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2021-2022 Birthday Celebration Guide SEPTEMBER 2021 - DIGITAL EDITION nwkidsmagazine.com

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Editor’s Note Has this summer flown by or is it just us? As we head into another school year, we’re left with many unknowns in regard to how the Delta variant may affect our fall plans. Even as we’ve been dealing with this very different reality, life continues to go on around us. We’ve lost loved ones; celebrated births and unions; moved residences, changed jobs...

One thing that Covid has not taken from us is the ability to celebrate our loved ones. Birthdays are a big deal in my family and we view them as an opportunity to let the birthday kiddo know that we are so very lucky to know them. Each person is unique and adds value to our lives. Remember to celebrate your loved ones every single day. We’re all going through a lot and it never hurts to be reminded that you make an impact in the lives of others! We’ll see you in October with the first School Open House Guide of the 2021-22 school year. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy!

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents SEPTEMBER 2021 8 2021-2022 Birthday Celebration Guide 21 Out & About: September Events 22 13 Family Memberships That Will Create a Year of Memories

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Listings Archers Afield.........................................20 Bennett Suzuki.......................................20 Cheers to You Party Signs........................7 Echo Theater Company..........................15 Happy Hollow Children’s Center............14 Heidi Timmons Photography.................20 Little Fruit Farm......................................20 OCTC.........................................................2

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OES...........................................................3 Mad Science...........................................15 NWCT.....................................................14 Pietro’s Pizza.............................................7 Play Fit Fun...............................................3 Splat Action............................................15 Two Sisters Play Cafe..............................14 Xstream Learning Center.......................14

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2021-2022 Birthday Celebration Guide Covid-19 has made for seemingly endless change. It has affected every industry in ways that we never could have imagined; and we are still in the thick of it. As we plan for our children’s birthday celebrations, things look a bit different this year. Some of our favorite businesses have closed permanently while others are closed temporarily, but many are open and need our support now more than ever. We can still order birthday treats from our favorite bakery or ice cream shop and we can still visit many of our favorite venues in smaller numbers; even if they are not able to offer their traditional birthday party options right now. Covid has not canceled birthdays, but a bit more patience and creativity are needed to make the day special right now. Be sure to check websites and Facebook pages for the most up-to-date information.

Cakes, Treats & Everything Sweet Candy Lolli & Pops

lolliandpops.com

Rocket Fizz

rocketfizz.com

Rose City Sweets

rosecitysweets.com

Study of Sweets

studyofsweets.com

Sweets Etc.

sweetsetc.com

The Candy Basket

theartfullgardenandcompany.com

Frozen Treats 22 Below

22beroll.com

Cloud City Ice Cream

cloudcityicecream.com

Cool Moon Ice Cream

coolmoonicecream.com

Cup & Cone

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Eb & Bean

ebandbean.com

Fifty Licks

fifty-licks.com

Great Northwest Ice Cream Company

facebook.com/gnwcompany

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream handelsicecream.com

McBee’s Shakes Crepes & Cones mcbeescafe.com

Nectar Frozen Yogurt Lounge nectarfroyo.com

Ome Calli Frozen Treats

omecallifrozentreats.com

Pinolo Gelateria

pinologelato.com

Ruby Jewel

rubyjewel.com

Salt & Straw/Wiz Bang Bar

saltandstraw.com, saltandstraw.com/wizbangbar

What’s the Scoop?

whatsthescooppdx.com

Custom Cakes Baker & Spice/The Cakery bakerandspicepdx.com

Donuts, Cookies & Pies Angel’s Donuts & Ice Cream

cakeit.us

facebook.com/Angels-DonutsIce-Cream-171378416919449

Decadent Creations

Bipartisan Cafe

Helen Bernhard Bakery

Blue Star Donuts

Just a Dash

Coco Donuts

Mehri’s Bakery & Cafe

Crumbl Cookies

Miss Zumstein

Delicious Donuts

New Cascade Traditional (Gluten-free)

Lauretta Jean’s

Nothing Bundt Cakes

pacificpie.com

Cake It

decadentcreations.com helenbernhardbakery.com justadashcakes.com mehris.com

misszumstein.com

newcascadiatraditional.com nothingbundtcakes.com

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries (Gluten-free & vegan)

petuniaspiesandpastries.com

bipartisancafe.com bluestardonuts.com cocodonuts.com crumblcookies.com deliciousdonutspdx.com laurettajeans.com

Pacific Pie Company Pie Spot

pie-spot.com

Pip’s Original Doughnuts

Piece of Cake Bakery

pipsmobile.com, facebook.com/ pipsoriginal

Sweetpea Baking Company (Vegan)

facebook.com/The-PieGuy-990846617608515

pieceofcakebakery.net

sweetpeabaking.com

Unicorn Bake Shop

unicornbakeshop.com

The Pie Guy

Voodoo Doughnut

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Places to Party Acrobatics, Trapeze & Theater Echo Theater Company

Party like a Circus Star! All ETC parties include fun theater & creative movement games, acrobatics, and dance trapeze.

