What I know from family and friends who live in Portland, Oregon, is that, besides being beautiful, it’s extremely family oriented and kid-centric. I can’t wait to get out there and visit the Portland Children’s Museum. The exhibits and classes range from eclectic music and storytimes to pottery studio work, a children’s theater, hands-on waterworks room (the most popular place, I’m sure), and the traveling Arthur’s World exhibit, there until January. Kids five and up can get down and dirty in “The Garage,” a recycled-parts arts studio where kids can become designers, builders, or sculptures, and can proudly take home their recycled creations! The Garage is open every day from 1-4 p.m, and the museum is open every day of the week! Sounds like a great place to be inspired by hands-on, natural play.

Have a great children’s museum in your area? Tell me about it for our “Weekend Outing” post!