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Dec201112

Jeremy

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Holiday Highlights

Every week we post our What’s On this Weekend! (WOW!) blog, with listings of family-friendly events and activities around the area. That gets especially challenging during the winter holidays, when every day is packed with enticing opportunities for family fun, so we compiled a list of our favorite holiday happenings for the entire month and listed them all in one place: Holiday Highlights ! From Trains, Boats and Planes (think Cinnamon Bear Cruise, ORHF Holiday Express, Christmas at Pearson Air Museum and the Mt. Hood Polar Express Train) to Santa’s in the House (Santa on the Bricks, Macy’s Santaland, Breakfasts with Santa and more) to Twinkle, Twinkle! (Zoolights, Christmas Ships, Winter Wonderland and all the other spectacular holiday light shows around the area), there’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy every single day of the season! For a truly special family holiday experience, check the Drama, Dancing, Music and Merriment section, with plays, concerts, ballets ( Nutcracker anyone?) and more. What’s your family’s favorite holiday activity or event around town? Which ones haven’t you been to before that you’re hoping to catch this year?

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Nov201109

Samantha

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Calling All Future Vets & Animal Lovers!

Do your kids love animals? Do they play doctor with their stuffed animals? Perhaps they even dream of someday become a veterinarian. If so, you won’t want to miss Future Vet tomorrow, Nov. 10, from 10 to 10:30 am, at the Portland Children’s Museum! At the event, presented by Banfield Pet Hospital, a licensed vet will show kids how to care for pets and what they need to be happy, safe and healthy. The lesson is designed for kids 10 and under, and the setting — the Museum’s own Pet Hospital exhibit -– is ideal! After all, children can care for “pets” in the kid-sized clinic every day, developing compassion and empathy while administering checkups and taking play pets for walks in the Bark Park. After Future Vet, kids can practice what they learned in the Museum’s Pet Hospital or take their new skills home to care for their own beloved pets. Don’t let your animal lovers miss this delightful introduction to the world of veterinary medicine! Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 to 10:30 am. Free with museum admission of $9, ages 1 and up. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org .

