Family Fun in Portland: Adventures for All Ages!

Looking for exciting ways to explore Portland with your family? Whether you’re searching for seasonal festivals, the best kid-friendly restaurants, or top-rated attractions, we’ve rounded up the best experiences to keep everyone entertained.

Overwhelmed with Options?

We handpick our favorite events to make your weekend as spectacular as you are. 

Portland is brimming with local places to enjoy a cup of coffee, but these neighborhood spots are perfect to enjoy said coffee with the kids ...
Here are some of our favorite places to get hiking in Portland with kids. ...

You’re in for a big surprise at the western end of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail in Vancouver. This family-friendly trail is 8.2 miles (one ...

Popular Roundups

The Best of Portland Family Fun: Curated Just for You. From hands-on museum exhibits to outdoor adventures, local events, and must-visit eateries, there’s something for every age and interest.

Check out our roundup of family-friendly escape experiences in and near Portland....
From glow-in-the-dark to bucolic country club swinging, there are fun options for mini golf in and around Portland....
Whether it’s Monday or Sunday, there’s a Portland-area farmers market open and ready for you. See what’s fresh near you — updated for 2025!...
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Our guide to hitting the water with the kids, be it pool, lake, river or ocean....

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Truly Kid-Friendly Restaurants

We’ve rounded up the best truly kid-friendly restaurants in Portland: from spots with dedicated play areas to eateries with menus both kids and parents will love. These family-friendly favorites make dining out a stress-free and delicious experience.

Portland is brimming with local places to enjoy a cup of coffee, but these neighborhood spots are perfect to enjoy said coffee with the kids in tow....

Tito’s Taquitos is hands down the best Mexican food I’ve eaten in Portland. Tito’s Taquitos has been around as a food cart since 2021 and was named The Oregonian’s Cart […]

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Trying the best restaurants in Portland doesn't mean leaving the kids behind....
Let someone else cook dinner, without breaking the bank at these restaurants offering free kids' meals....
Looking to go out to eat with the kids? Here are more than 25 truly kid-friendly restaurants in Portland....
Cheers to family-friendly breweries and pubs, where you can enjoy a nice, cold beverage and the kids can be kids!...

This summer trend is so hot — it’s ice cold. We’re talking about dirty sodas. No, dirty sodas aren’t the cans of cola that fell on the floor while you […]

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If you’re a toddler parent, I hope you’re getting out into the world and letting professionals cook for you every now and then. I know sometimes it seems like a […]

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Here are our four favorite post-Gorge-hike food stops, complete with what to order....
These kid-friendly Portland restaurants feature much more than your typical burgers and nuggets....

TikkaTacoRito spotlights Indian and Mexican cuisines in a fast-casual atmosphere. I love a good fusion food concept. So when I read about the newly opened TikkaTacoRito in the Pearl, my […]

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Bright and colorful new inner eastside cart pod WonderLove packs in tasty food, room to play and spectacular views. Portland loves its food cart pods. And new groupings of carts […]

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