Family Guide to Oregon Activities at Home from Travel Oregon

Travel Oregon has published the Family Guide to Oregon Activities at Home.  The guide includes videos, links to coloring books, and lots of interesting learning opportunities online for kids pre-k - High School.

You've got a few days left to visit the Science of Pixar exhibit at OMSI

It's a fun exhibit.  I would say that little kids might not be too amused but 7 or 8 and above will probably like it.  Lots of little hands-on things to do and fun photo ops with the stars!

Summer Fun Guide 2017 is here!

It still needs some tweaking, but everything is updated with the information I have right now.  I'll keep working on it as new things come up.

Oregon State Parks ~ LET'S GO! Summer Programs ~ Learn Camping, Hiking, Paddling & More

Oregon State Parks has a great program called Let's Go!  They contacted me a few years ago about their Let's Go Camping program, that I have been featuring in the Summer Fun Guide recently.  They now have lots of things to teach you!  Join them for Let's Go Camping, Let's Go Hiking, Let's Go Paddling, Let's Go Disc Golf and Let's Go Birding.  Camping is a low fee of $30 for the weekend, which includes everything you need, even if you have never camped, and the other programs are FREE!    

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! - Visit Storybook Lane in Forest Grove!

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.  There are still lots of fun things to do until Christmas, and some things are open until New Year's as well if you are having trouble finding the time.  Check out the Holiday Events Guide for more info.

I just found out about this fun event on Grant's Getaways, and wanted to share it with you.  Storybook Lane is located at 4288 SW Bantam Ave Forest Grove, OR. They've been doing this for 80 years! It's Free!

They're only open until the 25th, but what a fun thing to do after the presents are open and you're done with dinner.

Willamette shore trolley

This afternoon we stepped back into time and rode the trolley.   What a nice rode on a nice fall day.  The trolley runs on Labor Day.  And every Saturday in September and October.  Visit their website for more info.  http://oerhs.org/  $5  for adults $3 for kids.

Help Cully clean up their neighborhood!

The Cully Neighborhood has been a long time home to The Sugar Shack, a strip club and adult video stsore complex.  Several area non-profit organizations have come together to purchase the building and turn it into something positive.  You can help by donating a small amount of money to get them closer to their goal.

 

Things to do this weekend....

January 12
 
 10-11:30am
Puppy Tales!Read aloud to a therapy dog named Tempo and improve your reading at the same time.Call to sign up for a 15 minute session:503.786.7588
Ledding Library
10660 SE 21^st. Ave
Milwaukie
503-786-7580
 FREE
 
11am-7pm
About Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien!Elves, wizards, orcs and all others are invited to join in this all-day celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the 20th Century’s most influential authors. We’ll have live music from the Garcia Birthday Band, Hobbit-inspired food specials and more! Come in costume to compete for prizes!

Schedule

The Lord of the Rings Complete Trilogy in the Theater
11 a.m. • The Fellowship of the Ring
3 p.m. • The Two Towers
7 p.m. • The Return of the KingWillamette Radio Workshop
performing "Hobbit's Greatest Hits"
2 p.m. & 4 p.m. in the Gym
Garcia Birthday Band
7 p.m.–10 p.m. in the Gym

 
Kennedy School-249-3983-5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.-Portland
 
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The Historic Belmont Firehouse
900 SE 35th Ave.
PORTLAND | 503-823-3615
Safety Saturday - 9:00am-3:00pm the second Saturday of every month
 

 
 
Evergreen Aviation Museum
500 NE Capt. Michael King Way (Hwy. 18)
Home of Howard Hughes giant wood plane, The Spruce Goose. They have a water park now too!
 
McLoughlin House
Oregon Trail, old Oregon Territory Museum
713 Center Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045 U.S.A. 503-656-5146 FREE admission. Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
 
 


Hands On Greater Portland
All kinds of one time and family friendly opportunities. They help match you with what works. 

