Hoyt Arboretum's weekly family event is open to visitors with ways to enjoy the outdoors while distancing. Tree Time! Preschool Walks introduce 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 … [Read more...] about Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum
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Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Find a great urban park in your neighborhood Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it isn't quite what we expected. I am sure many of you have experienced the dread of driving an hour to a hiking … [Read more...] about Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Volunteer from Home Activities for Portland Nonprofits
Looking to give back on MLK Day? Or maybe you're interested in finding a new way to help our community this year. With many in-person opportunities cancelled, nonprofits have developed volunteer from home activities as a way for us to continue giving back to the organizations who support the … [Read more...] about Volunteer from Home Activities for Portland Nonprofits
The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff in Portland
Twice a year, I purge my home of unwanted goods. Looking around my home, there are a lot of things in good shape that I never use. Instead of bagging everything up and taking it to Goodwill or Salvation Army, I sell my stuff. In the past two years, I've made enough money selling … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff in Portland
Family Farm Days at Zenger Farm
Looking for a fun outing with the family during winter break? Head to Zenger Farm for low-cost, family-friendly activities during Family Farm Days. Zenger Farm is a 24-acre combined farm and wetland in southeast Portland. The urban farm hosts educational activities in a natural environment. Their … [Read more...] about Family Farm Days at Zenger Farm
2020 Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
Every holiday season, Portland International Raceway transforms its track into the largest light show West of the Mississippi. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, you can visit Winter Wonderland any day of the week. Since 1993, Winter Wonderland has been one of the must-see holiday light … [Read more...] about 2020 Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
2020 Clackamas County Winter Fair Holiday Light Display
While many popular light displays have been cancelled this year, the Clackamas County Fairgrounds is transforming into a winter wonderland for the first time ever. Clackamas County Winter Fair features a drive-thru experience with all the sights and sounds of Christmas. Along the 1/4-mile path … [Read more...] about 2020 Clackamas County Winter Fair Holiday Light Display
Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Portland
Be the host with the most activities You’re finally done grocery shopping. The house is clean. You have a master schedule of what's cooking for the next 48 hours. It is officially the calm before the holiday storm. But there is still one thing you might have overlooked: what do to with your family … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Portland
Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
Soak in that sweet pine smell Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like the smell of a fresh cut pine tree. We're fortunate to live in an area where pine trees are plentiful and grow by the foot. It also means there are plenty of options for Christmas tree farms and lots in Portland. Find the … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
2020 ZooLights Drive-Through Nights
The Oregon Zoo's special holiday attraction lets you walk on the wild side of a winter wonderland. ZooLights features more than 1.5 million lights and gives visitors a whole new zoo experience. Usually this post is dedicated to the ZooLights discount nights. This year, there will not be discounts … [Read more...] about 2020 ZooLights Drive-Through Nights
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