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Bounce Place Party top 5 list!

Here are the top 5 bounce place party options in Portland, OR!

If you are looking to host a birthday party at a bounce place in Portland, then Inflatable Kingdom has listed out the top 5 bounce place birthday party options currently available. Inflatable Kingdom specializes in offering great birthday party and special event options for all kinds of parties and events!

Getting the Perfect Christmas Tree in Portland

It’s nearly Christmastime again, and it is time to pick out a tree. Before you even think about putting up an artificial tree, consider what you will be missing- one great part of the annual holiday experience is finding the perfect tree. Here in Oregon, we are lucky. With so many tree growers around, we have lots of choices at more than reasonable prices. Trees that would sell for hundreds of dollars elsewhere sell for twenty or thirty bucks. Plus if you go to a tree farm to pick out your Christmas tree, many of them offer cookies and cocoa. Bundle up yourself and bring the kids and walk around until you find the tree you want. Picking out a Christmas tree is a great family activity. When you buy a local Christmas tree, you can feel good that you are supporting the local economy. Real trees smell good too. So unless you have allergies that prevent you from having a real Christmas tree in the house, do you really want a plastic tree?

Christmas and Holiday Activities, 2009

Christmas is coming and there are lots of great Holiday activities to bring the family to in and around Portland. Here is a sampling of events. Take a look at our events calendar, for more great ideas of things to do with the family.

Things to Do

Nov. 13-15, 17-20, 21-22, 24-25, 27-29, Dec. 1-6, 8-23: 5 pm
Nov. 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25 and 29 and Dec. 1- 3, 6, 8-10: 8 pm
Polar Express
Train ride to the North Pole with Santa and reading of the Polar Express. PJ’s encouraged.
$26 adults, $18 ages 2 and up.
Mt. Hood Rail Road
110 Railroad Ave
Hood River
800-872-4661

Christmas Gift Ideas: Holiday Craft Sales 2009

Looking for something special, a unique gift, or holiday decorations? There are lots of Holiday sales in Portland and the surrounding area, where you can get a one of a kind piece of artwork or craft that is sure to be a gift to remember.

Nov 10-Nov 13, 9 am – 8 pm & Nov 14 9 am – 5 pm
Country Christmas Bazaar – 36th Annual
Great Christmas gifts and decorations at this bazaar in the main pavilion of the fairgrounds.
Free admission and Parking.
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
694 NE 4th Avenue, Canby
503-266-1136

Book Babies

Gregory Heights Library
October 29, 2009, 11:15-11:45

Alex is six weeks old now, so I decided I’d bring him to the Book Babies reading group at my local library branch, Gregory Heights. After all, the library is only a few minutes drive away, so if it proved too much for us, I could always take Alex home. He’s pretty portable.

Alex was the youngest baby at the library. In fact, the instructor told me that he was the youngest she has had in her reading group yet. Most of the other babies at the group today were crawling or walking. The reading group is popular, and many of the babies and their moms are regulars to the group.

10 Bowling Party Ideas in Portland

Throwing a bowling party in Portland provides a multitude of possibilities- all of which include a great time. You can host a bowling party for more than a weeknight get together with buddies.

Reasons to Host a Bowling Party in Portland

1. Throw a birthday bowling party for your favorite bowler.

2. Host a bowling party for your home-schooler’s club, church youth group, or civic organization.

3. Incorporate a Portland bowling party into your High School prom after-party.

4. Add a twist to your graduation party by throwing a bash at the local bowling alley.

Thanksgiving Cooking Classes

Thanksgiving is coming and with Thanksgiving comes cooking- lots of cooking. There’s turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberries, rolls, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and more. It can be a bit overwhelming for one person to prepare the whole feast!

Why not get the kids involved? Cooking can be a fun family activity.

The Merry Kitchen has some great cooking classes to get the kids started.

Nov 20, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Thanksgiving Fun
Children, ages 3-5, make Pumpkin Muffins, Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies, and Apple Cider Punch.
$30

Halloween Parties & Activities

Halloween is just around the corner and there are lots of fun things to do in and around Portland with kids for the holiday. Inflatable Kingdom has a great party planned with a costume contest, spin art and $1 hot dogs and popcorn.

Here are some more fun Halloween activities:

October 31, 3-7 pm
No Scare Halloween Party
Fun party with spin art, $1 hot dogs and popcorn, and a costume contest. Great prizes for all participants.
$5 admission.
Inflatable Kingdom

Halloween Party – Oct 31, 2009

Portland’s favorite place to play is inviting you and your friends to play on Halloween!  Come find refuge from that RAINY, windy, outside weather and play safe!

The arena will be open from 3p-7p for a

NO SCARE HALLOWEEN PARTY!

3p-7p, $5 admission

Make sure to stop by on your trick or treat journey for some great fun at Inflatable Kingdom!

  • FREE SPIN ART
  • $1 HOT DOGS
  • $1 POPCORN
  • $1 NACHOS

- COSTUME CONTEST –

  • Winner Gets $50 Gift Certificate
  • 2nd Place $25
  • Prizes for all participants

Booking the Perfect Party Planner: Portland’s Easy Answer to Event Planning

Are you looking for the perfect party planner? Portland has the answer to all your party planning headaches! Hosting an important event for 15 or even 500 guests can sap your time and energy, but hiring a party planner frees you to concentrate on all the fun and none of the fuss.

Party Planner Basics

Before you hire a party planner in Portland , you should do a little research. Ask around at party centers, banquet halls, and wedding supply stores to find out who comes with a glowing recommendation. Word of mouth references are often pretty accurate. Never hire a party planner without checking references.