Family Fun Ideas in Portland

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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

We’ve got you covered.

These Calm Waters Made Our Kids Love Kayaking

By Marcus Asby | July 9, 2024

Check out these 10 family-friendly places to kayak near Portland, OR.

Local Water Fun Near Portland

By Kat Merck | July 3, 2024

Our guide to hitting the water with the kids, be it pool, lake, river or ocean.

More Family Fun

The Ultimate Portland Bucket List: 101 Things to Do with Kids

Keep this list handy for all of those "I'm bored!" days.

PDX Parent Reader Favorites: Family-Friendly Farms

Find good, old-fashioned fun at these reader favorite farms near Portland, OR.

13 Spots to Take Your Kids in Portland Before 10 am

Mornings with little ones can start well … very early, long before traditional kid-friendly activities like museums and libraries open […]

This Weekend in PDX

Every week we share the very best of our popular Kids Calendar.

PDX Parent Reader Favorites: Family Fun

Readers’ choice award winners for sweet treats, adventure attractions, kid-friendly take out, playgrounds, hikes and more.

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