NW Kids Magazine June 2016

L I V E • PLAY • DO

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LOVE YOUR FARMERS:

Everything you need to know about Community Supported Agriculture

WELCOME, SUMMER!

Sundaes & Sweets National Parks Centennial Disney at any age

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Editor’s Note If you’re anything like me, summer conjures up imagery of sun-drenched landscapes, the crisp freshness of just-picked berries and greens and long, lazy days full of the promise of adventure. This June issue caters to just that, starting with a feature on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) so you can learn just what it is and how it’ll help both local farmers and your family’s efforts to eat whole, healthy and yummy foods all season long. Pull out the centerfold guide on p. 16-17 so you have easy-to-reference info right at your fingertips!

Planning a summer trip? Check out tips on taking a quintessential Disney vacation, no matter how old or young the kids are, or read about Oregon’s natural wonders as we celebrate the National Parks Centennial this year. There’s no shortage of fun within Portland limits, either; summertime is when the city really bursts alive with outdoor fun and festivals, with something happening nearly every day from sun up to sun down. Our local events calendar keeps you in the loop; for more events than we could fit in here, visit our online calendar at nwkidsmagazine.com.

Of course, summer wouldn’t be summer without the cold, creamy sweetness of ice cream. You know the standards of Salt & Straw, Fifty Licks and Ruby Jewel; we take you beyond classic scoops to shops that boast frozen treats like yogurt, gelato, custard and more. Try one or better yet, try ‘em all! We certainly did.

Wishing you a happy, healthy and tasty start to Portland’s best and brightest season!

Karel Cover photography by SHAWN LINEHAN

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Contents JUNE 2016

8 Spotlight On: The Maple Parlor 10 Disney for the Ages 12 From Farm to Family The 411 on Portland CSA 16 Pick Your Producer: A guide to your local CSAs 20 Camp Care Packages: The Real Deal 23 Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Parks 26 Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures 30 Found Around Town: More than just ice cream

Contents photography by SUSAN UJCIC for HELSING FARM

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Spotlight On:

The Maple Parlor by KAREL CHAN

Summer’s approaching, the temperature’s rising and the family’s demanding something cold and sweet.

You’ve got a dairy allergic kid, though, gluten makes another itchy and sugary treats make bedtime a nightmare. What can you offer? Water? (Ice water?)

The Maple Parlor is here to solve your dilemma. This new sundae bar on Hawthorne has one simple mission: desserts that taste good and are good for your body.

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Also a win, both for kids with big eyes but little tummies and adults who just want “a little something,” is the manageable portion sizes. Sundae cups come in mini, regular and large, and none of them is the gargantuan tub that you see at other sundae bars. The mini, in fact, is the perfect size to curb a sweet tooth without spoiling dinner. See how high you can pile it!

Owner April Eklund takes utmost care in sourcing and selecting high-quality local, all-natural and taste-test approved ingredients to create both classic and unique offerings like organic vanilla and chocolate, sea salted caramel and mango pineapple soft-serve, with your choice of toppings such as toasted coconut flakes, candied bacon and natural gummy bears that melt in your mouth.

You may recognize April from Sellwood’s Jade Bistro & Patisserie. She and her mother opened Jade in 2008, serving fresh and delicious Vietnamese and Thai inspired and French influenced cuisine and pastries; it’s there that April recognized the importance of catering to an array of dietary needs without sacrificing quality and flavor. Joined by friend and business partner Ashley Turner, April shifted her focus to desserts and opened The Maple Parlor in October 2015, to warm, enthusiastic and, at times, confused reception.

If soft-serve isn’t your thing or if you feel like changing it up, try their Paleo Parlor Pops. Made with a coconut milk base and sweetened with maple syrup, these popsicles will delight you, whether or not you follow a paleo lifestyle. April is constantly dreaming up and perfecting new flavors (she hints at upcoming varieties like berry lavender, matcha and dipped popsicles); also in the works are, she teases, “a lot more offerings for adults.”

We think you know what that means.

Don’t be a stranger!

THE MAPLE PARLOR 3538 SE Hawthorne themapleparlor.com

“People come in expecting it to be like Swirl,” April explains, referencing the previous frozen yogurt bar that occupied the space. When they realize the distinct difference from Swirl and other sundae bars that use processed ingredients and candies, they’re usually relieved. “Parents want something they can feel good about giving their kids, and kids are really happy putting together their own sundaes.” Talk about a win-win!

