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T HE 2018
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ART GALLERIES Northwest Dance Project - 211 NE attending an OCT production is their first Moreland Theater - 6712 SE Milwaukie;
10th; nwdanceproject.org. experience with professional performing arts. morelandtheater.com.
& EXHIBITS 1939 NE Sandy Bl
Oregon Ballet Theatre - Valley Cinema Pub - 9360 SW Beaverton Hills-
Oregon Historical Society 0720 SW Bancroft; obt.org. Portland, OR 97232 dale Hwy, Beaverton; valleycinemapub.com.
Visit our new permanent exhibit History 503-228-9571
The Portland Ballet - 6250 SW Capitol info@octc.org
Hub where families can explore the topic of
Hwy; theportlandballet.org.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
diversity through fun, hands-on interactives. octc.org
With puzzles, touch screen activities, and Center for Movement Arts - 1734 SE 12th; Please see ad on page 36
board games, History Hub asks students to cmadance.com. Bennett Suzuki Violin Studio
consider questions like “Who is an Oregonian?,”
and “How can you make Oregon a great place Columbia Dance - 1700 Broadway, Vancouver; Penny’s Puppet Productions Age 2 to adult. Private lessons, group lessons,
for everyone?” parent/child lessons, sibling lessons, recitals.
columbiadance.org. Penny’s Puppet Productions is a professional Learn by listening with a gradual transition
1200 SW Park Ave one-woman puppet company dedicated to to note-reading. Edie Bennett is a certified
Hollywood Dance Studio - 4419 NE Sandy
Portland, OR 97205 making the world a better place, one puppet teacher with a Masters Degree, and has over
Blvd; hollywooddancepdx.com.
show at a time! Offering joyful programs 35 years of teaching experience, specializing in
503-222-1741
Northwest Dance Theatre - 19318 SW Mohave that ignite the imagination and fill the room teaching young children. Your first appoint-
orhist@ohs.org
Court, Tualatin; nwdt.org. with excitement and laughter, Penny’s live
ohs.org ment is FREE.
performances use puppets, story, and song to
Please see ad on page 43
Oregon Ballet School - 1017 SW Morrison; inspire and entertain children of all ages. 8628 SW 50th Ave
oregonballetschool.com. Portland, OR 97219
PO Box 220238
Milwaukie, OR 97269 503-246-9945
ARTS & CRAFTS / Portland Youth Ballet - 7901 SW Cirrus Bldg
27, Beaverton; pybdance.com. 503-282-9207
edieviolin@aol.com
VISUAL ARTS /
ediebennett.com
Penny@pennypuppets.com
Tualatin Dance Center - 8487 SW Warm Please see ad on page 56
FILMMAKING Springs, Tualatin; facebook.com.
pennypuppets.com
Please see ad on page 54
The Craft Factory - 7832 SW Capitol Music Together of Portland
Hwy, Ste B; craftfactorypdx.com.
DRAMA / THEATER Tears of Joy Theatre - Join Music Together of Portland for classes in
Portland Child Art Studio - 1819 NW 323 NE Wygant, Ste 201; tojt.org. your neighborhood! Music Together© is an in-
Everett, Ste 204; portlandchildart.org. ternationally recognized, research based music
Christian Youth Theater Corbett Children’s Theater - program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers,
SCRAP - 1736 SW Alder; scrappdx.org. Portland corbettchildrenstheater.com. kindergartners and the adults who love them.
Christian Youth Theater is a nationwide theater Shake eggs, dance with scarves, sing, play
Smartypants - 5512 N Montana; smar- training company helping youth become the El Centro Milagro - 425 SE 6th; milagro.org. instruments and experience the most talked
typantspdx.com. best they can be. CYT offers quarterly classes about early childhood music program in town!
Imago Theatre - 17 SE 8th; imagotheater.com.
in Portland & Vancouver in drama, voice, dance
Spark Arts Center - 1805 NE Cesar E 1234 SE 53rd Ave
for students ages 5-18. Students, 8-18, are Krayon Kids Musical Theater Co. - 817 12th,
Chavez; sparkartscenter.com. Portland, OR 97215
eligible to audition for quarterly Broadway-style Oregon City; krayonkids.org.
Vibe of Portland - 5633 SE Division; productions. CYT—Changing Lives. One Stage 503-236-4304
vibestudio.org. at a time! Ladybug Theater - 8210 SE 13th; musictogether-pdx.com
20500 SW Boones Ferry Rd ladybugtheater.com. Please see ad on page 51
Collage - 1639 NE Alberta; collagepdx.blogspot.
Tualatin, OR 97062 Lakewood Theatre Company - 368 S State,
com.
503-272-6600 Lake Oswego; lakewood-center.org. Artichoke Community Music - 3130 SE Haw-
Confection Crafts - 3936 N Williams; confec- mschelske@cytportlandvancouver.org thorne; artichokemusic.org.
tioncrafts.com. cytportlandvancouver.org Shakespeare in the Parks -
Please see ad on page 56
portlandactors.com. Ethos Music Center - 2 N Killingsworth;
Mimosa Studios - 1718 NE Alberta; mimosas- ethos.org.
tudios.com. Shaking the Tree - 823 SE Grant;
shaking-the-tree.com. Music Seeds - 15080 SE Laurie, Milwaukie;
Multnomah Arts Center - 7688 SW Capitol Northwest Children’s
musicseeds.com.
2017
Theater and School
PDX PARENT
Hwy; multnomahartscenter.org.
PICK!
Stumptown Stages - Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW
NWCT’s mission is to educate, entertain Broadway; stumptownstages.com. MusikWerks Studio - 4518 NE 28th;
My Masterpiece Art Studio - 7905 SW Cirrus and enrich the lives of young audiences. musicwerksstudio.com.
27G, Beaverton; mymasterpieceartstudio.com. NWCT produces five Mainstage shows per
Oregon Music Teachers Assn. -
Vine Gogh Artist Bar & Studio - 11513 SW year; administers one of the largest theater
schools on the west coast; and offers access
KID-FRIENDLY omta-portland.org.
Pacific Hwy, Tigard; vinegogh.com.
performances, which includes audio-de- MOVIE THEATERS Portland Piano Lab - 711 SW 14th;
Young Art Lessons - 7461 SW Bridgeport; scribed, sign-interpreted, and sensory-friendly
Academy Theater - 7818 SE Stark; portlandpianolab.com.
youngartusa.co. performances, so every child has access to the
magic of theater. academytheaterpdx.com.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls -
1819 NW Everett St Bagdad Theater & Pub - 3702 SE girlsrockcamp.org.
DANCE Portland, OR 97209 Hawthorne; mcmenamins.com.
Rose City Music Academy - 7905 SW
PERFORMANCES
503-222-2190 Hollywood Theatre - 4122 NE Sandy Matheny, Beaverton;
info@nwcts.org Blvd; hollywoodtheatre.org/education/
& INSTRUCTION
rosecitymusicacademy.com.
nwcts.org summer-film-camps/
Sound Roots School of Music - 11517 SW 58th
BodyVox - 1201 NW 17th; bodyvox.com. Please see ad on page 46
Laurelhurst Theater - 2735 E Burn- Ct; soundrootsmusic.com/music2
side; laurelhursttheater.com.
Classical Ballet Academy - 7970 SE
Milwaukie; classicalballet.net. Oregon Children’s Theatre 2017
McMenamins Kennedy School -
MUSIC PERFORMANCES
PDX PARENT
5736 NE 33rd; mcmenamins.com.
PICK!
Dance With Joy Studios - 7981 SE For nearly three decades, Oregon
17th; dancewithjoystudios.com. Children’s Theatre has been creating extraor- Regal Bridgeport Village - 7329 SW
dinary theater for young audiences. We bring
Bridgeport, Tigard; regmovies.com.
