Drum roll, please! This month we are rolling out the winners of our annual Reader Favorites poll! Here are our readers’ top choices in our Arts & Entertainment category. Find the complete list of winners here.
Art Studio
Winner: SCRAP PDX
PDX Parent readers know that SCRAP Creative Reuse is the place to go for all things crafty. Not only can you find an assortment of creative goodies, from fabric, to paper, to wood and metal supplies, but it’s also a great place to donate extras from previous projects. SCRAP also does great community outreach, including events in schools, teacher training and field trips. Pro tip: Families can even hold their next birthday party here! Visit SCRAP online for information on upcoming classes, workshops and more.
Top 5
Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP)
Craft Factory
Owl & Bee Clay Co.
Portland Child Art Studio
PDX Preschool of the Arts & The Hangout
Performing Arts Company
Winner: Northwest Children’s Theater
Northwest Children’s Theater has been named a Reader Favorite for its dedication to bringing the magic of theater to young audiences in Portland. With a wide range of performances, camps, and classes, NWCT offers kids a chance to explore their creativity while enjoying professional productions. Whether it’s attending a show or participating in an after-school drama club, NWCT continues to inspire future actors and theater lovers.
Top 5
Oregon Children’s Theatre
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Oregon Symphony
Echo Theater
Broadway Rose Theater Company
Kindie Musician/Performer
Winner: Red Yarn
If our kids could line up to go to a live concert right now, chances are they’d endure standing in the rain to see folk-rock great Red Yarn. His infectiously positive energy and menagerie of puppet critters have been engaging Portland littles for years.
Top 5
Nikki Brown Clown
Kelli Welli
Mo Phillips
Olive and Dingo Productions
Tallulah’s Daddy
Kid Friendly Movie Theater
Winner: McMenamins Kennedy School
Catching a flick at McMenamins Kennedy School theater is like an upgraded movie experience at home. There are comfortable sofas and armchairs where you can watch both new releases and classics. But perhaps the best perk is the ticket price: Adults and youth are $5, kids 12 and under are $3, and toddlers and babies are free. Plus, McMenamins has a solid food menu that’s kid-friendly to boot. Don’t forget the Cajun tots!
Top 5
The Judy Family Cinema
Academy Theater
McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub
Electric Castle’s Wunderland Cinema and Nickel Games
Hollywood Theater
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