Popular Roundups
Portland-Area Ice Skating and Roller Skating Rinks
Get ready for some good old fashioned family fun at these local skating rinks.
Family-Friendly Oregon Factory Tours
From chocolate to soy sauce, find out where your food comes from with these Oregon factory tours.
Portland Cooking Classes for Kids
Here are some great options for kids to get more comfortable in the kitchen—and have a blast while doing it.
20+ Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities in Portland
Volunteering with kids can seem daunting, but fortunately, Portland is a great place to get involved.
9 Kid-Friendly Breweries and Pubs in Portland
Cheers to family-friendly breweries and pubs, where you can enjoy a nice, cold beverage and the kids can be kids!
Kids ❤️ Museums
The littles will soak up knowledge while having a blast at these local, kid-friendly museums.
12 Portland Playgrounds with Off-Leash Dog Parks
A win-win for all members of the family, two legged or otherwise.
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.
Birthday Freebies in PDX Make Birthdays Fun and Affordable
Thanks to all the birthday freebies and discounts offered by local businesses, anyone’s birthday can feel absolutely lavish without breaking the bank.
Portland’s Inclusive Playgrounds
Portland’s dedication to play for all is producing creative, accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities.
More Family Fun
Free Things to Do with Kids in January
Head up to Washington for a fun getaway for the whole family.
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.
In 2022, Portland got a generous serving of exciting and inventive new dessert shops, serving up goodies like New Zealand-style ice cream, vegan paletas, French-Asian pastries, and reimagined cinnamon rolls. So grab your kids and head to one of these tempting new treat spots.
Here are our favorite, kid tested and approved bakeries around the Portland area.
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Coffee Spots in Portland
