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Kid-friendly activities in Portland
A little kid gazes up at a sculpture of a guitar covered in coins at the Portland Art Museum.

A lifelong love of art starts now.

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Photo via Portland Art Museum

Between work and school, quality time with the kids can feel sporadic. But when you do find a family day free of commitments, fill it with the possibility of these kid-friendly activities.

All about the arts

Portland Child Art Studio, 1610 NW 14th Ave.
At these drop-off classes, it’s all about the process of making art and empowering young creators to be their unique, individual selves through artistic expression. Kids will remember bringing their own stories to life using the magic of their imaginations.

Cubic crystals grow on a specimen Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals.

The variety of shapes you’ll see at Rice NW will blow minds young and old.

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Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday staff

Educational activities

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals, 26385 NW Groveland Dr., Hillsboro
Rockhounds won’t be able to take this museum for granite. Explore Earth’s natural wonders and even meet some local geologic residents, like thundereggs, jasper, and sunstones. Kids will remember the glowing rocks and fossilized dinosaur poop.

Animal encounters

Alpacas of Oregon, 21345 SW Aebischer Rd., Sherwood
On a tour of this farm you’re able to feed and mingle with the woolly animals, and also shop fleece wares in the barn store. Tickets are $15, but admission for kids ages 5 and under are half price. Kids will remember having a birthday party here.

Alternating images show sandboxes at DiG PDX and the mini golf course at Wonderwood Springs.

Rain can’t spoil the fun at DiG PDX or Wonderwood Mini Golf.

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Photos by @digpdx + @mikebennettart

Indoor adventures

DiG PDX, 8536 SW Apple Way
Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox (we’re talking 4,000 sqft) features three themed areas — dinosaurs, construction, and the beach. Entry is $16 per child with two free guardians allowed. Kids will remember pretending to shovel to the center of the Earth.

Wonderwood Miniature Golf, 7410 N. Chicago Ave.
Embark on a quest to put the small white ball in the hole with as few swings as possible while reveling at an immersive world filled with Mike Bennett’s whimsical cartoon characters. Kids will remember the Plinko obstacle at “Fairy Fever.”
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Events
Tuesday, Feb. 20
  • Erica Berry in Conversation With Sierra Crane-Murdoch, Rebecca Clarren & april joseph | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland | Free | Hear from the author of “Wolfish,” an Oregon Book Awards finalist that explores wolves both literal and figurative in a tale suffused with science, self-discovery, and cultural criticism.
  • Biamp Portland Jazz Festival | Tuesday, Feb. 20-Saturday, March 2 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | For two weeks, talented local and visiting musicians will bring surprising sounds of saxophone and trumpet to more than 30 venues across the city, with free events available too.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
  • Black Grace | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $12-$95 | This troupe from New Zealand blends traditional Samoan movement with contemporary dance for a performance filled with physicality and emotion.
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • OSAA Wrestling State Championships | Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24 | Times vary | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland | $9-$43 | For all of Oregon’s best wrestlers, it all comes down to this.
  • University of Portland Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6 p.m. | Chiles Center, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland | $50-$100 | You won’t want to miss this college basketball powerhouse; oh, and the Bulldogs are in town.
Friday, Feb. 23
  • “Peter Pan” | Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland | $29-$155 | Fly away to Neverland with the Oregon Ballet Theatre’s interpretation of the classic tale featuring punk fashion-inspired costumes — no pixie dust needed.
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival | Saturday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, 1000 SW Broadway, Ste. T-100, Portland | $10-$25 | For one weekend only, music, dance, theater, and visual art will fill every corner of THE JUDY, Portland’s downtown hub for youth arts — grab tickets to this can’t-miss event.*
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Skincare essentials that turn up the heat
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Say bye-bye to dry skin with our list of skincare products. | Photo provided by Six & Main
Is dry skin making you feel frustrated during these winter months? Don’t worry, our online shop (Six & Main) features hydrating skincare products essential for weathering cold temperatures.

Step into a world of self-care as you explore a curated selection of winter skincare essentials, leaving your skin refreshed and revitalized.

Clean your face with the Purifying Face Wash by Roosevelt Supply Co. With added organic fruit extracts and activated charcoal, you’re sure to clean off the toughest dirt and grime without being harsh on your skin.