Things to Do This Weekend

 Friday, January 3

4-8pm
First Friday Free at the Portland Children's Museum
Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland
503-223-6500

 

Saturday, January 4

9am-Noon
Home Depot Kids Workshops - First Saturday of each Month. Free Hands on Workshop with supplies included for kids Age 5-12 years.Kids do a fun craft, learn about tools.  
All Home Depot Stores

7-9pm
Lantern Tour For more information click here. Experience live theater at Fort Vancouver by candle lit lanterns. Journey with a Park Ranger and peek into the past with vignettes by costumed interpreters and learn about your urban National park then and now.Reservation Required - Call (360) 816-6230
Not recommended for children under the age of 10 years.
Fort Vancouver $10 Adults $7 Kids under 16

Sunday, January 5

9:30am-5:30pm
OMSI $2 Sundays
The first Sunday of each month, admission is only $2 at OMSI.
OMSI
     
7:30pm
Hidden History of Portland, Oregon
In this engaging narrative, J. D. Chandler crafts a people's history of Portland, sharing the lesser-known stories of individuals who stood against the tide and fought for liberty and representation: C. E. S. Wood, who documented the conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. Army; Beatrice Morrow Cannady, founding member of the Portland NAACP and first African American woman to practice law in Oregon; and women's rights advocate Dr. Marie Equi, who performed abortions and was an open lesbian. From scandal and oppression to injustice and the brink of revolution, Hidden History of Portland, Oregon (History Press) gives voice to the Rose City's quiet radicals and outspoken activists. This event is sponsored by City Club of Portland. This event is meant to sell this new book. 
Powell's City of Books on Burnside
1005 W Burnside (800) 878-7323
FREE



Wunderland Wunderland is a Nickel Arcade with several locations throughout the area.

• AVALON (Southeast Portland)
• GATEWAY (Northeast Portland)
• BEAVERTON
• SALEM
• MILWAUKIE 

Clackamas County Library

Safari Sam's , Sherwood, OR - Indoor mini golf, bouncing and climbing gym.

 

Family Fun Pass $89 in January

Do you know about the Family Fun Pass?  It's on sale for $89 in January.

The pass is for 4 people to visit these 8 locations.

• North Clackamas Aquatic Park
• Lansu Chinese Garden
• Pittock Mansion
• Oregon History Museum
• Portland Children's Museum
• Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
• Oregon Film Museum (Goonies Jail)
• Oregon Garden

From their site:
*$89 price good through January 31, 2013 while supplies last. Rules/Restrictions: Card is valid March 2, 2013 through September 2, 2013. Please allow 10 business days for delivery any time after February 15, 2013. Card is valid 1 time per attraction for general admission of up to 4 people (may be any combination of adults and youth). Attraction will punch out its logo once admission is redeemed. For questions, contact rachel.press@alphabroadcasting.com, or call 503-517-6546.

 

Foster Children FREE at Portland Aquarium

If you are kind and wonderful enough to be a foster parent, the Portland Aquarium is thanking you by allowing Foster Children into the Aquarium for FREE.

From their website:

•  Foster children are always welcome at our aquarium, free of admission cost. We know how stressful being in the foster system can be. We’d like to help brighten a foster child’s day, if even just for a few hours. The foster parent just needs to present state issued ID for their foster children at the box office.

I haven't been to the aquarium yet, but it looks amazing.  I drive by all the time and their parking lot is jam packed, so I am assuming people really enjoy it!  Their prices are quite low and a great rate for annual passes if you think your kids might want to go back a few times. They also have a lower cost for Field Trips, which includes Homeschoolers.  Fun and Sciencey, you gotta love it!

Happy Holidays! I hope yours were fantastic!



I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Holiday season together.  And I know it's time to start thinking about what else to do with the kids until school is back in.  Remember that there are lots of ideas on the       and  pages.

 

 

A few weeks ago I was invited to attend the Magic Show at Mall 205.  The show appeared to be a sell out, with lots of smiling little faces.  Kids were enchanted by the magic and excited to get the chance to come on stage and be an assistant.  What a fun family event!  I would suggest going early to get good seats.  We arrived just before show time and had to sit in the back row.  Concessions are inexpensive and the two hour show is a hoot!

 

At $45 for a family 5 pack.  It's a pretty good deal for 2 hours of entertainment.  They also give you various mall coupons at the door.  The entire show we could smell the tasty aromas of the Gyros and Pizza places near by.

 

The next show is this weekend. They are doing two shows on  December 28th and 29th at 2pm.

 

News Release from Alpenrose Dairyville

  As seen in the----------------

 

 

Christmas In Dairyville opens once again to welcome the Holiday Season.   

Portland, Ore. — Get your family in the holiday spirit with a stroll down Storybook Lane. Alpenrose Dairy and the Cadonau family, along with the 4-H Discovery Farm at Alpenrose open the grounds to Dairyville for this holiday tradition that has been around for decades.

