We always love to support local artist Mike Bennet and we were so excited to check out this new…read moreaquarium! This is in the heart of downtown Portland (kitty corner from Pioneer Square) so MAX is probably the easiest but we also found parking garage close by on Alder. There was only one person working there but she was so friendly and we were able to look around while we waited for our turn to go inside. (Side note: love that the decor in the bathroom documents all the planning and construction process of this place!) You get a super well-made adventure book to check off all the sea creatures in the book while learning about them. Our favorites were the sea sheep and the deep sea creatures. What up Blobfish! It only took us about 45 minutes to go through the whole place but they do give you a secret code word for the day so you can come back as many times as you want in a day which is great. We love to see a local artist succeed! Please come support and experience this magical place for yourself!

Super fun place for kids and even adults! Had a play date with a friend and our kids had so much…read morefun searching for all the sea creatures. The gift shop was super cute too - hard not to buy anything! The space is a little tight for a big stroller (had a double stroller with me) but it was still manageable.

Great indoor jungle gym designed to look like a castle. Staff is friendly and helpful. They are…read morestanding next to the entrance of the play structure but there is no door/gate. There is parking on the street only. They have a rather large cafe and bar (beef and wine) with more offerings then most places and not just gross fried food. The seating area for parents/cafe is as big as the play structure. It's massive. The open a " garage door " to help keep air circulating. There are also several TVs on for parents. Disappointed this place is closing

Generally speaking, this is a really wonderful establishment that is suited at catering for adults…read moreand children alike. There is a large indoor play structure and it's big enough to accommodate dozens and dozens of kids. Before you can send your child to play in the structure, you do have to fill out a basic waiver online. It's a flat fee of $15 per kid for the entire day regardless of how long you stay. Kids do have to remove their shoes before they enter so I highly recommend that you bring at least one good pair of socks. For parents, there are plenty of tables out front of the structure, where you can observe your child while they play. The tables don't really allow for unobstructed visualization of your kid, but you can see them every so often as they approach the front of the structure. There is a full snack bar that includes your basic treats and some simple foods like pizza and appetizers. There's also wine by the glass and beers on tap. There is a small dedicated parking lot in the back of the facility, but it fills up very quickly on weekends. Otherwise, you're subject to to street parking which has hourly costs. The bathrooms are mostly clean and they accommodate children, as expected. The food is above average and the prices are fair. The place does feel a little bit chaotic at peak hours, but my child always has a lot of fun and I generally don't have to feel too worried about their safety while they play. They have a few dedicated rooms for birthday parties and events, which I have never used. They also have very large garage door panels on the walls that can be opened when the temperatures are warm to lift and allow for better ventilation from the exterior. I do worry a bit about the cleanliness of the entire place and I wish they had more hand sanitizer stations throughout the business. Otherwise, the service is as good as I would hope and it's generally an above average experience for everyone in my family.

What you provide to the community and kids. It's far more important and valuable. Great selection…read moreof toys and inspiration.

My wife and I really fell in love with SpielWerk toys, which we found randomly upon walking back to…read moreour car after brunch nearby. Without toddler in tow, we ended into this wonderland workshop, where my wife found herself immersed in browsing all of the handcrafted quality toys, games and oddities scattered throughout, while I entertained our little one in the play area up front. Being parents who would prefer to eschew the blinking lights and annoying audio recordings of today's modern toys, as well as avoiding screen time as much as possible, the variety of puzzling, intriguing, sensory-engaging items on sale here is exactly the sort of analog entertainment we are looking for! I sense a significant section of our upcoming Christmas lists will be sated here at SpielWerk, likely for many years to come!

What a great experience. Tewsley and Terry both had ample patience for someone as new as I am that…read morehas already made some mistakes. They listened to my experience and I feel properly equipped me to handle my current issue. I also feel like they will be a very valuable resource moving forward. If only my tank could cycle a little faster and bank account be a little more flush, I'd be back there tomorrow! The fish and corals all appeared happy and beautiful and well taken care of. It was very obvious how much these two care for the fish and the hobby as a whole and take their obligation to the customer base very seriously. All of which is much appreciated. I look forward to going back soon!

No local discount although its educational the entry fee is high and the young girl wasnt very…read morecourteous.

My kids were thrilled to see the newly renovated park. News everything! Carpet, paint, toys and…read moremore. Best price in the area, Love it.

Great park for little kids- and it's handicapped accessible!…read more The park has swings (accessible for children in wheelchairs), a climbing structure, and a slide. It has a fence along the perimeter for safety. It was very clean when we arrived. Great place to take your kid to run around and play!

Wow....mini Laurelhurst on small scale near 21st…read more.. Gentlest slopes wending their way through a city block..the sun rising behind me....cooling down after an early morning run, before stuffing face with Ken's. The magical moments of silence on the dawning of a new day....brimming with excitement. Just lovely...this is a quieter corner of NW, a spot where one can usually find parking a bit easier.....the glorious Victorians and houses of yesteryear dotting the periphery---- resplendent. PS Returned for an evening stroll. So many dogs gathered together, playing and fetching balls. Enjoyable!