Blueprint Ensemble
Echo Theater Company - 1515 SE great stories to life on stage, with productions Theatre Arts Initiative
37th; echotheaterpdx.org. distinguished by their professional polish Clinton Street Theater - 2522 SE Clinton; Blueprint Ensemble Arts Theatre Initiative is
and awe-inspiring staging. For many children, cstpdx.com. a Portland-based performing arts and choral
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organization with numerous ensembles under VENUES
its banner, each rooted in harmonic fusion,
musical versatility, and unity. Blueprint engages North Clackamas Aquatic Park
youths and adults through the appreciation of
Surf’s up at North Clackamas Aquatic Park!
music and performing arts, and promotes these
Catch a ride in Oregon’s largest indoor wave
mediums through accessibility for all.
pool, zip down thrilling water slides and scale
2120 NE Tillamook St a 29-foot rock wall. This water park is perfect
Portland, OR 97212 for birthday celebrations with plenty of party
503-222-3284 packages to choose from.
info@BlueprintArts.org 7300 SE Harmony Rd
blueprintarts.org Milwaukie, OR 97222
Please see ad on page 57
503-557-7873
aquaticpark@ncprd.com
Oregon Symphony - Performances at ncprd.com
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall; Please see ad on page 40
orsymphony.org.
Bravo Concerts Northwest - 601 Main STE 301, Pietro’s Pizza & 2017
Vancouver; bravoconcerts.com. Pirate Adventure
PDX PARENT
PICK!
Junior Symphony of Vancouver - 9503 NE Pietro’s Pizza has been a Northwest
family favorite since 1957. Our menu features
86th, Vancouver; oregonchamberplayers.org.
Pietro’s famous original then crust pizza and
Metropolitan Youth Symphony - 4800 SW much more. Pietro’s is the perfect place for
Macadam, Ste 105; playmys.org. your next birthday party or family gathering.
Great Food & Beverages combined with great
Oregon Repertory Singers - 5319 SW West- Fun & Games will make Pietro’s a hit with the
gate, Ste 134; orsingers.org. entire group. Milwaukie, Beaverton, Salem &
Hood River
Pacific Youth Choir - 620 SW Main, Ste 203;
pacificyouthchoir.org. 13281 SW Canyon Rd
Beaverton, OR 97005
Portland Boychoir - 1819 NW Everett; 503-536-7600
portlandchoirs.org. 10300 SE Main St
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra - Milwaukie, OR 97222
columbiasymphony.org. 503-659-7770
beaverton@pietrosrestaurants.com
Portland Youth Philharmonic - 9320 SW Bar- pietrosrestaurants.com
bur Blvd, Ste 140; portlandyouthphil.org. Please see ad on page 58
Mad Science of Portland and
Vancouver - 1522 N Ainsworth; portland.
< B I RTH DAYS >
madscience.org.
Oaks Amusement Park - 7805 SE
Oaks Park Way; oakspark.com.
ENTERTAINERS
OMSI - Oregon Museum of
Party Animals NW Science & Industry - 1945 SE Water;
Interactive animal shows for birthday parties, programs.omsi.edu/camps-and-classes
events, and educational programs! We bring
our zoo to you! Portland Children’s Museum -
4015 SW Canyon; portlandcm.org.
Portland Metro Area
503-714-6339 CeramiCafe Art Lounge - 12056 SE Sunnyside,
info@partyanimalsnw.com Clackamas; ceramicafenw.com.
partyanimalsnw.com
The GameRoom - 1926 SE Scott, Milwaukie;
gameroompdx.com.
Circus Cascadia - 8563 SE 257th, Gresham;
circuscascadia.com. Jim Parsley Community Center -
4100 Plomondon, Vancouver; vansd.org/jpc.
Dragon Theater Puppets & Princesses -
dragontheater.com. Metro Gymnastics Center - 18084 SW Lower
Boones Ferry, Tigard; metrogymnastics.com.
Party Animals NW - Portland Metro Area, ;
partyanimalsnw.com.
PegStilts.com - Peg Stilts for Kids and
Adults - 8123 NE Skidmore; pegstilts.com.
< EDU CATI O N >
PARTY SUPPLIES CHARTER
Hattie’s Sweet Shop - 7828 SW Capitol Hwy; & PUBLIC SCHOOLS
hattiessweets.com.
Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School -
Parties Inc. - partiesinc.com. 15600 SE 232nd, Damascus; lcmcs.org.
Portland PartyWorks - 15521 SE For Mor Ct, Oregon Virtual Education - 5825 NE Ray
Clackamas; portlandpartyworks.com. Circle, Hillsboro; orved.org.
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CHILDCARE / DAYCARE on weekends, after-school and during school Scuola Italiana di Portland
vacations. Follow your curiosity!
NANNIES 5000 N Willamette Bl
Scuola Italiana provides authentic Italian
language and culture classes for children,
Creative Children’s Center Portland, OR 97203 ages 1 to 12 years; 6:1 student-teacher ratio
503-200-5858 maintained. Native and native-fluent teachers
Creative Children’s Center is a learning commu-
engage students in dynamic, student-cen-
nity for Elementary and Preschool students, info@saturdayacademy.org
tered classrooms. Programs include a Reggio
(toddlers to third grade). We hold true to an saturdayacademy.org
Emilia preschool, weekend and after-school
image of the child as a gifted learner; creative, Please see ad on page 49
classes, summer camps, and a Mommy and Me
intelligent, and engaged in the process.
Playgroup.
Our curriculum is grounded in constructivist
philosophy and inspired by the Reggio Emilia Camp Blue Spruce - Located near Banks, 1542 NW 14th Ave
Approach. Our days are filled with STEAM Oregon, ; campbluespruce.org. Portland, OR 97209
experiences, innovative ideas, and creative 971-270-0470
ways to learn! Full and half day programs are Leach Botanical Garden - 6704 SE 122nd; info@scuola.us
offered year round. leachgarden.org. scuola.us
2515 SW 185th Please see ad on page 56
Little Engineers - 9585 SW Washington Sq,
Beaverton, OR 97003
Tigard; little-engineers.com.
503-591-0604 Portland Early Learning Project - 4330 NE
info@creativechildrenscenter.com MetroArts Inc. - 0240 SW Canby; 37th; portlandearlylearning.com.
creativechildrenscenter.com metroartsinc.org.
Please see ad on page 22
HOMESCHOOLING
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Portland Montessori RESOURCES
Collaborative INSTRUCTION
Montessori Preschool for children 3 months Portland Child Art Studio
through Kindergarten. Located in the Bridle- German International
PCAS homeschool classes for ages 4-12
mile neighborhood of SW Portland. Founded School of Portland provide children with a studio immersion
in the spirit of environmental sustainability, GIS is a collaborative community with a stu- experience in drawing, painting, sculpting,
and inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia. dent-centered environment that encourages clay, and printmaking. While children learn to
In house chef prepares organic snacks and growth into bilingual world citizens. We strive use different techniques and mediums, PCAS
meals. We use cloth diapers, and educate for for academic and creative excellence, embrace nurtures their unique creativity and curiosity
peace and ecological intelligence. healthy behavior, and value lifelong learning. with open-ended projects, fostering indepen-
4817 SW 53rd Ave Schedule a tour today to learn more about our dence and confidence within a creative studio
Portland, OR 97221 über global curriculum! environment.
503-972-7100 3900 SW Murray Bl 1819 NW Everett St Ste 204
info@pdxMc.org Beaverton, OR 97005 Portland, OR 97209
pdxmc.org 503-626-9089 971-200-7554
Please see ad on page 40 admissions@gspdx.org portlandchildart@gmail.com
gspdx.org portlandchildart.org
Please see ad on page 59 Please see ad on page 51
A Brilliant Nanny LLC - 4110 SE Hawthorne
Blvd, Ste 157; abnanny.com.
