Featured Camp of the Week: Northwest Children’s Theater
Unlock Your Child’s Imagination with Northwest Children’s Theater’s Explore Camps!
Kid-Friendly Bike Paths
From the classics to new favorites, these trails are perfect for young riders!
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.
Try Swapping Your Home for Your Next Family Vacation
Do your travel dreams feel too big for your family’s budget? Try home swapping!
Cookbooks to Take Your Family Campout to the Next Level
Because no one should have to eat rehydrated mac ‘n’ cheese on vacation.
Portland-Area Farmers Markets
It’s peach season! Check our comprehensive list of Portland-area farmers markets.
Free Tech Classes for Kids at Apple Stores
Apple Camps are back through July 30th. Get ready for screen time everyone can feel good about.
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.
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!
Discover 81 Protected Places with the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts’ New Map
Get the first-ever map of 81 protected places that you can visit, including more than 100,000 acres — roughly the same size as the Oregon State Parks system.
How to Keep Your Family Safe and Healthy Now that Oregon is Reopen
Dr. Rachel Manzo of Metropolitan Pediatrics shares everything you need to know to keep your kids safe and healthy during reopening.
Your Tween Actually Can Manage a Clothing Budget
Check out our tips and tricks for teaching your tween this oh-so-important life skill.
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.
PDX-area Aerial and Zip Line Attractions
If your family is looking for a treetop thrill, check out one of these aerial or zip line attractions.
The Ultimate Portland Weekend with Kids
Get reacquainted with your old favorites and find some new spots to explore.
PP&R Summer Free for All
Free lunch in the park could end up being your family’s most exciting part of the week!
Water, Water, Everywhere
Our guide to hitting the water with the kids, be it pool, lake, river or ocean.
Portland-area Fountains & Splash Pads
Splash pads are family favorites for cooling down when the weather is hot!
A Year of Fun: A Month-by-month Calendar of Family-friendly Events
Save this list of the regular awesome events happening in Portland.
Featured Camp of the Week: Children’s Healing Art Project
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From our friends at Children’s Healing Art Project Enroll your child in the camp voted Best Arts & Crafts Classes/Camps by PDX Parent readers! There is still space in Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) Summer Art Workshops. Whether it’s Visual Arts, Sculptures and Structures, or Paint Exploration, your child will enjoy CHAP’s unique approach to …
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Every Child Deserves Fun Summer Opportunities
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Summer 2021: Find Your Fun!
From no-cost outings to big splurges, you are sure to find something that your kids will get excited about.
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.
Pregnancy, Birthing & Support With the Pros
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