Family Fun Ideas in Portland

Popular Roundups

Top 10+ Portland-Area Destination Playgrounds

By PDX Parent Staff | May 14, 2024

We found the best playgrounds in the Portland metro area, so you can have free fun all year long.

Shop Local at These 38 Portland-Area Farmers Markets

By PDX Parent Staff | May 10, 2024

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

Our Ultimate Guide to Free Fun in PDX

By Meg Asby | April 30, 2024

The best things in life are free — and that includes fun things to do in Portland.

12 Months of Free Things to Do

By Meg Asby | April 29, 2024

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, find free, family-friendly activities to do in Portland all year long.

Where to Slide and Swing in Vancouver

By Kate Hagan Gallup | April 23, 2024

Just take a quick drive over the Interstate Bridge and you’ll find a whole new world of playgrounds to explore.

Portland-Area Fairs and Festivals

By PDX Parent Staff | April 15, 2024

Check out our list of festivals for some celebratory fun.

Kid-Friendly Bike Paths in Portland, OR

By PDX Parent Staff | April 4, 2024

From the classics to new favorites, these trails are perfect for young riders!

Portland’s 11 Best Places to Decorate Cakes and Cookies with Kids

By Erica Vo | April 2, 2024

Decorate something delicious with your kids.

Adelman Peony Gardens

Where to Find Blooms around Portland

By PDX Parent Staff | March 15, 2024

The best places to see spring flowers in Portland.

PDX Parent Reader Favorites: Playgrounds

By PDX Parent Staff | February 1, 2024

Check out our 2024 Reader Favorites winners for best playground!

Portland Indoor Play Spaces

By PDX Parent Staff | January 29, 2024

Your ultimate guide to indoor fun in PDX.

Portland-Area Ice Skating and Roller Skating Rinks

By PDX Parent Staff | January 22, 2024

Get ready for some good old fashioned family fun at these local skating rinks.

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.

Join Us at Our Free Family Festival

See you at Topaz Farm on June 22! Presented by Xfinity.

Stop and Smell the Wildflowers on These Family-Friendly Hikes

Get outside with the family and smell the wildflowers with these five Portland hikes.

Your Toddler Can Create This Summer’s Viral Hit Here

Your little will love movin’ and groovin’ at the weekly Birdie Beats baby and toddler music class at Taborspace.

24 Free Things to Do with Kids in May

Your fun doesn’t have to be expensive! Here are more than 20 things to do with kids this month.

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