Christmas in Dairyville is a winter wonderland filled with 300+ flocked trees, live animals that make up the various scenes in Storybook Lane, old holiday movie screenings in the iconic Opera House, carolers and choirs signing the nostalgic sounds of the Christmas Season and holiday dance performances. You can stroll the vintage storefronts of Dairyville, stop by the holiday gift shop, enjoy a cup of cocoa or hot apple cider as well as treat yourself to homemade goodies from the bakery. And last, but certainly not least, stop by and say hi to Santa and have a professional photo taken with your family.

“We are excited to bring this holiday tradition back again this year to the community,” said Tracey Cadonau McKinnon fifth generation Alpenrose dairy farmer. “This is one of my favorite times of the year as you can really feel the holiday magic come to life as visitors stroll through Dairyville.”

Christmas in Dairyville will be open Fridays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

· December 7^th-9^th

· December 14^th-16^th

· December 21^st-23^rd

Proceeds from various sales at Storybook Lane will benefit several charities throughout Oregon including local 4-H programs.

 

Storybook Lane is free admission and located at 6149 SW Shattuck Road in Portland at Alpenrose Dairy. For more information visit www.alpenrose.com.

About Alpenrose Dairy: Alpenrose Dairy has been family owned and operated since 1916. For over 95 years, the Cadonau family has been committed to bringing customers the finest milk nature can provide. Dairy products get to the market the same day they left the farm and products have no added rBST hormones and lower homogenized temperatures to keep natural vitamins and minerals intact. Alpenrose is commitment to sustainable agriculture and bringing fresh, wholesome products to their customers.

 

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The photos mixed in are some of our fond family memories or Dairyville through the years. It's a fantastic place to start a holiday tradition. -Jody

Holiday Events Guide 2012

I know, I know.  This is SUPER late, but there are still so many fun events for the holiday season.  It's tough to try to fit a vacation into Christmas time.  Nothing gets done.

 

The November Calendar is filling up and there are lots of things to do this weekend!

Friday, November 2	4-8pm	First Friday Free at the Portland Children's Museum	Children's Museum 4015 SW Canyon Rd. Portland 503-223-6500	FREE
	10pm doors; 11pm film	Cort & Fatboy "Late Night Movies" presents Back to the Future	Bagdad Theater & Pub	$3 21 & Over
Saturday, November 3	11-11:30am	Native American Dance By combining traditional Native American dance and music with contemporary elements of jazz, tap and hip-hop, Painted Sky’s Northstar Dance Company performs a colorful, high energy show that celebrates rich Native American traditions. Fun for all ages. Made possible by the Grande Ronde Fund for Native American Collections & Programs of The Library Foundation.	North Portland Library 512 N Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97217 503.988.5394	FREE
	1:30-2:30pm	Craft Hour Bring art and color into your life with our very simple crafts for the entire family. All materials will be provided.	Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St Portland 503-988-5396	FREE
	2-3:30pm	Native American Dance By combining traditional Native American dance and music with contemporary elements of jazz, tap and hip-hop, Painted Sky’s Northstar Dance Company performs a colorful, high energy show that celebrates rich Native American traditions. Fun for all ages. Made possible by the Grande Ronde Fund for Native American Collections & Programs of The Library Foundation.	Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave Gresham 503-988-5387	FREE
	3-4pm	Metal Trinkets and Treasures Pound, pierce and sketch designs into metal to create beautiful trinkets perfect for magnets, pins, wall-hangings and gorgeous holiday gifts! Inspired by the Milagros of Oaxaca, these creations can be as wild as your imagination or as delicate as you desire. The book Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families will help spark our creativity. Led by artist and teacher Judith Hankin. For Adults	Northwest Library 2300 NW Thurman St Portland 503-988-5560	FREE
	Evening	Lantern Tour Take a lantern-lit journey with a Park Ranger through a night at Fort Vancouver! Peak into the past with vignettes by costumed interpreters, and learn about your urban national park then and now. You will be touring through the fort buildings and enjoying hot cider with the costumed interpreters. Reservations Required	Fort Vancouver 1001 E Fifth St. Vancouver, WA 360-696-7655	$3 per person over 16
Sunday, November 4	9:30am- 5:30pm	OMSI $2 Sundays The first Sunday of each month, admission is only $2 at OMSI. Body Worlds Not Included	OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave.Portland 503-797-OMSI	$2

Check the events Calendar for more information!

Magic Show this Weekend!

