Things to do – Fun to have in Portland

If you already live in the Portland area I don’t have to tell you what a great place it is to raise a family. With its temperate climate and focus on accessibility and sustainable living, Portland offers everything a modern family needs. Outside activities are plentiful. Public transportation makes getting around town easy. Kid-friendly activities abound.

New to Portland? Don’t fret… This site brings you lots of information to help you settle in. 

Portland ranks among the best cities in the US for families. If you don’t believe us, maybe you’ll believe this:

Best Cities 2010: Portland, OR/Parenting magazine

Portland Ranked Second Best Car-Free City/24/7 Wall St.

Portland Ranks Among Top Ten 2010 Safest Cities For
Families With Young Children/Sperling’s Best Places

Portland Ranks Highest Among U.S. Bike-Friendly Cities/
Copenhagenize Index 

Portland Ranks #2 Most Bikeable Cities/Walk Score

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Portland Celebrates SMALL BUSINESS WEEK / May 20 – 26
SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS 

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What We’re Talking About… Check out our NEW Mobile Apps pages Mobile Moms And The Apps They Love Things You Didn’t Know (aka The Playdate From Hell) Monsters. Can’t Live With Them. How To Get Rid Of Them. Lead Poisoning and Your Child How a Social Network Helps Families Coping With Autism Life Skills – Ages 2 to 18 (check out this list) Huggalos – Now Why Didn’t I Think Of That? How Parents Can Help Their Preteens Navigate the Social Web Online Therapy Program to Help Fight Autism Small Magnet Dangers Getting Kids To Try New Foods When A Child’s Friend Moves Away Who Clips The Most Coupons? Portland – Why Not You When Teasing Isn’t Funny Parenting a Multiple Children Household My Space. Your Space. Kid Space. Our Place. Cooking With Kids Button Batteries Are Dangerous To Kids Student Bullying

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