Providence Wee Care Child Development The International School The Reading Toolkit, LLC
Center - 830 NE 47th; oregon.providence.org. Picture your child: fluent in another language, The Reading Toolkit, LLC, provides private
at home in other cultures, and engaged in tutoring for reading and spelling remediation
Spilt Milk Nannies - Greater; spiltmilknannies.
math, science, social studies and the arts! to the school-age population using a phonemic
com.
Children acquire Spanish, Chinese, or Japa- awareness program to treat the weak skill
nese language and culture as they learn to areas. This instruction does not constitute a
pursue knowledge beyond the classroom and complete and integrated reading program,
CLASSES / CAMPS throughout life. Inquiry-based International but serves to move your child forward to the
Baccalaureate World School. Founded 1990. next steps.
Blueprint Ensemble 025 SW Sherman St 3004 SE 57th Ave
Theatre Arts Initiative Portland, OR 97201 Portland, OR 97206
Blueprint Ensemble Arts Theatre Initiative is 503-226-2496 971-207-6600
a Portland-based performing arts and choral admissions@intlschool.org jean@thereadingtoolkit.com
organization with numerous ensembles under intlschool.org thereadingtoolkit.com
its banner, each rooted in harmonic fusion, mu- Please see ad on page 53 Please see ad on page 54
sical versatility, and unity. Blueprint engages
youths and adults through the appreciation
of music and performing arts, and promotes Oregon Hope Chinese School Village Home Education
these mediums through accessibility for all.
Oregon Hope Chinese School is a public Resource Center
2120 NE Tillamook St benefit nonprofit organization founded in Village Home is a progressive learning com-
Portland, OR 97212 2005. OHCS provides Chinese Preschool munity designed for family-directed learners.
503-222-3284 and Kindergarten, Summer Camp, Saturday We provide classes, community, field trips, and
info@BlueprintArts.org Chinese lessons, and After-School Chinese more in a family-friendly environment. Learners
blueprintarts.org classes. Children as young as 2.5 years old can choose from more than 200 classes per week
Please see ad on page 57
enroll. Our instructors make the learning fun, in every subject area for ages preschool
entertaining, and educational for everyone. through high school. Discover the joy of
4010 NW Kaiser Rd learning!
Saturday Academy Portland, OR 97229 5150 SW Watson Ave
Founded in 1983, Saturday Academy offers 971-226-7240 Beaverton, OR 97005
hands-on classes and camps in science, tech- info@oregon-hope.org 503-597-9100
nology, engineering, math, the arts and college oregon-hope.org info@villagehome.org
prep to students in grades 2-12. Classes are Please see ad on page 57 villagehome.org
taught by professionals in their fields and Please see ad on page 56
are held throughout the Portland Metro area
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PRESCHOOLS Franciscan Montessori
Earth School
AHSC Yu Miao Chinese At FMES, our mission is to provide students the
Immersion Preschool skills to acquire individual fulfillment, academic
Students at Asian Health & Service Center excellence, moral and spiritual development,
(AHSC)’s Yu Miao Chinese Immersion Preschool confidence and independence for lifelong
embrace multiculturalism by learning Mandarin learning. We utilize a Montessori curriculum
and Chinese cultures and customs. We enable emphasizing independence, freedom within
growth through an integrated language limits and thoughtful guidance to match each
immersion program. We spark interest in student’s developmental needs. Experiential
multiculturalism by teaching children Chinese learning activities compliment classroom
cultural dance, martial arts, poetry, literature, academics with field trips, cultural activities and
music, and more. biannual Earth Experiences. Celebrating 40
5239 SE Woodstock Bl years of service, our school is home to over 300
Portland, OR 97206 students, ages 2 1/2 to 14. Call or visit us today!
503-775-3767 14750 SE Clinton
tyang@ahscpdx.org Portland, OR 97236
ahscpdx.org/yumiao.html 503-760-8220
Please see ad on page 50 info@fmes.org
fmes.org
Please see ad on page 48
Burlingame Preschool
At Burlingame Preschool, we believe in a play-
based curriculum. Our nature-based curriculum French American
integrates concepts from science, technology, International School
engineering, music, arts and math to truly FAIS is a preschool-grade 8 independent
celebrate the holistic development of each school authorized by the International
child! We have classes available for children 2.5 Baccalaureate Organization and committed
to 5 years old. Open House: Saturday February to preparing students with the intellectual,
10th from 10am-Noon! personal and social skills to live, learn and work
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd in a rapidly globalizing world. A wooded 15-acre
Portland, OR 97219 campus offers playgrounds, gymnasiums,
library, science labs, and creative arts center.
503-244-0689
info@burlingamepreschool.org 8500 NW Johnson St.
burlingamepreschool.org Portland, OR 97229
Please see ad on page 53 503-292-7776
admissions@faispdx.org
faispdx.org
Childswork Learning Center Please see ad on page 49
Childswork has a play-based, emergent
curriculum where learning develops from the
ideas and creativity of children. Childswork The International School
is a non-profit licensed facility and has been Picture your child: fluent in another language,
awarded 5 stars from the State of Oregon’s at home in other cultures, and engaged
Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). We in math, science, social studies and the
are also certified as an Eco-Healthy Childcare arts! Children acquire Spanish, Chinese, or
facility. Childswork offers classes for children Japanese language and culture as they learn
from 2 years through Kindergarten, with a to pursue knowledge beyond the classroom
broad choice of days and hours. Extended and throughout life. Inquiry-based International
care, enrichment classes and camps are also Baccalaureate World School. Founded 1990.
offered throughout the year.
025 SW Sherman St
4235 SE Salmon St Portland, OR 97201
Portland, OR 97215
503-226-2496
503-234-3611 admissions@intlschool.org
info@childswork.org intlschool.org
childswork.org Please see ad on page 53
Please see ad on page 50
MSB
Creative Children’s Center
MSB is where academics come alive, bound-
Creative Children’s Center is a learning commu-
aries to success and progress are lifted and
nity for Elementary and Preschool students,
children love to learn! In our 4th decade, MSB
(toddlers to third grade). We hold true to an
image of the child as a gifted learner; creative, continues to provide Montessori education for
intelligent, and engaged in the process. children 3 through 12 years of age. Our stu-
Our curriculum is grounded in constructivist dents integrate academics with explorations in
philosophy and inspired by the Reggio Emilia nature throughout their school day on a private
Approach. Our days are filled with STEAM campus located in the west hills of Portland.
experiences, innovative ideas, and creative
11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane
ways to learn! Full and half day programs are
Portland, OR 97229
offered year round.
503-439-1597
2515 SW 185th
info@msb.org
Beaverton, OR 97003
msb.org
503-591-0604 Please see ad on page 45
info@creativechildrenscenter.com
creativechildrenscenter.com
Please see ad on page 22
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Portland Child Art Studio engage in open-ended activities and struc-
tured group explorations. Contact us for a visit.
PCAS preschool classes for ages 3-6 provide
children with a studio immersion experience 4324 NE 17th Ave
in drawing, painting, sculpting, clay, and print- Portland, OR 97211
making. While children learn to use different 503-281-3819
techniques and mediums, PCAS nurtures their youngwonderspreschool@gmail.com
unique creativity and curiosity with open-ended youngwonderspreschool.com
projects, fostering independence and confi- Please see ad on page 49
dence within a creative studio environment.
1819 NW Everett St Ste 204 Albina Head Start - 911 N Skidmore; albinahs.org.
Portland, OR 97209
Child’s View Montessori School - 4729 SW
971-200-7554 Taylors Ferry; childsview.net.
portlandchildart@gmail.com
portlandchildart.org Lakeshore Montessori - 4803 NE 15th, Van-
Please see ad on page 51
couver; lakeshoremontessori.com.
