Your Guide to

FREE
Fun in the sun ... and the shade!
Your
Guide to
More than 250 family-friendly
attractions, activities
and special
summer events!
July 2014
Summer
Camps
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Contents
SUMMER OF FUN!
Editor’s Note....................................................................................................6
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Outdoor Fun
Family Favorites: Outdoor Fun........................................................................7
Water, Water Everywhere!................................................................................7
Let’s Go Camping!............................................................................................8
Boats, Trains, Trams & Trolleys.........................................................................8
We ♥ Our Parks...............................................................................................10
Voices in Parenting: Raising Nature Explorers............................................. 11
Indoor Fun
Family Favorites: Indoor Fun.......................................................................... 12
Indoor Active Fun............................................................................................ 12
Swap & Play Cooperatives............................................................................. 12
Exciting Exhibits.............................................................................................. 13
Explore Your Artsy Side.................................................................................. 14
Fun Food
Family Favorites: Good Eats.......................................................................... 15
Family-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes............................................................ 15
Cart City! Exploring Portland’s Food Carts................................................. 17
Special Events & Programs
Summer Fairs & Festivals................................................................................ 18
... and the Rockets’ Red Glare: Fourth of July Fun.......................................20
Dancing in the Street: Summer Street Fairs.................................................21
Al Fresco Entertainment: Outdoor Concerts and Movies..........................22
Car-free Fun at Sunday Parkways..................................................................23
It’s Show Time for Portland Parks & Recreation...........................................24
Cheap Thrills
Family Fun on a Budget..................................................................................26
Free Food & Fun at Local Playgrounds.........................................................27
Summer Fun at the Library.............................................................................28
Day Trips
Carpe Summer! Exhilarating Summer Fun...................................................29
Hiking the Gorge with Kids............................................................................31
The Oregon Coast..........................................................................................32
Salem................................................................................................................32
Top 5 Attractions for Summer Visitors.....................................................34
On Our Cover:
Local photographer
Jamie Wilkinson of Velour
Photography captured
this joyous moment of
water fun at Jamison
Square fountain in the
Pearl District.
What Should We Do Today?
Daily Picks for July...........................................................................................36
Summer of Fun Listings................................................................................38
Find more summer fun listings at pdxkidscalendar.com!
Advertising Section
Summer Camps....................................................................................... 19 – 21
PHOTO BY JAMIE WILKINSON,
VELOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
(VELOURPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)
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Editor’s Note
Serving the Families of the Portland Metropolitan Area
Summertime and the Living is Easy!
With school ending in June and back-to-school prep (and some schools) beginning in August, July is the only
month when we can focus exclusively on summer fun. So this year, that’s what we’ve done. Our July issue is all
about summer fun – including July, August and some September activities – with hundreds of listings and other
information to help you squeeze every last drop of fun out of this wonderfully joyful time!
You’ll find ideas for outdoor fun, indoor fun (after all, sometimes it’s just too hot, or even too wet, to go
outside!), special events and programs, family fun on a budget, fun food, day trips and more. And guess what?
You’ll find even more ideas for family fun in our Summer Fun Guides at pdxkidscalendar.com.
On a personal note, I want to let you all know this will be my final issue as editor of Metro Parent. I’ve been
writing for the magazine since 2004 and editing it, first as managing editor and then editor, since 2009. It’s been a
fantastic learning experience and a remarkably family-friendly way to earn a living! I feel so fortunate to have fallen
into this opportunity and so privileged to have been able to work with our dedicated staff and so many talented
writers.
As my son prepares to start high school in the fall, this seems an
appropriate time for me to shift focus as well. I’m moving on to a new
adventure in publishing as editor of Roast magazine, a trade publication
dedicated to the success of the coffee roasting industry, but I’m leaving
you in excellent hands as Julia Silverman steps in to take over as editor
of Metro Parent.
Julia has been writing for us for many years, most recently as our
Voices in Parenting columnist focusing on work-life balance. Her twins are
starting kindergarten in the fall and she is well connected to and well
informed about the local parenting community. Julia brings many years
of exceptional journalism experience to the role, having worked for the
Associated Press before her twins were born, so I have no doubt she will
continue to deliver the engaging and informative articles you’ve come to
expect from Metro Parent, along with the most comprehensive guides to
local family-friendly events and activities.
But enough about us. Summer won’t last forever. Go ahead and turn
When the folks at the Willamette Jet Boats say, “All
passengers should expect to get at least sprayed
the page and start planning your family’s summer of fun!
— Emily Puro
and perhaps soaked,” they aren’t kidding! (See pg.
8 for details.)
Contributing Writers
MICHAEL D. BARTON (Voices in Parenting: Raising Nature Explorers, page 11) is
a Portland father of two: Patrick, 7, and
Afton, 1. He blogs at Exploring Portland’s
Natural Areas (exploreportlandnature.
wordpress.com) and works part-time at
a nature center. He loves history, science
and books about those topics, and – no
surprise – his beautiful wife, Catherine, is
a librarian.
BRETT BURMEISTER (Cart City!, page 17)
is managing editor and co-owner of Food
Carts Portland (FoodCartsPortland.com),
a resource for street food enthusiasts. A
Portland native, Brett has been featured
by CNN, The New York Times, Saveur and
The Guardian and has consulted for other
communities seeking to emulate the Portland food cart model.
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STAN HALL (Hiking the Gorge with Kids,
page 31) handles social media and
public relations communications for
Friends of the Columbia Gorge. He has a
background in journalism and educational publishing and was a freelance
film reviewer for The Oregonian from
2007-2013. Stan also plays bass, sings and
writes songs for local indie-rock band The
Zags. He lives in southeast Portland with
his wife, Rachael, son, Henry, age 7, and
daughter, Hazel, 3.
ANNE LAUFE (Car-Free Fun at Sunday
Parkways, page 23, and Carpe Summer,
page 29) is a mom and writer who lives
in northeast Portland. When she’s not
on deadline, she enjoys hiking, biking,
reading, cooking and hanging out with
her husband and two kids.
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OUTDOOR FUN
FAMILY FAVORITES!
Outdoor Fun
Congratulations to our 2014 Family Favorites!
Boat/Tram/Train/Trolley: Portland Aerial Tram
(3303 SW Bond, gobytram.com)
Park or Playground:
Harper’s Playground at
Arbor Lodge Park (N Bryant
& N Delaware, portlandparks.org)
Campground: Lost Lake Resort & Campground
(Mt. Hood, lostlakeresort.org)
Sports Team: Portland Timbers (Providence Park,
1844 SW Morrison, timbers.com)
Escape or Getaway: Cannon Beach (Oregon Coast,
cannonbeach.org)
U-Pick Berry Spot: Smith Berry Barn
(24500 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., smithberrybarn.com)
Farm: Kruger’s Farm Market (17100 NW Sauvie Island
Rd., krugersfarmmarket.com)
Wildlife Viewing Spots: Oregon Zoo (4001 SW Canyon, oregonzoo.org) & Tualatin River National Wildlife
Refuge (Hillsboro, fws.gov/tualatinriver/)
Amusement Park/ Attraction: Oaks Amusement Park
(7805 SE Oaks Park Way, oakspark.com)
Farmers Market: Beaverton Farmers Market
(12455 SW 5th, beavertonfarmersmarket.com)
Fountain/Splash Pad: Jamison Square
(810 NW 11th, portlandparks.org)
Garden: International Rose Test Garden
(400 SW Kingston, portlandparks.org)
Hiking Spot: Forest Park
(Northwest Portland, portlandparks.org)
Find more fun guides for outdoor activities
at pdxkidscalendar.com.
PHOTO BY FRANK DESANTIS, COURTESY OF OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK
Check out all these amazing businesses at
pdxkidscalendar.com/mpfamfaves
Top: This year’s Family Favorite in the Amusement Park and
Other Attractions category, Oaks Amusement Park is the longest
continuously operating amusement park in the country.
Bottom: Harper’s Playground at north Portland’s Arbor Lodge Park
won the Family Favorite in the Playground category. Not only is it
super fun, it’s designed to be accessible to all.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION, PORTLAND, OR
Water, Water Everywhere!
Portland Parks & Recreation - Multiple Locations; 503-823-7529; portlandparks.
org. Six indoor pools open year round and seven outdoor pools open summer only.
Whether you’re heading to an indoor pool, an outdoor pool,
a waterpark, lake or river, summer is the time to SWIM!
Here are a few of our favorite pools and waterparks.
Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center - 953 SE Maple, Hillsboro; 503-681-6127;
hillsboro-oregon.gov. Two indoor pools, one outdoor (seasonal), spa pool.
« DIVE IN! »
Tigard Swim Center - 8680 SW Durham, Tigard; 503-431-5455; ttadpools.com.
Indoor pool.
Pools & Waterparks
Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark - 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith Way,
McMinnville; 503-434-4185; evergreenmuseum.org. 70,000 square foot water park
with four water slides coming out of a real 747, wave pool, more, all with an aviation
theme, plus an interactive H2O museum.
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District - Multiple Locations; 503-645-6433;
thprd.com. Six indoor pools open year round and two outdoor pools open
summer only.
Firstenburg Community Center - 700 NE 136th, Vancouver; 360-487-7040;
cityofvancouver.us. Aquatic playground with lazy river, water slide and more.
Tualatin Swim Center - 22380 SW Boones Ferry, Tualatin; 503-431-5655;
ttadpools.com. Indoor pool.
Mt. Hood Aquatic Center - 26000 SE Stark, Gresham; 503-557-7873;
mhcc.edu/aquatics/. Indoor, outdoor pools.
« FOUNTAIN FUN »
North Clackamas Aquatic
Park - 7300 SE Harmony,
Milwaukie; 503-557-7873;
ncprd.com/aquatic-park.
Indoor water slides, wave
pool.
Who doesn’t love frolicking in a cool public fountain on a hot summer day?
Here’s a short list of urban fountains around the area. Be sure to check
your local parks and recreation department’s website (see page 10) for a list of
splash pads in local parks. Find more listings at pdxkidscalendar.com.
Two giant slides, a wave pool, an interactive splash area
and more make the North Clackamas Aquatic Park a
favorite with local families.
PHOTO BY ERIC HOUGHTON
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain - Waterfront Park at SW Ankeny. The setting of the
venerable Saturday Market features this popular fountain.
Oregon City Swimming
Pool - 1211 Jackson,
Oregon City; 503-657-8273;
orcity.org/swimmingpool/.
Indoor pool.
Blue Lake Regional Park - 20500 NE Marine, Fairview; 503-797-1850;
oregonmetro.gov. This colorful, action-packed play area sprays gushes, dumps and
pours water from a variety of whimsical devices.
City Park Fountain - 4550 SW Murray, Beaverton; beavertonoregon.gov. Typically
open during Farmers Market season.
Water, Water Everywhere continues on page 8
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Water, Water Everywhere continued from page 7
Director Park - 815 SW Park; portlandparks.org. This downtown open space
features a fountain, with concerts, events and Wi-Fi.
Essential Forces Fountain - Rose Quarter, south side of the Moda Center.
Esther Short Park - W 8th & Columbia, Vancouver; cityofvancouver.us. Vancouver’s living room features a fountain, plus concerts, play area, Farmers Market
and more.
Wondering if camping is
for you? Check out Let’s
Go Camping, a state
parks program offering a
fantastic introduction to
camping – including gear
to borrow and more – for
newbie campers.
Grant Park - NE 33rd & US Grant Pl; 503-823-2525; portlandparks.org. Beverly
Cleary fans will delight in the Ramona-themed water feature.
Happy Valley Park - 13770 SE Ridgecrest, Happy Valley;
www.ci.happy-valley.or.us. Water features include showers, streams and sprays.
Jamison Square - 810 NW 11th; portlandparks.org. This popular Pearl District
square features a fountain that ebbs and flows like a shallow tidal pool.
PHOTO COURTESY OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Keller Fountain Park - SW 3rd & Clay; portlandparks.org. A fun fountain and
public art.
Magnolia Park - 1810 NW 192nd, Hillsboro; hillsboro-oregon.gov. Zero-depth
water feature with spray jets.
Max Patterson Memorial Park - 400 E Exeter, Gladstone; ci.gladstone.or.us.
The interactive spray park uses a recirculating water system with filtration and
chlorine sanitizer.
Millennium Plaza Park - 200 1st, Lake Oswego; ci.oswego.or.us. Concerts,
farmers market, a fountain and more.
Rivercrest Park - 131 Park, Oregon City; orcity.org. Features in-ground and
above-ground spray nozzles, water cannons, splash buckets and more.
Tanner Creek Park - 3456 Parker, West Linn; westlinnoregon.gov.
Town Center Park - 29800 SW Park Pl, Wilsonville; ci.wilsonville.or.us.
« LET’S GO CAMPING! »
To make sure every family can enjoy the great outdoors, the Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department (OPRD) hosts a fantastic series of weekend camping trips
for novices at state parks around Oregon.
No gear? No problem! They’ll lend you some. Plus, they have helpful folks on
hand to show you the ropes, from putting up the tent to building a fire. These
experts also lead hikes and activities.
The program costs only $30 per family for the entire weekend. Families bring
their own food, but OPRD provides some yummy surprises!
Visit oregonstateparks.org or call 888-953-7677 for more details. Reservations
are required.
Here’s this summer’s schedule of Let’s Go Camping events:
Tualatin Commons - 8325 SW Nyberg, Tualatin; tualatinoregon.gov.
July 4-6: Wallowa Lake
July 25-27: Cascadia
Aug. 15-17: South Beach
Waterfront Park - Naito Pkwy between SW Harrison & NW Glisan; portlandparks.org. The fountain is controlled by an underground computer that changes
the pattern of its 185 water jets.
July 11-13:
Prineville Reservoir
Aug. 1-3: Cape Lookout
Aug. 22-24: Milo McIver
Aug. 8-10: Champoeg
Aug. 22-24:
Jesse Honeyman
July 11-13: Silver Falls
Aug. 8-10 Tumalo
July 18-20: Fort Stevens
« BOATS, TRAINS, TRAMS & TROLLEYS »
Sometimes getting there is ALL the fun! Check out these fun outings featuring trains, boats, trolleys and an aerial tram!