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Oct201126

Jeremy

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Rainy Day Fun

Before I became a mom, I loved the rain. I’d snuggle by the cozy fire enjoying a good book and a cup of hot tea without a care in the world. But living in the Pacific Northwest with a young child, I had to develop a whole new approach to the long, lingering rainy season. Luckily, it was easy to continue my love affair with the Portland metro area as I discovered all the delightful, indoor kid-friendly activities that are perfect for those damp and dreary days. Somehow, this seems like a great time to share some ideas for alleviating cabin fever and giving your little ones the active time they need and crave this winter. INDOOR PLAY PARKS & PLAY GROUPS: Multnomah County Friendly House Play Group – 1737 NW 26th, Portland; 503-228-4391; friendlyhouseinc.org . Happy Place Indoor Play Park – 2823 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland; 503-289-0318; northminsterpdx.org . Isobel’s Clubhouse – 1542 NW 14th Ave.; 503-224-4636; zcommunitycenter.org . A nonprofit with space for families to meet, play and participate in organized activities. Northeast Indoor Park – Central Lutheran Church, 1820 NE 21st Ave.; neindoorpark.wordpress.com . Open Arms Play Group – Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 NE 39th Ave. AND Church of the Good Shepherd, 805 SE Ellsworth Rd., Vancouver, Wash.; Abby, 971-998-8744; para communicarse en espanol: Sheyla 503-239-1509 o Maria 971-570-0942; nwdsa.org . Play group for children with Down syndrome, ages birth through 5. Portland Parks & Recreation – Citywide; 503-823-PLAY (7529); portlandonline.com/parks/ . Many community centers host indoor play parks for children up to 6 years old. PPR operates indoor parks at the following community centers: East Portland, 740 SE 106th, 503-823-3450; Fulton Park, 68 SW Miles, 503-823-3180; Hillside, 653 NW Culpepper Terr., 503-823-3181; Matt Dishman, 77 NE Knott, 503-823-3673; Montavilla, 8219 NE Glisan, 503-823-4101; Mt. Scott, 5530 SE 72nd, 503-823-3183; Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, 503-823-3620; Sellwood, 1436 SE Spokane, 503-823-3195; Southwest, 6820 SW 45th, 503-823-2840; St. Johns, 8427 N Central, 503-823-3192; University Park, 9009 N Foss Ave., 503-823-3631. Southeast Indoor Park – Trinity United Methodist Church, 3915 SE Steele; playinside.org . Washington County Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District (THPRD) – Multiple Locations; 503-645-6433; thprd.com . Like PPR, THPRD hosts indoor play parks at the following recreation centers. Call for times and age requirements. Cedar Hills, 11640 SW Park Way, Portland, 503-629-6340; Conestoga, 9985 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton, 503-629-6313; Garden Home, 7475 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, 503-629-6341; Tualatin Hills Athletic Center, 15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, 503-629-6330. Super Tots Indoor Play Group – 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St., Hillsboro; 503-615-6552; ci.hillsboro.or.us . Clackamas County Clackamas County Healthy Start Play Groups: 503-655-8601; clackamas.us . Clackamas County hosts free play groups at the following sites for parents and children ages 5 and under: Bethany Church, 450 S Ivy St., Canby (bilingual/bicultural, English/Spanish); 11501 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas; Gladstone Center for Children and Families, 18905 Portland Ave., Gladstone; Milwaukie Christian Church, 5197 SE King Rd., Milwaukie; Oregon City United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Rd., Oregon City; Sandy Adult Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin; Sunset Fire Hall, 2215 Long St., West Linn; Wilsonville Methodist Church, 7355 SW Wilsonville Rd., Wilsonville. Free. Clark County, Wash. Camas-Washougal Indoor Play Park – 2436 NW Astor St., Camas; 360-834-7956; meetup.com/CWIndoorPlaypark/ . Firstenberg Community Center – 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver; 360-487-7001; cityofvancouver.us . Noah’s Ark Indoor Play Park – First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver; 360-694-3363, ext. 112; 1stpresvanc.org . LOCAL ICONS: OMSI – 1945 SE Water Ave.; 503-797-OMSI (6674); omsi.edu . Portland Children’s Museum – 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223-6500; portlandcm.org . World Forestry Center – 4033 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-228-1367; worldforestry.org . With Mommy & Me Mondays beginning in November from 10 to 11 am every Monday! GETTING WET – INDOORS: You’re going to get wet anyway. You might as well enjoy it at one of the area’s inviting waterparks: Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark – 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith Way (Hwy. 18), McMinnville; 503-434-4185; evergreenmuseum.org/waterpark/ . North Clackamas Aquatic Park – 7300 SE Harmony Rd., Milwaukie; 503-557-7873; ncprd.com/aquatic-park . INDOOR ADVENTURE ZONES: Pump It Up – 9665 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 110, Beaverton (Pump It Up Jr., 16205 NW Bethany Ct., Suite 120, Beaverton), 503-644-6488; 25749 SW Canyon Creek Rd., Ste. 700, Wilsonville; 503-582-1331; pumpitupparty.com . Pop-in Playtime, Family Jump Night, Sensory Night programs and more on giant inflatable play structures. J.J. Extreme – 9063 SE Jannsen Rd., Clackamas; 503-723-3600; jjextreme.com . Indoor adventure zone with climbing, zip lines, jousting, slides, bungee jumping and more. J.J. Jump – 9057 SE Jannsen Rd., Clackamas, 503-723-3600; 7500 NE 16th Ave., #2-D, Vancouver, Wash., 360-213-2524; jjjump.com . Indoor inflatable playgrounds. MORE IDEAS: You’ll find plenty more in our annual Family Resource Guide , including skating rinks, children’s gyms, children’s theater, museums and more. (We’re in the process of updating the guide, with the 2012 edition coming out early next year!)

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Sep201130

Samantha

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What’s On this Weekend! (WOW!)

