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.

If planning a safe Halloween in Portland for your kids is a top priority, you’ll be pleased to know that there are safe Halloween tips to help you out. Try out a few of these this year and let your kids have fun while avoiding injury.

1. Opt for the earlier trick-or-treat times in your area. Many neighborhoods are holding trick-or-treat activities during daylight hours to increase safety levels.

2. Dress your child in a costume that does not restrict movement, is light colored or has reflective tape, and is appropriate for the weather.

Portland weather can put a real crimp in your child’s playground time, so why not head to an indoor playground? Portland has some great indoor play centers to choose from, and they all boast fun, fun, fun despite the dreary weather outside.

Portland Day Trips: Indoor Playgrounds

Planning a special all-day trip to a Portland indoor playground is easy with a little preparation. Call ahead to your favorite playground to find out if outside food and drinks are permitted. If so, pack a picnic lunch and plenty of water and sports drinks to keep those little monkeys climbing and playing all day through.

Tigard is full of history, which makes it a prime place to find things to do. Remember playing the Oregon Trail game in school? That was by far the best game invented. Ever. The actual Oregon Trail ran just North of Tigard, which means that the trail had a huge influence on the population and settlement of Tigard.

In the Oregon Trail game, there were a few key things, which needed to happen in order to complete the game. Certain historical places had to be visited, treasures had to be found and traded, and tasks had to be completed as teams, like fording a river or hunting. The things to do in Tigard are no different, there are historical places to visit, treasures to find and great places to hang out with friends during fun activities.