4 Ways to See The Nutcracker in Portland
The Nutcracker is a can’t-miss holiday tradition, and there are options for every budget!
20-Plus Free Things to Do with Kids in December
Here are lots of ideas for getting out of the house with the kids and having some fun — all without spending a dime.
Have a Wonderful Time at this Radio Play Adaptation of a Beloved Classic
These actors have a heavy load to carry — not least the weight of audience expectations for a show like this — and they meet the challenge with significant talent, a spirit of fun, and infectious energy.
Holiday Events Guide
Portland’s most comprehensive guide to kid-friendly activities for the holidays, including music, theater, lights, Santa sightings, and more.
U-Cut Tree Farms
Kick off your holiday season by finding the perfect tree at one of these local farms.
What You Oughta Know about Broadway in Portland’s Jagged Little Pill
Learn more about this emotionally raw production before you go.
Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord is the Pandemic Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
While reliving the pandemic doesn’t exactly sound like a fun date night at first blush, Kristina Wong manages to make the experience both moving and a hell of a good time.
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Coffee Spots in Portland
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly spots, so you can enjoy your cup of joe, sans whining.
Why Portland Public Schools is Redrawing School Boundaries
We recap the (often contentious) boundary redrawing and enrollment balancing process for Portland Public Schools’ Southeast elementary and middle schools.
5 Youth Basketball Leagues to Check Out this Season
Believe it or not, it’s time to register for youth basketball! Check out these five Portland-area leagues recommended by a local dad.
Be Wowed by the Young Professionals at Oregon Children’s Theatre
Teens will love this provocative dark comedy performed by teens in Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Professionals Company.
The Secrets of Spooktacular Portland
We talked to the people behind the events and activities that pump up the Halloween and fall fun in Portland.
Dive into the ripple, the wave that carried me home, and Leave a Better Human Being
the ripple, the wave that carried me home is worth all the scheduling gymnastics required to make a night out happen.
BodyVox’s Pearl Dive Live is a Visual Feast
Get tickets now to this “categorically uncategorical” performance.
Oregon Historical Society
With three floors of exhibits featuring ancient artifacts, digital interactives, and hands-on games and activities, the Oregon Historical Society brings history to life for kids of all ages!
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!
Gilbert House Children’s Museum
Why kids and parents love Gilbert House Children’s Museum in Salem, OR.
Halloween Book Picks from Powell’s City of Books
Bewitching books from the children’s book buyers at Powell’s.
12 Portland Playgrounds with Off-Leash Dog Parks
A win-win for all members of the family, two legged or otherwise.
Birthday Venues in and near Portland, OR
Planning a birthday party for a child can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be! These local businesses make celebrating a breeze.
Don’t Miss These Annual October Happenings
Take your family out to celebrate all that October in Portland brings — a bounty of apples, pears and pumpkins, and plenty of spooky fun for Halloween.
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.
The Right Stuff: Baby Gear Guide
While nothing can quite prepare you for the baptism by fire that is life with a newborn, the right gear sure can help. These nine pieces of gear make your life with a newborn just a little easier.
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.
Say Yes to Yes Day
Looking for something fun to do for your kiddo’s birthday outside of the typical daytime party? Organize a day of yes! with them instead.