We’ve got two big “openings” this weekend: LEGO Castle Adventure at the Portland Children’s Museum, and Harvest Festival Fun around the area! Check our roundup of Halloween and Harvest Fun for details on area pumpkin patches, corn mazes, petting zoos and more, then check our online calendar for even more fun every day. ALL WEEKEND LEGO Castle Adventure OPENS. The Portland Children’s Museum’s newest exhibit brings kids and adults into the kingdom of master castle builders. Bring your imagination for some royal LEGO excitement. Runs through Jan. 29. Free with museum admission. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org . Greek Festival. Dancing, music, tours and delicious Greek food. A children’s corner runs from 10 am to 8 pm Sept. 30 and noon to 8 pm Oct. 1 & 2. (Small charge for children’s activities.) Festival runs 10 am to 10 pm Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 and noon to 8 pm Oct. 2. Dinner $13 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3131 NE Glisan St. 503-234-8202. goholytrinity.org . SATURDAY Family Harvest Days. Harvest-themed activities, treats, scarecrow displays and more. 1 to 4 pm (also Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29). $5 plus garden admission. The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St. Silverton. 503-874-2536. oregongarden.org . Portland Juggling Festival. Watch the world’s greatest jugglers! 7 pm. $10 to $16, plus handling. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. 503-249-1135. portlandjugglers.org . Youth Games. Play games and get an intro to the Special Olympics. Ages 7 to 18, with intellectual disabilities. 10 am to 2 pm. FREE; lunch included. Pre-registration required. NIKE Campus, 1 Bowerman Dr., Beaverton. 503-248-0600. soor.org . Swapnplay Open House. Learn about this sharing community and enjoy some re-use craft activities. All ages. 10 am to 3 pm. FREE. 7535 N Chicago. 503-544-3996. swapnplay.org . SUNDAY Open Jam. Join the fun at the country-folk jam. 1 pm. FREE. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy., Tillamook. 503-815-6800. tillamookforestcenter.org . Walk to Cure Diabetes. Family-friendly 5K walk. 11 am. Walkers raise money with pledges. Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Wy. 503-643-1995. jdrf.org .

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Jun201113

Jeremy

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Father’s Day Fun!

Need ideas for celebrating Father’s Day? Here’s a roundup of options, with something for every family: SATURDAY: Make a Gift: If the kids haven’t made dad a gift yet, head to Lakeshore Learning Crafts on Saturday, June 18 between 11 am and 3 pm. Children 3 and older can make a Father’s Day wallet for FREE! (16901 SW 65th Ave., Lake Oswego. 503-620-9888. lakeshorelearning.com .) Pick Some Berries: Show dad how sweet you think he is by celebrating at French Prairie Gardens’ Strawberry Festival or Kruger’s Berry Jam. The French Prairie event is open from 9 am to 6 pm June 16 & 17, 9 am to 5 pm June 18, and 10 am to 5 pm June 19. $4 admission, with an extra charge for some activities and berries. (17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul. 503-633-8445. frenchprairiegardens.com ). Kruger’s Berry Jam is open from 11 am to 4 pm June 18 & 19. Free admission; purchase berries. (17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd. 503-621-3489. krugersfarm.com .) Have a Date Night: How about an evening out for the parents to celebrate Father’s Day? The Little Gym of Lake Oswego is hosting a Parents’ Survival Night from 6 to 9:30 pm on Saturday, June 18, for kids from 3 to 12. Call for details. (503-595-9702. tlglakeoswegoor.com .) Sleep with the Sharks: If a road trip is Dad’s idea fun, how about driving out to the coast for a Father’s Day Family Sleepover at the Oregon Coast Aquarium? The event, for families with kids 4 and older, runs from 6 pm on Saturday, June 18, through 9 am on Sunday, June 19. You’ll sleep with the sharks and enjoy dinner, a scavenger hunt and breakfast in the morning. ($55; pre-registration required. Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport. 541-867-3474 xt 5301. aquarium.org .) Check Out Cool Cars on the Coast: While you’re in the area, dad might also enjoy the Oregon Coast Exotic Car Show on Saturday, June 18, which not only features cool cars but music, exotic animals, kid’s crafts and more. Runs from 10 am to 4 pm. $5; free for ages 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. (Salishan Spa and Golf REsort, 7760 Hwy. 101 N, Gleneden Beach. oregoncoastexoticcarshow.com .) THE BIG DAY (SUNDAY): A Spectacular Car Exhibit … and Pancakes, too! The Portland Art Museum is hosting a Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast, featuring the new exhibit The Allure of the Automobile . The event runs from 9 am to noon and includes a special pancake breakfast, admission to a Tribute to Cambellini , featuring a built-from scratch 2006 Cambellini, plus “The Allure of the Automobile” exhibit. And all for $10 members and children, $20 non-members (plus handling fee). (1219 SW Park Ave. 503-226-2811. portlandartmuseum.org .) Zen and the Art of Father’s Day: The Japanese Garden also is hosting a special Father’s Day event, with a treasure map activity for the whole family plus a prize drawing and the garden’s incomparable peace and beauty. They’re open from 10 am to 7 pm. (611 SW Kingston Ave. 503-223-1321. japanesegarden.com .) Did Someone Say Free Admission? The Portland Children’s Museum and A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village in Salem are offering free admission for dads to celebrate the day, too. (Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org ; AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org .) Make Time for a Brewsky: And for that special Dads’ Day dinner, we recommend one of the area’s many family-friendly brew pubs. Read our review of The Lucky Labrador Brewing Company in our June Family Fare column . The column also includes a list of many other fabulous local brew pubs for families. Happy Father’s Day!