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler - 503-224-3900; portlandspirit.com. Columbia
Gorge Sternwheeler - This authentic replica of a turn-of-the-century sternwheeler
plies the Columbia and Willamette.
Oregon Pacific Railroad – 503-659-5452; portlandtrainrides.com. Ride in vintage
railroad cars – or even a locomotive! Runs along the Willamette between the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and Oaks Amusement Park Saturdays during summer.
Portland Aerial Tram - 3303 SW Bond; 503-494-8283; portlandtram.org. Connecting OHSU South Waterfront buildings to the main Marquam Hill campus, the
tram offers a bird’s eye view of the city.
Portland Spirit - 110 SE Caruthers; 503-224-3900; portlandspirit.com. Cruises on
the Willamette and Columbia rivers, including popular Cinnamon Bear Cruises
and other holiday events.
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Willamette Jet Boat Excursions 1945 SE Water; 503-231-1532;
willamettejet.com. One- and two-hour
boat tours on the Willamette. Dress
to get wet!
Willamette Shore Trolley - 311 N
State, Lake Oswego; 503-697-7436;
oerhs.org/wst/. This antique trolley
has been offline for a while, but
service was expected to resume this
summer at press time.
Get a birds-eye
view of the
city from the
Portland Aerial
Tram.
PHOTO BY KENT ANDERSON, COURTESY OF OHSU
Canby Ferry - 4116 N Locust, Canby; 503-650-3030; clackamas.us/roads/ferry.
html. First operated in 1914, the Canby Ferry takes you and your vehicle on a
short trip across the Willamette between Canby and Wilsonville.
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« WE ♥ OUR PARKS! »
Get information about parks, events, classes and other activities
sponsored by your local parks & recreation department:
Beaverton, 503-645-6433, thprd.org (Tualatin Hills Park & Rec. District; for summer
concert and movie information: 503-526-2288, beavertonarts.org.)
Clackamas County (North Clackamas Parks & Recreation), 503-742-4348; ncprd.com
Gresham, 503-618-2626, greshamoregon.gov/play/
Hillsboro, 503-681-6120;
hillsboro-oregon.gov
Lake Oswego, 503-675-2549;
ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/
Portland, 503-823-PLAY (7529);
portlandparks.org
Tualatin, 503-691-3061;
tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/parks/
Tualatin Hills, 503-645-6433;
thprd.org
PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION, PORTLAND, OR
You’ll find splash pads of all sizes at local parks, like
this one at Peninsula Park in north Portland.
Vancouver, 360-487-8311;
cityofvancouver.us/parks-recreation/; (serves all of Clark County)
West Linn, 503-557-4700; westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/
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Voices in Parenting: Raising Nature Explorers
By Michael D. Barton
A
few weeks ago, the rebooted television series Cosmos
finished up its 13 episodes, having taken viewers on a whirlwind tour of the universe. Host Neil deGrasse Tyson shared
with us – yes, my family and I felt like he was doing it just for
us – awesome topics of science and nature, from the origin
of the universe and a tour of our planetary neighbors to the
evolution of life on Earth, with some history lessons sprinkled
throughout.
Feeling insignificant in our universe might seem a depressing notion, and could perhaps influence how we think about
being out in nature. For me, however, our varied connections
to the universe and how we fit in make exploring outside all
the more personal.
What
Does It
Mean
To Be Connected
to Nature?
Connected to nature. That’s a phrase I come across a lot as
I read books, articles, blogs and social media sites about the
ever-growing movement to connect children to nature. I hear
it in conversations with co-workers and visitors to the nature
park where I work. But what does it mean to be connected to
nature? As a science-minded person, I think of having a connection to nature in several ways, and I try to share these views with my children when
we’re out exploring.
We are all connected to everything in the natural world because we
share atoms that were forged inside stars in the early evolution of our
universe. The astronomer
Carl Sagan popularized the
notion that we are made of
star stuff. In the first episode
of the original Cosmos series,
which aired in 1980, Sagan
said, “Some part of our being
knows this is where we came
from. We long to return, and
we can, because the cosmos
is also within us. We’re made
of star stuff. We are a way for
the cosmos to know itself.”
I am not a religious or
spiritual person, but this line
of thinking comes close to
such a thing for me. I talk about this connection when my kids and I are
looking at a tree, a bug or a cloud. We share the same elemental matter
with nature, and thus we have a cosmic connection.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL BARTON
Like Carl Sagan in the original Cosmos series, which aired
when I was as old as my almost 2-year-old daughter is now,
Tyson exuded excitement and wonder about everything
around us. But the series also left me with a sense of how truly
insignificant we humans are in the big picture. We live on a
fraction of a dot in a miniscule corner of the universe, and
we’ve been around for – as both Sagan and Tyson informed
us using a Cosmic Calendar, which condenses all of history
from the beginning of the universe to the present day into one
calendar year – mere seconds.
We are all connected to everything in the natural world because our
actions as organisms on this planet affect the environment, and therefore
the well-being of all other organisms. Awareness of humanity’s ecological
role is another way to make nature exploration more personal. When out
tromping alongside a creek, hoping to see aquatic bugs or an aquatic mammal, we can talk about the importance of maintaining healthy watersheds
and taking care of our environment and why groups work to keep them
clean. We share our environment with plants and animals in nature, and
thus we have an ecological connection.
We are all connected to everything in the natural world because we
evolved from it. The process of evolution (Darwin’s theory of natural
selection) and the idea of common descent have always been important
subjects for me in educating my son about his place in the natural world.
What better way to make bird watching or bug hunting – or even a visit to
the zoo – more personal than to make it a family affair? I talk with my son
about various animals being like very distant cousins. We share ancestry,
going back millions, even billions of years, with all other organisms on
Earth, and thus we have an evolutionary connection.
This is what connecting to nature means to us. Not only is getting outside fun and healthy, it provides the opportunity to talk about bigger ideas.
These ideas – cosmic, ecological, and evolutionary connections – work for
us. We value science in our lives and find meaning in what on the surface
could appear to be simple science facts.
What nature connection means for my family need not apply for others.
Every parent and child who spend time in nature together will find their
own connections. n
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FAMILY FAVORITES!
Indoor Fun
Congratulations to the winners of our
2014 Indoor Fun Family Favorites!
Living History Site: Pittock Mansion
(3229 NW Pittock, pittockmansion.org)
PHOTO COURTESY OF CIRCUIT BOULDERING GYM
Rock Climbing Gym: The Circuit Bouldering
Gym (6050 SW Macadam & 410 NE 17th, thecircuitgym.com)
Skate/Bike Park: The Lumberyard (2700 NE 82nd,
lumberyardmtb.com)
Skating/Roller Rink: Oaks Park Historic Skating Rink
(7805 SE Oaks Park Way, oakspark.com)
Swimming Pool: Southwest Community Center
(6820 SW 45th, portlandparks.org)
Waterpark: Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark (500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, evergreenmuseum.org/waterpark/)
Indoor rock climbing and bouldering is a popular year-round sport for
all ages.
Check out all these amazing businesses at
pdxkidscalendar.com/mpfamfaves.
Indoor Active Fun
(See Family-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
on page 15 for more.)
Copper Monkey Event Center - 6540 SW Fallbrook Pl, Beaverton; 503-526-9501; laserportofbeaverton.com. Laser tag, video
arcade and restaurant.
Find more guides for indoor fun activities
at pdxkidscalendar.com
With wall-to-wall
trampolines, dodge
ball, a foam pit and
more, G6 Airpark
provides hours of
indoor fun for all
ages. Find them in
southeast Portland
and Vancouver.
G6 Airpark – 10414 SE Washington, 503-255-3334; 2200 NE
Adresen, Ste. J, Vancouver, 360-828-1444; g6airpark.com. Wallto-wall trampolines, dodgeball court, basketball dunk station,
gymnastics trick zone, separate jump area for kids under 8.
Imagine: Play – 2731 NE Bunn, McMinnville; 503-474-7434;
imagine-play.com. Spacious interactive “children’s museumstyle” play space for ages 2-10.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF G6 AIRPARK
JJ Jump - 9057 SE Jannsen, Clackamas; 503-723-3600; 7500 NE 16th #2-D, Vancouver; 360-213-2524; jjjump.com. Indoor inflatable playgrounds. Extreme features at the
Clackamas location include zip lines, jousting, slides, bungee jumping and more.
Pump It Up - 9665 SW Allen, Ste. 110, Beaverton; 503-644-6488; 16205 NW Bethany
Ct., Ste. 120, Beaverton; 503-644-6488; pumpitupparty.com. Pop-in Playtime, Family
Jump Night, Sensory Night programs and more on giant inflatable play structures.
Revolution Parkour - 5651 SW Arctic, Beaverton; 503-746-4785; revolutionparkour.
com. Classes and camps teach the urban sport of jumping, climbing and careening
around and over obstacles. Ages 7+; open gym for regulars and ages 13+.
Sky High Sports - 11131 SW Greenburg, Tigard; 503-924-5867; por.jumpskyhigh.
com. Trampoline fun center with free-bounce area, foam pit, trampoline dodge ball
and more.
Ultrazone Laser Tag - 16074 SE McLoughlin, Milwaukie; 503-652-1122;
ultrazoneportland.com. Laser tag and video arcade.
Wilsonville Family Fun Center/Bullwinkle’s Restaurant - 29111 SW Town Center
Loop W, Wilsonville; 503-685-5000; fun-center.com. Attractions include go-carts,
miniature golf, batting cages, laser tag, video arcade and more.
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SWAP & PLAY
« COOPERATIVES »
These family-run cooperatives
provide a place to play, swap clothing and other items; host activities
and events; and more. Check them
out this summer!
Southside Swap & Play - 5239 SE
Woodstock; 971-266-3023;
southsideswapandplay.org.
Swapnplay - 7535 N Chicago;
503-544-3996; swapnplay.org.
Formerly St. Johns Swap ‘n Play.
Woodlawn Swap n Play 704 N Dekum St.; 503-799-6600;
woodlawnswapnplay.org.
INDOOR FUN
« EXCITING EXHIBITS »
Don’t miss these exhibits – on display now at local museums and other venues
– for some entertaining and educational summer fun.
Central Library. Nostalgia for Skateboarding rolls through the Collins Gallery
through Aug. 6. The exhibit includes a collection of old-timey skateboards and
gear from the earliest days of the sport all the way up to the latest local products.
Everything is from Portland’s Cal Skate Skateboards, with a special focus on Oregon’s
place in the skateboarding world. 10 am-8 pm Mon.; noon-8 pm Tues., Wed.;
10 am-6 pm Thurs.-Sat.; 10 am-5 pm Sun. FREE. 801 SW 10th. 503-988-5123.
multcolib.org.
OMSI. Dinosaurs Unearthed, the summer exhibit at OMSI, features 15 animatronic
dinosaurs and complete skeletons, plus interactive stations to engage kids in the
story of the terrible lizards. Closes Sept. 2. This is a great “add-on” to the hands-on
learning you’ll find throughout the museum. 9:30 am-7 pm daily. $13 adults,
$9.50 ages 3-13 and seniors, parking $2. 1945 SE Water. 503-797-4000. omsi.edu.
Oregon History Museum. 2 Years, 1 Month: Lincoln’s Legacy looks at Abraham
Lincoln’s presidency from the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation to the
passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. Working on the River: A History
of Dredging and other exhibits detailing Oregon’s history also are on display.
10 am-5 pm Tues.-Sat., noon-5 pm Sun. Multnomah County residents FREE; others
$11 adults, $5 ages 6-18, free ages 0-5. 1200 SW Park. 503-222-1741. ohs.org.
Oregon Zoo. The zoo hosts fascinating keeper talks from 10:45 am-3 pm through
Sept. 3. At 11 am, noon and 1 pm, experts present wildlife shows. (NOTE: Birds will
not fly this year due to construction.) 9 am-6 pm. $11.50 adults, $8.50 kids 3-11,
free ages 0-2. Pay to park. 4001 SW Canyon. 503-226-1561. oregonzoo.org.
Portland Art Museum. The Art of the Louvre’s Tuileries Garden, which runs through
Sept. 21, features more than 100 sculptures, paintings, photographs and drawings by
some of the most acclaimed European and American artists from the 17th to
20th centuries. Timed tickets for this exhibit are $20 for adults, which includes admission to the rest of the museum. Open 10 am-5 pm Tues., Wed., Sat.; 10 am-8 pm
Thurs., Fri.; noon-5 pm Sun. Regular admission is $15 adults, free ages 0-17.
1219 SW Park. 503-226-2811. portlandartmuseum.org.
Portland Children’s Museum. Outdoor Adventure, the museum’s
cool new outside play space, is the featured exhibit for the
summer, with 1.3 acres designed to inspire imaginations. The
museum is a hands-on place for kids birth to 10 years old.
9 am-5 pm daily; open until 8 pm Fri. $10 ages 1 and older.
4015 SW Canyon. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Washington County Museum. A rotating exhibit of quilts,
Timeless Stitches, runs through Sept. 16. The rest of the
museum is brimming with displays on Washington
County history. 10 am-5 pm Wed.-Sat. $6 adults,
$4 kids 6-17 and seniors. 120 E Main, Hillsboro.
503-645-5353. washingtoncountymuseum.org.
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum.
Dr. Seuss gave us so much more than the children’s books we all know and love. See Theodor
Geisel’s art, including “his whimsical unorthodox
taxidermy,” in The Art of Dr. Seuss, which runs
through Aug. 17. You’ll also find hands-on exhibits
on forests and trees throughout the museum.
10 am-5 pm daily. $9 adults, $6 ages 3-18,
free ages 0-2. 4033 SW Canyon. 503-228-1367.
worldforestrycenter.org.
Explore The Art of Dr. Seuss at the World Forestry
Center Discovery Museum, through Aug. 17.
