This weekend is all about Mom, with plenty of delicious brunches and fun events to keep y'all busy. But how about next week? I pulled a few favorites from the NW Kids calendar, including a few regular activities you may have forgotten about, to give you some ideas for staying entertained next week. And look for more weekend event picks delivered right to you in our newsletter on Thursday! » Read more
Portland Children's Theater
Children's Theatres in the Portland Area
Christian Youth Theatre
360-750-8550 and 1-866-503-5648
www.cytvanport.org
The Krayon Kids
1404 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045
503-656-6099
Ladybug Theater
8210 S.E. 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
503-232-2346
http://ladybugtheater.org/
Mudeye Puppet Co.
9615 N. Kellogg St.
503-805-0291
www.mudeyepuppets.org/shows
Northwest Children's Theater & School
1819 NW Everett St Portland, Oregon
503-222-2190
www.nwcts.org
Northwest Youth Theatre
Hillsboro, Oregon
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Earth Day Activities for the Whole Family
Next Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Wow! We've made a lot of progress since 1970, but there is always more to be done—Senator Gaylord Nelson, who founded the now global event, called it a "long, sustained…commitment far beyond any commitment made by any society in the history of man." Yeah, to put it lightly! » Read more
Spring Break Activities 2010
Looking for something to do this week, while school is out? Whether you're at the office or home with the kids, there is tons of good stuff to do. We've compiled some of our favorite resources here.
Also be sure to check our daily calendar for activities. » Read more
Car Games Keep the Whole Family Happy
Spring Break kicks off the official “road trip season.” And for trips farther than the zoo, you’ll need a few good car games up your sleeve to keep the kids too occupied to ask over and over, “How much longer?” Some of our favorites:
20 Questions
“Guessers” ask yes or no questions until they correctly guess what the “thinker” has in mind. They get 20 chances. Try to choose items that your kids will relate to – places they’ve been, people they know, books they love... And skip the old chestnut “Is it bigger than a breadbox?”
Example:
“I’m thinking of an animal.” » Read more
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Our Favorite Fun Free Activities in March
As you know from looking at our calendar, Portland is packed with fabulous family activities every day of the week that don't cost a thing! Here are our favorites for the month:
The Dinosaurs Are Back in Town!
There was a time that I wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up. I mean, what kid doesn't, right? All the mysteries and unanswered questions surrounding dinosaurs create the perfect world for a child's imagination to run wild. Unfortunately, I didn't end up trekking around the world digging up ancient bones, but, is it any surprise that Jurassic Park is still one of my favorite movies? (Yep, you saw that one coming!) » Read more
Liz Picks: Fun Family Events in Portland, February 7 - 17
I haven't usually thought of February has the most eventful month, but then I looked at the calendar. These next two weeks (most concentrated during next weekend) are actually jam-packed with events—the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, the Chinese New Year, even Presidents Day—and Portland has found a way to celebrate every one. So get reading and get planning so your family doesn't miss out on any of the fun! » Read more
Liz Picks: Fun Family Events in Portland, January 22 - February 4
Well, hello there! Let me introduce myself…. I’m Liz, and I’ll be your new NW Kids cruise director in these uncharted waters that we call the Internet. I’ve been covering all the family-friendly fun around Portland for the past six years, first at PDX Magazine, then on LivePDX.com, and, most recently, as a contributor to Neighborhood Notes. Let’s just say I know the city gosh darn well!
And I spend all day behind my laptop so you don’t have to — reading blogs, following Twitter, scouring Facebook for insider tips and links that I can share with you on the our NW Kids blog, in our newsletter (sign up so you don’t miss a thing!), and on Facebook (become a fan!) and Twitter (follow us!). » Read more
Clever Portland, Oregon and SW Washington Kids Halloween Costume Ideas
Locally Grown Costume Ideas
This year, why not take a cue from our local scene to come up with a costume that’s pure Portland (or Oregon / SW Washington)? These ideas are sure-to-be crowd pleasers (read: more candy) when it comes time to trick-or-treat this year.
NW Places Costumes
