In + Around PDX

On April 28, BabyFest NW, the Pacific Northwest's biggest baby event, returns to the Convention Center for its seventh year, and Portland Moms Blog will be there! Come out to find us and other organizations sharing resources, products, ideas,...

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, where will we find you this year? Ah, the holidays. A time for twinkling light displays, enthusiastic caroling, and copious amounts of eggnog. It's literally the only time of year when someone can walk...

February is Black History Month, and Portland plenty of ways to celebrate. From the library's virtual "It's Black Storytime" to a stadium-sized Trailblazers celebration, there are lots of ways to honor and acknowledge Black history in Portland (and beyond)...

In the quest to visit nearby towns with fresh eyes and a disruption to my everyday routine, I hit up Wilsonville. I stopped by once on my own, and then again with my whole family. We had more than...

{Sponsored Post :: A giveaway is being provided in exchange for this post.} If you haven’t taken your family to Oaks Park recently, it’s time to check them out. With thrill rides, kiddie rides, family rides, midway games, roller skating,...

Summer is quickly approaching and there are many family-friendly Portland events in June that you should know about. There is always something to do here that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy. Our family loves to pick...

One of the best things about how large Portland's tri-county area is the variety of events throughout the year. The 4th of July is no exception with parades, festivals, and fireworks EVERYWHERE all over the metro! Whether you want...

Ah, Oktoberfest. Just the sound of it causes this German girl's little heart to beat in time with the chicken dance! I often tell people that Oktoberfest is like a religion in my family. I grew up attending the annual...

Pre-COVID, we spent our weekends out and about exploring our amazing city. Checking out a new playground, hiking, OMSI, cooling off in the river, swim lessons at the community center, and playing with friends were just a handful of...

In our family, only one of our kids has ever expressed much interest in competitive sports. However, it is important that kids have physical activity and exposure to different forms of movement and exercise. With that goal in mind,...