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INDOOR FUN
Unleash your inner
artist with Vibe of
Portland!
« EXPLORE YOUR ARTSY SIDE! »
Get crafty at these local hands-on art studios. (Check your local parks and
recreation department and your local library for art activities, too.)
Collage - 1639 NE Alberta; 503-249-2190; collagepdx.blogspot.com. Arts and crafts
classes, supplies.
The Craft Factory - 7832 SW Capitol Hwy; 503-577-4310; craftfactorypdx.com.
Drop-in arts and crafts studio.
Jenni and Tommy’s Kids Unplugged - 11300 SW Bull Mountain, Tigard; 503-5047747; jenniandtommyskidsunplugged.com. Open art studio, woodworking shop,
indoor play space and more.
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy; 503-823-2787;
multnomahartscenter.org. Diverse art
classes for all ages.
My Masterpiece Art Studio - 7905 SW
Cirrus 27G, Beaverton; 503-453-3700;
mymasterpieceartstudio.com. Classes,
open studio times, art parties.
SCRAP (School & Community Reuse
Action Project) - 2915 NE Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd.; 503-294-0769; scrapaction.
org. Kids create art with found objects
in camps and classes, plus supplies for
at-home projects.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CRAFT FACTORY
Spark Arts Center - 1805 NE Cesar E
Chavez; 503-281-6757; sparkartscenter.
com. Art classes and drop-in sessions
plus parties, art supplies, more.
Vibe of Portland - Multiple locations.
503-560-3592; vibeofportland.com.
Art and music classes and camps.
Get crafty using all kinds of fun materials at
the Craft Factory in southwest Portland.
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Kids stay entertained with three play
areas at Hopworks Urban Brewery in
southeast Portland.
PHOTO BY TIM LABARGE, TIMLABARGE.COM
PHOTO COURTESY OF VIBE OF PORTLAND
Kid-friendly menu items
and play areas at many
local restaurants - including north Portland’s Poa
Cafe, pictured here make dining out fun for
the whole family.
« FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS & CAFES »
These local favorites feature great food and space for kids to play!
Find more family-friendly dining options at pdxkidscalendar.com.
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. - 5000 SE
International Way, Milwaukie; 503-607-6455;
bobsredmill.com. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner
at the company’s visitor center and store.
Laughing Planet Cafe – Multiple Locations;
laughingplanetcafe.com. Healthy, flavorful bowls,
wraps and more, plus toys and outdoor seating at
some locations.
Cafe au Play - 5633 SE Division; cafeauplay.org.
Nonprofit coffeehouse with children’s play areas
and activities.
Laurelwood Public House and Brewery – Multiple Locations; laurelwoodbrewpub.com. Local
brewpub featuring designated play spaces for kids,
organic beer and tasty Northwest cuisine.
Dizzy Castle - 11606 NE 66th, Vancouver;
dizzycastle.com. Cafe with giant, multi-level play
area including a castle, pirate ship and more.
Separate play area for toddlers.
Hopworks Urban Brewery & Bike Bar - 2944 SE
Powell & 3947 N Williams; hopworksbeer.com.
Family-friendly pubs featuring sustainable food
and drink, plus play spaces and monthly events for
kids.
Jam on Hawthorne - 2239 SE Hawthorne;
jamonhawthorne.com. Great food, creative
cocktails and a play area.
John’s Incredible Pizza - 9180 SW Hall, Beaverton;
johnspizza.com. All-you-can-eat buffet plus arcade
games and rides. (Must purchase buffet to enter.)
Max’s Fanno Creek Brew Pub - 12562 SW Main,
Tigard; maxsfannocreek.com. Family-friendly brew
pub with a play area for little ones and Wii, Xbox
and PlayStation for older kids.
Mississippi Pizza - 3552 N Mississippi;
mississippipizza.com. Pizza, plus performances
and events for kids and families.
Munchkin Playland - 18335 NW West Union;
munchkinplayland.com. Coffee, pastries, pizza
and a play area.
Old Spaghetti Factory – Multiple Locations;
osf.com. This Portland-based chain caters to
families with affordable dishes, roving
entertainers and more.
FAMILY FAVORITES!
Good Eats
Congratulations to the
winners of our 2014 Good Eats
Family Favorites!
Coffee Shop: Posies Bakery & Cafe
(8208 N Denver, posiescafe.com)
Community-Supported
Agriculture (CSA) Farm:
Sauvie Island Farms (19818 NW Sauvie
Island Rd., sauvieislandfarms.com)
Desserts/Sweets: Salt & Straw (2035 NE Alberta &
3345 SE Division, saltandstraw.com)
Family-Friendly Restaurant: Hopworks Urban Brewery
(2944 SE Powell, hopworksbeer.com)
Grocery Store: New Seasons (Multiple Locations,
newseasonsmarket.com)
Pizza Parlor: Mississippi Pizza (3552 N Mississippi,
mississippipizza.com)
Check out all these amazing businesses at
pdxkidscalendar.com/mpfamfaves.
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Papa’s Pizza – Multiple Locations; papaspizza.net. Covered play areas, banquet
facilities and more.
Playdate PDX - 1434 NW 17th; playdatepdx.com. Cafe featuring a 7,500 sq. ft.
indoor play structure, food, wine, beer, free Wi-Fi and more.
Pietro’s Pizza Parlor – Multiple Locations; pietrosrestaurants.com. Pizza plus
mini golf, games, laser tag.
Poa Cafe – 4025 N Williams; poacafe.com. A new addition to the family-friendly
dining scene, this family-run cafe features healthful menu options, cocktails,
space for kids to play and an outdoor patio.
Posie’s Cafe - 8208 N Denver; posiescafe.com. Kid-friendly coffee house with a
play area.
Sunshine Tavern - 3111 SE Division; sunshinepdx.com. Upscale comfort food
plus a shuffle board table and classic arcade games (no coins required).
TaborSpace - 5441 SE Belmont; taborspace.org. Spacious nonprofit coffeehouse
with a play area for little ones.
Warehouse Cafe - 3434 SE Milwaukie; knowthyfood.com. Nonprofit cafe with
free Wi-Fi and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Find our comprehensive guide to
family-friendly dining at pdxkidscalendar.com.
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By Brett Burmeister, FoodCartsPortland.com
The BABS –
with bacon,
apples, bleu
and Swiss
cheeses – is
just one of the
sophisticated
sandwich options you’ll
find at the
Grilled Cheese
Grill. (More
traditional
items also are
available.)
At the Grilled Cheese Grill on
NE Alberta (pictured), you can eat at the
outdoor picnic tables or inside a converted school bus. The SE 28th location
features seating in a double decker bus.
PHOTOS BY BRETT BURMEISTER, FOODCARTSPORTLAND.COM
W
Cart City!
hen I was a kid, going out to
eat usually meant Dairy Queen or
a nice meal at the local German restaurant. In the ‘80s, we were excited
when Subway opened. The mall food
court at Clackamas Town Center
blew our minds.
Looking back, I realize I wasn’t exposed to new and interesting foods. It was all the same, just packaged differently. I ate well and my parents fed us from the garden,
but it wasn’t until I was in college that I discovered street
food. I wish I’d had the options available today when I
was a kid.
In Portland, over 500 different food carts are open
on any given day. You can take a leisurely walk downtown and stroll past almost 200 different vendors – 200
different restaurants serving dishes from pulled pork
sandwiches to Thai soups to smoked salmon sliders and
everything in between. The options are endless and, for
some, a bit daunting. Factor in a picky eater, as many
children are, and the choices become even more challenging.
If you’d like to introduce your kids to Portland’s rich
diversity of street food, I suggest starting with the lot at
SW 10th and Alder. With over 60 vendors in a single city
block, there’s something for everyone. Some favorites for
kids and teens include:
• The Gaufre Gourmet (gaufregourmet.com): Belgian
liege-style waffles with your choice of topping. These
waffles are made from dough, not batter, with pearl
sugar throughout. You can get the original as a snack or
top it off with goodies for a full meal.
•The Grilled Cheese Grill (grilledcheesegrill.com): Come
by for a taste of your childhood, or – if your childhood
was less than stellar – get a taste of theirs. (This local
family favorite has locations in northeast and southeast,
too, both with seating inside refurbished buses.)
• The Dump Truck (dumptruckpdx.com): Chinese
steamed dumplings. They even have a bacon cheeseburger dumpling!
While the downtown vendors
are mainly grab-and-go lunch
spots, the food cart lots on the
east side of the Willamette cater
to neighborhood crowds, with
seating and tents for all kinds
of weather. Most of the lots are welcoming and family
friendly. Some recommendations include:
Mississippi Marketplace, N Mississippi & Skidmore
• Miss Kate’s Southern Kitchen (misskatessouthernkitchen.com): Burgers, catfish sandwiches and
southern comfort food.
• Koi Fusion (koifusionpdx.com): Korean fusion tacos.
Exploring
Portland’s food carts
Good Food Here, SE 43rd & Belmont
• Timber’s Dog House PDX (thedoghousepdx.weebly.
com): Tater tot bowls served in actual dog bowls!
• Herb’s Mac ‘n Cheese (herbsmacandcheese.com): Who
doesn’t like cheesy noodles?
Cartlandia, SE 82nd & Harney
• Crepes Plus (cartlandia.com/crepes-plus/): Crepes with
fresh fruit.
• Melt It! (cartlandia.com/melt-it): Mac n’ cheese and
more.
• Voodoo Doughnut Mobile Van (cartlandia.com/
voodoo-doughnut): Doughnuts!
You’ll find plenty of other sweets at local food cart
pods, too, including a wide array of ice cream and frozen
treats ideal for a hot summer day.
Street food can be an adventure and a great break from
what kids usually eat. When I see a 9-year-old order Korean bi-bim-bap, a mixed vegetable and meat dish with a
fried egg on top, it brings a smile to my face.
The diversity of street food in Portland is just one
more reason we love this city so much!
This article has been updated and reprinted from a previous
issue of Metro Parent. n
Find profiles and maps of Portland food carts
at FoodCartsPortland.com.
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Cool off with some shave ice as you explore Hawaiian
culture at the Ho’ike and Hawaiian Festival July 26 in
Vancouver’s Esther Short Park.
Go behind the scenes at a working dock,
with activities for the whole family, at the
Port of Portland’s Seaport Celebration
Aug. 16.
PHOTO BY MIGUEL MESA
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PORT OF PORTLAND
Summer Fairs & Festivals
Summer is time to get out and celebrate at the fabulous fairs and festivals happening around the area all season.
Here are some of our favorites. Find more at pdxkidscalendar.com.
Waterfront Blues Festival. Great music on four stages, plus
a kids’ area with workshops and fun. Noon-10 pm July 3, 4, 5;
noon-9 pm July 6. Fireworks at dusk July 4. $10 donation minimum plus two cans of food per person per day. (Check website
for ticket specials.) Benefits Oregon Food Bank.
waterfrontbluesfest.com.
Sandy Mountain Festival. Parade at 7 pm July 10. Entertainment, carnival rides, art show, more from 10 am-8 pm July 12,
and 10 am-6 pm July 13. FREE, vendors charge. No pets.
Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig, Sandy.
sandymountainfestival.org.
TurkeyRama. Honoring the once-thriving local turkey business,
this popular community festival features a 5-ton turkey BBQ
from 11 am-5 pm July 12. Also carnival rides, street dance, foot
race, entertainment and more from 10 am-9 pm July 11, and
10 am-8 pm July 12. FREE admission, vendors and food charge.
Various locations, Downtown McMinnville. mcminnville.org.
Robin Hood Festival. Renaissance reenactments, archery
demos/contest, music, entertainment, kids area, castle building
contest, more. Parade 10 am July 18. Festival 5-11 pm July 18;
9 am-11 pm July 19. FREE, vendors charge. Old Town
Sherwood, along First. robinhoodfestival.org.
Portland Highland Games. Scottish culture, music, athletic prowess, more. Noon-10 pm July 18; 8 am-8 pm July 19. $5-$65. Mt.
Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark, Gresham. phga.org.
Battle Ground Harvest Days. Car cruise, street dance (July 18),
entertainment, kids’ activities, more. Parade 10 am July 19.
Festival 4 pm-11 pm July 18; 9 am-11 pm July 19. Downtown
Battleground. 360-687-1510. battlegroundchamber.org.
West Linn Old Time Fair. Music, entertainment, carnival rides,
car show, games, activities for all ages. Parade 10 am July 19
along Willamette Falls Dr. Fair 5:45-10 pm July 18; 9 am-10 pm
July 19; 8 am-6 pm July 20. FREE, rides, vendors charge.
Willamette Park, 12th & Volpp. westlinnoregon.gov.
Canterbury Renaissance Faire. Jousting twice daily, plus
Renaissance entertainment, demos, kids games, more. 10 am6 pm July 19, 20, 26, 27. Adults $14 day/$24 weekend, children
$11 day/$20 weekend, free ages 0-5. Free parking.
6118 Mt. Angel Hwy., Silverton. canterburyfaire.com.
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Ho’ike and Hawaiian Festival. Hula, Hawaiian music, kids’
activities, arts and crafts, Hawaiian food, shave ice, more.
10 am-7 pm July 26. New this year is a 5K fun run/walk at 8 am.
Festival is FREE; run/walk $25. Esther Short Park, Columbia &
8th, Vancouver. hawaiianfestivalpnw.com.
First City Celebration. Entertainment, kids’ activities, more.
11 am-4 pm July 26. Historic Main, Oregon City. thefirstcity.org.
Great Outdoor Steam-Up. Watch old-time farm, logging and
mill machines work, ride a trolley and miniature railroad, plus
demos, music, more. Vintage equipment parade 1:30 pm daily.
7 am-6 pm July 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3. $12, free ages 0-11. Antique
Powerland, 3995 Brooklake NE, Brooks. antiquepowerland.com.
Tualatin Crawfish Festival. Dog show, foot race, Kidz Zone
and Radio Disney, parade, eating contests, music, more. Check
website for schedule. 7:30 pm Aug. 1; 10 am-9 pm Aug. 2;
10 am-4 pm Aug. 3. Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg; and
Tualatin Park, 8515 SW Tualatin. tualatincrawfishfestival.com.