Portland Jewish Academy PRIVATE SCHOOLS
PJA’s early childhood programs offer a warm
and stimulating environment that encourages A Renaissance School
learning through exploration, play, and the arts. of Arts and Sciences
We value each child as an individual who learns Welcome to an environment for children, 4-14,
in a multitude of ways. We provide welcoming where questions lead learning, innovation is in-
and inclusive settings that recognize children’s tegral to daily work, and collaboration taps into
the developing expertise of each child. Depth,
diverse abilities, interests, needs, and learning
application, and craftsmanship are hallmarks of
styles. our school. Your child will encounter small class-
6651 SW Capitol Hwy es for personal attention, powerful strategies
Portland, OR 97219 and curriculum, multiple forms of assessment,
503-244-0126 civic engagement and service opportunities,
specialized classes, mentorships, and travel.
office@pjaproud.org
We offer a life-safe building, air conditioning,
pjaproud.org
clean water, extended year and extended day
Please see ad on page 52
schedule with aftercare until 6:00 pm, and a
caring community.
Schoolita Alegria 0234 SW Bancroft St
Schoolita Alegria, a bilingual (Spanish) Portland, OR 97239
preschool, ages 3-5yrs, focuses on bilingual 971-221-2311
education with Spanish as a second language. castleattheedge@gmail.com
The structure and discipline follows the Mon- renaissanceschoolportland.org
tessori philosophy. We encourage creativity Please see ad on page 58
and exploration through play, movement,
music, and art. Our goal is to provide a safe
environment in which the children experience Bridges Middle School
self worth, confidence, and respect for others.
Bridges Middle School is an independent
1814 NE 33rd Ave nonprofit school that provides a highly creative
Portland, OR 97212 and focused school setting for 5th - 8th grade
503-288-5574 students with learning differences. In our
alegria@schoolita-alegria.com small classes, Bridges’ students flourish in a
community of supportive teachers and peers.
schoolita-alegria.com
We strive to maintain a student-teacher ratio of
Please see ad on page 54
9:1 and often even lower.
2510 SW 1st Ave
Tucker Maxon School Portland, OR 97201
Tucker Maxon is the preschool for parents who 503-688-2922
want education, not just daycare, for their child. info@bridgesms.org
We offer an 8:1 average student-to-teacher ra- bridgesms.org
tio. Masters-level teachers focus on academics, Please see ad on page 55
communication, and emotional intelligence,
with art, music, PE, rock-climbing, organic
gardening, a treehouse-classroom and goats. Creative Children’s Center
Where Every Child Has a Voice. Come visit! Creative Children’s Center is a learning commu-
2860 SE Holgate Blvd nity for Elementary and Preschool students,
Portland, OR 97202 (toddlers to third grade). We hold true to an
image of the child as a gifted learner; creative,
503-235-6551
intelligent, and engaged in the process.
info@tuckermaxon.org Our curriculum is grounded in constructivist
tuckermaxon.org philosophy and inspired by the Reggio Emilia
Please see ad on page 48 Approach. Our days are filled with STEAM
experiences, innovative ideas, and creative
ways to learn! Full and half day programs are
Young Wonders Preschool offered year round.
We provide a positive, nurturing, space to have 2515 SW 185th
fun, try new things and explore. We encourage Beaverton, OR 97003
self-initiative, resourcefulness, a sense of
503-591-0604
community and respect for each other. Our
info@creativechildrenscenter.com
students thrive in a safe and supportive
environment where they can play, discover and creativechildrenscenter.com
Please see ad on page 22
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The International School Portland Jewish Academy TUTORING / EDUCATION Market of Choice - 5639 Hood St., West
Linn; marketofchoice.com.
Picture your child: fluent in another language,
at home in other cultures, and engaged
PJA students, 6 weeks through 8th grade, SERVICES
thrive in an academically rich environment New Seasons Market -
in math, science, social studies and the The Reading Toolkit, LLC
that inspires positive Jewish engagement, Multiple locations throughout Portland;
arts! Children acquire Spanish, Chinese, or The Reading Toolkit, LLC, provides private
Japanese language and culture as they learn respect, and responsibility for all. PJA’s unique newseasonsmarket.com.
curriculum integrates project-based learning tutoring for reading and spelling remediation
to pursue knowledge beyond the classroom Trader Joe’s Portland SE - 4715 SE
with Jewish studies and values, providing the to the school-age population using a phonemic
and throughout life. Inquiry-based International
awareness program to treat the weak skill areas. Cesar Chavez Blvd; traderjoes.com.
Baccalaureate World School. Founded 1990. foundation for success in high school, college,
and life. This instruction does not constitute a complete WinCo Foods - 3025 SW Cedar Hills Blvd,
025 SW Sherman St
and integrated reading program, but serves to Beaverton; wincofoods.com.
Portland, OR 97201 6651 SW Capitol Hwy
move your child forward to the next steps.
503-226-2496 Portland, OR 97219 Alberta Co-op Grocery - 1500 NE Alberta;
admissions@intlschool.org 3004 SE 57th Ave
503-244-0126 albertagrocery.coop.
intlschool.org Portland, OR 97206
office@pjaproud.org
Please see ad on page 53 pjaproud.org 971-207-6600 Green Zebra Grocery - 3011 N Lombard;
jean@thereadingtoolkit.com greenzebragrocery.com.
Please see ad on page 52
thereadingtoolkit.com
Peoples Food Coop - 3029 SE 21st;
Living Wisdom School Please see ad on page 54
peoples.coop.
LWS serves children from preschool through Tucker Maxon School
8th grade through the lens of Education for Tucker Maxon is a parent’s first choice for Portland Farmers Market - 1717 SW Park;
Oregon Connections Academy -
Life, a holistic educational model that seeks portlandfarmersmarket.org.
outstanding private education for children 833 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City;
to bring out the best in each child through
preschool to 5th grade. Masters-level teachers oregonconnectionsacademy.com. Whole Foods Market - Multiple Locations;
a balanced curriculum and a supportive,
nurturing environment. Our aim is to bring focus on academics, communication, and wholefoodsmarket.com.
Pacific Academic, LLC - 3900 Douglas Way,
universal spiritual principles into the daily lives emotional intelligence, plus STEM, art, music,
Lake Oswego; pacificacademic.org.
of our students through direct experience and PE, rock-climbing, robotics, organic gardening,
practical skills for living. a treehouse-classroom and goats. 8:1 average Successful Learning Educational Services,
LLC - 10000 NE 7th, Ste 120, Vancouver;
NEIGHBORHOOD
student-to-teacher ratio. Where Every Child
FAVORITES
4855 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005 Has a Voice. Come visit! successfullrng.com.
503-671-9112 2860 SE Holgate Blvd Pietro’s Pizza 2017
office@livingwisdomportland.org Portland, OR 97202 & Pirate Adventure
PDX PARENT
PICK!
livingwisdomportland.org 503-235-6551 Pietro’s Pizza has been a Northwest
info@tuckermaxon.org
< FOO D family favorite since 1957. Our menu features
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tuckermaxon.org Pietro’s famous original then crust pizza and
much more. Pietro’s is the perfect place for
& DI N I N G >
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Micha-el School your next birthday party or family gathering.
The Micha-el School offers a complete K-8 Wal- Great Food & Beverages combined with great
dorf education with a full array of academics, Cedarwood Waldorf School - 3030 SW 2nd; Fun & Games will make Pietro’s a hit with the
and subject classes. Micha-el’s Waldorf certified cedarwoodschool.org. COOKING CLASSES entire group. Milwaukie, Beaverton, Salem &
teachers offer a balanced, comprehensive cur- Hood River
L’Etoile French Immersion School - Kids Central Kitchen - 7327 SW Barnes #501;
riculum that weaves academics with creativity
5839 SW Hood; letoilefrenchschool.com. kidscentralkitchen.com. 13281 SW Canyon Rd
to inspire joyful learning. Blending language
Beaverton, OR 97005
arts, math and sciences with music, foreign
languages, practical crafts and movement, we The Merry Kitchen - 5202 NE 72nd; 503-536-7600
SPECIAL NEEDS
fully engage children at every developmental themerrykitchen.com. 10300 SE Main St
age. Micha-el School’s affordable tuition makes Milwaukie, OR 97222
Portland’s Culinary Workshop - 807 N Russell;
us one of the most accessible and inclusive Earthtones Music Therapy Services - 5441 SE 503-659-7770
private schools in the Portland area. portlandsculinaryworkshop.com.
