at These Six Portland Scoop Shops
Indulge your sweet tooth on National Ice Cream Day — or any day — at one of these classic scoop shops in PDX.
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Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long
Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long
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How to Teach and Empower Kids about Juneteenth
The best way to support your neighbors and appreciate the significance of Juneteenth is to get involved, take action and participate in efforts that center on Black liberation.
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Five Simple Refresh Ideas for Your Home
Refresh your home without it costing too much money or taking a lot of time with these five easy tips.
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Kid-Friendly Winter Fun in Portland, OR
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.
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Winter Break Camps & Activities
Keep kids busy and engaged with these winter camp options.
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REVIEW: The Cinnamon Bear Holiday Show at Oaks Park
Catch a live holiday show — drive-in style — at Oaks Park.
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Volunteering for Portland Families during COVID
Here are some ways families can give back this holiday season.
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Safe and Festive Holiday Ideas during COVID
Here are just a few magical ways to celebrate the winter season while social distancing during these COVID days.
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Practicing Gratitude with Kids
Here are some simple ways to practice gratitude this year with your child.
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Have a Gourd Time with These Pumpkin Patch Tips
Here are some tips to keep in mind as you search for your perfect pumpkins.
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Beyond Carving: Five New Ways to Use Your Pumpkins
Here are five fun and different ways to use those pumpkins, and bonus — they support your child’s development as well!
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A Different 4th of July
Ideas to honor the meaning of Independence Day and take action to make our community truly more equitable.
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9 Kid-Friendly Father's Day Crafts
Nine kid-friendly crafts for Father’s Day
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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.
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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.
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Fun and Festive Holiday Games for Kids
Fun and Festive Holiday Games for Kids
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The Road to Ashland
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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
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hacks
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.
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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
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Review: Howloween at the Oregon Zoo
Meg Asby is our Web Editor. She is a mom of two in SW Portland and loves nothing better than a cartful of books from Central Library.
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Enjoy costumed fun at the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween scavenger hunt! I haven’t met a kid who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt, and Howloween at the Oregon Zoo doesn’t disappoint. The hunting adds another layer of excitement (and education) to the already thrilling trick-or-treat experience. And of course, you will have the entire zoo to
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National Night Out
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National Night Out (NNO) is coming up! NNO lets people shut down local streets to get outside and celebrate their neighborhoods together. A huge part of NNO is also working to connect local public safety officers with their community members. Below are just a few neighborhood block parties. If you want to find what’s happening
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Road Trip Boredom Busters
Make the hours fly by with these fun car activities.
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Summer Guides to Water Fun
Your guide to water fun in the Portland metro area.
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Portland Summer Date Night Ideas
Portland Summer Date Night Ideas
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Portland’s Top Skateparks
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From our friends at evo, a skate shop, bike shop, surf shop, wake shop, ski/snowboard shop, camping store, and lifestyle retailer all under one roof For many kids, sports present a great outlet for their energy, provide great exercise, and they also teach valuable life lessons of hard work, dedication, and resilience. After all, one
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Where to Camp with Kids in Oregon
Our guide to Oregon’s most family-friendly camping
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The Basics of Camping with Kids
Everything you need to know to start the best of family traditions.
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