Family Fun Ideas in Portland

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Cool Off at 50+ Splash Pads in the Portland Area

By PDX Parent Staff | September 5, 2024

Cool off in safe spaces to splash!

11 Drool-Worthy Portland-Area Picnic Spots

By PDX Parent Staff | August 29, 2024

Whether you break out a red checkered blanket and wicker basket, or have a more impromptu PB&J affair, here’s a list of some of the very best spots in and around Portland to eat up outside.

Our Favorite Apple Picking Spots Near PDX

By PDX Parent Staff | August 28, 2024

Apple season is here! Take your kids to one of these local farms for delicious fruit and a fun outing.

12 Kid-Friendly Breweries and Pubs in Portland

By PDX Parent Staff | August 25, 2024

Cheers to family-friendly breweries and pubs, where you can enjoy a nice, cold beverage and the kids can be kids!

The Best Mini Golf Courses, from Free to Deluxe

By PDX Parent Staff | July 29, 2024

From glow-in-the-dark to bucolic country club swinging, there are fun options for mini golf in and around Portland.

Shop Local at These 38 Portland-Area Farmers Markets

By PDX Parent Staff | July 28, 2024

There’s a market for every day of the week!

The Best Playgrounds for Kids Who Bolt

By Meg Asby | July 17, 2024

If your child is an escape artist and you’re looking for fenced and partially-fenced playgrounds in the Portland area, you’re in luck.

Where to See Farm Animals around Portland

By PDX Parent Staff | July 17, 2024

Take animal-loving kids for a meet and greet in Portland, Oregon.

Family-Friendly Oregon Factory Tours

By Meg Asby | July 15, 2024

From chocolate to Moose Munch, find out where your food comes from with these Oregon factory and orchard tours.

Top 5 Kid-Friendly Beaches in Vancouver

By Robin Lanehurst | July 14, 2024

Cool off the family at one of these five beaches in the Vancouver area.

Aerial Adventures for Thrill-Seekers of All Ages

By PDX Parent Staff | July 12, 2024

If your family is looking for a treetop thrill, check out one of these aerial or zip line attractions.

11 Portland-Area Playgrounds with Shade

By PDX Parent Staff | July 9, 2024

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Day Long Itinerary for Family Fun in Foster Powell

Welcome to Foster Powell — aka FoPo — a burgeoning and creative area in Southeast Portland that follows Foster Road […]

You Won’t Believe This Hike is Family-Friendly

I was completely surprised by how kid-friendly the Beacon Rock trail is. We even saw a three-year-old tackling it—though I’d […]

The Stress-Free Way to Score a Campsite This Summer

Booking campgrounds is basically an Olympic sport in the Pacific Northwest, but don’t worry — here’s the easiest way to do it.

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