Rain, freezing rain, freezing fog – some of the local terminology you hear the weather man mention a lot during the winter months in Oregon. It can get old pretty quickly if you're staying home with young children.
Aside from OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), another option is the Portland Children's Museum. Both venues are family-friendly and provide a positive environment for exploration, learning and play. I also plan on checking out the Portland Art Museum pretty soon.
The local library is also a great resource that provides me lots of options for books, movies and CDs for my family for free. Most libraries also sponsor book babies and story times catered for children and parents. I also remember discovering my first playgroup while leafing through their pamphlets and brochures. And believe me, Playgroups have been a rainy day saver for me too!
During the winter break, we took our family swimming. Indoor pools about Portland and the Metro area and are a great escapes for family fun. They provide a good venue for exercising and burning off excess energy for kids! Options in the Portland Metro area are: Portland Parks and Rec indoor pools (Buckman, Columbia, Mt. Scott, Southwest), Tualatin Hills Park and Rec pools (Aquatic Center, Aloha, Beaverton, Conestoga, Sunset), Hillsboro's Shute Aquatic and Rec Center and North Clackamas Aquatic Center in Milwaukee. For those, who would like to spend a couple of days or a weekend away from home - the Great Wolf Lodge is a great option. Located in Washington, it's an indoor water theme park designed for family fun.
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