Belmont; earthtonesmusictherapy.com. beaverton@pietrosrestaurants.com
13515A SE Rusk Rd Sur La Table - Multiple Locations; surlatable. pietrosrestaurants.com
Milwaukie, OR 97222 HELP Eliminate Learning Problems, Inc. com. Please see ad on page 58
503-882-3322 (HELP) - 17600 Hwy 43, Marylhurst University
michaelschooloffice@gmail.com Campus, Davignon Hall #326, Marylhurst;
micha-elschool.org helpadd.com. GROCERS Annie’s Donuts - 3449 NE 72nd
Baker & Spice - 6330 SW Capitol Hwy;
Please see ad on page 57 & FARMERS MARKETS bakerandspicepdx.com.
Costco - 4849 NE 138th; costco.com. Batter Griddle and Drinkery -
4425 NE Fremont; batterpdx.com.
Fred Meyer - fredmeyer.com.
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pdxparent.com | January 2018 45
Bipartisan Cafe - 7901 SE Stark; Sizzle Pie - 624 E Burnside; sizzlepie.com.
bipartisancafe.com.
Slappy Cakes - 4246 SE Belmont;
Blue Star Donuts - 3549 SE Hawthorne slappycakes.com.
Blvd; bluestardonuts.com.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe - 1438 NE
Cloud City Ice Cream - 4525 SE Wood- Alberta; tinshedgardencafe.com.
stock; facebook.com.
Toadstool Cupcakes - 3557 SE Haw-
Coco Donuts and Coffee - 4790 SE thorne Blvd; toadstoolcupcakes.com.
Milwaukie; cocodonuts.com.
Voodoo Doughnut - 1501 NE Davis;
Cultured Caveman - 8233 N Denver; voodoodoughnut.com.
culturedcavemanpdx.com.
Zoiglhaus Brewing Company -
Eb & Bean - 1425 NE Broadway; 5716 SE 92nd; zoiglhaus.com.
ebandbean.com.
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. - 5000 SE
FAT Cupcake - 6011 SE 72nd; International Way, Milwaukie; bobsredmill.com.
fatcupcake.com.
Hopworks Bike Bar - 3947 N Williams;
Fifty Licks Ice Cream - hopworksbeer.com.
2021 SE Clinton; fifty-licks.com.
John’s Incredible Pizza - 9180 SW Hall,
Hopworks Urban Brewery - 2944 SE
Beaverton; johnspizza.com.
Powell; hopworksbeer.com.
Laurelhurst Cafe - 4611 E Burnside;
Hot Lips Pizza - Multiple Locations;
laurelhurstcafe.com.
hotlipspizza.com.
Miss Zumpstein Bakery & Coffee Shop -
JaCiva’s Bakery & Chocolatier -
5027 NE 42nd; misszumstein.com.
4733 SE Hawthorne; jacivas.com.
Mississippi Pizza - 3552 N Mississippi;
Jam on Hawthorne - 2239 SE Haw-
mississippipizza.com.
thorne; jamonhawthorne.com.
Munchkin Playland - 18335 NW West Union;
Jim and Patty’s Coffee People -
munchkinplayland.com.
4951 NE Fremont; jimandpattys.com.
Out of this World Pizza and Play - 6255 NW
Know Thy Food Cooperative -
3434 SE Milwaukie; knowthyfood.coop. Century, Hillsboro; outofthisworld.net.
Laughing Planet Cafe - SW Jefferson: Pastini Pastaria - Multiple Locations;
1755 SW Jefferson; laughingplanetcafe.com. pastini.com.
Laurelwood Public House and Poa Cafe - 4025 N Williams; poacafe.com.
Brewery - 5115 NE Sandy; Porque No? - 3524 N Mississippi;
laurelwoodbrewpub.com. porquenotacos.com.
Maplewood Coffee and Tea - 5206 Posies Bakery & Cafe - 8208 N Denver;
SW Custer; maplewoodcoffeeandtea.com. posiescafe.com.
Nectar Frozen Yogurt Lounge - Stacatto Gelato - 232 NE 28th;
7847 SW Capitol Hwy; nectarfroyo.com.
staccatogelato.com.
Off the Waffle - 2601 SE Clinton;
Sugar Cubed Cakes - 101 N Main, Gresham;
offthewaffle.com.
sugarcubedcc.com.
Oregon Public House - 700 NE
Vita Cafe - 3023 NE Alberta; vita-cafe.com.
Dekum; oregonpublichouse.com.
The Original Pancake House -
8601 SW 24th; originalpancakehouse.com.
Papaccino’s Coffee - 4411 SE Wood-
stock Blvd; facebook.com. < H EALTH &
Piece of Cake Bakery - 8306 SE 17th;
pieceofcakebakery.net. W ELL N ESS >
Pizza Jerk PDX - 5028 NE 42nd;
pizzajerkpdx.com.
ADULT /
YOUTH FITNESS
Pizzicato - Multiple Locations; 24 Hour Fitness - Multiple Locations;
pizzicatopizza.com. 24hourfitness.com.
Roseway Play Cafe - 7135 NE Fremont;
Alma Midwifery - 1608 SE Ankeny;
rosewayplaycafe.com.
almamidwifery.com.
Ruby Jewel Scoops -
Baby Boot Camp - 1145 NW Jericho;
3713 N Mississippi; rubyjewel.com.
babybootcamp.com.
Saint Cupcake - 1138 SW Morrison;
saintcupcake.com. Cascade Athletic Clubs - 19201 SE
Division, Gresham; cascadeac.com.
Salt & Straw Ice Cream - 2035 NE
Alberta; saltandstraw.com. Club Sport - 18120 SW Lower Boones
Ferry, Tigard; clubsports.com.
Scottie’s Pizza - 2128 SE Division;
scottiespizzaparlor.com. Fit4Mom - 8327 SW 62nd; fit4mom.com.
Sesame Donuts - 6990 SW Beaverton Healthy Muhm Bootie Camp -
Hillsdale Hwy; sesamedonuts.com. 4580 NE 35th Pl; healthymuhm.com.
46 January 2018 | pdxparent.comHike it Baby - 7046 N Mobile; adolescence. Come visit Dr. Patty and Dr. David!
hikeitbaby.com. SE Woodstock location opening soon.
Imagination Yoga - 12755 NW Dog- 2323 NW Westover Rd
wood; imaginationyoga.com. Portland, OR 97210
503-893-2889
Mittleman Jewish Community info@portlandpedo.com
Center - 6651 SW Capitol Hwy; portlandchildrensdentistry.com
oregonjcc.org.
Please see ad on page 44
Root Whole Body - 2526 NE 15th;
rootwholebody.com.
World of Smiles 2017
Roseway Yoga & Movement - Pediatric Dentistry
PDX PARENT
PICK!
6529 NE Sandy Blvd; rosewayyoga.com.
At World of Smiles we partner with
Southwest Community Center - families to provide education and motiva-
6820 SW 45th; portlandonline.com/parks/ tion for healthy dental habits. We strive for
finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=1132&ac- excellent patient care with a holistic, integrative
approach. Our hope is to inspire children
tion=ViewPark.
through a positive dental experience by
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa - creating an atmosphere of imagination, travel
13900 SW Meridian, Beaverton; and adventure.
villasport.com/bv. 11790 SW Barnes Rd Ste 280
Portland, OR 97225
Woodstock Wellness Center -
4629 SE Woodstock Blvd; 503-626-9700
woodstockwellnesscenter.com. 4548 N Albina Ave
Portland, OR 97217
Yoga Playgrounds - Multiple schools in 503-626-9711
Portland, ; yogaplaygrounds.com. north@visitworldofsmiles.com
Yoga Shala of Portland - west@visitworldofsmiles.com
3808 N Williams; yogashalapdx.com. visitworldofsmiles.com
Please see ad on page 54
Yoga Union - 2305 SE 50th;
yogaunioncwc.com.
