Your family's ultimate Portland resource!

From Portland’s most family-friendly neighborhoods to suggestions for crafting a perfect weekend in the Rose City and beyond, the Welcome Guide is an invaluable resource for visitors and new transplants — and will even help longtime residents rediscover some of the best family-friendly fun in Portland.

Kid-Friendly Places to Eat Out

Check out these kid-friendly, go-to spots, where the grown ups will love the food too!

101 Things to Do: Your Ultimate Portland Bucket List

Discover 101 family-friendly adventures in and around Portland — from hidden hikes to rainy day lifesavers. Bookmark this for year-round fun!

Find the Right School for Your Kid

Whether you're exploring preschools or comparing public, private, or charter options — our Education Guide is your go-to resource.

Easy Weekend Getaways

Need a break from the city? These kid-friendly escapes are just a short drive away — from beach cabins to mountain lodges.

Lents is an unpretentious, community-oriented Southeast neighborhood that is still up-and-coming....
Families who want a quieter life, with Portland just a short drive away, will feel right at home in Forest Grove....

The Overlook neighborhood, a close-in, close-knit community, offers access to everything families could want — parks, stores and restaurants and a quick drive or MAX train ride to downtown. There’s […]

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The Alberta Arts District is one of Portland’s most storied and beloved creative corridors, and that’s for good reason. As one of the oldest sections of Portland, the neighborhood has […]

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The suburb of Camas is named after the Camas lily, a delicate, purple spring bloom whose root bulbs were harvested by local Indigenous people as an important food source. Historically, […]

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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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