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Kimberly Akimbo Musical is Funny, Heart-Breaking and Hopeful

Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning best musical of 2023, started a limited engagement at Portland’s Keller Auditorium and plays through Sunday, January 19. It’s an original musical comedy about “growing […]

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Hillsdale is One of Portland’s Safest Neighborhoods

Hillsdale, a charming Southwest neighborhood, has the quiet feel of a mountain town. Its gorgeous foliage along hillside roads and decidedly retro vibe make it feel remote, but it’s not […]

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Gladstone Shows Up for Kids and Families

This small, 4-square-mile Clackamas County city knows how to show up big for kids and families. In 2006, city leaders decided to convert a space that was once a Thriftway […]

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This is One of Portland’s Safest Neighborhoods

This charming Southwest neighborhood has the quiet feel of a mountain town. Its gorgeous foliage along hillside roads and decidedly retro vibe make it feel remote, but it’s not as […]

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Mt. Scott-Arleta Has True Community

Mt. Scott-Arleta (from Duke Street to Foster Road, between Southeast 60th and 82nd Avenues) has a lot of character. An offbeat mix of century-old homes and new construction welcome more […]

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Roseway Neighborhood is Full of Old-Fashioned Charm

While this roughly square-shaped, Northeast neighborhood may be overshadowed by its more well-known districts close by — Cully to the north and west and Rose City Park and Hollywood to […]

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Sauvie Island is an Unhurried Paradise

If a rural, slow-paced life sounds ideal, but you can’t bear to be far from the buzz of Portland culture, Sauvie Island offers the perfect compromise. With just over 1,000 […]

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Let Your Toddler Get Messy and Paint Here

Littles can create artwork and make a mess at Sellwood Community House, and parents don’t have to clean up. My son has been in day care part time for a […]

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Beat the Winter Blues With These Kid-Friendly Activities

Whether you want to take advantage of the winter weather, or snuggle down for some cozy fun, there is lots to do in Portland during the winter with kids....
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Ask for These Fun Experiences for Kids Instead of More Stuff

If you really, seriously don’t need any more stuff, ask grandparents and relatives for these fun kid activities that will build core memories. (Or give them to your own kids!) […]

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