Baby Packy in 1962

Happy Birthday Packy! Our favorite home-grown elephant is celebrating the big 5-0 on Saturday with a pachyderm-sized party at the Oregon Zoo. And there’s lots more family fun to be had this weekend, too. Check our picks below, then take a peek at our online calendar for even more ideas every day.

ALL WEEKEND

Superkids Resale. Save big on kids and teen clothing, toys and equipment while enjoying family activities such as face painting, balloon animals and more. FREE admission. More…

The first in a seven-part series by guest blogger Erin Barone for Family Forward Oregon.
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I was shocked to learn that being a mother is the single biggest risk factor for poverty in old age in the United States. Yes, along with the countless joys, there are high costs associated with being a mother in our society.

It doesn’t matter whether you work full-time, part-time, or stay at home; none of us is immune to the cultural norms and workplace and public policies that impact our ability to support and care for our families –- and ourselves. More…

We can’t get enough of the fabulous food (all you can eat!) and awesome arcade fun at John’s Incredible Pizza Company in Beaverton, so this month we’re giving away a behind-the-scenes tour of John’s Beaverton location for a group of up to 12 people. More…

Happy Easter and Happy Passover! Be sure to check our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts in addition to the events below. And as always, there are even more listings every day on our online calendar!

ALL WEEKEND

Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival. This annual festival, sponsored by Washington County Cooperative Library Services, runs from April 7 to 14. Kick-off event features Leslie Slape and Habiba Addo April 7 at 1 pm. FREE. More…

If you’ve had a chance to pick up our April issue -– or to read it online -– you might have noticed we’ve updated our look. We’ve got a new logo, a new layout for our Table of Contents, Ages & Stages and regular departments, and a cleaner, fresher design throughout the magazine.

What hasn’t changed is our commitment to bringing you interesting and informative parenting-related features, information on local parenting resources and our remarkably comprehensive daily Family Fun Calendar. More…

Our April “Earth Day” issue is on the stands and online now. Inside, we’ve got an Ages & Stages on Raising a Nature Lover, an article from the Oregon Environmental Council offering “Five Simple Steps to a Greener Lifestyle,” and a feature that looks at the Eco-School Network from a kid’s eye view.

You’ll also find your favorite regular features, More…

Spring Break is over but there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Check our picks for the weekend ahead, then click on over to our online calendar for more listings every day.

ALL WEEKEND

Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest. Over 40 acres of flowers, a play area, pony rides ($5, weekends only), entertainment and more. 9 am to 6 pm March 30 through April 30. $10 car weekends, $5 car M-F. 33814 S Meridian Rd, Woodburn. 503-634-2243. woodenshoe.com.

Busytown. Northwest Children’s Theater presents an adaptation of the Richard Scarry book What do People Do All Day. More…