Your Family’s Ultimate Guide to Summer

There are 82 days in summer vacation.

OMSI, the zoo, and the Children’s Museum can cover only so much. We offer 46 other ways to keep  the fun rolling through Labor Day.

Published: May 2010

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Fun for Ages 0-3
Fun for Ages 4-11
Fun for Ages 11-15

Rock ‘n’ Roll Mama An interview with new mom China Forbes of Pink Martini
Free Wheeling Classic car games for your summer road trips
Home Alone Sizzling date ideas for when the kids are away at camp
Perfect Harmony 10 songs by local artists that both you and your kids will enjoy
Reading Frenzy A summer reading list for kids from local authors
Fertile Ground What Portland neighborhoods are the hottest breeding grounds?
The Essential Summer Camp Handbook A guide to area summer camps