Megan in PDX

Megan in PDX 📍Canadian mom living in Oregon
✈️ Exploring Portland (and beyond) with my two littles

11/02/2025

Full disclosure - this was my kids first time ever rock climbing 🧗‍♀️ I recently read that rock climbing has a ton of benefits for kids (strength & coordination, problem solving and reduced anxiety to name a few).

Both my 6 & 9 year old loved it and I was surprised by how intuitively they were able to navigate the kids wall.

I hope to take them again soon, so drop your favorite local spot to take your kids climbing in the comments! ⬇️

🎄It’s giveaway time! ❄️I’m super excited to be giving away tickets to 2 winners to this year’s , taking place from Nove...
11/01/2025

🎄It’s giveaway time! ❄️

I’m super excited to be giving away tickets to 2 winners to this year’s , taking place from November 14-16 at the Portlans Expo Center. Each winner will receive 4 tickets! 

HIW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow .in.pdx and
2️⃣ Like this post ❤️
3️⃣ Tag a friend you’d love to go with in the comments 🎅 (Each additional tag = one extra entry!)

Giveaway ends 11/5 at 12pm PST! Winner will be announced in stories. Good luck and happy holidays!

🎁 Come kick off the holidays with the ultimate family-friendly celebration! Experience photos with Santa, artisan gifts and so much more. It’s the perfect time to prepare for the hustle & bustle of the holiday season!

10/31/2025

✨OMSI $5 Days✨ THIS SUNDAY!

📍1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
🗓️ The first Sunday of each month (next is 11/2)
🎟️ $5/person
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The first Sunday of each month tickets are $5. Included are the museum’s permanent exhibit halls, labs and Science Playground!

Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days 🙌

Not surprisingly these days can get very busy so be prepared for a bit of a wait in line. I also recommend showing up right before they open OR after lunch. There is paid parking so you can use your ParkingKitty app if you have it!

10/29/2025

🕹️ Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum 👾

📍1458 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124
🎟️ $22/person (ages 5 and under $17/person)
📆Monday: Noon - 9pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Noon - 11pm
Friday: Noon - 11pm
Saturday: 10am - 11pm
Sunday: 10am - 9pm

is one of the world’s largest arcades with over 615+ pinball and arcade games on FREE play.

That means NO coins needed. Just pay admission and play as much (and for as long) as you’d like. My daughter played Angry Birds about 20 times in a row 😂 They also have step stools so even the littlest guests can reach the games.

You’ll also find the pop culture museum with floor to ceiling lunch boxes, signed movie paraphernalia, and toys & collectibles! 📽️ FYI there are a few games that offer prizes and are about a dollar each!

🎃 October so far 🎃
10/27/2025

🎃 October so far 🎃

10/26/2025

🦎New Exhibit Alert at !

If your kids love sea creatures, science, or dinosaurs, the new Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present exhibit is a must-see! 🌊 From prehistoric giants to modern deep-sea mysteries, this one is perfect for curious big kids (and their grown-ups).

📍1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
📅 Open: October 4, 2025 – February 16, 2026
🕓 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30am-5:30am (Closed Mondays)
🎟️ Admission:
Adults (14+): $20
Youth (3–13): $15
Seniors (63+): $17
Kids under 3: Free
* Your ticket to Monsters of the Abyss also provides entry to all OMSI’s permanent exhibit halls and science labs.

10/21/2025

This playroom started as a toddler space years ago, with a pretend kitchen and dress-up clothes 🥹 Now my 6 & 9 year old use it to draw, build and read together. So many sweet memories in this space.

Featured items:
Bookshelf: Front Facing bookshelf
Desk: LAGKAPTEN / ALEX desks
Photo hanging: DIGNITET Curtain wire

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