Greenburg Pediatric Dentistry -
Barre3 - 2523 SE 22nd; barre3.com. 9370 SW Greenburg Rd,, Ste T;
Northwest Women’s Fitness Club - 2714 NE greenburgpediatricdentistry.com.
Broadway; nwwomensfitness.com.
Hollywood Children’s Dentistry -
Dr. Krista Badger and Dr. Sheena
Kansal - 3839 NE Tillamook; hcdpdx.com.
COUNTY HEALTHY
START PROGRAMS
Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry -
8708 SE 17th; portlandslittlesmiles.com.
Clark County SELF (Support for Early Learn-
Sprout Pediatric Dentistry - 1401 SE
ing & Families) - 13504 NE 84th, Ste 103-137,
Vancouver; selfwa.org. Morrison, Ste 120;
sproutpediatricdentistry.com.
Healthy Families Oregon of Clackamas
County - 13455 SE 97th, Clackamas; Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry - 601 SE
healthyfamiliescc.org. 117th #150, Vancouver; mustlovekids.com.
Multnomah County Early Childhood Services Providence Specialty Pediatric Dental Clinic
- ddouglas.k12.or.us. - 830 NE 47th; providenceoregon.org.
Washington County Healthy Start - Vancouver Pediatric Dentistry - 300 SE 120th,
co.washington.or.us. Vancouver; vancouverpediatricdentistry.com.
Young Kidz Dental - 14210 SE Sunnyside, Ste
DENTISTS
100, Clackamas; youngkidzdental.com.
& ORTHODONTISTS
Dentistry for Kids DOULAS, MIDWIFES
(Dustin James DMD PC)
2017
& BIRTH CENTERS
PDX PARENT
PICK!
This is a children’s dental office
designed from the ground up to be a happy Alma Midwifery - 1608 SE Ankeny;
and comfortable place. From our waiting room almamidwifery.com.
to our treatment rooms it was created with
children in mind. Most major insurance plans Kaiser Permanente - Sunnyside
accepted. Medical Center - 10180 SE Sunnyside,
29615 SW Park Pl Ste A Clackamas;
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Legacy Health Systems - Multiple
503-582-8200
Locations; legacyhealth.org.
dentistryforkidsonline.com
Please see ad on page 3 OHSU - 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park;
ohsu.edu.
Portland Children’s Dentistry Women’s Healthcare Associates
Portland Children’s Dentistry provides - Eastbank Office - 502 N Graham, Ste 525;
exceptional dental care from infancy through whallc.com.
pdxparent.com | January 2018 47INSURANCE SERVICES Pacific Crest
Children’s Urgent Care
Health Share of Oregon Offering high quality, evidence based, com-
Health Share serves Oregon Health Plan (Med- passionate urgent care services specifically
icaid) members in Clackamas, Multnomah, and for kids, teens, and young adults. Featuring
Washington Counties. With Health Share, you expert pediatric providers and onsite x-ray as
can get care from the largest network of health well as lab services in a modern, clean, friendly
plans, doctors, counselors, dentists, and more, environment.
through health plans you know and trust, like
6924 NE Sandy Blvd
Kaiser Permanente, Providence, CareOregon
Portland, OR 97213
and Tuality Health Alliance. To apply, visit:
healthshareoregon.org/enroll 503-963-7963
2121 SW Broadway Dr Ste 200 info@pacificcrestchildrens.com
Portland, OR 97201 pacificcrestchildrens.com
Please see ad on page 51
503-416-8090
info@healthshareoregon.org
healthshareoregon.org Portland Pediatric Nutrition
Please see ad on page 60
Katharine Jeffcoat, owner and founder of Port-
land Pediatric Nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian
with over 20 years of experience working in nu-
OPTOMETRY / trition with families, teens, and young children.
VISION SERVICES
She works with ADHD, vegetarians, pregnancy
nutrition, eating disorders, food allergies and
Alberta Eye Care - 2021 NE Alberta; all families needing support to improve their
albertaeyecare.com. overall health with nutrition.
1730 SW Skyline Blvd, Ste #226
Child Eye Care Associates - 9735
Portland, OR 97221
SW Shady Ln, Ste 203, Tigard;
childeyecare.net. 971-319-1288
katharine@pdxpn.com
EyeHealth Northwest - 10819 SE portlandpediatricnutrition.com
Stark #200; ehnpc.com. Please see ad on page 44
Hawthorne Vision Center -
4704 SE Hawthorne Blvd;
hawthornevisionsource.com. Sellwood Medical Clinic 2017
PDX PARENT
At Sellwood Medical Clinic, we believe
PICK!
OHSU Casey Eye Institute - 3181 SW you shouldn’t have to choose between
Sam Jackson Park; ohsu.edu. getting in to see a doctor when you need one,
and seeing someone you know and trust. We’re
your neighborhood clinic, and we understand
that providing quality health care starts with
PEDIATRICS / HEALTH having a positive and lasting relationship with
FAMILY MEDICINE our patients.
8332 & 8333 SE 13th Ave
Kartini Clinic for Children Portland, OR 97202
& Families 503-595-9300
Kartini Clinic is an internationally recognized Sellwood Medical Clinic-North
pediatric eating disorder treatment program. 6234 N Greeley Ave
Since 1998 we have treated more than 3000 Portland, OR 97217
patients with all forms of disordered eating. sellwoodmd.com
Treating children ages 6-18 is all we do. We take
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an evidence-based, medical approach to the
treatment of eating disorders.
3530 N Vancouver Ste 400 Broadway Medical Clinic - 4212 NE
Portland, OR 97227 Broadway; broadwaymedicalclinic.com.
503-249-8851 Hillsboro Pediatric Clinic - 6125 NE
help@kartiniclinic.com Cornell Road,, Ste 240, Hillsboro;
kartiniclinic.com hillsboropeds.com.
Please see ad on page 43
Metropolitan Pediatrics, LLC -
Gresham Office - 25050 SE Stark STE
Neurotherapeutic Pediatric 300, Gresham; metropediatrics.com.
Therapies - Oregon City OHSU - 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park;
Specialists in outpatient Occupational and ohsu.edu.
Physical Therapy for children and adolescents,
Pediatric Associates of the
and Mental Health Therapy for children, individ-
uals, couples, and families. Our team provides Northwest - 2701 NW Vaughn, Ste 360;
individualized, person-centered, treatment portlandpediatric.com.
programs which address the unique needs of Adventist Medical Center - 10123 SE Market;
each individual we serve. adventisthealth.org.
610 High St
Evergreen Pediatric Clinic - 2101 NE 139th,
Oregon City, OR 97045
Ste 370, Vancouver; evergreenpediatrics.com.
503-657-8903
info@nt4kids.org Kaiser Permanente - Multiple Locations;
nt4kids.org kaiserpermanente.org.
Please see ad on page 47 OHSU Center for Women’s Health - Multiple
Locations; ohsuwomenshealth.com.
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Oregon City Pediatrics - 14279 S Glen Oak, EVENTS &
Oregon City; ocpeds.com.
VOLUNTEERING
Providence Health System - Multiple
Locations; providence.org. Butterfly Boxes -
butterflyboxespdx.org.
Vilhauer Rosenberg Pediatrics - 5920 NE Ray
Circle, Ste 220, Hillsboro; vrpediatrics.com. Children’s Book Bank - 1915 NE 7th;
childrensbookbank.org.
