Family-Friendly Getaway: The Painted Hills
Is your family itching to get out of the city? For those looking to swap the concrete jungle with some very old rock formations, visit the beautiful Painted Hills.
Portland Overnight Camps: Is Your Kid Ready?
For many kids, camp is the highlight of summer break, and well-deserved peace and quiet for parents. Here’s how to know whether your child — and let’s be honest, you, too — is ready for the next step in their summertime adventures: Overnight camp.
Ask Dr. Baynham: Getting Overnight Camp Ready
Dr. Allison Baynham answers a reader’s question on how to ensure your child is ready for overnight summer camp.
Go Chasing Waterfalls at Wahclella Falls
This spring, head out for a hike and get rewarded with a scenic, two-tiered waterfall at Wahclella Falls.
The Ultimate Portland Summer Camps Cheat Sheet
Summer camps — it’s that time of year again! Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of options in the Portland area? We’ve got you! Read on for our handy list on summer camps in your area.
Budget-Friendly Summer Camps Around Portland
Summer camps are a beloved summertime experiences for many kids. Here are fun and budget-conscious picks for the family.
Portland Summer Camps Lite
If you have a kiddo who is looking to dip their toe into the world of summer camps (or if they only have the bandwidth for a few hours), there are several organizations around the Portland area offering half-day camps.
Where We Belong May Be the Most Important Show You See All Year
I don’t think I’ve ever learned more or been as changed by eighty minutes of live theater in my life.
Not Scary, Family-Friendly Escape Rooms in Portland
Check out our roundup of family-friendly escape experiences in and near Portland.
15+ Free Things to Do with Kids in March
Whether you are looking for indoor activities or outdoor explorations, you’ll find some fun ideas here—all for free!
Beyond the Blues: Youth Mental Health
Youth mental health concerns are at an all-time high, an aftereffect of COVID. But local support is out there. Here’s how to help your child navigate their mental well-being.
Enjoy a Night Out With Your Teen at The Mad Ones
The Mad Ones is a sweet night out with your teen, performed by Oregon Children’s Theatre’s talented Young Professionals Company.
Kids’ Book Picks on Friendship
Love comes in all different forms. Encourage your kiddo to appreciate the joys of BFFs with these four, fun reads on friendship picked by the children’s book buyers at Powell’s.
Kids Rate Portland’s Hottest Food Trends
For our food and dining issue, we sample some of Portland’s hottest food trends that shore up our status as a top food and dining destination — with our opinionated kids in tow. And we’ve also got some tips to help your kids broaden their palates to enjoy all the dining treasures Portland has to offer.
Portland-Area Live Performances by Month
Have fun and support Portland’s local performing arts venues by buying tickets to one of these fabulous shows!
Performing Arts Guide: Theater, Ballet, Concerts and More
Check out our roundup of local performance venues and find shows that fit your interests and budget.
Kid to Know: Mental Health Hero Starts Project Lotus
Learn how local teen Aaron Li is tackling mental health struggles in the AAPI community and beyond.
Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Greenway Trail
Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland
Pinwheel: A Safe, Tween-Approved, Smartphone for Your Kids
Terrified about handing over a cell phone to your tween? Consider Pinwheel, a safe option that could be a perfect fit for your family.
Favorite Pacific Northwest Camping Spots
We share our favorite PNW spots for popping up a tent, parking an RV, or rolling right up to a ready-made shelter.
Road Trip Ideas: PNW Magic
It’s time for some new adventures! Reconnect with the best of the Northwest with a summer road trip to the central Oregon Coast, or Seattle and Mount Rainier.
Featured Hike: Trail of Ten Falls
Check out our tips for handling this long hike with kids. You don’t want to miss the “crown jewel” of Oregon trails!
OCT’s Twelfth Night is Full of Fun
Don’t miss this delightful show full of misdirected crushes, silly pranks and mistaken identities.
5 Spectacular Spring Hikes Near Portland
Local author Jessica Becker shares 5 of her favorite kid-friendly spring hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
Teen Internships in PDX
Find out where teens have been gaining valuable experience in the Portland area.
Ask the Counselor: How to Teach My Child to Fail
Read on for tips from a middle school counselor on supporting a perfectionist child.
Back the Blazers
Even if you only watch one game this season, your kids will be talking about it all year long.
From Bullied to Beauty Queen
Miss Oregon Teen USA helps teens build confidence as they head back to the classroom.