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Disney for the Ages

by DAVID PLATT

I visit Disney (both Land and World) a lot, and friends often ask what the perfect age to take your kids is. My answer: any age.

Disneyland and Disney World aren’t just for young kids. While there certainly is something to be said for taking your 4-8 year olds, who see Disney parks with wideeyed wonder, those same parks can be just as exciting for toddlers and teenagers.

Babies/Toddlers “Why should I take them now? They won’t remember it!” That’s the number one statement I get from parents thinking about a Disney trip with younger kids. I’ll let you in on a secret: it isn’t all about the kids. Disney vacations are about creating magical family memories. You’re forging and strengthening a bond with your younger kids when you soar through the air for the first time on Dumbo or buckle in for their first magical journey on Peter Pan’s Flight. While they might not remember their very first trip, YOU will—and you’ll have lots of pictures and memories to share with them as they grow older.

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Experience the magic, whether they’re littles or not so little anymore

Care Centers in every park with plenty of feeding areas, child-size potties and private nursing areas. These quiet centers can be an oasis for over-stimulated children needing a mid-day break.

Preschoolers/Elementary Kids “They’re the perfect age! I want to go now!” This seems to be a sweet spot age to take kids to Disney parks. For preschoolers and early elementary-age kids, everything around them is absolutely real. They don’t doubt for a second that they’re meeting the Mickey Mouse and the Anna and Elsa.

For older elementary kids who may have started figuring things out, they’re now hitting that magical height of 46” when they can ride almost everything in the parks. Speaking from personal experience, there’s nothing like seeing your daughter proudly walk up to Space Mountain, have a Disney cast member declare her tall enough, then launch into a space adventure she only dreamed about back when she was still a “little” kid.

Tweens/Teens “My kids are too old for Disney!” Here’s another Disney secret: they’re probably going to love it. Walking through those turnstiles and down Main Street reignites the childlike wonder in most tweens

and teens. You may find your nostalgic teenager wanting to rub shoulders with Mickey Mouse or take a selfie with Ariel.

Even if they don’t shave off a few years of attitude during their trip, tweens and teens alike will still revel in the glory of such thrill rides as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Star Tours and Space Mountain.

They may also enjoy the freedom to explore the parks on their own for a bit, something they may have wanted to do for years when younger.

If David Platt’s not in Portland at the moment, chances are he’s with his daughter at Disneyland visiting a mouse. He’s also a Disney Travel Specialist with Mouse Master Travel who provides free personalized Disney travel planning. To start planning your Disney destination vacation, contact David at davidp@mousemastertravel.com or visit themousemaster.com Photo credit: As to Disney artwork/properties: ©Disney

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Photograph by SHAWN LINEHAN

by KELLEY GARDINER

the 411 on Portland CSA Ever feel stuck in a rut with your daily meals? Like showing your kids new fruits and vegetables, but don’t always have time to get to the farmer’s market?

In a place like Portland, there’s a huge bounty of fresh and delicious produce and foods grown just a stone’s throw away, and many local farmers who need support all through the year. That’s why we love Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA shares.

What exactly is CSA?

Is a CSA right for you?

Farmers offer up a certain number of “shares” of their produce to the public.

Payment for the year is normally required up front, allowing the farmer to plan and make payments for materials, rent and any necessary equipment repairs. This gives farmers more consistent income throughout the year, and you get a good bang for your buck, given a good harvest year.

Participating families pick up their “boxes” weekly or bi-weekly during the growing season at pre-arranged drop off sites. “With a CSA membership,” says Bryan Allen, Chair of the Portland CSA Coalition and manager of Zenger Farm, “you get to enjoy local food harvested at the peak of perfection, when it is packed with flavor. Produce is incredibly fresh, usually harvested the same day.”

CSA shares are great for the right family, but they’re not right for everyone. Are you interested in cooking? Fresh fruits and vegetables take time to prepare, from washing to cutting to cooking. Do you want to learn about new produce you may never have used before, or you more likely to run at the sight of knobby celeriac? Do you already eat lots of vegetables and want to add a few more? Getting a CSA box is probably not the first step if you family doesn’t eat salad or vegetables already.

