Seasons and Holidays

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Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros!

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), also known as Día, celebrates children, families, and reading taking special emphasis on the importance of literacy for children of all cultural backgrounds. (Find out more about Día here.) We’ve pulled the local Día events from around the Portland-metro area and put them on this […]

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Kids Bowl Free 2018

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Michelle lives in Southwest Portland with her husband and daughter. When she's not working, Michelle is watching gymnastics class or basketball practice, and checking the Kids Calendar for a new activity to explore.
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Top 5 Sources for Valentine's Day Inspo

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➊ The kits at Paper Source feel handmade, but are easy for the crafts-challenged to put together.  ➋ Local art supply store chain-let Collage is bursting with Valentine-themed stickers, stamps and other goodies.  ➌ Many local libraries sponsor Valentine-making parties in the first half of this month — check websites for more info.  ➍ Spend an afternoon at SCRAP in downtown Portland, where donated and recycled art

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Tips for Family Volunteering from Hands On Greater Portland

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These tips are brought to you by Hands On Greater Portland.  Volunteering as a family can seem overwhelming- but it’s really not! Here is a quick guide to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunities to fit your family. 1. How old is everyone? The age of your little ones or not so little ones makes

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The Snow Pack

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Sarah Vanbuskirk is a writer and editor living in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in creating family, lifestyle, relationship, health and wellness content, and is the mother of five children.
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The mountains are calling and your family must go … play in the snow. Portlanders dream of powder. That’s why we may smile, or even dance, at the winter rains. In town, we get drenched, yes, but at higher elevations, those same rains paint our mountains white. Whether your family gets its snowy kicks on

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All Wrapped Up: Our Annual Holiday Gift Guide

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This year, resolve to shop local, and find great gifts for all the sugarplums on your list. Ages 0 to 3 These adorable tights from UK brand Blade + Rose will keep chunky baby legs warm all winter long — and that tushie flap! We’re dying. (Plus, it’s easy access for those who are cloth diapering.) $17.

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Summer Cultural Festivals

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Portland is home to communities of people from all over the world—communities with unique and rich heritages, perspectives, and traditions. This summer, at cultural festivals throughout the city, your family can celebrate and learn about other cultures, taste new foods, and take part in dancing, singing, and other entertainment. 3 Days of Aloha in Vancouver

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"Let's Go" Series with Oregon State Parks

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Today while researching events for the kid’s calendar I stumbled upon the “Let’s Go” series of camping and outdoor events from the Oregon State Parks. Let’s Go offers families opportunities to give outdoor activities (like camping, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, etc) a try without having to invest in equipment and under the guidance of experience

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PDX Summer

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Make the Most of Our Warmest Months There is so much fun to be had over the summer in PDX. We’ve got water play guides, event picks and so much more to make this summer the most fun.

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