Want to take a drive to the countryside with your family? Take a trip to Plumper Pumpkin Patch to view all of their adorable farm animals and snack on some delicious treats. Farm Safari at Plumper Pumpkin Patch is giving you the opportunity to drive up, get some kettle corn, drive through the … [Read more...] about Red White and Blue Picnic Farm Safari at Plumper Pumpkin Patch
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Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Have a Spectacular 4th of July in Portland Instead of shelling out a bunch of money to buy your own fireworks, enjoy cheap and free Portland 4th of July events. Many of the events listed below have a whole day of fun activities, games, live music and entertainment your whole family will … [Read more...] about Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
You-Pick Farms In and Around Portland
Harvest your favorite produce at Portland you-pick farms For the 2020 season, you-pick farms are taking new precautions to keep customers safe. The new policies are listed under each farm below. Nothing is sweeter than picking a marionberry fresh off the vine from a beautiful farm in the … [Read more...] about You-Pick Farms In and Around Portland
Portland Parks and Recreation Launches Stay and Play Video Series
Portland Parks and Recreation offers so many fun programs at their community centers and parks throughout the city. Since their facilities and gathering places are temporarily closed, the city department is looking for new ways to engage with our community. Portland Parks and Recreation has … [Read more...] about Portland Parks and Recreation Launches Stay and Play Video Series
Virtual Tree Time! Preschool Walks
Hoyt Arboretum is bringing its popular Tree Time! event right to your home. Tree Time! Preschool Walks introduces kids to the beautiful nature of the arboretum. Each week centers around a new theme to encourage exploration of plants, streams, bugs, and wildlife. All walks are geared for children … [Read more...] about Virtual Tree Time! Preschool Walks
Get Creative with Trail Blazers Color for a Cause
For all the sports fans out here, the NBA season came to an abrupt halt due to stay-at-home orders across the country. Moda Health and the Trail Blazers are teaming up to let you and your family show your Rip City spirit and support our community. Color for a Cause features Trail Blazers coloring … [Read more...] about Get Creative with Trail Blazers Color for a Cause
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s EduHam at Home Virtual School Program
To help keep kids on track, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have launched EduHam at Home. This virtual school program allows students to create their own original pieces using history as their inspiration. EduHam at Home is an extension of the Hamilton … [Read more...] about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s EduHam at Home Virtual School Program
Students Get Rosetta Stone Free for Three Months
Rosetta Stone is making it easier than ever for students to learn a new language. The language learning software is offering students free access for three months. As a thank-you for social distancing, Rosetta Stone is giving students K-12 open access to 24 languages. They’ll learn through … [Read more...] about Students Get Rosetta Stone Free for Three Months
Calling All Harry Potter Fans! New Website Brings Hogwarts to You
Beloved Young Adult author J.K Rowling is bringing magic to your new daily life with Harry Potter At Home. This project is designed to cast a Banishing Charm on boredom through interactive games and access to the book series. The new website is a free online collection of child-friendly activities, … [Read more...] about Calling All Harry Potter Fans! New Website Brings Hogwarts to You
Your Guide to Grocery Delivery Services
I've never considered using a grocery delivery service until now. Even with grocery stores taking new precautions to keep customers six feet apart, it is hard to maintain proper social distancing. Plus on the weekends, some places have lines out the door. Thankfully, there are many ways we … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Grocery Delivery Services
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