9 Great Family-Friendly Campgrounds Near PDX
Believe it or not, it’s time to reserve campsites for this summer!
10 Great Places to Kayak with Kids Near Portland, OR
Check out these 10 family-friendly places to kayak near Portland, OR.
All Aboard for Fun at the Molalla Train Park!
If you are looking for a fun adventure with the kids, then Mollala Train Park is the perfect day trip.
10 Not-to-Be-Missed End of Summer Activities in Portland
10 Not-to-Be-Missed End of Summer Activities in Portland
Portland-Area Fairs and Festivals, August-September 2021
Street festival season isn’t over yet! Check out our list of festivals for some end-of-summer fun.
Portland-Area Farmers Markets
It’s peach season! Check our comprehensive list of Portland-area farmers markets.
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.
Experience the Charm of Kid-Friendly Wineries near Portland
Check out our list of kid-friendly wineries, where you can enjoy a tasting without having to hire a sitter.
PP&R Summer Free for All
Free lunch in the park could end up being your family’s most exciting part of the week!
Family-friendly Mini Golf Courses
From glow-in-the-dark, to bucolic country club swinging, there are fun options for mini golf in and around Portland.
The Best Spots to Pick Berries With Your Family
The berries are coming! The berries are coming! See where you can pick what’s ripe.
11 Drool-Worthy Portland-area Picnic Spots
Whether you break out a red checkered blanket and wicker basket, or have a more impromptu PB&J affair, here’s a list of some of the very best spots in and around Portland to eat up outside.
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.
Ten Places to Beat the Heat with Kids in Portland
Ten Places to Beat the Heat with Kids in Portland this Summer
National Night Out
Latest posts by Amy Conway (see all)
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to Oregon Children's Theatre's"Dragons Love Tacos" - December 11, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to OMSI's Exquisite Creatures and Gingerbread Adventures - November 24, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Family Pass to Hands On Children's Museum - November 20, 2019
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 …
Road Trip Boredom Busters
Road Trip Boredom Busters
Summer Guides to Water Fun
Your guide to water fun in the Portland metro area.
Portland’s Top Skateparks
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Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Portland Indoor Gyms and Pools - January 15, 2022
- Embrace the World! - January 15, 2022
- Featured School of the Week: International Leadership Academy - January 4, 2022
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 …
A Family-friendly Fourth
Latest posts by Amy Conway (see all)
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to Oregon Children's Theatre's"Dragons Love Tacos" - December 11, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to OMSI's Exquisite Creatures and Gingerbread Adventures - November 24, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Family Pass to Hands On Children's Museum - November 20, 2019
Most events are canceled due to COVID. You can check our Kids Calendar or our list of ideas for A Different Fourth of July. ‘Tis the season for red, white and blue. For streamers and BBQs. For parades and fireworks. Yes, Independence Day is right around the corner, and Portlanders know how to celebrate it! Below …
Where to Camp with Kids in Oregon
Our guide to Oregon’s most family-friendly camping
Summer Event Picks
Latest posts by Amy Conway (see all)
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to Oregon Children's Theatre's"Dragons Love Tacos" - December 11, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to OMSI's Exquisite Creatures and Gingerbread Adventures - November 24, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Family Pass to Hands On Children's Museum - November 20, 2019
Here are our top summer picks pulled from the Kids Calendar. If you are looking for a quick list of what’s going on every day, this is the place for you. Check out our full calendar to see all the different things Portland has to offer.