Experiment PDX is truly something special…read more I can't say enough good things about Experiment PDX and its owner, Molly. We had a birthday party booked for my 6-year-old and had to cancel the morning of because she woke up with a fever (every parent's nightmare scenario). Molly was incredibly responsive, kind, and understanding, and she went above and beyond to be fair and compassionate about the last-minute cancellation. Her empathy and professionalism meant so much during a stressful moment. Beyond that experience, I've also taken my older child to Experiment PDX for a drop-in play day, and the staff were just as wonderful. They were warm, patient, and genuinely engaged, making my child feel welcomed and special from the moment we walked in. Experiment PDX is not only an amazing, creative space where younger kids can explore, experiment, and be curious--it's also a place run by people who truly care about families. The combination of an incredible environment and exceptional customer service is rare, and Molly and her team absolutely deliver. I highly recommend Experiment PDX to any family looking for something special.

A slightly rainy day led us to here with our kids that are 12 and 7, and what a fun surprising…read morefind! Much better than watching hours on end of tv and the little one agreed with me exclaiming they want to come back. In fact, he didn't want to leave. I have been wanting to introduce them to coding and they learned a bit on the LEGO coding section. So much to do, reasonable pricing, and want to get the kids into the summer day camps! Also going to see if this is something my company would hire for the bring your kids to work day.

Great food and service large space to play and relax…read more Family fun, karaoke and much more

This place popped up on my TikTok as it recently went viral so I decided to load up the kids and…read morecheck it out. It was a huge hit! We went around 3 pm and there was barely anyone there. It was nice that no matter where you chose to sit at it had a great view of the whole place so that the adults could visit at the tables and still have peace of mind and an eye on the kids the whole time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. SO many options for food which means we know exactly what we want to try next time. Only $10 per kid which actually was a pretty good deal considering all they can do while there. We stayed for about 3.5 hours. It started getting busier around 4:30 so if you can get there earlier I definitely recommend it.

We will be away for Christmas, so thought to get a tree early. It's pretty uncommon for tree farms…read moreto be open before Thanksgiving, so we were delighted to see Nob Hill open! Despite the advertising, they do not have trees. That'll teach us not to call first before making the drive!

Nob Hill Christmas Trees is amazing! First Christmas in OR, and they made our tree buying…read moreexperience the best experience yet. Jason was an expert at helping us pick out the perfect tree for our home. He was knowledgeable and caring- so we knew we were going home with the perfect tree. Victor helped us shake out, bundle, and attach the base onto our tree. He even offered to help us tie it to the top of our car! He was also very friendly. You definitely feel the Christmas spirit here. I would definitely come back next year and highly recommend their services!

Right from the start my experience with this camp was poor. I am new to Portland and was very…read moresketched out dropping my child in Kelley Point Park/ bum camp/ meth den. I had driven all the way and decided I would be leaving him with staff who would care for him. I take note of the Do Not Swim in Water signs. We arrived early as there was no traffic on the Monday before the 4th. I chatted briefly with the girl with a clipboard. Then I stood there while she checked in a returning camper. I had to inquire if I could check in my son. Her response " well we don't start till 9am". Yes, I realize Im early but do I stand here, while you stand here till then. Sigh. When my wife picks up my boy she is informed that my son lagged behind the group with a friend, the group turned and they went straight. So, they lost him! In this park I was already none too keen on. The wife also is informed he spent the day in the water and being buried in the sand. She immediately came home and googled the reason why there is no swimming. Luckily it was not a Hep A outbreak just that 2 people drowned! My son hops in the shower and when he gets out we are able to see his face is scorched. My wife was told they tried to shade him with sticks as he was buried in the sand. Hmmm couldn't borrow sunscreen or have the camp stock it? We expect a lot of responsibility from my son and work hard on independence. We discussed his role in getting lost but at best it is only half his fault, he is 8years old. Final complaint, my son did not even complete the bone activity because he said "you don't even have to do the activities". If you want your child to participate in this type of invaluable education chose Trackers PDX. My son went and gained confidence and knowledge. I was very pleased with their program. I was so disappointed with Rewild my son did not return. My wife couldn't sleep due to her concerns of what could go wrong the rest of the week. Next summer, only Trackers.

The Ivy Basket Class was absolutely superb! I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in…read morebasket weaving, wild-crafting, or just wanting to learn a new skill. Peter is an excellent instructor and a wealth of knowledge on all things ecology. The best part of the class was all of the other wonderful people that it attracted. I can't think of a better way to spend a day. Be careful though... after doing one of these classes, you're going to want to do more! The class was just yesterday (3/9/13) and I've already signed up for another by Rewild on Animal Tracking.