Wilsonville Fun in the Park. Interactive games, crafts, inflatables, entertainment, roving revelers, animals, more. 10 am-5 pm
Aug. 2. Activities free, vendors charge. Town Center Park,
29250 SW Parkway. funinthepark.com.
Van Gogh Days. Music, veggie games, treasure hunt, beautiful
sunflowers. 9 am-5 pm Aug. 2, 3. FREE. Rasmussen Farms,
3020 Thomsen, Hood River. rasmussenfarms.com.
Seaport Celebration. Go behind the scenes at a working dock,
plus music, hands-on demos, art, kids cooking contest, jet boat
rides, more. 10 am-4 pm Aug. 16. FREE, except jet boats
($5 kids, $10 adults). Adults need photo ID. Port of Portland
Terminal 4, 110040 N Lombard. 503-415-6532.
seaportcelebration.com.
Art in the Pearl. Top-notch art to see and buy from 100+ artists, plus entertainment, hands-on art for kids, more. 10 am6 pm Aug. 31, Sept. 1; 10 am-5 pm Sept. 2. FREE, vendors
charge. North Park Blocks, Pearl District. artinthepearl.com.
Flock and Fiber Festival. Animals, music, demos, hands-on
activities. 9 am-5 pm Sept. 27; 9 am-4 pm Sept. 28. FREE (fee
for workshops). Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th,
Canby. flockandfiberfestival.com.
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« COUNTY & STATE FAIR FUN »
Nothing says good old-fashioned summer fun better than a county fair
– or the Oregon State Fair in Salem!
Washington County Fair. Music, entertainment, midway rides, comedy shows,
animals, reptile show, Mother Goose farm, much more. 10 am-11 pm July 24-27.
FREE admission. Carnival rides, some events charge. $5 to park. 873 NE 34th,
Hillsboro. faircomplex.com.
Clark County Fair. Carnival midway, concerts, high divers, sea lion show and exhibit, interactive toy exhibit, petting zoo, monster trucks, more fair fun. Aug. 1-10.
Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 7-12, free ages 0-7. Parking $6. 17402 NE Defel,
Ridgefield. clarkcofair.com.
Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo. 4-H exhibits, carnival, more fair fun.
Aug. 12-17. $9 ages 13+, $5 ages 7-12, free ages 0-6. Rodeo, rides, food extra
charge. $5 to park. 94 NE 4th, Canby. clackamas.us/fair/.
Oregon State Fair. The big one! Prize-winning pies, animals, big name concerts,
talent shows, gigantic midway and too much fun. Aug. 22-Sept. 1. $8 adults, $6
ages 6-11, free ages 0-5. Rides, some concerts, activities extra charge. $5 parking.
2330 - 17th NE, Salem. oregonstatefair.org.
The Oregon State
Fair returns with
spectacular endof-summer fun
Aug. 22-Sept. 1 in
Salem.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OREGON STATE FAIR
Yeee Haaaw!
« RODEO FUN »
St. Paul Rodeo. Rootin’ tootin’ rodeo fun, carnival rides, more. Fireworks every
night. Carnival opens 11 am daily. 10 am July 4 parade on Main. Rodeo 7:30 pm
July 1-5, plus 1:30 pm July 4. $14-$26. 20025 4th, St. Paul. stpaulrodeo.com.
Mollala Buckeroo. Rodeo action including barrel racing, bull riding and calf roping. Carnival rides, music (dance tent 21+), fireworks nightly. 8 pm July 2-4, plus
1:30 pm July 4. 9:30 am July 4 parade at W Main & Hwy. 211. $13-$15. Rodeo at
815 Shirley, Molalla. molallabuckeroo.com.
Vancouver Rodeo. Western fun with steer wrestling, roping, barrel racing, more.
Mutton busting (kids riding sheep). 7 pm July 2, 3, 5; 1 pm July 4. Family-friendly
dance Fri., Sat. after rodeo. $8-$25, free ages 0-5 with paid adult. Parking $5.
Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 NE 117th, Vancouver. vancouverrodeo.com.
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— and the Rockets’ Red Glare!
« FOURTH OF JULY FUN »
The metro area celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang!
These are a few of our favorite celebratory events, but you’ll find
plenty more at pdxkidscalendar.com.
Personal fireworks, alcohol and pets are not allowed at most of these venues.
Check the websites for guidelines. All are set for July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Have a booming good time!
Estacada Big Bang. Parade at noon, timber festival 2-8 pm with live music, lawnmower racing, more. Fireworks at 10 pm. FREE, parking $10. Most of the action is
near 31314 SE Eagle Creek. estacada4thofjuly.com.
Ft. Vancouver. Make a day of it with games and entertainment during the day
and fireworks at 10:05 pm. 8 am-11 pm. $7, free ages 0-12. 4th.fortvan.org.
General Canby Day. Street fair, entertainment, classic car show, kids’ carnival
(small charge for games), crafts, wiener dog races, more. Parade at 2 pm; fireworks at dusk. FREE, vendors charge. Downtown Canby. generalcanbyday.org
Lake Oswego. Star Spangled Parade rolls down A Ave 10 am. Star Spangled
Celebration from 11 am-2 pm features music, face painting, balloon animals,
more. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First. 503-675-2549. ci.oswego.or.us.
Oaks Park. Spend the day at Oaks Park then watch the fireworks at night. Picnic
spaces first come, first served. Open 10 am-midnight; fireworks at dusk. $5 ages
16-61, $2 ages 0-15. 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. oakspark.com.
Oregon Garden. This one’s happening July 3, with a BBQ ($20), live music and
fireworks. Fun begins at 6 pm. Admission to the garden is free after 6 pm.
879 W Main, Silverton. oregongarden.org.
Tigard Fourth. Music, kids’ games, first responder vehicles, more. Gates open
6 pm; fireworks at dusk. FREE. Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham.
tigard-or.gov.
Waterfront Blues Festival. Fireworks can be seen from spots on both sides of
the Willamette River. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. waterfrontbluesfest.com.
(See Fairs & Festivals, pg. 18, for festival details.)
And don’t forget the rodeos! Both the Mollala Buckeroo and the St. Paul
Rodeo have fireworks nightly. St. Paul runs July 1-5 (20025 4th; stpaulrodeo.com).
Mollala is July 2-4 (815 Shirley; molallabuckeroo.com).
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PHOTO BY ROBERT HOLCOMB, COURTESY OF FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL TRUST
Fireworks at Fort Vancouver.
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Dancing in the Street!
« SUMMER STREET FAIRS »
Portland loves a good street fair, with joyous homegrown entertainment
and activities for all ages. It’s a perfect way to get to know your own
neighborhood better or explore the fun in another.
Mississippi Street Fair. Nobody does it like historic N Mississippi. 10 am-9 pm
July 12. mississippiave.com.
Division-Clinton Street Fair. Music, children’s activities, sidewalk sales, yummy
food vendors. Parade at 10:45 am. 10 am-5 pm July 26. SE Clinton & Division,
around 35th. divisionclinton.com.
Fremont Fest. Kiddo fun, music, entertainment, more street fair fun. 10 am-6 pm
Aug. 2. NE Fremont between 42nd & 52nd. businessonfremont.com.
Alberta Street Fair. Music, entertainment, more. 11 am kids parade, plus special
kids’ stage, kids’ activities corner. 11 am-6 pm Aug. 9. NE Alberta between 11th &
30th. albertamainst.org.
Multnomah Days. Street fair extraordinaire. 9 am-5 pm Aug. 16. SW Capitol Hwy.
between 33rd & 39th. multnomahvillage.org.
Hawthorne Street Fair. Music, vendors, kiddo activities, more. 11 am-7 pm
Aug. 17. SE Hawthorne between 12th & 52nd. hawthornestreetfair.com.
Belmont Street Fair. Music, art, vendors, kids’ area, more. 11 am-7pm Sept. 13.
SE Belmont between 33rd & 39th, plus SE 34th between Yamhill & Morrison.
belmontdistrict.org/street-fair/.
Fun on Foster. Live music, food, art, dancing, more. Sept 27. SE Foster around
60th. fosterarea.org.
Come See Us!
Metro Parent and PDX Kids Calendar will be hosting kid-friendly activities at
local events all summer. We’ll be partnering with different organizations at each
event to offer you something different every time you see us, from photography
and face painting to art activities, environmental education and more.
Here’s our schedule for the summer:
Ecotrust Sundown Concert Series: July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 5:30 pm. 721 NW 9th.
ecotrust.org/project/sundown.
Superhero Fun Run: July 12 from 8 am-11 am. Starts at SW 1st & Yamhill.
superherofunrun.com.
Woodstock Farmers Market: July 27, Aug. 31, Oct. 26 from 10 am-2 pm.
4600 SE Woodstock (Key Bank Parking Lot). woodstockmarketpdx.com.
Rox in Sox Music & Book Festival: Aug. 2 from 10 am-4 pm.
4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego. roxinsox.com.
Alberta Street Fair: Aug. 9 from 11 am-6 pm. NE Alberta. albertamainst.org.
Multnomah Days: Aug. 16 from 9 am-5 pm. Multnomah Village, SW Portland.
multnomahvillage.org.
Hawthorne Street Fair: Aug. 17 from 11 am-7 pm. SE Hawthorne.
thinkhawthorne.com.
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Al Fresco Entertainment
Looking for a fun way to spend a lovely summer evening? How about a concert, movie – or even a live play – in a local park or garden?
Here’s just a taste of what’s on tap this year. You’ll find more listings at pdxkidscalendar.com (search “Summer Fun”).
These events are free unless otherwise noted. Check websites for schedules and other details – some allow lawn chairs, pets and food; others do not.
« CONCERTS »
Science in the Park/Wed. Noon Concerts. Crafts and experiments from 11 am1 pm, plus a concert at noon. Every Wed., July 9-Aug. 13. Esther Short Park, W 6th &
Columbia, Vancouver. cityofvancouver.us.
Concerts in the Park – PP&R. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) presents music in
a vast array of styles – from jazz, blues and swing to salsa, reggae, Irish and middle
eastern, to chamber music, rock and more – in more than 20 parks around the city.
Events are scheduled almost every night, July 5-Sept. 13. Most start at 6:30 pm.
portlandparks.org.
Showtime at Shute. Tunes at Hillsboro’s Shute Park at 6:30 pm every Thurs.,
July 10-Aug. 21. 799 SE 10th, Hillsboro. hillsboro-oregon.gov.
Sounds of Summer. Music from 7-9 pm every Wed. July 9-30 in Lake Oswego’s
Foothills Park, 199 Foothills; Aug. 6-27 in Lake Oswego’s Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick.
ci.oswego.or.us.
Concerts in the Park – Oregon City. The series moves to a new location this year
–the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. 6:30-8:30 pm every Thurs., July 10Aug. 2. 1726 Washington. orcity.org.
Summer Arts on Main Street: Music, children’s activities, local artisans, more.
10 am-2 pm every Wed. in July and August. SW Main between Broadway & Park.
portland5.com.
Concerts & Theater in the Park - THPRD. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
hosts eight concerts and plays in area parks, July 3-Aug. 14. Events begin at 6 pm.
thprd.org.
Sundown at Ecotrust. Music, environmental info, food and drink for sale, plus kids’
corner with free activities sponsored by Metro Parent & PDX Kids Calendar. 5:30 pm
every Thurs. in July. 721 NW 9th. ecotrust.org.
Farm Tunes. Family-friendly concerts featuring jazz, rock, bluegrass and more, plus hayrides to the u-pick fields. Purchase food, beer
and wine or bring a picnic. 6:30-9:30 pm every
Thurs. through Aug. 28. $10 per car. (Bike or
walk in free.) Kruger’s Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie
Island. krugersfarmmarket.com.
Tuesdays by Twilight. Jazz, swing, neo-country, world music and more in the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden. 7:30 pm every Tues., July 8-Aug. 5. $30-$45, depending
on concert; discounts for members, series passes. 239 NW Everett. lansugarden.org.
Washington Park Summer Festival. Varied line-up of music and more at 6 pm
Aug. 8-15. Rose Garden Amphitheater, 410 SW Kingston. portlandparks.org.
Moonlight & Music. 6-7:30 pm every Sun.,
July 6-Aug. 24. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First,
Lake Oswego. ci.oswego.or.us.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KRUGER’S FARM
Historic Scott Park Concerts. Lunchtime
concerts at the Ledding Library Amphitheater
featuring folk, rock, blues and more. Noon
every Wed. through Aug. 27. Snacks and
drinks for sale, or bring your own lunch. 10660
SE 21st, Milwaukie. milwaukieoregon.gov.
Catch a concert at Kruger’s Farm every
Thursday evening through Aug. 28. You
can even take a hayride to the u-pick fields
while you’re there!
Musicalu: Interactive children’s concert series
featuring family favorites such as Mo Phillips,
Mr. Hoo, The Alphabetians, Red Yarn and more. Bring lunch or stop by the farmers
market nearby. 11 am every Sat., July 12-Aug. 30. Gresham Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd.
greshamoregon.gov.
Noon Tunes. Portland’s living room rocks. Noon-1 pm every Tues. & Thurs., July 15Aug. 14. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th. thesquarepdx.org.
Noontime Showcase: Live music. Noon-1 pm every Wed., July 9-Aug. 27. SW Main
& Broadway. portland5.com.
Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series. Headliners include Pink Martini, Huey Lewis,
Merle Haggard, Tori Amos, Pat Benatar and more. Shows through Aug. 23. Prices
vary; details at zooconcerts.com.
Portland Festival Symphony. Classical music in Portland parks. 6 pm July 26, Aug. 2,
3, 9, 10. (Schedule tentative at press time; check website for updates.)
portlandfestivalsymphony.org.
Riverview Six to Sunset. Music from 6-8 pm every Thurs., July 10-Aug. 14.
Esther Short Park, W 6th & Columbia, Vancouver. cityofvancouver.us.
