Your furnace might still be screaming winter chill, but we’re here to remind you it’s time to start thinking summer — Summer Camp, that is! Many local camps are accepting applications for Summer 2011, and some of the most popular ones are already filling up. But don’t panic! Our 2011 Summer Camps and Learning Guide is hitting the stands this week, with loads of information about local camps and other summer learning opportunities. More…
Category: Camps, New Issue // Posted on February 28, 2011 // Leave a Comment
This weekend, you can check out the beautiful Japanese dolls at the Portland Japanese Garden’s Hina Matsuri festival, and be transported to Iran in two distinct time periods at Oregon Children’s Theatre’s new show, On the Eve of Friday Morning. There’s plenty more to entice you, too. See our picks below, then check our online calendar for more events every day. More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on February 25, 2011 // Leave a Comment
There’s plenty of talk these days about what’s wrong with public schools, but in our February issue we approached the issue from a different perspective: We took a look at what’s “right” with some local public schools. More…
Category: Education, Metro Parent // Posted on February 23, 2011 // 2 Comments
It’s a big month for contests around here, and you’ve got only days left to enter these:
1. Our super special Birthday Party Give Away. Enter by 2/28.
2. The incomparable Mama Makeover. Enter by 2/28.
3. Pizza.com’s totally tempting offer of a $50 Gift Card for Pizza. Enter by 2/23.
What are you waiting for?
Category: Contests // Posted on February 21, 2011 // 5 Comments
The Great Backyard Bird Count begins this weekend, giving us all a great excuse to get out and enjoy the great (cold!) outdoors. There are plenty of other fun events, too, many of them warm and cozy indoors. As always, check our online calendar for more.
ALL WEEKEND
Curious George Opens. Welcome this fun new exhibit with scavenger hunts, meet and greets and more. 9 am to 5 pm Feb. 19 & 20. Portland Children’s Museum, More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on February 18, 2011 // Leave a Comment
You know we have a great online Family Fun calendar where you can find activities and events to share with your kids every day, but did you know we also have a fabulous online Parents’ Calendar? We do! It’s filled each month with everything from lectures, classes and workshops to fundraisers, conferences, and the all-encompassing “miscellaneous” parent-focused events. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Metro Parent // Posted on February 16, 2011 // Leave a Comment
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 More…
Category: Contests // Posted on February 14, 2011 // 2 Comments
Happy Birthday, Oregon (Feb. 14)! This weekend brings us festivals, performances, history, literature, a birthday party for our state and more! For a roundup of Valentine’s Day fun, check our February Holiday Fun guide, and visit our online calendar for more events every day of the month.
ALL WEEKEND
Northwest Family and Kids Festival. Crafts, petting zoo, games and more. 10 am to 4 pm Feb. 12 & 13. $10 per family. Washington County Fair Complex, 873 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro. 503-640-1360. kuik.com. More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on February 11, 2011 // Leave a Comment
You’ve got less than three weeks left to enter the second annual Mama Makeover contest! Designed for moms 3 months to 6 years postpartum, the Mama Makeover contest provides over $5,000 worth of physical, emotional and overall life recovery services to one lucky mama, including personalized postpartum spa treatments, PilateSculpt training sessions and classes, a naturopathic consultation, acupuncture and chiropractic treatments, life coaching sessions, “before” and “after” photo shoots, a new mama shopping spree and more. More…
Category: Contests // Posted on February 9, 2011 // 1 Comment
Once again we’re happy to provide a list of all the great deals and coupons in our current issue:
Milagros, Babyworks and Mother Nature’s: Get $5 off any purchase at these local independent boutiques. (Back Cover)
Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off any regular priced item. (Page 6)
Little Smiles: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 7)
Pizza.com: Get 10 percent off your first order. (Page 22) More…
Category: Coupons and Deals, Finance, Metro Parent // Posted on February 7, 2011 // Leave a Comment
There are lots of theater openings this weekend, plus the beginning of festivities for the Year of the Rabbit. See our roundup of Lunar New Year celebrations for Year of the Rabbit fun and our online calendar for even more.
ALL WEEKEND
Robin Hood. Northwest Children’s Theater presents the story of justice Sherwood Forest-style. Best for ages 6 and up. Opens Feb. 4; More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on February 4, 2011 // Leave a Comment
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. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Holidays // Posted on February 2, 2011 // Leave a Comment