However, if you have hearty eaters of produce who love visiting the farmer’s market, you might delight in these green and bountiful boxes.

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How to choose the right one for your family

Transitioning from grocery A quick search for Portland CSA farms reveals over 50 choices… so how is a shopping to using a CSA box family to choose? There are lots of options Meal planning gets a lot different when and sizes, so be in the know! First, think you get a big box of whatever’s in season about how much produce your family instead of picking and choosing from the will use. Just a little, or a lot? Do you go grocery store. Usually, we decide on meals out of town frequently, and if so, can and then plan what to buy. With a CSA, it’s someone else pick up your share for you? often easier to take the opposite approach.

What kind of products do you want – just As soon as you learn what’s in the box, vegetables, or eggs, flowers, herbs or meat?

Where and when can you pick up your share? Do you want a Photograph by SARA DAVIES for farm that’s certified organic, or WINTER GREEN FARM would you be comfortable with a farm that hasn’t gone through the certification process? When would you like to receive your produce – just during the growing season, or throughout the year?

There are CSAs that just provide fruits and vegetables, from large farms with 200 members to quarter-acre urban farms. Then there are more specific CSAs: Old Blue Raw Honey delivers three 8-ounce bottles of honey with every season, along with “notes on apiary ecology, nectar source plants make your plan for the week. Ripe fruits and honey character.” Iliamna Fish Co. and tender greens should be used right catches sustainable sockeye salmon in away, while roots and tubers will keep.

Alaska and brings back shares for their Become a master at stir-fries, quiches and member families. soups to use up any strange and odd bits.

Don’t look past pickling and freezing to Ilana Cloud works with Tuv Ha’aretz, a extend your CSA goods even longer. And, Jewish CSA. “When a family buys a share when all else fails, pass your bounty on to with Tuv Ha’aretz, they receive a box of your friends, family and neighbors in the fresh organic produce, yes, but they also form of zucchini bread and arms full of become a member of a community that salad greens. holds an intention: to be profoundly inspired by food,” says Cloud. “Our Ready to choose? Head over to our handy potlucks, farm work days, classes and pull-out guide on p. 16! other events will bring us together to experience an open, heartful and sincere celebration of food, earth and people. This Kelley Gardiner is a Portland native, a freelance community is inclusive, with an intention writer and blogger and the mother of one to welcome people with all kinds of beliefs sweet toddler. To see what she’s up to, visit kelleygardiner.com and identities, Jewish or not.”

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Pick Your Pro

Pull out this easy-to-read guide to our favorite CSAs around the Portland area – we th

Love Farm Organics A small family farm providing direct access to organically grown, seasonal, high-quality, healthy and unique fresh produce.

Pickup sites: NE, SE, SW, Nopo, Bonny Slope, Garden Home, Forest Grove, Orenco, Beaverton Season: 23 weeks – May-Nov Prices: $575-975/share depending on type of share Features: Standard, Double shares available Additions: Salad, berry shares available lovefarmorganics.com

Pumpkin Ridge Gardens Season: 52 weeks – year-round Prices: $1600 full share, $1020 half share Features: Monthly installment plan, home delivery Additions: Flower and vegetable starters, eggs pumpkinridgegardens.com

Helsing Junction Farm Organic vegetable, herb and flower farm that partners with other farmers and artisans for their CSA. Eat well with Helsing Farm!

Pickup sites: Eco Trust (Pearl District), Hawthorne, MLK/Fremont, Alberta, home delivery; see website for pickups outside Portland Season: 20 weeks – Jun-Oct Prices: $12.50-$40/week depending on type of share Features: Shares by size, paleo, juice, one whole month, healing, snack, flower Additions: Fruit, yogurt, cheese, roaster chicken & sauerkraut shares; plus locally roasted coffee, hand milled soaps, local mustard, local stevia-sweetened chocolate, local honey and salami helsingfarmcsa.com 16 | NW Kids Magazine

Queener Farm Season: 20 weeks – Aug-Dec Prices: $250 standard share, $185 small share, +$55 door delivery Features: More than 35 varieties of heirloom apples (all apples, just apples!)

Additions: Double box available for bulk apple users queenerfarm.com

oducer:

hink it’ll look lovely on your fridge!