Exfoliate your skin using the Las Flores | Mini Hydrate + Brighten Duo, which is a powerful formula by Esteli that gently exfoliates and nourishes, leaving your skin looking and feeling refreshed.

Visibly improve texture, tone, and the look of fine lines and wrinkles with the Repair Hemp & Retinol Face Cream by She Biology, a hemp-strain skincare collection.
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News Notes
Legacy
  • Lauro Romero, known for his time cooking at República and as the current owner of pop-up Clandestino and chef of the Ritz-Carlton’s Bellpine, died in his sleep over the weekend at 42. He was held in high regard on Portland’s food scene, earning local and national recognition. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Outdoors
  • Skiers and snowboarders flocked to Mount Hood over the three-day weekend to shred the fresh snowpack. Resorts welcomed the crowds, considering recent extreme weather forced them to close several times. There could be more bluebird days in store too, with the forecast looking pleasant Thursday-Saturday. (KGW)
Tech
  • XB is an app that helps Black Portlanders link up online for business advice, cultural connection, and to promote community events. The tool was developed by brothers Adrian and Ronnie Wright as an extension of a like-minded Facebook page that Adrian started in 2015. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Coming Soon
  • The cuisine of Sinaloa will get some shine at Colibri, a new restaurant coming to the Pearl District in March. Owner Jaime Soltero Jr.'s mother is from the state in northwest Mexico and it can be difficult to find the region’s food here in Portland; he also owns three Tamale Boy locations. (Portland Business Journal)
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  • Mira Hayward, Portland resident and daughter of Oregon Senator Elizabeth Steiner, is already a podcast host and Harvard graduate. Now, she can add finalist of “Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard” to her resume. After doubling her opponents’ score in the semifinal, she’ll compete in the two-game finale this Wednesday + Thursday. (Portland Tribune)
Development
  • Kohr hit the floor in his latest on-site report for KOIN, this time exploring Zena Forest Products (located outside of Salem in Rickreall) and its Oregon white oak planks, which travelers will soon walk on at Portland International Airport’s new Main Terminal. It’s durable and native to the Willamette Valley. (KOIN)
Sports
  • For Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, building depth on the roster continues to be an offseason priority — as it should be, says Locked On’s Spencer McLaughlin. Hear the podcast host break down the Ducks’ latest transfer portal target, Michigan safety Keon Sabb.
Family
  • Looking for a therapist who understands different family dynamics, sibling relationships, and navigating therapy as a family? Josh Wilson, MA at the Couples of Clinic of Portland, can help. Request a family therapy session by emailing couplesclinicpdx@gmail.com.*
Travel
  • A friendly reminder to book spring + summer vacations (they’re just around the corner). Want beach time? This Hawaiian oceanfront property has two king beds. Prefer the mountains? Book this lakeside chalet in British Columbia. Craving luxury? This tropical cabana in Montecito, CA has an on-site masseuse.*
 
Transit

Fans get a free ride

Ride TriMet for free with a Timbers or Thorns ticket
TriMet's MAX line speeds by on the left outside of Providence Park, where you can see ONWARD ROSE CITY in lights and a Portland Timbers logo on the outside.
TriMet’s Red and Blue lines, as well as multiple bus lines, stop at Providence Park. | Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday staff
Soccer returns to Providence Park this Saturday when the Timbers take on the Colorado Rapids in their MLS season opener. Not long afterward on March 24, the Thorns will host NY/NJ Gotham FC for their first home game. Thousands of fans in green and gold and black and red will pile onto the MAX on the way to the match — and it won’t cost them a thing.

All season long, TriMet will offer free rides to Providence Park with your digital Timbers or Thorns ticket as fare. Just show your bus operator or customer safety supervisor and hop on board. It will be valid three hours before the match, as well as three hours following the final whistle.

Note: This promotion does not apply to Portland Streetcar or WES Commuter Rail.
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Ben
A wall-mounted TV has a wooden frame on it with a screensaver of "Starry Night" by Van Gogh on the screen, making it look like a painting.

No need to pay millions for a framed masterpiece — this only cost $9 in scrap wood.

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Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday staff

From the editor
Over the weekend, my wife and I built a frame for our TV using upcycled wood from ReClaim It. As far as DIY projects go, it was pretty simple — plus we also hid our cables in the wall with this handy kit.

Now, when we have company over, we play screensaver videos of famous paintings on YouTube and it is pretty dang cool.
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