All-American Magic Show
Saturday, October 27 @ 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 28 @ 1 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
$8 children | $14 adults | $45 family five pack
Purchase tickets at All American Magic Shop in Mall 205 or by calling 503-995-7379

The All American Magic Theater is back after a sold out Grand Opening. Portland’s newest venue will present The All American Magic Show on Saturday October 27th at 4pm and Sunday October 28th at 1pm, at 9994 SE Washington Street, inside Mall 205.

The All American Magic Show” stars Illusionist Mark Benthimer, who’s credits include performances at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts as well as casinos nationwide. Mark has also shared the stage with Blues Traveler, Sammy Hagar, and many more. The two hour family show is filled with mind bending illusion, music, dazzling assistants and audience participation, plus the side splitting comedy magic and ventriloquism of Scott Davis, entertainer extraordinaire.

The theater also boasts Portland’s best snack bar deals with cotton candy and popcorn for a buck, plenty of free parking and an on site Magic Shop.

FREE Building Clinics for Kids at Lowe's and Home Depot

Both Lowe's and Home Depot have free clinics for kids on building things.  They usually include a little kit that they build in store.  They have some pretty cute projects coming up.

Lowe's has a class on October 27 and one on November 17.



Home Depot has a class coming up on November 3.  They have a class every first Saturday!

Visit the websites for more information and locations.

Halloween Coupons!

I'm so excited that it's Halloween time!  My favorite holiday!  There are so many extra fun things to do this time of year that it's hard to choose which ones.  The biggest problem is that many of them are super expensive.

In the last few years, these half price sites have become pretty popular.  Check out my post earlier this year on them, Half Price Deal Sites. Should You or Shouldn't You...

These can be great deals, but be sure to check out www.yelp.com or some other ratings sites to find out if this will be a good fit for you and your family.

Deals I have found so far...

• Half off Admission to Four Horseman Haunted Attractions
• Portland Perks - PG 13 - Portland Meadows
• Various Deals at Airlie Farms in Monmouth
• Portland Perks - Family Oriented and a nice fall drive.
• $5 Entry into the Milwaukie Elks Fear Asylum
• Portland Perks, PG 13

• Pumpkin Farm Fun Day for Two - Living Social - Great for Kids

  Liepold Farms -$18 for Corn Maze, Hay Maze, Farm Tour, Hay Ride and 2 Drinks

Happy Halloween! - Halloween Guide updated!

You probably know that one of my favorite halloween activities is visiting the Davis Graveyard.  They do a fantastic halloween yard haunt!  And since most halloween activities cost over $10 per person, it's even better that it's FREE!

A few years ago the Davis's started having classes to teach us how to make our own yard haunts.  Their wish is to Halloweenify the entire town!  If you happen to be in downtown Milwaukie you can see some of their tombstones in front of City Hall.  Look for "J. Ferguson"  that's the mayor!

We went to their very first Tombstone making class.  We are starting to get quite the little graveyard going.  We've been adding a few tombstones each year. 

This summer I woke up one morning with a great idea for a Pac Man tombstone! I think it came out pretty cool!

 

Our little graveyard is all set up and you can see it right across the street from La Salle High School.

 

The Halloween page has been fully updated and is ready to direct you to lots of Halloween Family Fun.

 

 

 

 

Don't Forget to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. - Portland Police Museum

There are cool things to see all around you. You don't have to travel all the way to Darwin, MN to see something awesome. (Home of the World's Largest Ball of Twine!)

We have been cleaning out Grandma and Grandpa's attic. We recently found Grandpa's Police uniform. Grandpa (Alvin Neubarth) was an auxiliary (volunteer) police officer from the late 50's until the early 70's. We decided to donate his uniform to the Portland Police Museum. Some of his items will be on display there soon.

These rusty badges were just thrown into the Willamette in the 40's after the
police switched over to their new style of badges. I guess they weren't super
concerned about recycling?

Before cell phones, if you saw a crime of needed a cop you had to find one of
these boxes.

I love this old Stop and Go sign. It looks so cartoony, but they have a picture of
it on a Portland Street.

A Police Motorcycle with a sidecar. I guess that's where the criminal
would sit after they were arrested? Or maybe the Police dog?

And yes, that is McGruff the crime dog hanging out in the background.

This is a fun little Museum on the main floor of the Police station on 2nd Ave.
Downtown. The are Police uniforms for kids to try on, and lots of interesting
memorabilia from Portland's Police History.

Location:
1111 SW 2nd Avenue, between Madison and Main streets, just west of the Hawthorne Bridge. Museum entrance is in the first floor lobby.

Hours:
10:00 to 3:00, Tuesday to Friday

Admission:
Free

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