A Guide to Your Local CSAs Wobbly Cart Farm Season: Summer 18 weeks – Jun-Oct; fall 4 weeks – Oct-Nov Prices: Summer $520 large share, $380 small share; Fall $115 large share, $80 small share Features: Weekly proration for late signups, vacation hold options Additions: Pastured poultry share delivery through August Farm wobblycart.com

Tuv Ha’aretz Season: 13 weeks – Aug-Oct Prices: $18-44/box depending on type of share Features: Full, half, mixed fruit & veggie, couples & singles, family shares; special & holiday boxes available Additions: Pickles & sauerkraut, eggs, challah, beer & wine, flowers tuvhaaretzportland.com

Winter Green Farm

Photography by SUSAN UJCIC for HELSING FARM

Sauvie Island Organics Season: 26 weeks – May-Nov Prices: $38.27/week full share, $21.16/week half share Features: Payment installment plan Additions: Salad share of mixed baby greens available sauvieislandorganics.com

Join in Winter Green Farm’s 25th year of offering fresh, delicious certified organic fruits and vegetables, grown using biodynamic methods, on their family farm.

Pickup sites: Alberta, Sandy, Reed College, Powell; Hollywood, PSU & King Farmers’ Markets Season: 19 weeks – Jun-Oct; 24 weeks – Jun-Nov Prices: $295-$215 half share, $560-$760 full share Features: Payment installment options, financial assistance available, SNAP accepted Additions: Late season share available Oct-Nov wintergreenfarm.com

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Camp Care Packages: The Real Deal by CHARITY MARCHANDT

Let’s admit what camp care packages really are. While kids prepare days ahead, packing knick-knacks alongside bedrolls in anticipation of a magical adventure, parents are grappling with different versions of empty nest syndrome. Care packages are not just about making sure the kids are entertained. They’re invitations to our kids to pine for us.

They sweetly help our kids remember us while they’re away…

Every camp has different rules for care packages, so be sure and double check your specific camp. Bans on food are common, and many camps open each care package in front of every camper.

Camps also train staff on all the methods previous parents have tried in order to sneak treats to their kidlets, both routine and extravagant.

“We know many of the tricks and hiding places…” Connie Jones, Camp Director of Canoe Island French Camp, warns. “To the father who dropped a large stuffed animal full of candy from an airplane, hoping to land it on the sports field: the stuffed animal is still snagged on the top of the tree.”

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Thus – parental guardians beware!

Forego the airplane ride and go the more practical route to your child’s heart and boredom prevention with these ideas, based on how long the camp stay is, along with some creative spins on the camp package itself:

The Must Haves: Far and wide camp directors (and all the kids in my neighborhood whom I queried) said glow sticks are a top item no matter the length of stay. Hand mirrors, electric mini fans, graphic novels, noise putty, practical joke toys and writing tools are also big requests.

One to Two Week Campers: Whether homesickness is a factor or not, the first week of camp is all about settling in and learning to push comfort levels. Getting something neat at mail call boosts confidence. Mail a little plastic bottle full of encouraging messages and pictures.

One Monthers: A spin on the message in a bottle is jazzing up a small calendar by putting a little folded note or tiny toy on each day’s square to be “opened.” Bunk walls at camp become personal murals begging for totems.

Double Sessions: A fascinating phenomenon happens during camp: fashion standards turn avant-garde with the lack of consumer outlets.

Packing props like masks, ribbons, face paints, stick-on tattoos and powder based hair dye (Dollar Tree, craft and costume stores) make camp events even more fun.

Care Packages with Themes: Prepare a box with a glow theme, full of glow in the dark items, or a gadget theme, with a package of little puzzles, Mad Libs and Legos.

Yarn themes and botanical themes are also popular (think notebooks and office tape for securing new plant finds in).

Ultimately, whatever you pack will most likely be the right thing because it came from you‌ so don’t sweat it!

Charity Marchandt is a queer multi-media working creative in the Portland metropolitan area. They cover A & E, business, education and enjoy clean corners and moonlighting as Nina Simone.

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In August 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Parks Service into effect, deeming it responsible for managing gems of public land throughout the country. This year, the National Parks Service celebrates its centennial. Not surprisingly, Oregon boasts some of the most beautiful national parks in the country, each representative of our state’s diverse landscapes. Find Your Park on the National Parks Service’s Centennial website (findyourpark.com) to plan your family vacation to these beautiful places!

