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Happy Summer! Our July issue is all about summer fun, from a local family’s month-long dream vacation to Cannes, France, to a roundup of the best new summer reads for kids of all ages to a primer on how to pick out great books for your kids. You’ll also find our annual Fairs & Festivals listings, with details about the area’s most exciting upcoming summer events. More…
Category: New Issue // Posted on June 29, 2011 // Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago I saw a link on Twitter leading to one mom’s “Summer Bucket List.” A few days, later I Googled “Summer Bucket List” and found oodles of similar posts, all detailing fun summer activities parents are hoping to share with their kids.
A full 12 weeks of unstructured time with a pre-teen ahead of me, I thought, “Why not?” It couldn’t hurt to have a list of activities to choose from when one or both of us utter the inevitably whiny words, “I’m borrrrrrred!” More…
Category: Family Fun // Posted on June 27, 2011 // 1 Comment
It’s a summer festival weekend, with the World Beat Festival, the Recycled Arts Festival, Good in the Neighborhood, Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts and more! You’ll find a few enticing options below. For even more family fun this weekend and every day, check our online calendar.
ALL WEEKEND
World Beat Festival. Entertainment and activities from around the world. More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on June 24, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Want to get outside and enjoy some family fun this summer? How about a movie or concert in your neighborhood park or swimming pool? Here’s a list of movie and concert series planned for area parks this summer. (Events are free, unless noted.)
MOVIES IN THE PARKS:
Portland Parks and Recreation: Free movies in area parks from June 26 through Sept. 10. Events begin at 6:30 pm; movies screen at dusk. portlandonline.com. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Family Fun // Posted on June 22, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Once again, we’re happy to share the coupons and deals in our current issue, as well as a few other family-friendly, budget-friendly summer deals:
Coupons and Deals in Our June Issue:
John’s Incredible Pizza: Free $10 FunCard with purchase of buffet and beverage. (Page 33)
Sunriver Resort: Rates starting at $159 during their Endless Adventure offer. (Page 21)
EcoMaids: 10 percent off any service. (Page 15) More…
Category: Coupons and Deals // Posted on June 20, 2011 // Leave a Comment
It’s going to be a berry good Father’s Day weekend, with two berry festivals, Thomas the Tank Engine, a parents’ night out, Kidical Mass Hoedown (part of Pedalpalooza), Dads’ Day events and more! Check out our picks below, then peruse our online calendar for even more options every day.
ALL WEEKEND
Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine. Ride Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling, music, magician, arts & crafts and more. More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on June 17, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Are you and your kids excited about summer? So are our local librarians, ready to welcome families for another summer of reading for fun and prizes. Here’s a roundup of some of the area’s library reading programs for kids (and a few for adults!). They’re all free and offer great prizes and incentives to keep kids reading all summer. More…
Category: Education, Events/Performances // Posted on June 15, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Need ideas for a fun Father’s Day celebration? Here’s a roundup of Father’s Day weekend fun, with such a diverse array of activities and events we’re confident there’s something for every family:
SATURDAY:
Make a Gift: If the kids haven’t made a gift for dad yet, head over to Lakeshore Learning Crafts on Saturday, June 18, between 11 am and 3 pm, where 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. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Holidays // Posted on June 13, 2011 // Leave a Comment
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Summer’s so close we can taste it – and smell it, especially with the Grand Floral parade (and pre-parade walk) and Berries, Brews & BBQs this weekend! Check our picks below, then check our online calendar for more!
ALL WEEKEND
The Allure of the Automobile OPENS. Portland Art Museum showcases 16 luxurious, rare and beautifully designed cars, created between 1930 and the mid-1960s. More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on June 10, 2011 // Leave a Comment
When my son was younger, he was a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine! One of the highlights of his summer (several years in a row) was Day Out with Thomas at Mt. Hood Railroad, where you get to ride on everybody’s favorite little blue engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a train-themed day of fun! And this year, Metro Parent is happy to be offering one lucky reader a Family Four-Pack of tickets for free! More…
Category: Contests, Events/Performances // Posted on June 8, 2011 // 4 Comments
Last month we wrote about a contest sponsored by The Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel called “Healthy Kids Are Happy Kids,” which encouraged local families to create short videos sharing how they live healthy lives. Now it’s time to vote for the winners, More…
Category: Contests, Health and Wellness // Posted on June 6, 2011 // Leave a Comment
With the Starlight Run, Oregon State Parks Day, National Trails Day and more, it’s a great weekend to get outside and have fun! Check out our picks below, then take a peek at our online calendar for even more family fun options.
SATURDAY
Starlight Run. This 3.1 mile run draws more than 4,000 runners. Costumes are encouraged. Costume judging 7 pm; race starts 7:45 pm. More…
Category: WOW! (What's On this Weekend) // Posted on June 3, 2011 // Leave a Comment
