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.
10 Not-to-Be-Missed End of Summer Activities in Portland
10 Not-to-Be-Missed End of Summer Activities in Portland
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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- Camps: Openings & Updates - July 8, 2020
- Understanding Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children - July 5, 2020
- 2020 Summer Camp Updates - July 5, 2020
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.
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. We work year round to update and improve our …
Great PDX Camps with Space Available – June
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- Winner & Top 5: Museums & Family Memberships - May 1, 2020
- Spring Break Camps - March 5, 2020
- 2020 Summer Camps Guide - March 1, 2020
If you haven’t booked all your summer camps yet, don’t panic! Some fantastic camps all over Portland still have spaces available! Here are 10 camps with space available: MJCC Day Camp MJCC Day Camp encourages growth, inspires confidence, and provides the framework for lasting memories and friendships. Enjoy full-day fun all summer long from 7:30 …
Great PDX Camps with Space Available
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
Whether you procrastinated or your plans changed, some of us are finding ourselves looking for summer camps now. Don’t panic—some fantastic camps all over Portland still have spaces available! Here are 10 to consider: Small Wonders Studio Summer camp-style: the days will include art and projects and more—long mid-day stretches will be spent outside for …
Kids Bowl Free 2018
Web Director at PDX Parent
Michelle lives in SW 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.
Latest posts by Michelle Carew (see all)
- REVIEW: Triskelee Farm Tour - July 6, 2020
- Portland Adventures during COVID-19 - June 15, 2020
- GIVEAWAY: Beanstalk Gift Certificate - May 27, 2020
The Yard Sale Play Date
Yard sale shopping is the kind of frugality that will actually increase your popularity with your children.