Lewis and Clark National Historic Park

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

History comes alive here, as the rich culture of the Clatsop people mingles with the classic Oregon story of 19th-century explorers Lewis and Clark. Located near the river town of Astoria, your family can visit a replica of Fort Clatsop, immersing yourselves in the sights and sounds of the early 1800s. The kid inside all of us will enjoy rangers’ historical reenactments of flintlock gun shooting, hide tanning and candle making. Outdoor adventurers can stroll along the park’s many trails along the Columbia River as it empties into the ocean.

Three hours east of Portland lies one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Sprawled across three locations throughout eastcentral Oregon, the John Day Fossil Beds are known for their stunningly colorful rock formations. The unique geology of the rocks has preserved 40 million years of the ancient past: fossils that reveal the mysteries of past evolving ecosystems.

The whole family will enjoy visiting exhibits at Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, which also hosts a working fossil lab! Visit nps.gov/joda for more. continued on p. 24

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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Parks

Photograph by BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

by KATIE BOEHNLEIN

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Crater Lake Photograph by ALFRED SCHULTZ

Crater Lake National Park Have you heard of Mt. Mazama? Chances are you haven’t, as it violently erupted in 5677 BC. Unlike Mt. Saint Helens, which graces Portland views with her gently curving top, Mt. Mazama changed dramatically post-eruption, imploding upon itself,. Thousands more years of rain and snow filled the resulting void (called a caldera), accumulating the bluest of blue water. Today, we call the remnants of Mt. Mazama Crater Lake, Oregon’s most iconic National Park. The only public access to the pristine blue water is from Cleetwood Cove, where families can take boat tours to Wizard Island.

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve Oregon’s geology continues to impress at Oregon Caves. These unique features were formed as forest rainwater dissolved marble underground, creating a system of caves. Dubbed the “Marble Halls of Oregon,” they are representative of the 24 | NW Kids Magazine

unique geology of Southern Oregon’s Siskiyou Mountains. Families can explore the caves through Discovery Cave Tours, Off-Trail Adventure Tours and Candlelit Tours, all found through the park’s website, nps.gov/orca.

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, overlooking quaint Ashland, OR, protects 86,774 acres of forest and grasslands at the junction of the Cascade, Siskiyou and Klamath Mountain Ranges in Southwestern Oregon. The convergence of three geologically distinct mountain ranges has resulted in an area with remarkable biological diversity and a tremendously varied landscape. The Monument provides many opportunities for exploration, including monthly Hike and Learn programs offered through the Friends’ Group. Visit cascadesiskiyou.org for more information.

Entrance Fees Each National Park sets its own admission price, anywhere from $3 to $30. However, in 2016, any fourth grade student can enter for free through the Every Kid in a Park program. If you think you may be visiting many parks this year, invest in an America the Beautiful Pass. Your $80 will cover entrance fees, day use fees, vehicle fees and all children in your family under the age of 15. The NPS is also hosting 16 Free Days in 2016. Remaining are: Aug 25-28 for the National Park Service Birthday, Sept 24 for National Public Lands Day, and Nov 11 for Veterans Day.

“Explore, Learn, and Protect!”

Remember, public lands are public: places owned by me, by you and by all of us. To reflect this sentiment, the NPS started the Junior Ranger Program for

kids of all ages, which matches interactive booklets to National Parks throughout the country. When each booklet is completed, kids receive an official patch and certificate. The Kids in Parks website (nps.gov/kids) is also a great resource for information about Junior Rangers, Every Kid in a Park, Sesame Street Explores the National Parks and more! So what are you waiting for? Head out into our big backyard and see what you can find!

Katie Boehnlein is a teacher and writer living in Oregon where you can find her exploring the beautiful natural areas of Portland and Ashland on foot and by bike. She grew up traversing the trails and staircases of SW Portland, which began a life-long passion for urban wildlife and adventure. Katie blogs about her nature adventures and travel at “In the Midst,” kboehnlein.wordpress.com.

