Harvest your favorite produce at Portland you-pick farms. Nothing is sweeter than picking a marionberry fresh off the vine from a beautiful farm in the Portland area. Or choosing the perfect Christmas tree straight from the field. Portland you-pick farms have four seasons of harvesting … [Read more...] about You-Pick Farms In and Around Portland
Family & Parenting
2021 Target Car Seat Trade-In Event
Every year, Target hosts a special trade-in event for shoppers to get rid of their old car seats and get a deal on new seats for their little ones. The store is bringing back this popular event in 2021 and passing along the deals for families to cash in on. From April 5-17, trade in any car … [Read more...] about 2021 Target Car Seat Trade-In Event
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 unwanted … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff in Portland
Go on a Spring Break Adventure in and around Portland
Spring Break in Portland is the ideal time to get out of the house and explore the many wonderful places our corner of the Northwest has to offer. If you're looking for a unique experience for the entire family, look no further than these Spring Break activities both in and around … [Read more...] about Go on a Spring Break Adventure in and around Portland
Open Farm Day at Zenger Farm
Celebrate the first day of Spring on the farm! Zenger Farm is hosting family-friendly activities during Open Farm Day. Zenger Farm is a 24-acre combined farm and wetland in southeast Portland. The urban farm hosts educational activities in a natural environment. Their programs teach kids and … [Read more...] about Open Farm Day at Zenger Farm
Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum
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
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
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
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