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This is the last weekend to catch the Plumper pumpkin patch!

Plumper Pumpkin Patch & Tree Farm | Fall on the Farm Create a fun fall family memory at the Plumper Pumpkin Patch. Pick your pumpkin, visit our farm kitchen, and find a variety of activities.

Pumpkin activities with toddlers are a must this time of year!

5 Pumpkin Activities for Toddlers | Every Day Above Dirt is a Good Day Pumpkin activites for toddlers that don't involve carving are a great way to get your toddler in the holiday spirt all while keeping them safe and happy!

Check out Lee Farms' Fall Harvest Fest!

Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch — Lee Farms Join us For Our Annual Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch Festival! An Experience For Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Parents, Grandparents & Friends!

Story and art for kids are every Wednesday at 10a!

Awake Coffee & Art - Events Artists of all kinds can join for an afternoon of drawing, painting and mingling at Awake Coffee on SE Milwaukie in Sellwood. Held weekly unless other events are scheduled.

Looking for a way to incorporate a sensory activity without the mess? Check out these awesome sensory bags.

LEAF SENSORY PLAY BAGS LEAF SENSORY PLAY BAGS - a fantastic mess free Fall sensory activity for kids. Explore sparkly oil, water and leaves in a fun and interesting way!

Ladybug walk tomorrow!

Ladybug Nature Walks | Public Walks (ages 0-6 with adult) Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers explore nature with an adult and join a group led by a nature educator. Children borrow a small backpack of tools for the walk.

Organizing tips for back to school!

Organizing Life for School with 17 Easy Tips We are only a couple weeks into school and it's already busy around here. I have been focusing on life for school, to make things go smoothly.

A great SIMPLE science experiment for older kiddos.

Simple Science Experiment for Kids: What Melts in the Sun? - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls Our rainy, rainy spring has finally ended and now it’s HOT! We hit the high 90’s yesterday (haven’t hit 100 yet, so that’s good). The younger boys and I took advantage of the hot sun and did a simple science experiment with melting. This is SO easy and really interesting for the preschool an...