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Mar201116

Samantha

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March Coupons & Savings

Once again, we’d like to point you in the direction of the coupons and deals in our current issue . Happy saving! Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off your entire purchase. (Page 6) Santosha Yoga: Attend your first class for free. (Page 7) World of Smiles: Free exam for children under 2. (Page 15) Little Smiles: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 19) Our World Learning Creative Play Center: Get $2 off a JJ Jump/Our World Open Play Session. (Page 25) Tidee Didee: Get 1 free week with 4 prepaid weeks of diaper service. (Page 35) Music for All: Classical music performance tickets for $5 for families on food stamps. (Page 37) You can also enter to win a week of summer camp at ClubSport this month. (Contest ends March 31.) And last but not least, we’re happy to offer you a chance to see the Portland Art Museum’s new exhibit – Riches of a City: Portland Collects – for half price ! Just mention our sister publication, Portland Woman , when you purchase an adult admission and you’ll get a second adult admission for free. (Admission for children 17 and under is always free.) The exhibit runs through May 22, but this offer is valid only through March 31, so don’t delay! Like we said, happy saving!

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Feb201114

Samantha

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Win a Fabulous Birthday Party Package!

What’s better than hosting a fabulous birthday party for your child? Winning a fabulous birthday party for your child! In our February issue , you’ll find a comprehensive guide to local party resources, whether you want to host a party at home or away, something simple and sweet or elaborate and extreme. Now we’re offering our readers the chance to win one of 14 party packages donated by the following businesses, from complete birthday parties to fabulous supplies that will make any party you host spectacular. Cupcake Academy : 503-621-7520; cupcakeacademy.net . The Circuit Bouldering Gym : 6050 SW Macadam Ave.; 503.246.5111; thecircuitgym.com . Fairy Garden Parties : 503-957-9768; fairygardenparties.net . The Merry Kitchen : 5202 NE 72nd Ave.; 503-946-8357; themerrykitchen.com . Metro Mountain Climbing : 503-327-4712; metromountainclimbing.com . My Masterpiece Art Studio : 7905 SW Cirrus Drive, 27G, Beaverton; 503-453-3700 ; mymasterpieceartstudio.com ‎. Oaks Park : 7805 SE Oaks Park Way; 503-233-5777; oakspark.com . Once Upon A Horse : Lake Oswego; 503-635-7403; onceuponahorse.com . Oregon Fencing Alliance : 6699 SW Oleson Rd.; 503-467-9891; oregonfencing.com . The Oregon Garden : 879 W Main St., Silverton; 503-874-8100; oregongarden.org . Out of this World Pizza and Play : 6255 NW Century Blvd., Hillsboro 503-681-8866; outofthisworld.net . Pizza.com : pizza.com/portland . The Portland Children’s Museum : 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223-6500; portlandcm.org . Sherwood Ice Arena : 20407 SW Borchers Dr.., Sherwood; 503-625-5757; sherwoodicearena.com . How to Enter: Go to metro-parent.com/contest and submit your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. You can also send your information to Metro Parent, P.O. Box 13660, Portland, OR 97213. One entry per family. See additional terms/details online at metro-parent.com/contest . Contest ends February 28.

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Feb201102

Jeremy

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Oregon Statehood Day Free Day @ Oregon Historical Society (02.13.11)

Oregon Statehood Day Free Day When: Sun 02.13.11 , February 13, 2011 12:00:00 Where: Oregon Historical Society Price: Free Family Visit OHS for a free day in celebration of Oregon’s 152nd birthday. View our newest exhibit Perseverance: Black Pioneers in Early Oregon, and speak to representatives from the Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers. Take a walk through Walls of Heritage, Walls of Pride and Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam, on their last day open in the museum. Children can investigate artifact replicas at our “What is it?” table. Listen to a lecture by Kerry Tymchuk at 2 PM titled “Laughing All the Way to the White House,” then enjoy birthday cake and frozen yogurt samples from Lucky Spoon Frozen Yogurt, while supplies last! View Page At CultureMob.com

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Feb201102

Samantha

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February = Holiday Fun!