Aerial & Acrobatics can be adjusted to all skill levels and usually includes partner and group tricks…great for photo ops! echotheaterpdx.org

Sensational Play

sensationalplay.com

PORTLAND GOAT PARTIES

Portland Goat Parties

portlandgoatparties.com

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch Enjoy a bonfire space inside of the corn field! They can be rented by the hour and there are two sizes (small size fits up to 25 people and the larger space fits up to 50 people).

These spaces are perfect to host Birthday Parties after customers have conquered the MAiZE, or used as a home base as guests explore all The Pumpkin Patch has to offer. portlandmaize.com ECHO THEATER COMPANY

Animals & Outdoors Oregon Coast Aquarium aquarium.org

Oregon Reptile Man

oregonreptileman.com

Oregon Zoo

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Arcades, Fun Centers & Theme Parks

SunnyLove

Bullwinkle’s

The Craft Factory

Electric Castle’s Wunderland

Venvino Art Studios

Enchanted Forest

Vibe of Portland

fun-center.com wunderlandgames.com enchantedforest.com

sunnylovepdx.com craftfactorypdx.com venvinoartstudios.com vibepdx.org

Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum

nextlevelpinballmuseum.com

Oaks Park

oakspark.com

Replay Sports Pub & Arcade relaypub.com

Art, Craft & Cooking Bricks & Minifigs

bricksandminifigs.com/store/ portland-oregon

CeramiCafe Art Lounge ceramicafenw.com

THE R C AFT A F T C ORY

Confection Crafts

confectioncrafts.com

Let it Bead

letitbeadportland.com

Merry Kitchen

themerrykitchen.com

Mimosa Studios

mimosa-studios.com

Bowling Allen’s Crosley Lanes crosleylanes.com

Big Al’s

ilovebigals.com

Portland Child Art Studio

Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge

SCRAP

KingPins

Spark Arts Center

Milwaukie Bowl

portlandchildartstudio.org scrappdx.com sparkartscenter.com

thegrandcentralbowl.com mykingpins.com milwaukiebowl.com

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Precision Elite Gymnastics Park Lanes

parklanes.net

Punch Bowl Social

punchbowlsocial.com/portland

Super Play

superplayor.com

Tigard Bowl

tigardbowl.com

Climbing Circuit Bouldering Gym thecircuitgym.com

Portland Rock Gym

portlandrockgym.com

Stoneworks Climbing Gym belay.com

Dance, Gymnastics & Active Play

precisionelitegymnastics.com

The Children’s Gym childrensgym.com

The Gym-Nest

thegym-nest.com

Tumble Bus

tumblebuspdx.com

Westside Dance and Gymnastics Academy westsideacademy.com

Karaoke & Movies Academy Theater

academytheaterpdx.com

Punch Bowl Social

punchbowlsocial.com/portland

Voicebox Karaoke Lounge voiceboxpdx.com

Metro Gymnastics Center metrogymnastics.com

Naydenov Gymnastics ngymnastics.com

OMEGA Gymnastics

omega-gymnastics.com

Oregon Gymnastics Academy ogagym.org

Play Fit Fun

They need to be memorable and fun. That is Play.Fit.Fun’s specialty!

Their active birthday parties are either 60 or 90-minutes in length and perfect for kids ranging from kindergarten through 8th grade. playfitfun.com 12 | NW Kids Magazine

SPLAT ACTION

Laser Tag, Paintball & Go-Karts Impact Action Sports

impactactionsports.com

Malibu Raceway at Skibowl

skibowl.com/summer/mt-hoodactivities/malibu-racewayskibowl

Sykart Indoor Racing sykart.com

Splat Action Paintball

Private parties (10+ people) have exclusive access to all 12 playing fields, plus a dedicated referee and 500 paintballs per person. splataction.com

Miniature Golf & Golf Glowing Greens

glowinggreens.com

Topgolf

topgolf.com/us/

Twin Pines Country Club

twinpinescountryclub.com

Museums & Science Gilbert House Children’s Museum acgilbert.org

Engineering for Kids

engineeringforkids.com

Mad Science

Bring Mad Science to your birthday for a party that you will never forget!