Rock the Village. Disco, tribute bands, retro rock and more. 7-9 pm every Thurs.,
July 10-Aug. 22. Bridgeport Village, Tigard. bridgeport-village.com.
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« MOVIES »
Big Screen on the Green. Catch Despicable Me 2 July 19 and Frozen Aug. 23 at
Glendoveer Golf & Tennis Driving Range. 7 pm. 14015 NE Glisan. playglendoveer.com.
Dive-In Movies. The Lego Movie (rated PG) screens Aug. 20-24 at five PP&R pools.
8 pm. Bring a float. $5 adults, $3.50 ages 0-17 ($4 ages 0-17 at Wilson Pool).
portlandparks.org.
Flicks on the Bricks. Family-friendly films at Pioneer Courthouse Square every Fri.,
July 25-Aug. 29. Pre-movie entertainment 7 pm, movies at dusk. thesquarepdx.org.
Flicks by the Fountain. Pre-movie entertainment 7 pm, movie at dusk every Fri. in
August. Beaverton City Park, SW 5th & Hall. beavertonoregon.gov.
Movies in the Park - LO. Family-friendly movies every Thurs. at dusk, July 24-Aug. 14.
Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First, Lake Oswego. 503-675-2549. ci.oswego.or.us.
Movies in the Park – PP&R. Portland Parks & Recreation hosts dozens of familyfriendly movies in venues around the city, through Sept. 13. Pre-movie entertainment
6:30 pm including live entertainment and free popcorn; movies at dusk.
portlandparks.org.
Oregon Garden. Catch sunset and a movie in the Oregon Garden every Thurs., July
10-Aug. 28. Doors open 7 pm, movie at dusk. $3 adults, $2 ages 12-17, $1 ages 5-11
and members, free ages 0-4. No outside food/beverages. Check the schedule before
you go as some movies are rated R. 879 W Main, Silverton. oregongarden.org.
Tualatin Movies on the Commons. Family-friendly flicks every Sat. in July and
August. Movies begin after sunset (about 9 pm). Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg.
tualatinoregon.gov.
Vancouver Movies. Family-friendly movies every Fri. at dusk, July 11-Aug. 15. Various
Vancouver parks. cityofvancouver.us.
West Linn Movies in the Park. Family-friendly flicks every Fri. in July and August.
Movies at dusk. Various West Linn parks. westlinnoregon.gov.
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Car-free Fun
at Sunday Parkways
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By Anne Laufe
ow in its seventh year, Portland Sunday
Parkways has become a summer staple, closing
off streets to cars so families can bike, stroll,
skateboard, roller blade and unicycle through
Portland neighborhoods in a joyous celebration of active transportation and
community.
Each event takes place in a different part of the city with a looping route of
streets that are closed to motorized traffic and connect parks along the way.
You can take on the entire route, choose a section to explore or just show
up at one of the parks to enjoy the activities. Each park features a variety of
food vendors, games, musicians, performing artists, information tables and
unparalleled people watching.
Last year, more than 85,000 people attended Portland’s Sunday Parkways,
meaning the streets can get quite crowded with cyclists and pedestrians. If
you’re riding with young children, make sure they know the rules of the road
and stay close to you. If the crowds get to be a bit too much, find a quiet spot
under a tree where you and your family can take a break, catch your breath,
grab a snack and rejoice in the fact that so many Portlanders care about good
health, the environment, building community – and serious family fun!
Here’s the lineup for the rest of the summer, as well a few other car-free
events around the area.
Upcoming Sunday Parkways
Northeast Portland (July 27): This 8-mile loop includes activities, performances
and vendors at Woodlawn, Alberta and Fernhill parks.
Southeast Portland (Aug. 24): A 7-mile loop with fun stops at Laurelhurst,
Colonel Summers and Ivon parks.
Southwest Portland (Sept. 28): The final Sunday Parkways of 2014 is a 6-mile
loop that includes a walk-only route, plus activities and vendors in Gabriel Park,
Multnomah Village and Hillsdale Shopping Center.
For more details and maps of each route, visit portlandsundayparkways.com.
More Summer Cycling Fun
Kidical Mass PDX (Monthly): A riff on “Critical Mass,” this group rides to
celebrates cycling and assert cyclists’ right to the road, Kidical Mass PDX organizes family-friendly bike rides throughout the year, usually involving a stop at a
park and/or some sort of treat. Rides are free and open to the public. Visit
kidicalmasspdx.org for more information and a schedule of upcoming rides.
Providence Bridge Pedal (Aug. 10): Portland’s largest bike ride, held on the
second Sunday in August every year, offers a variety of routes, from 13-36 miles
in length, taking riders over numerous Portland bridges. (There’s also a 3-mile
route designed especially for kids 10 and younger. Older riders can participate
with a child.) Bridge Pedal participation is limited, so register ASAP at
blog.bridgepedal.com.
THPRD Sunday Trailways (Sept. 21): Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District is
hosting their third annual Sunday Trailways from 11 am-3 pm Sept. 21. The event
will be held on the Westside Trail in Beaverton’s Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Families can walk or bike the off-street route with environmental education and other
kid-friendly activities along the way. Learn more at thprd.org.
This article has been excerpted from a previous issue of Metro Parent and updated
for summer 2014.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
It’s Show Time
for Portland Parks & Recreation
What goes into a Summer Free for All concert?
By Mark Ross, Portland Parks & Recreation
Strolling into a Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) park for a summer concert, you’ll hear children playing and the band warming up for the show,
you’ll smell the enticing scents as vendors prepare delicious food, and you’ll
be struck by many other hallmarks of a Portland summer.
What you won’t see is the carefully choreographed chaos that has taken
place before the show – and continues until after the encore.
PP&R’s concert producer, Judith Yeckel, is usually at the center of the
vortex. A veteran of hundreds of Summer Concerts in the Park, the affable
Yeckel is seemingly in constant motion, supervising everything from sponsorships to sound checks.
“So many, many elements must be in place well in advance so that the
performance can go smoothly,” Yeckel laughs, “and we frequently have
more than one concert on a given night, so…whew!”
This summer, PP&R is putting on more than 50 free Concerts in the Park,
set in neighborhood parks across the city. Months before the bands hit the
stages, Yeckel facilitates neighborhood concert committees who work diligently to offer concertgoers the broadest range of cultural styles and musical
genres. They also work hard to secure the sponsorships and grants needed to
cover production costs.
Yeckel ensures that promotional pieces (in eight different languages this
year!) are distributed all over the city to attract music lovers, and to thank
and recognize the valued sponsors. She works with professional sound engineers to nail down each band’s audio needs and meets regularly with staff to
discuss contingency procedures such as safety and access, special needs for
specific concerts, pre-show announcements and – this being Portland – what
to do if we get heavy rains.
On the day of each show, Yeckel arranges signage; determines the best
place for portable restrooms; assists food vendors; sets up bike racks, garbage
and recycling bins; makes sure any noise and vehicle permits are completed;
and works with nonprofit community partners and sponsors who want to
host tables at the performance.
After all that prep work is done ... it’s time to PUT YOUR HANDS
TOGETHER for a summer of diverse and vibrant bands!
At intermission, Yeckel “passes the hat,” soliciting contributions from the
crowd to help PP&R make the concerts possible.
“The generous donations from our audiences mean that they, too, have a
hand in bringing these performances to the stage,” she says.
And when the music stops, Yeckel’s day is not yet done. Our exhausted
but triumphant producer goes home to write a detailed report on the performance – and to plan for the next show.
Keep in mind there is often more than one performance on a given night,
but Yeckel does all this incredible work, does it exceptionally well, and does
it with a smile on her face. She’s a key reason PP&R’s Summer Free for All
Concerts in the Park are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of music enthusiasts of all ages.
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free for All – which includes Concerts in
the Park, Movies in the Park, Summer Lunches and Playgrounds programs, and the
Washington Park Summer Festival, began in late June and will last all summer.
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CHEAP THRILLS
Register your kids for Kids Bowl Free and they’ll get two
free games of bowling every day this summer at the
participating bowling center of your choice.
Take your little ones on a guided hike
this month, like a Ladybug Nature
Walk hosted every Friday morning by
Portland Parks & Recreation.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KIDS BOWL FREE
PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION, PORTLAND, OR
Family Fun on a Budget
Free and nearly free fun is all around this summer! Here are a few of our favorite entertainment and
activity bargains. Be sure to read about library fun (pg. 28) and free fun in the parks (pg. 27),
check pdxkidcalendar.com, and flip through the rest of this issue for more!
Alpenrose Dairyville. Roam the western-themed pioneer
town, check out the model trains, bring a picnic, more.
1-4 pm every Sun. through Aug. 31. 6140 SW Shattuck.
alpenrose.com.
Chipper’s Preschool Rides. Kiddie rides at a kiddo pace,
plus cookies, milk and a story with the Oregon Dairy Princess. Ages 0-6. 9:30 am-noon every Tues., Wed. $7.50 per
child (parents ride free). Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way.
oakspark.com.
Honeybee Hikes. Explore Leach Botanical Garden, plus
a story or craft. Ages 2-5, w/grown-up. $3 child. 6704 SE
122nd. leachgarden.org.
Kids Bowl Free. Kids get two free bowling games every day
this summer at 10 participating bowling centers in Oregon
and three in southwest Washington. Shoe rental rates and
some age restrictions apply. Learn more and register your
kids at kidsbowlfree.com.
Regal Summer Movie Express. Catch G- and PG-rated
movies for only $1 at 10 am every Tues., Wed. for nine
weeks this summer. Everything from The Lego Movie to The
Croods will grace the screens at 10 local Regal theatres.
Check website for theaters and schedules. regmovies.com.
OBT Exposed. Watch some of the Northwest’s best dancers
creating ballet. Aug. 25-Aug. 28. Mornings are classes for
the dancers, afternoons are rehearsals. FREE. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th. obt.org.
Science in the Park. Hands-on crafts and experiments teach
kids science. 11 am-1 pm every Wed., July 9-Aug. 13, before
and during the Noon Concert series. FREE. Esther Short
Park, 605 Esther, Vancouver. cityofvancouver.us.
Oregon Berry Festival. Kids’ activity booth, farmers market,
cooking demos, entertainment, seminars and berries. 126 pm July 18; 11 am-5 pm July 19. FREE. Ecotrust Building,
721 NW 9th. oregonberryfestival.com.
Star Parties. OMSI and Rose City Astronomers host stargazing events at two state parks. 9 pm. July 12: Lunar viewing.
Aug. 12: Perseid Meteor Shower watch. Check website for
stargazing tips. FREE, $5 to park. Rooster Rock State Park,
exit 25 off I-84. Stub Stewart State Park, US-26, right on
OR-47. omsi.edu/starparties.
Oregon Zoo. Admission is only $4 every second Tues. Take
public transportation and get another $1.50 off. 4001 SE
Canyon. oregonzoo.org.
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Portland Children’s Museum. Enjoy free admission from
4 -8 pm Sat. July 5 (rescheduled) and Aug. 1. Portland
Children’s Museum. 4015 SW Canyon. portlandcm.org.
Ladybug Nature Walks. Naturalist-led strolls for ages 2-5
w/grown-up. 10 am every Friday; different park weekly.
$4/child. portlandparks.org
OMSI. For a mere $2, you can wander this great museum
the first Sun. of every month. 1945 SE Water. omsi.edu.
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Portland Art Museum. Get arty for free from 5-8 pm every
fourth Fri. 1219 SW Park. portlandartmuseum.org.
Rox In Sox. Children’s music and book festival with entertainment, crafts, kiddo authors, face painting, balloon art,
more. 10 am-6 pm Aug. 2. FREE with a donation of new
kiddo socks, shoes or books. Lawn West End Bldg., 4101
Kruse Way, Lake Oswego. 503-305-6710. roxinsox.com.
Oregon History Museum. Always free for Multnomah
County residents. 1200 SW Park Ave. ohs.org.
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Oregon Rail Heritage Center. This railroad museum near
OMSI is free all the time, with three vintage engines and
changing exhibits. 1-5 pm Thurs.-Sun. Train rides to Oaks
Park are only $5, with departures on the hour from noon5 pm every Sat. 2250 SE Water. orhf.org.
World Forestry Center. Admission is only $3 the first Wed.
of every month. 4033 SW Canyon. worldforestry.org.
CHEAP THRILLS
THE VOTES ARE IN!
Free Food & Fun
at Local Playgrounds!
Winne rs
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PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION, PORTLAND, OR
t turns out, there is such a
thing as a free lunch, at least during the summer at a number of
Portland parks! Through its Summer Lunches and Playgrounds
program, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) brings supervised
sports, crafts and games – as well
as free healthful lunches – to
numerous parks throughout the
city. The fun began in June and
continues through Aug. 22.
This is the 109th year PP&R
has hosted the free program.
Last year, activities were held
at 47 PP&R playgrounds. This
year, you’ll find some or all
aspects of the program at 51 sites
Kids will find free fun and free lunch at many Portland
around the city. Twenty-one of
parks this summer, thanks to Portland Parks & Recrethose sites will feature a mobile
ation’s Summer Lunch and Playgrounds program.
playground – a van that travels
from site to site bringing all manner of playground fun – on select dates throughout the summer. Twentyfour sites will serve free lunch. (Visit portlandparks.org for details.)
This fantastic program is sponsored by local school districts – including
Portland Public Schools, David Douglas and Centennial – as well as the
USDA and generous sponsors such as Bank of America, Multnomah County,
the National Recreation and Park Association, Walmart,
New Seasons, and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.
Visit portlandparks.org (select “Summer Free For All”) for a detailed list of
participating playgrounds, lunch and mobile playground locations, program
times and more.
Happy FREE Summer Fun!
Be sure to
check our
Family Fun Guides at
pdxkidscalendar.com
for more summer
fun ideas!
More than 1,200 votes have
been cast by area families
for their Family Favorites. The
votes have been tallied, and we
are excited to announce the
winners for the baby, child
and parent resource categories!