Thought the holidays were over? Think again! This month brings us two spectacular reasons to celebrate: the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit and Valentine’s Day . How to celebrate? Check out this roundup of holiday fun to entertain and educate your family: THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT: Lan Su New Year. Celebrate the new year at the Lan Su Chinese Garden with two weeks of dancing, story telling, crafts, demonstrations and more. Feb. 3 through 17; see website for complete schedule. Check out the lion dances at 3 or 4 pm on Feb. 3, or at 1, 2 or 3 pm on Feb. 5, 6, 12 or 13. Most activities are free with garden admission of $8.50 adults; $6.50 students; free 5 and under. 239 NW Everett St. 503-228-8131. lansugarden.org . Library Lunar New Year Party, Option 1. Celebrate with dance, music, games, food and crafts. Feb. 8, 5 to 7 pm. FREE. Midland Library, 805 SE 122d Ave. 503-988-5392. events.multcolib.org . Library Lunar New Year Party, Option 2. Lion dancers, crafts, treats and more. Feb. 8, 6 to 7:30 pm. FREE. Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave. 503-988-5399. events.multcolib.org . Lakeshore Learning Crafts: Make a Chinese New Year Drum. Drop-in any time between 11 am and 3 pm on Feb. 5. Ages 3 and older. FREE. Lakeshore Learning Store, 16901 SW 65th Ave., Lake Oswego. 503-620-9888. lakeshorelearning.com . Chinese New Year Celebration at A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village. Take a day trip to Salem for crafts, foods and activities from China. Feb. 5, 1 to 4 pm. FREE w/admission $6 ages 3-59, free ages 0-2. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . VALENTINE’S DAY: Ladybug Theater: Baby Bear’s Valentine . Take the little ones out for live theater at 10:30 am on Feb. 2, 3, 9 and 10. Ages 2 1/2 and older with good theater manners. $3.50; babes in arms free. Reservations please. Smile Station. 8210 SE 13th. 503-232-2346. ladybugtheater.org . Lakeshore Learning Crafts: Make a Valentine’s Day Bouquet. Drop-in any time between 11 am and 3 pm on Feb. 12. Ages 3 and older. FREE. Lakeshore Learning Store, 16901 SW 65th Ave., Lake Oswego. 503-620-9888. lakeshorelearning.com . Valentine Tea. Dress up, make treats and have tea. Ages 2 to 6, with caregiver. Feb. 5, 10:30 to 11:15 am. $12/pair. Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave. 503-823-2840. southwestcommunitycenter.wordpress.com . Crafts at Lake Oswego Library. Create a Valentine heart animal. Ages 3 to 5. Feb. 8 and 9, 11 am. FREE, registration required. 706 4th St. 503-697-6580. ci.oswego.or.us . Valentine Fun. Create heart cards and crafts. Feb. 10, 3 to 4:45 pm at Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave.; 503-988-5382. Feb. 11, 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd. 503-988-5355. Feb. 12, 2 to 4 pm at Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. 503-988-5123. events.multcolib.org . Heart Creations. Make valentines for the ones you love. Ages 5 to 10. Feb. 12, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. FREE. Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 Brookwood Pkwy. 503-615-6500. evanced.info . Valentine’s Day Tea Party. Enjoy a morning of play, felting, a puppet show, refreshments and more. Ages 2 to 6 with a parent. Feb. 12, 10 to 11:30 am. FREE. Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie. 503-654-2200 xt 207. portlandwaldorfschool.org . FREE Family Day. Explore the Washington County Museum for free with Valentine crafts, activities and more. Feb. 12, 10 am to 2 pm.17677 NW Springville Rd. (PCC Rock Creek Campus). 503-645-5353. washingtoncountymuseum.org . Easy Homemade Valentines. Teen help kids make Valentines. Feb. 13, 2:30 to 4 pm. FREE. Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd. 503-988-5389. events.multcolib.org . Valentine’s Day Animal Enrichment. Watch the animals get holiday treats. Feb. 14, 11 am: lorikeets; 12:30 pm: lions; 2 pm: sea otters. Bring your camera. Free with zoo admission. Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. oregonzoo.org . Lovey Babies. Make a valentine and dance your heart out. Ages 6 and under, with caregiver. Feb. 14, 10:30 to 11:30 am. FREE. Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St. 503-350-3600. beavertonlibrary.org . Mommy & Me Valentine Tea. Enjoy a tea party and a craft activity. Feb. 14, 11 am to 1 pm. $5 per family, discount for members, pre-registration please. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . Happy February!