Westside Pediatrics Clinic - 9555 SW Barnes
Rd,, Ste 270; westsidepediatrics.com. Children’s Healing Art Project -
8065 SE Grand, Ste 160; chappdx.org.
Friends of Trees - 3117 NE ML King Jr
SPAS / Blvd; friendsoftrees.org.
WELLNESS CLUBS Oregon Food Bank - 7900 NE 33rd;
Blooming Moon Wellness Spa - oregonfoodbank.org.
1920 N Killingsworth; bloomingmoonspa.com.
SOLVE Oregon - 2000 SW 1st, Ste 400;
Common Ground Wellness Center solveoregon.org.
- 5010 NE 33rd; soakandsauna.com.
Loyly Sauna - 3525 NE Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd; loyly.net. FARMS
Luna Wellness - 333 NE Russell, Ste
Baggenstos Farm - 15801 SW Roy Rogers,
200; lunachiropractic.com.
Sherwood; baggenstosfarms.com.
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa -
Draper Girls Country Farm - 6200 Hwy 35,
13900 SW Meridian, Beaverton;
Parkdale; drapergirlscountryfarm.com.
villasport.com/bv.
Zenana Spa and Wellness Center Fazio Farms - 8433 NE 13th; faziofarms.com.
- 2024 SE Clinton; zenana-spa.com. French Prairie Gardens - 17673 French Prairie,
St. Paul; fpgardens.com.
Heiser Farms - 21425 SE Grand Island Loop,
< OUT &
Dayton; heiserfarms.com.
Moonridge Farms - 25113 S Ridge, Beavercreek;
ABOUT >
moonridgefarms.com.
Sauvie Island Farms - 19818 NW Sauvie Island;
sauvieislandfarms.com.
AMUSEMENT PARKS,
ARCADES, Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm - 33814 S Meridian,
Woodburn; woodenshoe.com.
ATTRACTIONS
Zenger Farm - 11741 SE Foster; zengerfarm.org.
Big Al’s Vancouver - 16615 SE 18th, Vancouver;
ilovebigals.com.
The GameRoom - 1926 SE Scott; FOUNTAINS
gameroompdx.com. & SPLASH PADS
Ground Kontrol - 511 NW Couch; Children’s Fountain - 410 NE Second, Gresham;
groundkontrol.com. greshamoregon.gov.
Portland Underground Tours - Columbia Park - N Lombard & Woolsey;
shanghaitunnels.info. portlandoregon.gov/parks/.
Tree to Tree Adventure Park - 2975 SW Nel- Director Park - 815 SW Park; portlandoregon.
son, Gaston; treetotreeadventurepark.com. gov/parks/.
Ultrazone Laser Tag - 16074 SE McLoughlin, Earl Boyles Park - SE 112th & Boise;
Milwaukie; ultrazoneportland.com. portlandoregon.gov/parks/.
Y Not Have Fun - 6540 SW Fallbrook Pl, Elizabeth Caruthers Park - 3508 SW Moody;
Beaverton; ynothavefun.com. portlandoregon.gov/parks/.
Farragut Park - N Kerby & Farragut;
portlandoregon.gov/parks/.
BOATS, TRAMS Irving Park - NE 7th & Fremont;
& TROLLEYS portlandoregon.gov/parks/.
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler - Jamison Square - 810 NW 11th;
portlandspirit.com. portlandoregon.gov.
Portland Aerial Tram - 3303 SW Bond; Magnolia Park - 1810 NW 192nd, Hillsboro;
gobytram.com. hillsboro-oregon.gov.
Portland Spirit - 110 SE Caruthers; Max Patterson Memorial Park - 400 E Exeter,
portlandspirit.com. Gladstone; ci.gladstone.or.us.
Willamette Jet Boat Excursions - Murase Plaza - 8300 SW Memorial, Wilsonville;
1945 SE Water; willamettejet.com. wilsonvilleparksandrec.com.
Willamette Shore Trolley - 311 N State, Raymond Park - SE 118th & Raymond;
Lake Oswego; wst.oregontrolley.com. portlandoregon.gov/parks/.
50 January 2018 | pdxparent.comRivercrest Park - 131 Park, Oregon City;
orcity.org.
Robinwood Park - 3600 Fairview Way,
West Linn; westlinnoregon.gov.
Snyder Park - 15527 SW Sunset Blvd,
Sherwood; sherwoodoregon.gov.
Tualatin Commons - 8325 SW Nyberg, Tualatin;
tualatinoregon.gov.
GARDENS
Al’s Garden & Home
Al’s Garden & Home is a third generation owned
and operated local family business. Four retail
stores offer an extensive selection of plants,
plant care essentials, garden accessories, out-
door living, home decor, and women’s apparel.
Al’s Kids’ Club provides fun, educational classes
designed to nurture your child’s awareness,
confidence, and connections to the natural
world through a hands on planting project.
16920 SW Roy Rogers Rd
Sherwood, OR 97140
503-726-1162
27755 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-855-3527
7505 SE Hogan Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
503-491-0771
lhammond@als-gardencenter.com
als-gardencenter.com
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Portland Japanese Garden - 611 SW
Kingston; japanesegarden.com. VOTE
Columbia Springs Environmental Education for your favorite
Center - 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver;
columbiasprings.org.
spaces, places and
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden -
people (and tell
6015 SE 28th; portlandoregon.gov. your friends to
Lan Su Chinese Garden - 239 NW Everett; do the same)!
lansugarden.org.
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HISTORIC & VOTE
LIVING HISTORY SITES 2018
Powerland Heritage Park pdxparent.com/2018picks
14 heritage museums filled with vintage cars
and fire trucks, BIG Caterpillars, antique John
Deere tractors, real logging mill and more.
Miniature trains and vintage trolley rides. Call
ahead for museums’ times and train/ trolley ride
schedules. Extra fee for rides. Kids 12 years and
under free. General admission $6.00.
3995 Brooklake Rd NE
Brooks, OR 97303
503-393-2424
office@antiquepowerland.com
powerlandheritagepark.com
Please see ad on page 49
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site -
1501 E Evergreen, Vancouver; nps.gov.
Hoover-Minthorn House - 115 South River,
Newberg; newbergoregon.gov.
Jenkins Estate - 8005 SW Grabhorn,
Beaverton; thprd.org.
pdxparent.com | January 2018 51McLoughlin House / Memorial Association - programs designed to inspire everyone to care
713 Center, Oregon City; mcloughlinhouse.org. for and make wise decisions about water. Kids
and families will discover interactive exhibits,
Phillip Foster Farm National Historic Site - toddler-friendly Puddles Place, natural gar-
29912 SE Hwy 211, Eagle Creek; dens, wetland walks and more! Free admission.
philipfosterfarm.com.
4600 SE Columbia Way
Pittock Mansion - 3229 NW Pittock; Vancouver, WA 98661
pittockmansion.com. 360-487-7111
vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us
Pomeroy Living History Farm - 20902 NE
cityofvancouver.us
Lucia Falls, Yacolt; pomeroyfarm.org.
Please see ad on page 50
Stevens-Crawford Heritage House - 603 6th,
Oregon City; clackamashistory.org.
Portland Art Museum - 1219 SW Park;
portlandartmuseum.org.
INDOOR PARKS Portland Children’s Museum -
& PLAY GROUPS 4015 SW Canyon; portlandcm.org.
Clackamas County Library - clackamas.us/lib/.
G6 Airpark - 10414 SE Washington;
g6portland.com. Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - 500
Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park - NE Capt Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville;
2700 NE 82nd; lumberyardmtb.com. evergreenmuseum.org.
The Play Boutique - 464 1st, Fort Vancouver Regional Library District -
Lake Oswego; playboutique.com. fvrl.org.
Playdate PDX - 1434 NW 17th; Multnomah County Library - multcolib.org.
playdatepdx.com.
Museum of the Oregon Territory - 211 Tumwa-
Portland Children’s Museum - ter, Oregon City; clackamashistory.org.