CONGRATULATIONS!
BABY & CHILD
RESOURCES
PARENT
RESOURCES
Midwife/Doula/Birth Center:
Doula Love
Parent Education Program:
Practical Parenting
Pediatric Family Clinic:
Sellwood Medical Clinic
Health & Wellness Center:
Portland Family Health
Childcare Resource:
The Doctors Luce Pediatrics
and Daycare
Drop-Off Child Care Spot:
Kids Klubhouse
Pediatric Dentist/Orthodontist:
Sprout Pediatric Dentistry
New Parent Group:
Hike It Baby
Diaper Services/Brand/Resouce:
Tidee Didee Diaper Service
#mpfa
mfave
s
Parents Night Out Place:
Oregon Gymnastics Academy
Spa:
Zenana Spa and
Wellness Center
Family Photographer:
Velour Photography
Women’s Health Center:
Women’s Healthcare Associates
Parent-Child
Development Program:
Woodlawn Swap ‘n Play
Special Needs Support:
FACT: Family & Community
Together
Parenting/Family Support:
Baby Blues Connection
Mom’s Fitness/Yoga:
Fit4Mom
Bank/Credit Union:
OnPoint Community
Credit Union
Visit Family Favorites on PDX Kids Calendar to find out
more about these amazing businesses.
Metro Parent would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to
everyone who voted — and to all the wonderful local
businesses who serve our community every day!
pdxkidscalendar.com/mpfamfaves
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY
Summer Fun at the Library
Calling all readers! The summer reading programs at local libraries are in full swing, and as part of those programs
the libraries host special entertainment and activities. All are free. We’ve included a small sampling below,
but be sure to check your library’s website for many, many more.
More Reasons to Enroll
in Summer Reading!
The Oregon College Savings Plan
(OSCP) is partnering with the Oregon State Library and the Oregon
Library Association to bring you
Fizz Boom Save! – a statewide
campaign with big prizes! Up to
15 participants, three from each
Oregon congressional district, will
win $529 Oregon College Savings
Plan accounts (or have the money
deposited into their existing
accounts). Every library with a winning child will receive $500, too!
To participate, Oregon parents,
guardians or grandparents must
enroll their children in the 2014
Summer Reading Program at
their local public library. Next,
complete a postage-paid entry
card (available at your library) and
return it by mail.
All entries must be postmarked by
Aug. 22 and received by Aug.29.
Winners will be selected in
a random drawing. Visit
oregoncollegesavings.com
to learn more.
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All About Bugs! The Bug Chicks are back at Multnomah
County Library! See and touch exotic insects and spiders. 3 pm
July 9: Fairview-Columbia, 1520 NE Village. 2 pm July 11:
Troutdale, 2451 SW Cherry Park. 2 pm July 12: Central, 801
SW 10th (tkts 30 min prior). 3 pm July 15: Hillsdale, 1525 SW
Sunset (tkts 30 min prior). 2 pm July 29: Capitol Hill (outdoors),
10723 SW Capitol Hwy. 2 pm July 30: Woodstock,
6008 SE 49th. multcolib.org.
Deep Woods Naturalist. Red Yarn and his puppets take you
on a science jaunt through the Deep Woods, courtesy of
Washington County Library. 10 am July 7: Bethany Fountain.
11 am July 8: Murray Scholls branch, 11200 SW Murray Scholls
Pl., #102. 2 pm July 8: 15601 SW Willamette. 10am July 9:
St. Pius X Center, 1260 NW Saltzman. 12:30, 2 pm July 9: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th. 1:30 pm July 15: Shute Park
Amphitheater, 799 SE 10th, Hillsboro. 7 pm July 15: Tualatin
Lake Commons. 4 pm July 22: Tigard Library, 133500 SW Hall.
10:15 am July 23: Hillsboro Library, 2850 NE Brookwood.
11 am July 31 Garden Home Library, 7475 SW Oleson. 2 pm
July 31: Valley Community Presbyterian Church,
8060 SW Brentwood. wccls.org.
Colors of the Jungle. Multnomah County Library presents
the Oregon Bird Man and his beautiful parrots. 1 pm
July 2: Sellwood-Moreland, 7860 SE 13th (tickets 30 min prior).
4 pm July 3: Gregory Heights, 7921 NE Sandy. 1 pm July 9:
Gresham, 385 NW Miller. 11 am July 12: North Portland,
512 N Killingsworth. 3 pm Aug. 6: Fairview-Columbia,
1520 NE Village, Fairview. multcolib.org.
Vancouver Library Fun. Jugglemania with Rhys Thomas
performs, 11 am-noon July 1, Three Creeks Library, 800-C NE
Tenney. Oregon Coast Aquarium presents Flippers, Fur and
Fun, 11 am-noon July 24, Cascade Park Library, 600 NE 136th.
Steve Taylor’s science, comedy and magic, 2-3 pm Aug. 27,
Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. fvrl.ent.sirsi.net.
Lake Oswego Library Fun. Programs are scheduled every
Wed. at 3 pm, and some other days, too. July 2: The Alphabeticians. July 9: Tears of Joy Puppet Theater. July 16: Oregon
Fantasy Puppets. July 23: Presto the Magician. July 30:
Pink Pig Puppet Theatre. Aug. 6: Penny’s Puppets.
704 4th. ci.oswego.or.us/library.
Ugandan Orphans Spread Hope for Children in Poverty.
The Ugandan Orphans Choir (ages 8-12) performs traditional
music, dance, storytelling. 6:30 pm Aug. 26: Hillsdale Library,
1525 SW Sunset. 6 pm Aug. 27: Midland Library, 805 SE
122nd. multcolib.org.
Have You Signed Up for Summer Reading?
If you haven’t enrolled your kids in your local library’s summer
reading program, it’s not too late. Visit your library system’s
website to find out about fun prizes for kids – and adults, in
some cases! Then stop by your local branch to sign up.
Clackamas County: clackamas.us/lib/
Fort Vancouver Regional Library: fvrl.ent.sirsi.net
Multnomah County: multcolib.org
Washington County: wccls.org
D AY T R I P S
By Anne Laufe
Carpe
Summer!
Looking for some high energy
summer fun? Look no further!
These exhilarating activities are
sure to please the thrill seekers in
your family, but beware – they’re not for the faint of heart.
Carefully consider your children’s ages and ability levels
before embarking on any extreme summer sport.
Think your family is up to it? Then grab your sunscreen
and your camera and get ready to make some memories
that will last a lifetime!
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALI KING
Exhilarating summer fun
Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl features bungee activities, a zip line, an alpine slide, horseback
riding, Malibu Raceway and much more.
Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl
87000 E Hwy. 26, Government Camp; 503-272-3206, ext. 1107;
skibowl.com/summer
Once the snow melts, Mt. Hood Skibowl morphs from a paradise for skiers
and snowboarders to the most fun summer ever saw. With over 20 activities
to choose from, Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl offers something for
everyone in the family.
Adrenaline junkies can get their fix by trying out the bungee activities,
including Bungee Jumping, Reverse Bungee, and the Bungee Trampoline.
There’s also an 800-foot zip line with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood and a
half-mile Dual Alpine Slide that lets riders determine how fast they want
to fly down the mountain. Skibowl is now home to the historic Malibu
Raceway, too!
Tamer activities include Zorb Balls (think hamster balls for humans), Disc
Golf and Horseback Riding. Young children can have their own extreme
adventures in the Kids’ Play Zone and on the Kiddy Karts and Kiddy Canoes.
Hours: The Adventure Park typically closes for the season in mid-September,
depending on the weather. The park is open from 11 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri.,
10 am-7 pm Sat. and Sun. (subject to change due to weather).
Prices: Several packages are available, ranging from $29 for a limited twohour Adventure Pass to $79 for an all-day Action Pass, which includes all
activities except horseback riding. (Horseback riding is $30 for 30 minutes,
$55 for one hour.) Check website for additional pricing options.
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson, Gaston; 503-357-0109; tree2treeadventurepark.com
Tree to Tree Adventure Park, located on 26 acres near Henry Hagg Lake
in Gaston, boasts aerial ropes courses, zip lines and treetop obstacles. The
obstacle course, which ranges from 15 feet to 60 feet off the ground, features
60 obstacles, including 12 zip lines, hanging bridges that increase in difficulty,
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SKAMANIA LODGE ZIP LINE TOUR
PHOTO BY KRISSY ALLORI (KRISSYALLORI.COM), COURTESY OF TREE TO TREE ADVENTURE PARK
Tree to Tree Adventure Park in Gaston offers zip courses for kids, teens and adults, plus an aerial
obstacle course that’s fun for all (participants must be at 75 pounds for the obstacle course).
Get unmatched views of the Columbia River Gorge from the zip lines at Skamania Lodge.
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tight ropes, and balance beams. The lines are lowered on the first two levels
to cater to “’tweens” who aren’t quite tall enough to reach the lines on the
adult course. There’s also a kids’ course, which is just like the adults’ course,
but a little closer to the ground. It’s a great way for kids to gain confidence,
strength and skills while having a whooping good time.
The zip park – Woody’s Ziptastic Voyage – is separate from the Aerial Obstacle courses. It features six different zip lines, about 80 feet at their highest point with the longest run spanning 1,280 feet. Kids can reach speeds
of up to 35 mph, but don’t worry – each participant is equipped with a
helmet, full body harness, and a thorough orientation that covers safety to
keep kids safe while they’re flying through the air.
Hours: Open daily during summer. First outing at 9 am; last outing at 4 pm.
Reservations required.
Prices: The Kids’ Obstacle Course costs $32 for two hours. To use this
course, kids must be under 5´ tall but be able to reach their hand over their
head up to 5´ flat-footed. The ‘Tween Course (for those whose flat-footed
reach is at least 5´11˝) is $40. The Adult Course (must have a flat-footed
reach of 6´6˝) is $48.
Woody’s Ziptastic Voyage is $75. For this option, kids must weigh at least
75 pounds.
Combination packages (aerial course and zip line) are $97 for kids,
$105 for ‘Tweens and $113 for adults.
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Skamania Lodge Zip Line Tour
1131 Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, Washington; 509-427-0202;
zipnskamania.com
Skamania Lodge opened its own zip line park last year, with seven zip
lines ranging in length from 100 to more than 800 feet, plus sky bridges,
tree decks, a belay station and more. The park offers spectacular views of
the Columbia River Gorge – from a vantage point you can’t get anywhere
else. You don’t have to be a guest of the lodge to soar over the tree-covered
hillsides, where riders can reach speeds of 45 mph!
Like Tree to Tree Adventure Park, participants receive an orientation and
are fitted with mandatory safety equipment. In addition, all zip line tours
are led by experienced guides.
Hours: Tours available from 9 am-5 pm daily, or later by special request.
Each tour last 2.5 hours. Reservations recommended.
Price: $99 per person, discount for groups of 10 or more. (Two people
required for a booking.) Weight must fall between 60 and 275 lbs. to participate.
This article originally ran in Metro Parent’s June 2013 issue. The information
has been updated for summer 2014.
PHOTO BY JOE URMOS, PANOJOE.URMOS.NET
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By Stan Hall, Friends of the Columbia Gorge
he first Columbia River Gorge “kid hike” I took with
my son, in June 2013, did not start out as planned.
Where are the other kids?, I thought to myself as I
pulled into the parking lot at the Latourell Falls trailhead
with my son, Henry, who had recently turned 6. All I saw
were the dozen or so grown-ups assembled for a guided
hike organized by my employer, the nonprofit advocacy
group Friends of the Columbia Gorge.
I was quickly reminded the label “kid-friendly” for the
moderately strenuous but short-distance Latourell Falls
Loop Trail did not guarantee a robust under-13 turnout.
I had brought a kid, but no one else in our group had. I
worried a bit. Would Henry be able to keep up? Would
he feel comfortable among all these grown-up strangers?
My fatherly fears quickly were calmed. Henry not only
kept up with the group, he had to be gently restrained
from racing ahead of Ross, our volunteer leader. The boy
got instant gratification from seeing the majestic tumble
of Lower Latourell Falls, which is a short walk from the
trailhead, and was later rewarded for his mostly uphill
scramble through the damp green woods by getting a
close-up look at the equally impressive but much less
visited upper falls. On the way back down, he helped me
identify blooms of beautiful wildflowers, including phlox
and a single perfectly formed tiger lily. We finished our
time in the gorge with a picnic lunch and, when we
returned home, Henry was inspired to draw a crayon
rendering of the hike.
After showing off his drawing, he asked, “When can
we go hiking again?”
Friends of the Columbia Gorge has long viewed
sustainable recreation as indispensable to protecting
the gorge for future generations. The group maintains
a robust hiking and land stewardship program that
features more than 100 treks and work parties led by staff
members or knowledgeable, trained volunteers. (Many of
these hikes are for members only; visit gorgefriends.org
for membership details.) And because there’s no better
way to inspire future gorge stewards than by getting
them on the trails from a young age, Friends offers
numerous hikes that are “kid friendly” and a few more
expressly designed for kids.
Those accustomed to striking out on their own instead
of with a group can do so, of course. Friends’ website has
a “Plan Your Own Hike” feature to customize your own
special gorge experience and a “3D Gorge Trail Map” that
gives a real idea of the twists, turns, ups and downs of
any gorge hike.
You might (or might not!) be surprised by the resiliency and endurance of children when they are out in
nature, having their curiosity constantly stoked by the
beauty and wonder of this wild, scenic natural treasure
so close to the Portland metro area. Keep your children’s
ages and abilities in mind as you plan your hike, but here
are five excellent gorge starter hikes for local families:
• Latourell Falls Loop (West Gorge): A 2.4-mile loop with
a 520-foot elevation gain. Moderate difficulty. Highlights: Waterfalls and wildflowers.
• Wahclella Falls (Mid-Gorge): A 1.8 mile “out and back”
trail with an elevation gain of 300 feet. Easy.
Highlights: A waterfall.
• Mosier Plateau (East Gorge): A 3.5-mile “out and back”
trail with an elevation gain of 600 feet. Moderate difficulty. Highlights: Wildflowers, views, bird watching,
ice age flood evidence, more.