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Sep201022

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Explore a New Museum Sept. 25

This Saturday, September 25, is Museum Day , an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country offer free admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Just to be clear, the Museum Day Ticket is good for free admission for two people, and only one ticket is allowed per household. Still, it’s a pretty good deal, and we think it’s great incentive to explore a local or regional museum you might never have visited before. Here’s a list of participating museums in the Portland metro area: Museum of Contemporary Craft, NW Portland: museumofcontemporarycraft.org . Oregon History Museum, SW Portland: ohs.org . Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, NW Portland: oregonnikkei.org . Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver, Wash.: fortvan.org/pages/pearson-air-museum Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, Hillsboro: ricenorthwestmuseum.org . Washington County Museum, NW Portland: washingtoncountymuseum.org . World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, SW Portland: worldforestry.org . Up for a day trip? These participating museums around the region sound intriguing: Antique Powerland Museum, Salem: antiquepowerland.com . History Museum of Hood River County, Hood River: co.hood-river.or.us . Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene: jsma.uoregon.edu . Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, Wash.: maryhillmuseum.org . Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Pendleton: tamastslikt.org . University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene: natural-history.uoregon.edu . World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame, Long Beach, Wash.: worldkitemuseum.com . Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society, Toledo: yaquinapacificrr.org . What’s your family’s favorite local museum? Download your ticket for Museum Day today.

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Jul201014

Samantha

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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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Jun201018

Jeremy

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WOW! (What’s On this Weekend!)

Happy Father’s Day Dads! This weekend is packed with family fun in town, in the mountains and on the coast. Check out our picks below. And as always, check our online calendar for complete event listings every day. ALL WEEKEND Delta Park Powwow and Encampment. Native American dancing, arts and crafts vendors, food. Camp out. FREE Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Delta Park, N Denver Ave. and MLK Blvd. 503-380-6595. bowandarrowcc.org . Night Walks. Explore the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge at night with a naturalist. 8:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. FREE, registration required. 19255 SW Pacific Hwy., Sherwood. 503-625-5944. oregonmetro.gov . Kruger’s Berry Jam. Hayrides, kids’ jam making (Noon and 2 pm), face painting, entertainment, U-pick and more. FREE, except berries and face painting. 11 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Kruger’s Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd. 503-621-3489. krugersfarm.com . FRIDAY Zoo Father of the Year. An animal dad will be chosen as Father of the Year and get a special treat. 10:30 am. Free with zoo admission. Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561. oregonzoo.org . SATURDAY Star Parties. Rose City Astronomers and OMSI lead star gazing for all levels and ages. Free w/$5 park use fee. Dusk. Rooster Rock State Park, exit 25 off I-84, and Stub Stewart State Park, off OR 47 near Vernonia. 503-797-4610 xt. 2. rca-omsi.org . Explorando el Columbia Slough. Bilingual family environment festival will include guided canoe rides, music, storytelling, crafts and more, hosted by Columbia Slough Watershed Council. FREE. 1 to 5 pm. Whitaker Ponds, 7040 NE 47th Ave. 503-281-1132. oregonmetro.gov . Cannon Beach Sand Castle Day. Build a creation or watch the masters at work. FREE to watch; entry fees vary. 9 am building begins. Signs for parking, Hwy. 101. 503-436-2623. cannonbeach.org . Ft. Vancouver Village House Grand Opening. Ft. Vancouver’s new permanent exhibit, a reconstructed historic village, debuts today with costumed interpreters, archaeology demos and more. FREE with admission to Ft. Vancouver. 10 am. 1001 E 5th St. 360-816-6230. nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/events.htm . Portland Children’s Museum Pet Hospital Opening. The Children’s Museum’s new permanent exhibit on pets and vets opens today. 9 am to 5 pm. Free with museum admission. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org OMSI Planetarium’s 60th Anniversary. Special activities and telescopes on the plaza. FREE with museum admission. 10 am to 4 pm. 1945 SE Water Ave. 503-797-4000. omsi.edu . Nature Nightlife. Enjoy stories and learn about nightlife in the forest. First hour in classroom, second hike. FREE, but pre-registration is required. 6 to 8 pm. Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center, 15655 SW Millikin Way. 503-629-6350. oregonmetro.gov . SUNDAY Tualatin Summer Reading Kick-Off. Victor Johnson performs groovy music. FREE. 3 pm. Tualatin Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi. 503-691-3074. tualatinlibrary.org . Fathers Free at Portland Children’s Museum. Dads get in free with paid child. 9 am to 5 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org . Father’s Free at AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village. Free admission for papas with one paid child admission. Noon to 5pm. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org .

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