Want to know exactly where your ghouls and goblins can trick-or-treat in your Portland neighborhood? The Nextdoor Treat Map just made your haunting around the block a lot easier. No more second guessing where to go or who is giving out treats. You can see exactly which neighbors are ready to greet … [Read more...] about Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route
Kids' Stuff
Free Bowling for Kids at Alleys in and around Portland
Here's a fun way to beat the heat and spend time with your family. Kids Bowl Free is a program that offers complimentary bowling to kids all summer long. Kids who are registered for the program get two free games of bowling each day of the summer. Start and end dates vary by bowling … [Read more...] about Free Bowling for Kids at Alleys in and around Portland
Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults
Looking for a fun reading program to keep your kids on track this summer? Or maybe you want to keep yourself on top of new releases and try different genres. Portland libraries and national companies offer summer reading programs for kids, teens and adults. Best of all, you can win prizes for … [Read more...] about Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults
2024 Free and Cheap Easter Events
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Easter with the whole family? Find an Easter egg hunt or event near your Portland neighborhood or neighboring city. From religious ceremonies to secular festivities, Easter is a time when families and communities come together to mark the end of winter, embrace … [Read more...] about 2024 Free and Cheap Easter Events
Dinolandia: Mike Bennett’s Immersive Prehistoric Exhibit
Mike Bennett is taking us back in time at Dinolandia: a jurassic exhibition like no other in downtown Portland. From street signs and murals to exhibits and local partnerships, chances are you've seen Mike Bennett's art in Portland. He first gained popularity with his A to Zoo Family Museum, a … [Read more...] about Dinolandia: Mike Bennett’s Immersive Prehistoric Exhibit
Halloween Candy Buy Back: Kids Get Money for Candy
Exchange Your Leftover Halloween Candy Are you over the sugar high? Incentivize your kids to trade their candy for something better. Dentists around the Portland metro are participating in the Halloween candy buy back program. Kids bring their candy to the dentist’s office and the dentist pays … [Read more...] about Halloween Candy Buy Back: Kids Get Money for Candy
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
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
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
Laughing Planet: Free Kids Meal for MAP Families
Statewide school closures have been announced for Oregon and Washington. In response, this local cafe is offering to give a meal to children who need it most. Laughing Planet Cafe announced on Facebook that they will offer free kids meals to children who qualify for Meal Assistance … [Read more...] about Laughing Planet: Free Kids Meal for MAP Families
Free Kids Reading Fair
Need a fun activity for your family that won't break the budget? Spend your Sunday at this free event that promotes childhood education. The University of Portland is hosting Camp Read S'more, a free kids reading fair at the campus in North Portland. The event is hosted in the university's indoor … [Read more...] about Free Kids Reading Fair
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Portland
Get Out and Explore the Rose City Portland combines natural beauty, lush green parks, a historic old town and a progressive sensibility into a city that both residents and visitors love. You can explore so much of it without spending a lot of money. Learn about ten free things to do in the Rose … [Read more...] about Top 10 Free Things to Do in Portland
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Post by Emily Let your kids take flight! Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For the past 25 years the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly for FREE. … [Read more...] about FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Teach Your Child to Save
National Credit Union Youth Month 2017 from CUNA on Vimeo. April 28 is Teach Your Children to Save Day. In celebration, teach your child to save by taking advantage of the many valuable resources provided by local credit unions. #OnPointSaver Contest Through April 30, teens ages 13 to … [Read more...] about Teach Your Child to Save
Cheap PDX Events for Preschoolers
Join Portland Families at Cheap PDX Events for Preschoolers Need to get out of the house with your little one? Portland has the right event for you. Whether your child is 0 or 6, below are budget-friendly weekly classes for every preschool age. Baby & Me Yoga—Southeast Ages 6 weeks to … [Read more...] about Cheap PDX Events for Preschoolers
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