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Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures

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June 4

Indulge in fantastic rides, games and food at the CityFair for a jam-packed weekend with music, exotic animals, arts and crafts in the Kids Zone and some awesome exhibits in the Rose Festival Museum — all free with CityFair admission! $5 presale, $8 at the door, rosefestival.org

The Altered Art Festival is devoted to supporting the visual arts in and around Sherwood. Alongside a variety of artists’ booths, the event will be brimming with art project stations for everyone to get their hands dirty. Check out the performance stage for music, dance and theater performances. Free, sherwoodarts.org

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This year’s design, Be Friendly PDX, raises awareness of the indispensable impact bees have on our environment and our food supply. The event will also feature food, performances and much more! Free, thesquarepdx.org

A mellow, 9-mile bike route perfect for you and the young ones with views of some of the Pacific Northwest’s silent landscapes, this event strives to show younger cyclists the rapture of road riding. Come for the ride and stay for the burritos after the journey! (Must purchase meal tickets beforehand.) $25 for two adults and up to three kids, pwtc.com

Portland Rose Festival CityFair

Festival of Flowers

Altered Art Festival

Pioneer Century Family Ride

June 7

Adventure Club for Kids

Festival of Flowers

The kickoff event of Columbia Gorge Outlets’ new Toddler Tuesdays!

Enjoy meeting costumed characters, such as the Butterfly Princess, who

Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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will be featured at the initial event!

There will also be snacks, crafts and other fun activities. Second Tuesday of every month. Free, shopcolumbiagorgeoutlets.com

June 11

National Get Outdoors Day!

Yes, there is a holiday dedicated to going outdoors — as there should be!

Come and celebrate the environment at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Enjoy a fun-filled day of outdoor activities such as archery, fishing and rock climbing! Free, cityofvancouver.us

June 14

Flag Day at Fort Vancouver

Celebrate our country’s stars and stripes, learn about the history of the United States flag, explore community symbols at the Girl Scouts of America coloring station and vote for your favorite tie in the Clark County Mayors’ Patriotic Tie Competition! Free, fortvan.org/flagday

June 17-19

Oregon Garden Brewfest

This Father’s Day weekend, enjoy a brew or cider as you wander 80 acres of family-friendly gardens, listen to regional musicians and scarf down amazing eats from local food joints.

Minors are welcome Saturday until 5pm, and all day Sunday when there will be fun family activities. $6-12, children 4 & under free, oregongarden.org

Oregon Renaissance Fair

June 18

Sesame Street Live

No matter what creed or color, everyone is special – so join in! The Sesame Street friends make a stop in Portland to explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing to smiles and laughter! $16-60, rosequarter.com

June 18-19

Oregon Renaissance Fair

Explore the streets of the old ages with merchants offering handcrafted goods and knights bringing games and jousting of the 16th century to the modern era. You can experience this all while enjoying a mead, ale or cider with the ale wenches at The Cat and Fiddle pub! $8-12, oregonfaire.com

June 24-26 Good in the Hood

This vibrant multicultural music and food festival is a can’t-miss community event. Come for the parade, entertainment and yums, shop for handmade goods and let the kids bask in the games, crafts and fun in the Kids Space. Free, goodnthehood.org

Remember to check the NW Kids online calendar for dozens more outings and activities each day. Share with friends, subscribe to the RSS, add directly to your calendar, and more features. There’s something going on you don’t want to miss! nwkidsmagazine.com/kids-activities-and-things-to-do NW Kids Magazine | 27

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Found around town

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1 The Maple Parlor Don’t miss: Candied bacon topping 3538 SE Hawthorne Blvd themapleparlor.com

2 Wiz Bang Bar Don’t miss: Black truffle white chocolate shell 126 SW 2nd Ave saltandstraw.com/wizbangbar

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3 Bassotto Gelateria Don’t miss: Malted milk chocolate 1760 NE Dekum St bassottopdx.com

4 Momo’s Hawaiian Shave Ice Don’t miss: Natural flavor syrup options!

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5 Eb and Bean Don’t miss: Chocolate coconut with cold brew bourbon sauce 1425 NE Broadway St ebandbean.com

6 Sheridan’s Frozen Custard Don’t miss: Fresh-baked strawberry shortcake sundae - seasonal!

14389 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver sheridansfrozencustard.com

7 J Gelati Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Don’t miss: Kahlua custard 3650 Concord Road, Milwaukie 2467 SW Cherry Park, Troutdale jgelati.com

8 Pinolo Gelateria Don’t miss: Frosted yellow cake; dairy-free sorbet 3707 SE Division St pinologelato.com 30 | NW Kids Magazine

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