Sand in the City continues Saturday and Sunday
The annual ‘Sand in the City’ sculpting contest continues Saturday and Sunday at Pioneer Square.
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Touring Our Nation’s Capital – With Kids
A few years ago we ran a story on family travel to Washington, D.C. It was a comprehensive article by our editor, Marie Sherlock, including information about all the major family attractions. Still, after a recent visit to D.C. with my own family, I thought it might be time to offer some updated tips and information. After all, it is one of the most popular travel destinations for families in the country. So after you read through Marie’s article (highly recommended if you’re planning a trip to D.C. with kids!), consider these additional D.C. family travel tidbits: The Growing Smithsonian: When Marie’s article ran, she noted 14 Smithsonian museums. Today there are 19, including the National Zoo, although one of the Air & Space Museums is out near Dulles airport. The most recent addition is the American Indian Museum (see Museum Food below). The African American History and Culture Museum is slated to open in 2015. For more information, visit si.edu . Become a Smithsonian Member: Although admission to all the Smithsonian museums is free, if you’re staying more than a day or two and plan to see any of the IMAX or Planetarium shows – or eat or shop in any of the museums – I recommend becoming a Smithsonian member. The $19 annual membership fee gets your family discounts on shows, food and souvenirs at all the museums, which can add up quickly. Plus, you’ll receive their magazine for a whole year. Museum Food: If you’re looking for food on the National Mall, check out the cafeteria at the American Indian Museum. Menu items are inspired by native peoples around the globe and the quality is exceptional. It’s worlds away from anything you’ll find at the other museums. It’s not inexpensive, but nothing on the Mall is. We paid the same amount for two (not great) slices of pizza, a salad, cookies and chips at the American History Museum as we did for a buffalo burger, squash and black bean tamale pie, chicken tacos on fry bread, churros and an apple tart (all delicious!) here. Don’t Overdo It: Marie mentioned this in her article but it bears repeating. Especially if you travel to D.C. in the summer months, plan for an afternoon break (in a hotel swimming pool, if possible). A twilight monument tour is a great way to see the monuments without running yourself ragged, and the mall is exceptionally beautiful after dark. Many of the museums are open into the evening hours during the summer and are usually less crowded at dusk than they are during the day. And since the museums are all free, don’t feel like you have to see everything in one swoop. You can always return on another day (or another trip) to see that exhibit or show you missed this time. Explore Nature: Most people focus on the monuments, museums and government agencies when they visit D.C., but the area is rich with natural beauty as well. Rock Creek Park is a huge expanse of nature within the city limits, and you can find numerous places to hike along the Potomac throughout the area. (See localhikes.com or trails.com to find hiking trails.) You can even ride along the historic C&O Canal in a boat pulled by mules from May through October (check the Web site for exact dates), leaving either from Georgetown or Great Falls. Park rangers in period clothing describe what life was like for the families that lived and worked on the canal in the 1870s, adding a bit of history to your outdoor adventure. (The one-hour trip is $5 for ages 4 and older; kids 3 and under ride free.) Get Out of Town: There’s much to see in D.C.’s outlying areas, too. We didn’t rent a car but made it to Mt. Vernon one morning by taking the Metro and a connecting bus (although I would recommend a taxi from the Metro station … it was a very circuitous bus ride!). Historic Alexandria is about a half hour’s drive from D.C. (again, you can take Metro and a connecting bus), and if your kids are game, Monticello – a real treat for American history buffs – is a scenic two and a half hour drive. If you’re in the area for an extended period of time, you might treat the kids to a day at Six Flags America , complete with a water park, about 15 minutes from D.C. in the car. (Guess what? You can take Metro and a bus here, too!) Have Fun: Remember, there’s more to see and do in D.C. than any family can manage in one trip – no matter how long you stay. Focus on a few of the attractions that intrigue you and take your time enjoying them.
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Cyclists: Banks-Vernonia State Trail makes for a great getaway
Lush greenery flanks the trail and even though you aren’t really that far from the city, it feels like you’ve definitely escaped.
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Cyclists: Banks-Vernonia State Trail makes for a great getaway
Movies in the Park all summer long in Portland
Local music and a rock climbing wall were listed as activities accompanying Portland Parks' Movies in the Parks series around the city all summer.
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Movies in the Park all summer long in Portland
Old-fashioned Fun at Oaks Park Preschool Rides!
I’ve never been one of those mothers who mourns the passing of every developmental phase. I seem to notice the passing irritations (colic! sleepless nights! tantrums and crying jags!) far more than the passing pleasures (yes, the little ones are awfully cute!). But there is one thing I sorely miss about my son’s younger days, and that one thing is Oaks Park’s Preschool Rides. For $6.25 per child, kids 6 and under can enjoy all the kiddie rides they can handle for two straight hours, followed by milk, cookies and a story. (Parents get in free!) It’s paradise for little kids, everyone moving at a slower pace, everyone happy and smiling and thrilled by the magic of the big pink slide, the soaring balloons and spinning tea cups, the historic carousel, the peaceful train, the bouncing frog hopper and the remarkably speedy (though somewhat rickety) mini-roller coaster. The day I realized my son had outgrown those perfect summer mornings was a sad day for me indeed. We had an amusement park not unlike Oaks Park in the middle of the city where I grew up, but that park is long gone, having been turned into a lucrative seven-story shopping mall and traffic magnet sometime during my middle school years. Maybe that’s why I was so fond of Oaks Park’s Preschool Rides. Not only did they remind me of my own happy preschool days, they reminded me that I now live in a place where a little amusement park can still exist within the city limits, providing fun-filled days for kids of all ages all summer long. Preschool Rides starts tomorrow (June 22) and runs from 9:30 to 11:30 am every Tuesday and Wednesday through September 29 at Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. If your kids are still young enough to enjoy a good old-fashioned kiddie ride, you should definitely check it out. And say hi to the Frog Hopper for me! oakspark.com/chippersrides.html
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No and Low-Cost Family Outings in Portland, Oregon
Families can enjoy time together in the City of Roses with budget-friendly activities parents and children will both appreciate.
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No and Low-Cost Family Outings in Portland, Oregon
Vancouver Festival of Trees @ Vancouver-WA Venue (12.02.10)
Vancouver Festival of Trees When: Tonight , December 02, 2010 19:00:00 Where: Vancouver-WA Venue Family ; Holiday : Christmas; Music The perennial favorite that has become a Vancouver tradition–touring the beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and garlands in a festive holiday environment at Vancouver Rotaryâs Festival of Trees. Local designers and decorators have outdone themselves once again, bringing Christmas spirit to the center of the city–allowing you to visit with us and kick off your holiday season. Return to tradition, experiment with the new, and look to see what Santa has hidden under the trees! Throughout the weekend, see and hear local entertainers, from pianists to childrenâs choirs to dance groups.Itâs a delightful time for the whole family–and may even inspire new ideas for your own home decorating! Donât forget to go next door to the Festival of Gifts so you can shop for gorgeous holiday presents, and the kids will definitely want to make time to visit Santa. And be sure to stop by the Talking Tree on the way in and out–you never know what itâs going to say! **The date and/or time of this event has not been confirmed. Please check source event page for updates.** Venue Name: Unknown Venue City: Vancouver Venue State: WA View Page At CultureMob.com
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Beaverton City Park Fountain
What’s to Love: Beaverton City Park is located right next to the city library. We first visited on a very hot day when my son was around 3 years old. As you can see in the first video clip… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Beaverton City Park Fountain
