Tired of being stuck inside? Here are some inexpensive ideas to get out of the house and have some fun!

The World Forestry Center

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for Wondrous Wednesday Discount Day. Admission is only $3.00 for anyone age 3-103! Fun, interactive museum for kids!

Theatre In The Grove

Live community theatre in Forest Grove, Oregon since 1969. Current performance is Annie,
showing Dec. 6 - 22.

Northwest Children's Theatre

Fun children's theatre with lots of great costumes and sets! Peter Pan is showing Dec. 7-Jan 5. Call ahead and ask about their Arts for All program to receive discounted tickets with your EBT card.

Lakewood Theatre

Fun date night idea! Two fun holiday performances: Inspecting Carol, showing Nov. 1 - Dec. 8. And White Christmas, showing Dec. 13 - 29. Call ahead and ask about their Arts for All program to receive discounted tickets with your EBT card.

Oregon Ballet and Orchestra

The Nutcracker is showing Dec. 14- 24! Call ahead and ask about their Arts for All program to receive discounted tickets with your EBT card.

Model Railroad Show

Show dates are November 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-Dec 1 and show hours are 10:00 – 5:00 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for kiddos 3-11. Private viewings can be pre-arranged for $15 but are not recommended for smaller engineers. Lotsa talk, not lotsa trains. Cash and check only and be sure to give yourself at least an hour to peruse the exhibit. 

Mommy Matinee at Kennedy School Mcmenamin's Theatre

A longer drive but a fun outing. Kennedy School offers a different movie (rated G-R) so moms and dads can get out of the house. Fussy baby or wiggly toddler matters not to this crowd. Order food when you purchase your ticket, then go find a cushy couch or chair. The servers will deliver your order to you during the film. Movie ticket price is $3.

Red Tricycle

A great guide to fun kid-friendly and family-friendly activities in and around Portland. Also check out their facebook page, RedTricyclePortland, for recipes, holiday activities and more!

Winter Soup for Finals

As always, the students were very grateful for everyone's hard work!



Halloween 2012!

We had a ton of fun at this year's PAVA Halloween Party! 
A little Halloween story

Lookin' Good President Mandy!

The family costume winners: Super Mario

The cutest little baby costume winner: Arial (and Mom for her crocheting!)