• Elowah Falls (Mid-Gorge): Another 3.5-mile “out and
back” hike, this one with an elevation gain of 260 feet.
Moderate difficulty. Highlights: Wildflowers, a waterfall, “gorgeous” views.
• Gibbons Creek at Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge
(West Gorge): A 2.2-mile loop with no elevation gain.
Easy! Highlights: Views, birds, ice age flood evidence.
PHOTO COURTESY OF STAN HALL
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Hiking the Gorge with Kids
More Fun in the Gorge
Bonneville Lock & Dam –
nwp.usace.army.mil. Check out this
awesome dam and fish hatchery,
plus hiking, picnicking and more.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
and Wasco County Historical Museum – 5000 Discovery, The Dalles;
gorgediscovery.org. Interactive
exhibits teach kids about the formation of the gorge and the history of
Wasco county.
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
– Board in Cascade Locks, Washington; portlandspirit.com. Triple-decker paddle wheel boat rides show
off the beauty of the gorge and
introduce kids to the history of Lewis
and Clark.
Mt. Hood Railroad – 110 Railroad,
Hood River mthoodrr.com. Special
events include Day Out With Thomas
the Tank Engine every summer.
Visit gorgefriends.org for more hiking trails and information on guided hikes. n
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Sea Lion Caves - 91560 Hwy 101 N, Florence;
541-547-3111; sealioncaves.com. Sea lions, birds,
marine life.
Tillamook Cheese Factory - 4175 Hwy 101 North,
Tillamook; 503-815-1300; tillamookcheese.com.
Free self-guided tour and cheese tasting, plus a
restaurant, ice cream, fudge and more.
Get your summer cute fix at the
Oregon Coast Aquarium where
sea otter pups are the stars of
the season!
Tillamook Forest Center - 45500 Wilson
River Hwy, Tillamook; 503-815-6800;
tillamookforestcenter.org. The region’s largest
forest-based learning center with an interpretive
center, family activities and more. Free.
Tillamook Naval Air Museum - 6030 Hangar, Tillamook; 503-842-1130;
tillamookair.com. One of the top five privately-owned aircraft collections in the
nation, with about 30 planes in a wooden aircraft hangar built during WWII.
If your summer
travels take you
to the Oregon
Coast, be sure to
visit the Oregon
Coast Aquarium in
Newport!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OREGON COAST AQUARIUM
« THE OREGON COAST »
The Oregon coast offers a wide variety of family fun – and there’s
always more to discover! Check out visittheoregoncoast.com
for information on activities, attractions, festivals and more.
« SALEM »
Home to the Oregon State Fair (Aug. 22-Sept. 1; oregonstatefair.org),
Salem is a fun place for families to visit year-round. Find more
family fun ideas for Oregon’s state capital at visit travelsalem.com.
Columbia River Maritime Museum - 1792 Marine, Astoria; 503-325-2323;
crmm.org. Interactive exhibits illustrate life on the river, both past and present.
A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village - 116 Marion NE, Salem; 503-371-3631; acgilbert.
org. Interactive children’s museum located near downtown Salem’s Riverfront Park.
(Your OMSI membership is honored for free admission so bring your membership
card!)
Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center - 2030 S Marine Science,
Newport; 541-867-0226; hmsc.oregonstate.edu. The public wing of Oregon State
University’s Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center, with marine animal exhibits
and interactive elements. Free (donation suggested).
Antique Powerland Museum - 3995 Brooklake NE, Brooks; 503-393-2424; antiquepowerland.com. On the way to Salem, stop into this collection of museums
presenting Oregon’s agricultural heritage through steam-powered equipment,
antique farm machinery and more. Open March-Oct.
Lewis and Clark National Historic Park - 92343 Fort Clatsop, Astoria; 503-8612471; nps.gov. Commemorating the 1805-06 winter encampment of the Lewis
and Clark Expedition, the site includes a replica of the explorers’ camp, museum,
theater, historic canoe landing and hiking trails that follow the explorers’ paths.
Asahel Bush House Museum - 600 Mission SE, Salem; 503-363-4714; oregonlink.
com/bush_house/. 1877 house features many of the original furnishings.
Oregon Coast Aquarium - 2820 SE Ferry Slip, Newport; 541-867-3474;
aquarium.org. This world-class aquarium features unique marine life exhibits
including Passages of the Deep, an acrylic passageway suspended in a 1.3 million
gallon tank of sea creatures. Don’t miss the adorable sea otter pups this summer!
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Carlson Skate Park - 930 Chemawa NE, Keizer; 503-390-3700; skateoregon.com.
Deepwood Estate - 1116 Mission SE, Salem; 503-363-1825;
historicdeepwoodestate.org. 1894 multi-gabled Queen Anne style house and
English gardens.
D AY T R I P S
PHOTO BY RON COOPER, COURTESY OF AC GILBERT’S DISCOVERY VILLAGE
With interactive exhibits indoors and out, A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village is sure to be a highlight
of your family’s visit to Salem.
Enchanted Forest Theme Park - 8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner; 503-371-4242;
enchantedforest.com. This amusement park with fantasy themes for young children
is a local favorite. Plan a stop here on your way to Salem.
Marion Skate Park - 551 Commercial NE, Salem; 503-588-6261; skateoregon.com.
Riverfront Park - 200 Water NE, Salem; 503-588-6261; cityofsalem.net. Take a cruise
on the Willamette Queen Sternwheeler (503-371-1103, willamettequeen.com),
ride the Riverfront Carousel (503-540-0374, salemcarousel.org), and check out
Eco Earth, an inspiring work of recycled art.
Saturday Market and Farmers Markets - 1320 SE Waller SE, Salem; 503-585-8264;
salemsaturdaymarket.com. Seasonal markets throughout the week. Check website
for opening/closing dates, times, and locations.
Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill - 1313 Mill SE, Salem; 503-585-7012;
willametteheritage.org. The five-acre campus include historic homes (including the
1841 Jason Lee House, arguably the oldest wooden framed house in Oregon), the
1896 Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and other historic structures.
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The Portland Japanese
Garden in Washington Park
is widely considered one of
the most authentic Japanese
gardens outside of Japan.
Top 5 Attractions
for Summer Visitors
Got visitors? Be sure to take them to these local favorites to highlight
why we love the Portland metro area so much!
1. W
ashington Park: This local gem embodies everything that puts Portland among the most family-friendly cities in the
world. The Oregon Zoo (oregonzoo.com), Portland Children’s Museum (portlandcm.org) and World Forestry Center
Discovery Museum (worldforestry.org) share a parking lot and MAX station. A short jaunt down the road, you can view
more than 1,100 species of trees from around the world at the Hoyt Arboretum (hoytarboretum.org). The park also
features the elaborate Rose Garden Children’s Park, with massive play structures and sand and water features – but
remember, there’s no zoo train to the playground this summer as the train system undergoes renovations – as well as
the International Rose Test Garden and the Portland Japanese Garden (japanesegarden.org). You could easily spend
several days in the park and still not see and do it all. As a summer bonus, TriMet’s line 83 – which loops around the park
through Labor Day, stopping at many of the most popular attractions – is free thanks to Portland Parks & Recreation!
Learn more at portlandparks.org.
2. Oaks Amusement Park: The oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country, Oaks Park will charm and
exhilarate visitors of all ages. In addition to kiddie rides, thrill rides, arcade games and more, Oaks Park features a mini
golf course and historic roller skating rink. If your visitors have preschool-age children, don’t miss Chipper’s Preschool
Rides, with unlimited kiddie rides, cookies and milk for only $7.50 per child (adults ride free!) every Tuesday and
Wednesday morning during the summer. Check their website for hours and prices. (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, 503-2335777, oakspark.com)
3. Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI): An exemplary hands-on science museum, OMSI offers exhibits
and activities for all ages. From the Science Playground for the youngest explorers to physics and chemistry labs for
more advanced scientists, there are interactive labs and activities to match every interest and ability. The museum also
features special exhibits (Dinosaurs Unearthed is on display through Sept. 2); a renowned planetarium; a recently renovated state-of-the-art digital theater with a giant, 4-story screen and 3D capability; tours of the historic USS Blueback
submarine (the US Navy’s last non-nuclear fast-attack sub); and more. During the summer, OMSI is open from 9:30 am7 pm daily. Tickets are $13 adults, $9.50 ages 3-13 and seniors; parking is $2. (1945 SE Water, 503-797-4000, omsi.edu)
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PHOTO BY DENISE BOBER, COURTESY OF THE PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN
T O P AT T R A C T I O N S
T O P AT T R A C T I O N S
4. Powell’s City of Books: There’s no
shortage of wonderful neighborhood
bookstores in the area, and we encourage you to patronize them all, but no
visit to Portland is complete without a
stop at Powell’s City of Books. Filling
an entire city block with new and used
books of all genres, it’s like nothing any
visiting booklover has ever seen. The
children’s section is as impressive as
the rest of the store, with cozy corners
where families can explore the diverse
and colorful stories before you decide
what to buy. Plus, they’re planning to
expand the children’s section later this
year! The store is open from 9 am-11 pm
daily. (1005 W Burnside, 503-228-4651,
powells.com)
PHOTO COURTESY OF POWELL’S BOOKS
The Portland Timbers team mascot,
lumberjack Timber Joey, helps rev
up the always enthusiastic crowd
during home games at Providence
Park.
PHOTO BY CRAIG MITCHELLDYER, COURTESY OF THE PORTLAND TIMBERS
PHOTO COURTESY OF OMSI
Catch Dinosaurs Unearthed at OMSI this
summer, with animatronic dinosaurs,
complete skeletons and more revealing
the history of these wondrous creatures.
Powell’s City of Books caters to readers
of all ages, with a cozy reading space for
families and much more!
5. Timbers Soccer: “When I root, I root for the Timbers!” Portland’s Major
League Soccer fans are the most enthusiastic you’ll find, and a Timbers soccer
game is a great way to show off our local pride while enjoying pure summer fun
at its finest. Can’t get tickets for a Timbers game? (They have sold out every
home game since their MLS debut in 2011!) Grab some seats at a Portland
Thorns game instead. The Thorns earned the National Women’s Soccer League
championship in 2013, making them the first champions in the newly formed
league. Those women can kick some serious soccer balls! Learn more at
timbers.com (Timbers) and timbers.com/thornsfc (Thorns).
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W H AT S H O U L D W E D O T O D AY ?
Daily Picks for July
(Numbers indicate the date or
dates of each event.)
The Big Float takes over the
Willamette River in downtown
Portland July 27.
SUNDAY
13. Portland Wind Symphony. Amazing classical music. 2 pm. FREE. Director
Park, 815 SW Park. 503-823-8087.
portlandparks.org.
27. The Big Float. Parade with your
floaties at Tom McCall Bowl, then put
in at the beach under Marquam Bridge
(life jacket required). Float back over to
the west bank and enjoy entertainment,
a kids’ area, more. 1-6 pm. $8. 1020 SW
Naito. thebigfloat.com.
Learn about Oregon’s largest cats – Cougars –
at the Tillamook Forest Center July 4.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BIG FLOAT
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
7. Flying Squirrel Superheros. Park
ranger leads squirrelly activities. Ages
3-10. FREE. 2-2:45 pm. Midland Library,
805 SE 122nd. 503-988-5392.
multcolib.org.
9. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
Broadway Rose presents a musical
version of the classic tale. 11 am.
(Also July 10, 11, 12). $10. Deb Fennell
Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham, Tigard.
503-620-5262. broadwayrose.org.
14. Water Science. Cool down with
water experiments. Ages 2-12, with
grown-up. 10:30-11:30 am. Beaverton
Library, 12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600.
beavertonlibrary.org.
16. Celebrate Dawson Park. Concert,
light refreshments, $6 bike helmets,
heart health info, more. 6 pm. FREE.
N Stanton & Williams. 503-823-7529.
portlandparks.org.
30. Scales, Claws and Expanding
Jaws. OMSI helps kids hop into
herpetology. Grades 4-8. 2 pm. FREE,
reservations required. West Linn
Library, 1595 Burns. 503-656-7853.
westlinnoregon.gov/library.
PHOTO BY JULIE CASH,
COURTESY COLUMBIA SLOUGH WATERSHED COUNCIL
Celebrate Portland’s hidden waterway at the
20th annual Columbia Slough Regatta
Aug. 3.
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
8. Rocketry. Evergreen Aviation
Museum educator teaches hands-on
rocket science. 12:30-1:30 pm. FREE,
reservations required. Beaverton Library,
12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600. beavertonlibrary.org.
15. JuggleMania. Rhys Thomas dazzles
with mad juggling skills. 1-2 pm. FREE.
Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate,
503-988-5389. (Also July 16 at Gresham
Library, 385 NW Miller, 503-988-5387).
multcolib.org.
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30. Field Day at Café au Play. Franklin
High School students lead interactive
games for kids ages 1-7. 1-3 pm. FREE.
5633 SE Division. 503-894-8506.
cafeauplay.org.
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3. Columbia Slough Regatta. Catch
some wildlife and views of Mt. Hood
on this 20th annual leisurely paddle to
celebrate the Columbia Slough. Bring
your own boat. 9 am-1 pm. $8/person
requested donation. Launch at NE
Mason & 150th Ct. 503-281-1132.
columbiaslough.org.
10. What Do You Know About H2O?
Mad Science. Best grades 3-6.
2-2:30 pm. FREE. North Portland Library,
512 N Killingsworth. 503-988-5394.
multcolib.org.
11, 12, 13. Portland Historic Races.
Vintage cars race, plus open paddock
with 700+ cars. $5-$35, ages 0-12 free.
9 am-6 pm. 1940 Victory. 503-823-7223.
portlandraceway.com
SATURDAY
12. Superhero Fun Run/Walk. Dress
up and run or walk. Kids’ fun run, 2K,
5K or 10K. 9 am-noon. $7-$25. Benefits
music education in Portland Public
Schools. 65 SW Yamhill. 503-746-6000.
superherofunrun.com.
