April 14, 2011

The weather has been keeping us inside a lot lately, and as a result, Alex has had to play indoors. He has been tearing around the house, bouncing on the bed, climbing the furniture, and jumping off the tables. I decided it was time for us to visit the bounce houses at Inflatable Kingdom to burn some of his energy in a safer and less destructive fashion. This would be Alex’s third visit to Inflatable Kingdom. He had his first birthday party there and went again for the Halloween Party. I was excited because he has gotten much more mobile and adventuresome since his last visit, so I just knew he would have tons of fun bouncing and going down the slides.

February 20, 2011

Sunday we met up with my cousin’s family for lunch and afterwards we wanted the kids to get a chance to play together. The weather was brisk, with a little rain and wind, so the park was not a good option. I had picked up a discount coupon at the gas station for OMSI’s new show “Lost Egypt” and my cousin is an member, so the bunch of us all headed over to OMSI to play.

February 18-20, 2011

I love horses, always have. I grew up drawing horses, collecting model horses, and riding the real ones. So I enjoy going to horse events and learning more about horses. My mom also loves horses and my 17 month old son, Alex, is already enamored with them. So when my mom planned latest visit to Portland, she picked the dates specifically so we could visit the Washington State Horse Expo together.

It’s a gorgeous summer day, not a cloud in the sky. The weather is hot! The kids are bored. What do you do?

How about take a swim in the lake? The Lake Oswego Swim Park is located on the north shore of Lake Oswego and is a great place to take the family swimming.

It’s a cold December day, and the kids are bored again. What do you do now?

Bundle up for carriage ride through downtown, then enjoy hot chocolate and sing carols under the city’s Christmas tree. Lake Oswego really gets into the holiday spirit with all sorts of fun Holiday events that are sure to entertain the whole family.

Growing up, my parents would not let us have a trampoline. They considered it, but decided trampolines were too dangerous. So every time my siblings and I visited a friend or relative who was lucky enough to have a trampoline, we were sure to jump on it. What glorious fun it was to jump up and down on a trampoline, the sensation of weightlessness and flying through the air. Then afterwards, I would hop on the ground and feel like I weighed a thousand pounds.

Tigard is a great place to be for families with children. Tigard is close to Portland and all of the city’s family entertainment options, and there are also lots of things for families to do in Tigard without leaving town.

Go to the Park

Tigard has over 300 acres of parks to visit. Parks include play structures, basketball, baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields, tennis courts, picnic shelters, off leash dog areas, walking paths, and undeveloped areas. Parks are a great place for families to get out and play.

Read a Book

“I’m bored.”

At some time, every parent hears their children say those two words. So what can kids do in Portland? Plenty! Before you turn on the TV or pop in a movie, consider some of these fun things to do with kids in Portland…

Read a book.
Multnomah County Library has a huge selection of books for children of all ages and adults too. They also have magazines, audio-books, movies, and music. Users can place a hold on the library’s web-site and pick up and return books at whichever branch is most convenient. The library also has lots of events and activities including weekly story-times.   Best of all, most of the library’s services are FREE!

Jump Party places good for your kids and Family Health”

The benefits of a jump party are far greater than just having fun!

Not long ago, my sister came to visit and brought her two-year-old daughter. Because my sister was in town, my husband, and I invited my cousin, who also has a toddler daughter. We tried to keep things simple by having pizza, since we have a new baby ourselves.

Looking for Kids Play in Portland, Oregon?

Well- of course, the first play place in Portland we are going to mention is our own indoor fun center here at Inflatable Kingdom. We have open play sessions at various times which are open to the public and you can bring your kids in to play- It’s a great way to have fun, and get out of the rain. In addition, here on our website we also have a huge list of great places for kids play in Portland available in our Portland Kids guide.

Where to go for Pop in Play!

Tigard’s own Inflatable Kingdom is the premiere place for kids play in Portland. Watch this website for regular updates to our pop in play schedule- and come on down when you are ready to see those kids get some energy out.

Inflatable Kingdom is located at 6830 SW Bonita Rd in Tigard. To get here from I-5 North take the Kruse way exit and turn left towards Lake Oswego, on Bangy Rd take a right. Then take your next right on Bonita Rd and the Kingdom sits just over the freeway.