Our Favorite Fun Free Activities in March
As you know from looking at our calendar, Portland is packed with fabulous family activities every day of the week that don't cost a thing! Here are our favorites for the month:
Liz Picks: Fun Family Events in Portland, January 22 - February 4
Well, hello there! Let me introduce myself…. I’m Liz, and I’ll be your new NW Kids cruise director in these uncharted waters that we call the Internet. I’ve been covering all the family-friendly fun around Portland for the past six years, first at PDX Magazine, then on LivePDX.com, and, most recently, as a contributor to Neighborhood Notes. Let’s just say I know the city gosh darn well!
And I spend all day behind my laptop so you don’t have to — reading blogs, following Twitter, scouring Facebook for insider tips and links that I can share with you on the our NW Kids blog, in our newsletter (sign up so you don’t miss a thing!), and on Facebook (become a fan!) and Twitter (follow us!). » Read more
Sherman Clay offer Piano Concerts + piano rental
7th Annual Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 3, 2009
6pm
Featuring: The LeRoi Nickel Piano Duo & jazz/salsa pianist, Ramsey Embick; & The Portland Boychoir
Free of Charge » Read more
Cool Music for Kids - November 2009
How Can I Find Quality Kids’ Music?
It seems whenever a new parent or music critic discovers the fertile field of family music today, they’re invariably shocked to find that it isn't all bad. Supremely listenable kids’ music may be found, with a little digging. » Read more
Children's Rock Variety Show from The Decembrists Hits PDX Next Month
We like the way the Mercury positioned it.
"Attention breeders (and those who do not hate kids): » Read more
The Founding of The Toy Trains
You must have caught Vince Schreck and the Expendables at a recent Mississippi Pizza Pub gig - or maybe it only seemed as if the whole town was there! It was a huge hit, and we are thrilled to learn that Vince has formed "The Toy Trains," a homegrown band for kids. NW Kids chatted with Vince a few months back about his inspiration for bringing the rock to the younger set. "Since we play 'Americana,' most of our adult shows consist of people just kind of sitting there with folded arms and nodding. It's not much fun. » Read more
Around the World in 18 Albums - Putamayo Kids
It's pretty much agreed upon that raising culturally aware kiddos is a good thing. So we hit some culturally themed festivals or try an ethnic restaurant every now and then, but what about sneaking some culture into the everyday routine? » Read more
Bethany Village Summer Concerts
What could be better than listening to great music, snacking on delicious treats, and soaking up the sunset? Do all three at the annual concert series at Bethany Village - all for no cost to you! » Read more
Pickathon Music Festival
We've been hearing more and more this year about the Pickathon music festival. Several families we know say it is one of the best summer activities around town for the entire family to enjoy - and with tons of musicians playing on six stages, we believe them. » Read more