Explore the science of herpetology during
Scales, Claws and Expanding Jaws July 30 at the
West Linn Library.
10, 24. Family Campfire Adventures.
All about animal feet. Hike, campfire,
games, stories. Ages 5-12 with grownup. $10 person, $5 member, reservations required. Tryon Creek State Park,
11321 SW Terwilliger. 503-636-9886.
tryonfriends.org.
24. Marine Mammals. Oregon Coast
Aquarium presents. Ages 5-9. 2:30 pm.
FREE. Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st,
Milwaukie. 503-786-7580.
milwaukie.lib.or.us.
24. The True Story of the Three Little
Wolves. Dragon Theater Puppets
perform. FREE. 11 am: St. Johns Library,
7510 N Charleston, 503-988-5397. 4 pm:
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE
Sandy, 503-988-5386. multcolib.org.
FRIDAY
4. Cougars. Get to know Oregon’s
largest cats. 11:30 am. FREE. Tillamook
Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy.,
Tillamook. 503-815-6800.
tillamookforestcenter.org.
12. Subaru Kids Obstacle Course.
Fun muddy run. Ages 5-14. 9 am-3 pm.
$25 per child, adult free with child. Lee
Farms, 21975 SW 65th, Tualatin. 541350-6770. kidsobstaclechallenge.com.
12, 19, 26. Kids Cook. Kids tour the
market and cook. Ages 7-11. 8:30 am10 am. July 12: veggie tacos. July 19: fruit
crepes. July 26: lemon berry pancakes.
$5 per child, reservations please. PSU
Market, SW Park & Montgomery. 503241-0032. portlandfarmersmarket.org.
19. Storybook Fun with Curious
George. Interactive story time with
songs, dance, games, more. 11 am, 1
& 3 pm. FREE. Nordstrom Court, Lloyd
Center, 2201 Lloyd Center.
lloydcenter.com.
26. TrashMan and the Noise Band.
Recycled puppet band. Several shows
from 10 am-1 pm. FREE. St. Johns Farmers Market. N Lombard & Philadelphia.
503-877-5368. kcpuppetree.com.
Calendar Deadline Details: The
calendar submission deadline is the first
of the month preceding the month of
publication. Submit your event online
at pdxkidscalendar.com (choose “Events
Calendar” then “Submit Event”). Questions? Email [email protected].
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Cast Your Vote
Today!
CHEAP THRILLS
Oaks Amusement Park
Please see ad on page 32
Please see ad on page 27
Joy Central
8815 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97220
503-252-1426
[email protected] • JoyCentral.com
Please see ad on page 20
Multisensory Learning Academy
22565 NE Halsey St
Fairview, OR 97024
503-405-7868
[email protected] • mla.k12.or.us
Please see ad on page 26
Oregon Children’s Theatre
BIRTHDAY
RESOURCES
Kids Cooking
Amusement Parks/Bowling/
Swimming & Water Parks
Language Education
Preschools/Daycares
Dance/Gymnastics/
Acrobatics/Martial arts
Schools
Entertainers
Science/Technology/Math
Indoor Playspaces
Sports and Active
Outdoor Venues
Tutoring/Learning Assistance
Party Suppliers
Please see ad on page 23
16305 NW Bethany Ct, Ste 109
Beaverton, OR 97006
503-531-3409
[email protected] • ogagym.org
Please see ad on page 19
School of Rock
1440 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, OR 97214
971-266-4701
[email protected]
portland.schoolofrock.com
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1939 NE Sandy Bl
Portland, OR 97232
503-228-9571
octc.org
Oregon Gymnastics Academy
Arts & Crafts/Cooking
Performing Arts
Fam
Please see ad on page 35
Dragonfly Daycare
EDUCATION
RESOURCES
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2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd
Newport, OR 97365
541-867-3474
[email protected] • aquarium.org
SE Gresham, OR 97080
503-929-2543
[email protected]
dragonfly-daycare.blogspot.com
Now through August 10th, visit us online to
cast your vote in the following categories:
Please see ad on page 21
Science/Nature/Museums/
Animals/Farms/
Horseback Riding
Sports and Active
Sweet PEAS Kidzone
15320 NW Central Drive, Ste D-12
Portland, OR 97229
503-533-5252
[email protected]
sweetpeaskidzone.com
Please see ad on page 25
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covering all your family’s favorite destinations, attractions,
resources and more. Categories include educational
attractions, visual and performing arts, outdoor and indoor
attractions, sports and active fun, food and dining,
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Oregon Coast Aquarium
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202
503-233-5777
[email protected] • oakspark.com
CHILDCARE/SCHOOLS/CAMPS
Metro Parent’s Family
Favorites continues
this month as we
invite you to vote for
your family’s favorite
education and
birthday resources.
DAY TRIPS
Tiny Revolution Montessori
2106 NE MLK Bl
Portland, OR 97212
503-839-5867
[email protected] tinyrevolutionmontessori.com
Please see ad on page 10
Vibe of Portland
5441 SE Belmont St Ste 01
Portland, OR 97214
503-560-3592
[email protected] • vibepdx.org
Please see ad on page 19
Oregon Coast Scenic Railway
402 American Ave
Garibaldi, OR 97118
503-842-7972
ocsr.net
Please see ad on page 37
Skamania Lodge Zipline Tour
1131 Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-0202
zipnskamania.com
Please see ad on page 2
ENTERTAINING
OUT OF TOWN GUESTS
Ecomaids
10824 SE Oak St #363
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-908-0950
[email protected]
portland.ecomaids.com
Please see ad on page 25
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209
503-228-8131
[email protected] • lansugarden.org
Please see ad on page 34
Old Spaghetti Factory
715 SW Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97239
503-222-5375
Vancouver
730 SE 160th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98684
360-253-9030
Clackamas
12725 SE 93rd Ave
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-653-7949
Hillsboro
18925 NW Tanasbourne Dr
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-617-7614
osf.com
Please see ad on page 16
FAMILY HEALTH/DENTAL
Gifted Journeys
10000 Riverside Dr Ste 4
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818-505-3026
[email protected]
giftedjourneys.com
Please see ad on page 24
North Portland Orthodontics
3332 N Lombard St Ste B
Portland, OR 97217
503-289-1992
[email protected]
northportlandorthodontics.com
Please see ad on page 25
of Fun Listings
listing information, visit pdxkidscalendar.com/summer-of-fun
Oregon Pediatrics
9290 SE Sunnybrook Blvd Ste 200
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-659-1694
[email protected] • oregonpediatrics.com
Please see ad on page 9
World of Smiles,
Pediatric Dentistry
11790 SW Barnes Rd Ste 280
Portland, OR 97225
503-626-9700
[email protected]
visitworldofsmiles.com
Please see ad on page 23
INDOOR FUN
The Circuit Bouldering Gym
6050 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219
503-246-5111
410 NE 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
503-719-7041
[email protected]
thecircuitgym.com
Please see ad on page 19
The Craft Factory
7832 SW Capitol Hwy Ste B
Portland, OR 97219
503-577-4310
[email protected]
craftfactorypdx.com
Please see ad on page 12
Dizzy Castle
11606 NE 66th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
360-885-7529
[email protected] • dizzycastle.com
Please see ad on page 16
G6 Airpark
10414 SE Washington St
Portland, OR 97216
503-255-3334
[email protected]
g6portland.com
Please see ad on page 14
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Pietro’s Pizza & Pirate Adventure
13281 SW Canyon Rd
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-536-7600
[email protected]
pietrosrestaurants.com
Please see ad on page 13
Pizazz Sweets
18305 Timbergrove Ct
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
503-680-0036
pizazzsweets.com
Please see ad on page 12, 21
World Forestry Center
Discovery Museum
4033 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
503-228-1367
[email protected] • worldforestry.org
Please see ad on page 14
OUTDOOR FUN
Bella Organic Farm
16205 NW Gillihan Rd
Portland, OR 97231
503-621-9545
[email protected] • bellaorganic.com
Please see ad on page 20
Columbia Slough
Watershed Council
NE Mason & 150th Ct
Portland, OR 97230
503-281-1132
[email protected]
columbiaslough.org/index.php/events/
event/248/
Please see ad on page 29
Draper Girls Country Farm
6200 Hwy 35
Parkdale, OR 97041
541-352-6625
Drapergirlscountryfarm.com
Please see ad on page 33
Mt. Hood Adventure Park
at Skibowl
7300 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-557-7873
ncprd.com/aquatic-park
87000 E Hwy 26
Government Camp, OR 97028
503-222-2695
[email protected] • skibowl.com
Please see ad on page 33
Please see ad on page 29
Oregon Children’s Theatre
1939 NE Sandy Bl
Portland, OR 97232
503-228-9571
octc.org
Please see ad on page 23
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
503-222-1741
[email protected] • ohs.org
Please see ad on page 23
Pietro’s Pizza Parlor
10300 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-659-7770
Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival
Clack County Event Center,
694 NE 4th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
503-628-1205
[email protected]
flockandfiberfestival.com
Please see ad on page 18
Silverwood Theme Park &
Boulder Beach Water Park
27843 N Hwy 95
Athol, ID 83801
208-683-3400
silverwoodthemepark.com
Please see ad on page 4
Skamania Lodge Zipline Tour
Ke Kukui Foundation
1131 Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-0202
zipnskamania.com
Esther Short Park, W 8th & Columbia
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-718-2100
hawaiianfestivalpnw.com
Please see ad on page 2
Please see ad on page 37
Tillamook Forest Center
45500 Wilson River Hwy
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-815-6800
tillamookforestcenter.org
Please see ad on page 10
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson
Gaston, OR 97119
503-357-0109
treetotreeadventurepark.com
Please see ad on page 29
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Beanstalk Children’s Quality Resale
3527 NE 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
503-477-7776
[email protected]
beanstalkpdx.com
Please see ad on pag 10
Clogs-N-More Kids
3435 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, OR 97214
502-236-0605
Clogs-N-More Kids Westmoreland
6809 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202
503-233-4146
clogsnmore.com
Please see ad on page 16
Poa Cafe
4025 N Williams
Portland, OR 97227
503-954-1243
poacafe.com
Please see ad on page 16
Tidee Didee Diaper Service
6011 SE 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266
503-777-3856
[email protected]
tideedidee.com
Please see ad on page 35
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Antique Powerland Museum
3995 Brooklake Rd NE
Brooks, OR 97303
503-393-2424
[email protected]
antiquepowerland.com
Please see ad on page 37
Broadway Rose Theater Company
12850 SW Grant
Tigard, OR
503-620-5262
broadwayrose.org
Please see ad on page 18
Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
503-528-8515
[email protected]
lloydcenter.com
Please see ad on page 2
Pietro’s Pizza Parlor
10300 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-659-7770
Pietro’s Pizza & Pirate Adventure
13281 SW Canyon Rd
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-536-7600
[email protected]
pietrosrestaurants.com
Please see ad on page 13
Port of Portland
Terminal 4, 11040 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
503-415-6532
seaportcelebration.com
Please see ad on page 10
TUTORING/SPECIAL NEEDS
Pathways for Potential
10211 SW Barbur Blvd Ste 208A
Portland, OR 97219
503-245-5429
pathwaysforpotential.com
Please see ad on page 20
ADVERTISERS INDEX
Academy Theater.................................. 17
Antique Powerland
Museum Association............................. 37
Beanstalk Children’s Resale.................. 10
Bella Organic......................................... 20
Broadway Rose...................................... 18
Circuit Bouldering Gym........................ 19
Clogs-N-More Kids............................... 16
Columbia Slough Watershed Council... 29
The Craft Factory................................... 12
Dentistry for Kids..................................... 3
Dizzy Castle............................................ 16
Dragonfly Daycare................................ 27
Draper Girls Country Farm................... 33
EcoMaids of Portland........................... 25
French American International School... 26
G6 Airpark.............................................. 14
Gifted Journeys..................................... 24
Gresham Pediatric Dentistry................ 13
Hollywood Children’s Dentistry........... 34
Hopworks Urban Brewery.................... 15
Joy Central............................................. 20
Ke Kukui Foundation............................ 37
Lan Su Chinese Garden........................ 34
Lloyd Center............................................ 2
Mt Hood Ski Bowl................................. 29
Multisensory Learning Academy......... 26
Music Together...................................... 12
North Clackamas Aquatic Park............ 33
North Portland Orthodontics............... 25
Oaks Park Association.......................... 35
OHSU Doernbecher
Children’s Safety Center......................... 9
Old Spaghetti Factory.......................... 16
Oregon Children’s Theatre Co............ 23
Oregon Coast Aquarium...................... 32
Oregon Coast Scenic Railway.............. 37
Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival......... 18
Oregon Gymnastics Academy............. 19
Oregon History Museum .................. 24
Oregon Pediatrics................................... 9
Oregon Zoo........................................... 30
Pathways for Potential.......................... 20
Penny’s Puppet Productions................ 18
Pietro’s Pizza........................................... 13
Pizazz Sweets................................... 12, 21
POA Cafe............................................... 16
Port of Portland..................................... 10
Rocky Point Stables............................... 21
School of Rock....................................... 21
Silverwood Theme Park.......................... 4
Skamania Lodge Zipline Tour................ 2
Sweet Peas Kidzone.............................. 25
Tidee Didee........................................... 35
Tillamook Forest Center....................... 10
Tiny Revolution Montessori................. 10
Touchstone Schools National................ 9
Tree to Tree Adventure Park................ 29
Velour Photography.............................. 33
Vibe of Portland.................................... 19
Washington County
Cooperative Library Services............... 25
Whole Foods Market............................ 40
World Forestry Center.......................... 14
World of Smiles..................................... 23
JULY COUPONS & DISCOUNTS
Academy Theater........17
Old Spaghetti Factory.16
Dizzy Castle..................16
Pietro’s Pizza.................13
Ecomaids......................25
Tidee Didee.................35
G6 Airpark....................14
Tree to Tree Adventure
Park...............................29
North Clackamas
Aquatic Park.................33
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