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PDX Parent is Portland's go-to source for family-related information, available in both print and online formats. We provide valuable insights on family-friendly activities, dining options, and shopping spots. Our well-researched articles also cover important topics related to health and education that are relevant to you. Whether you’re browsing through our magazine or visiting our website, you’ll discover exciting giveaways, helpful guides, engaging reviews, and entertaining stories that reflect the unique spirit of PDX families.

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My People’s Market – PDX Parent

Oct 30, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Meg Asby

Join us on November 23 + 24 at the Oregon Convention Center for our15th market! We’ve invited 150+ vendors bringing everything from home goods and clothing to packaged goods, art, plants and more. And if you’ve ever been to any of our markets, you know to expect incredible live music and entertainment curated by y.g.b.portland, delicious food and FREE activities for the whole family!This year we will have face painters, story time and more!
Free Indoor Play Spaces in Portland, OR

Oct 29, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

It’s that time of year. Rainy season has arrived and parents everywhere are wondering where to take the kids to burn off some energy. And while Portland has some fabulous indoor play spaces, these spots below don’t cost anything. That’s a playtime victory!Your local library is a prime destination for an indoor adventure. Local libraries have many spaces and amenities set up for kids — and yes, they expect children will make some reasonable amounts of noise.
10+ Places to Volunteer with the Family in Vancouver, WA

Oct 22, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

As the sun sets earlier and earlier, we are given added opportunities to create our own light within our community. Volunteering is a fantastic way to not only support those in need around you, but also to create a myriad of social and mental health benefits for ourselves. The catch — there’s so many opportunities, it can be hard to know where to get started.
Sweeney Todd at Portland Center Stage is a Perfect Addition to Your Halloween Plans

Oct 5, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Meg Asby

The razor sharp talent of every member of Portland Center Stage’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street makes this show a must-see addition to your Halloween plans this October. It is no exaggeration to say that from the ensemble to the demon barber himself, every single actor in this production is a master of their craft.
Portland Ghost Tours

Oct 1, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Meg Asby

When did my child become old enough to go on a ghost tour? Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was battling a tangle worse than the Gordian Knot in her curly hair? If your child is over the trick-or-treat excitement but not quite ready for a haunted house, a ghost tour might be the sweet spot. It certainly was for us. How old are they? The first thing to check is the age recommendations or restrictions. Even if your child is ready, some tour guides aren’t ready for your child. How well do they handle fear?
Where to Celebrate Fall and Halloween in Vancouver, WA

Sep 26, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

It’s time to smell cinnamon and clove, paint the town orange, and to plan your fall holiday destinations across Clark County. There is so much to do this season that we couldn’t pack it all into one place — and for more Halloween events, check out our kids calendar regularly!Nestled amid the forests of Yacolt, a visit to Pomeroy Farm is always a good time, but fall brings out something special. Take a hayride among “pumpkin people” and choose both your favorite pumpkin and favorite photo opp.
6 Halloween Train Experiences near Portland, Oregon

Sep 24, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Meg Asby

Whether your child wants to trick-or-treat at a train park or ride a haunted train with the Headless Horseman, there’s a Halloween rail experience for every age. Most are only a short drive from Portland, Oregon, and costumes are encouraged!The popular train park will be decorated for Halloween all October, but children can trick-or-treat the last Sunday in October, as they explore Molalla Train Park.
This Portland, OR Food Cart Pod Has Games and Rooftop Seating

Sep 24, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Denise Castañon

Bright and colorful new inner eastside cart pod WonderLove packs in tasty food, room to play and spectacular views. Portland loves its food cart pods. And new groupings of carts are springing up all the time. The new WonderLovepod on the corner of SE Main and 2nd Avenue is setting itself apart with space for events and a very cool, three-level, storage-container building that holds a bar, indoor seating and a rooftop seating area with excellent views of downtown.
Pumpkin Patches with Free Admission near Portland Oregon

Sep 13, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Meg Asby

Sometimes you just want to buy a pumpkin and take a photo — and these Portland-area pumpkin patches with free admission will let you do just that. Get lost in Bella’s 7-acre corn maze as an epic kick start to fall and all of your favorite harvest time activities. Hop on the hay ride in October to u-pick your perfect pumpkin, ride the cow train or grain train, hangout in the petting zoo, and take a caramel apple to-go for the short car ride home (only 15 mins from downtown PDX).
Hapa Pizza is ranked one of the best pizza places in Portland, OR, and the US

Aug 20, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Denise Castañon

Nationally noted Hapa Pizza in Beaverton slings inventive pies — plus plain cheese for finicky kids. My family visited Hapa Pizzain Beaverton three days after The New York Times named the establishment to be one of the best 22 pizza places in the United States. According to Hapa Pizza’s website, “hapa” refers to a person of mixed racial heritage with partial roots in Asian and/or Pacific Islander ancestry. And the pizza very much reflects a mix of cultures.