All guests participate in science experiments that they take home.

Add Rockets, Robots, Dry Ice, Science of Cotton Candy, or Hovercraft rides for more fun! portland.madscience.org

MAD SCIENCE

Pizza Parties John’s Incredible Pizza

johnspizza.com/beaverton

Mississippi Pizza

mississippipizza.com

Pietro’s Pizza

A Northwest family favorite since 1957! With a variety of party themes to choose from, personal pizzas, games and prizes for the kiddo, Pietro’s is THE place to book birthday parties! pietrosrestaurants.com PIETRO’S PIZZA

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry omsi.edu

Oregon Rail Heritage Center orhf.org

Play Street Museum

playstreetmuseum.com/oregon

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Play

Skating & Ice Skating

Dizzy Castle

Lloyd Center Ice Rink

Nest Playground

Mountain View Ice Arena

Ocean Plays Indoor Playground

Mt. Scott Community Center

Playdate PDX

Oaks Park Roller Rink

The Wiggle Room

Sherwood Ice Arena

dizzycastle.com nestplayground.com oceanplays.com

playdatepdx.com They provide private parties for up to 15 kids with exclusive access to play area and cafe. thewiggleroom.com

lloydcenterice.com mtviewice.com

portlandoregon.gov/parks/60409 oakspark.com/roller-skating.html sherwoodicearena.com

Two Sisters Play Cafe

They are a small café with an indoor playroom that can be rented for toddler parties after hours. Visit their website to learn more about them and their party offerings. twosistersplaycafe.net

TWO SISTERS PLAY CAFE

Sports, Jump, & Active Play Aim High Martial Arts aimhighma.org

Archers Afield

Salons Pigtails & Crewcuts

pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

Sit Still Salon & Shoppe sitstillkids.com

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1 hour and 45 minutes of archery fun!

They supply all of the equipment including balloons to shoot at! They start the party with a 30 minute lesson.

Tables and chairs are provided, feel free to bring food, cake, gifts, etc. archersafield.com

iFLY

iflyworld.com

Lumberyard Bike Park lumberyardmtb.com

NW Fencing Center

Farber Swim School

Portland Parks and Rec

North Clackamas Aquatic Park

nwfencing.org

farberswimschool.com

portlandoregon.gov/parks/ article/430541

ncprd.com/aquatic-park

Tree to Tree Adventure Park tree3treeadventurepark.com

Urban Warrior

Portland Parks & Rec portlandoregon.gov/ parks/38284

urbanwarrior.fit

Safe Splash Swim School

Swimming & Water Play

Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec

DolFUN Swim Academy

dolfunswimacademy.com

safesplash.com thprd.org

Wings & Waves Waterpark

wingsandwaveswaterpark.com

Emler Swim School

emlerswimschool.com

Decor Cheers to You Party Goods & Signs

Cheers To You Party Goods & Signs offers everything you need to create the perfect party. From party supplies to balloon decor to yard greetings, let us help you celebrate any special occasion! cheerstoyoupartysigns.com

Kiki Boxes

Each themed party kit contains everything you need for your Kiki (aka party): trendy tableware, fun cupcake supplies, candles, party hats, balloons, stylish garlands and tassel décor. They even include thematic party favors and favor bags along with a set of thank you cards! kikiboxes.com