4015 SW Canyon; portlandcm.org.
Ping Pong’s Pint Size Puppet Museum -
Portland Parks & Recreation - 906 SE Umatilla; puppetmuseum.com.
1120 SW 5th, Ste 1302; portlandparks.org.
Rose City Astronomers - 1945 SE Water;
Camas-Washougal Indoor Play Park - rosecityastronomers.org.
2436 NW Astor, Camas;
meetup.com/cwindoorplaypark/. Washington County Library - wccls.org.
Noah’s Ark Indoor Play Park - 4300 Main,
Vancouver; 1stpresvanc.org. NATURE PLAY AREAS
Northeast Indoor Park - 1820 NE 21st;
facebook.com.
Metro Parks and Nature
Spot birds of prey at Smith and Bybee, or
Open Arms Play Group - 1700 NE 132nd; watch salmon spawn in the Sandy River at
nwdsa.org. Oxbow. Wherever you
go in Metro’s unique system of parks, trails and
Pump It Up - 9665 SW Allen, Ste 110,
natural areas, you can count on clean water,
Beaverton; pumpitupparty.com.
healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and opportuni-
Southeast Indoor Park - 3915 SE Steele; ties to connect with nature close to home.
playinside.org. 600 NE Grand
Tigard Indoor Play Park - 9845 SW Walnut Pl, Portland, OR 97232
Tigard; tigardumc.com. 503-665-4995
parksandnature@oregonmetro.gov
oregonmetro.gov/metro-parks-and-
MUSEUMS & LIBRARIES natural-areas
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OMSI - Oregon Museum of 2017
Science & Industry
PDX PARENT
PICK!
Broughton Beach - 4356 NE Marine;
OMSI ignites curiosity through hands-
oregonmetro.gov.
on science and brain powered fun! Every visit
is a new adventure with several exhibit halls, Camille Park - Access off of west end of Marjo-
a planetarium, giant screen theater, and a real rie / south end of 105th, Beaverton; thprd.org.
submarine. Plus, through OMSI’s all ages sum-
mer camps (day and overnight) participants Canemah Bluff Nature Park - 815 4th,
can build and program robots, dig for fossils, Oregon City; oregonmetro.gov.
animate their own movies, and more!
1945 SE Water Ave Engleman Park - 29987 SW Montebello,
Portland, OR 97214 Wilsonville; wilsonvilleparksandrec.com.
503-797-4000 Hyland Woods Natural Area - Access off
register@omsi.edu 135th or Sexton Mountain, east of Murray,
omsi.edu Beaverton; thprd.org.
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Mason Hill Park - 16377 NW Johnson, Hillsboro;
oregonmetro.gov.
Water Resources
Mount Talbert Nature Park - 10945 SE Ma-
Education Center ther, Clackamas; oregonmetro.gov.
Overlooking the Columbia River, the City of
Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Nadaka Nature Park - 17550 NE Pacific,
Center offers exhibits, events and educational Gresham; friendsofnadaka.org.
52 January 2018 | pdxparent.comOxbow Regional Park - 3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy, POOLS, WATERPARKS
Gresham; oregonmetro.gov.
& SWIMMING HOLES
Pioneer Park Natural Play Area - Corner of
152nd and Pioneer, Clackamas; ncprd.com. North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Roger Tilbury Memorial Park - 965 NW 93rd North Clackamas Aquatic Park is the perfect
Avenue; thprd.org. destination for affordable entertainment and
water-focused education. Dive into fun with
Scouters Mountain Nature Park - SE Oregon’s largest wave pool, a toddler splash
Boyscout Lodge and SE 147th, Happy Valley; zone, diving and lap pools, water slides and a
oregonmetro.gov. 29-foot rock wall.
Spring Garden Park - 3332 SW Spring Garden; 7300 SE Harmony Rd
portlandoregon.gov. Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-557-7873
Trillium Creek Park - 16803 SE Anderegg Pkwy,
aquaticpark@ncprd.com
Damascus; ncprd.com.
ncprd.com
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PARKS
& PLAYGROUNDS Beaverton Swim Center - 12850 SW Third,
Beaverton; thprd.org/aquatics/beaverton/home.
North Clackamas Park cfm.
This 47-acre park located in Milwaukie includes Creston Outdoor Pool - SE 44th & Powell;
a playground, picnic shelter, walking trails,
portlandonline.com/parks/
baseball fields, natural area, off-leash dog area,
restrooms and parking. Firstenburg Community Center - 700 NE
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr 136th, Vancouver; cityofvancouver.us.
Milwaukie, OR 97222 Glen Otto Community Park - 1102 E Historic
503-742-4348 Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale; ci.troutdale.or.us.
info@ncprd.com
Grant Park - NE 33rd & US Grant Pl;
ncprd.com
portlandonline.com/parks
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Harman Swim Center - 7300 SW Scholls Ferry,
Beaverton; thprd.org/aquatics/harman/home.
Harper’s Playground at Arbor
cfm.
Lodge Park - N Bryant & Delaware;
harpersplayground.org. Jim Parsley Community Center - 4100 Plo-
mondon, Vancouver; vansd.org/jpc.
Khunamokwst Park - 5200 NE Alberta;
portlandoregon.gov. Mt. Hood Aquatic Center - 26000 SE Stark,
Gresham; mhcc.edu.
Marshall Community Park - 1009 E
McLoughlin, Vancouver; cityofvancouver.us. Pier Outdoor Pool - N Seneca & Johns;
Peninsula Park - 700 N Rosa Parks Way; portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?
portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/512467 action=ViewPark&PropertyID=1126.
Washington Park International Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center -
Rose Test Garden - 400 SW Kingston; 953 SE Maple, Hillsboro; hillsboro-oregon.gov.
portlandoregon.gov. Somerset West Swim Center - 18300 NW Park
Westmoreland Park - SE McLoughlin View; thprd.org/facilities/aquatics/somerset.
Blvd and Bybee Blvd; portlandoregon.gov. Tualatin Swim Center - 22380 SW Boones
Columbia Park/Imagination Station - 1900 SW Ferry, Tualatin; ttadpools.com.
Cherry Park, Troutdale; ci.troutdale.or.us.
Cook Park - 17005 SW 92nd, Tigard;
tigard-or.gov. ZOOS, WILDLIFE
George Rogers Park - 611 S State, & ANIMAL EXHIBITS
Lake Oswego; ci.oswego.or.us.
Oregon Zoo 2017
Ibach Park - 10455 SW Ibach, Tualatin; PDX PARENT
OREGON ZOO is never the same PICK!
tualatinoregon.gov.
zoo twice! Only 5 minutes west of
Laurelhurst Park - SE Cesar E Chavez & Stark; downtown and easily accessible by MAX,
portlandoregon.gov/parks/. this beautiful zoo is nestled in the trees of
Washington Park. Connect yourself to wildlife,
Memorial Park - 8100 SW Wilsonville,
meet animal ambassadors from around the
Wilsonville; wilsonvilleparksandrec.com.
world, and get inspired to take small actions
Mt. Tabor Park - SE 60th & Salmon; that make a big impact on wildlife. Members
portlandoregon.gov. roam free all year, and you can apply same-day
admission fees to a membership. Explore kids
Salmon Creek Park - 1112 NE 117th, Vancouver;
camps, wildlife conservation lectures, private
clark.wa.gov.
event hosting opportunities, and fun events for
Sellwood Park - SE 7th & Miller; everyone, from ZooLights to summer concerts.
portlandoregon.gov/parks/. 4001 SW Canyon Rd
Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Portland, OR 97221
Center - 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton; 503-226-1561
thprd.org/nature/programs/natureparkinterpre- info@oregonzoo.org
tivecenter.cfm. oregonzoo.org
Willamette Park - 1100 12th, West Linn; Please see ad on page 4
westlinnoregon.gov.
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