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Balloon Artists

Performers

Face Painters

Joe Mishkin

Fancy Faces by Amy

Joy Entertainers

Mystique’s Fancy Faces

Slightly Twisted Balloons

Nicole’s Face Painting

Tuxedo Jimmy

Circus Arts & Magicians

joemishkin.com joyentertainers.com slightlytwistedballoons.com tuxedojimmy.com

fancyfacesbyamy.com mystiquesfancyfaces.com nicolesfacepainting.com

Alexander Master of Marvels parlorofwonders.com

Dave’s Killer Magic Shop killermagicshop.com

Erika Ryn

erikaryn.com PENNY’S PUPPETS

Clowns, Princesses & Puppeteers BJ the Clown

bjtheclown.com

Cha Cha the Clown

chachatheclown.com

Magic with Hart hartkeene.com

Mark Benthimer

magicpdx.com/pages/mark-benthimer

Presto the Magician

prestothemagician.com

Scramble James

scramblejames.com

Dragon Theater Puppets & Princesses dragontheatre.com

Olive and Dingo

RED YARN

Penny’s Puppets

Musicians

oliveanddingo.com pennypuppets.com

Princess Power Parties

princesspowerparties.com

Wishes Come True

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Mo Phillips

mophillips.com

Red Yarn

redyarnproductions.com

The Alphabeticians

thealphabeticians.com

The Perfect Gifts Black Wagon

Piccolo Mondo Toys

Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts

Presents of Mind

iSpark Toys

Spielwerk Toys

Kids at Heart Toys

Thinker Toys

blackwagon.com finneganstoys.com isparktoys.com kidsathearttoys.com

piccolomondotoys.com presentsofmind.tv spielwerktoys.com thinkertoysoregon.com

MudPuddles Toys & Books mudpuddlestoys.com

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Out & About: September Events Summer is coming to an end, but there is still socially-distanced fun to be had! *Be sure to check even websites for any information on Covid-19 safety policies or cancellations.

Aug 28-Nov 3 The Maize at the Pumpkin Patch Located on Sauvie Island, The MAiZE is Portland’s original corn maze! Explore this year’s maze; the pumpkin patch; The Big Red Animal Barn; free daily hayrides; their farm fresh market and much more. 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, MAiZE tickets: $6-$8. portlandmaize.com

Sept 3 Movies on the Deck at Mt. Hood Meadows Head to Mt. Hood Meadows for an 8:30 showing of the 1961 original, The Parent Trap.The movie will start just after dusk, so bring a blanket or your own chair and bundle up. Paradise Grill will be open for snacks up until 15 minutes before showtime.

The Stadium lift runs until 7pm for scenic chair rides, and the gift shop will remain open until the start of the film. No outside food or drinks. Mt. Hood Meadows, $5-$8. skihood.com/schedule-events

Through Sept 6 Dinosaurs Revealed at OMSI Journey more than 250 million years back in time at Dinosaurs Revealed, the latest world-class exhibit to open at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Making its Pacific Northwest premiere, the exhibit blends stunning, lifelike and life-size animatronic dinosaurs (26 in all) with real fossils and full dinosaur skeletons. 1945 SE Water Ave, $10-$12. omsi.edu/dinosaurs-revealed

Sept 18-Oct 31 Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens Each year, they celebrate their haunted history and the movies Halloweentown and Twilight which were partially filmed there.

They also celebrate all that makes Halloween one of the favorite times of year. The courthouse plaza is home of the big pumpkin. They light the pumpkin on the first Saturday of October and it stays lit for the month. Get your tickets early, as a ticket ensures you will get in even if there are restrictions.

Downtown St. Helens, General Admission: $20-$35. spiritofhalloweentown.com NW Kids Magazine | 21

Oregon Rail Heritage Center orhf.org

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Oregon Zoo

lansugarden.org

oregonzoo.org

13 FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS THAT WILL CREATE A YEAR OF MEMORIES! Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

Pittock Mansion pittockmansion.org

gorgediscovery.org

Portland Art Museum portlandartmuseum.org

Portland Japanese Garden japanesegarden.org

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

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omsi.edu

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum evergreenmuseum.org

BITS & BYTES World Forestry Center (temporarily closed) worldforestry.org

Oregon Historical Society ohs.org

Loog Electric Guitar

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals ricenorthwestmuseum.org

We have been big fans of Loog’s acoustic guitars for years now and were thrilled to find out they were coming out with an electric version.

If you’re not familiar with Loog, the company began in 2011 with a Kickstarter. They create professional quality instruments that are sized appropriately for kids. The guitars come in three sizes, with the smallest being appropriate for ages 3+ and the biggest for 12+. Adults can easily play the larger models as well!

The electric guitars are even better than we could have imagined and the newest have a built-in amp and speaker. What’s even more fun is that their app will get your kiddo started right out of the gates, including helping them tune the strings before they jump into lessons. Bonus: You can support local and buy your Loog at Piccolo Mondo, Mudpuddles, Grasshopper, Oodles 4 Kids, Huckleberry Kids Rooms, Hammer & Jacks or Kazoodles! $149+,

loogguitars.com

Audubon Society of Portland audubonportland.org

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