Indoor Activities

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Children's Museum

Lots of fun indoor learning and play experiences for kids. A special area to explore for kids under 3. Admission is free the first Friday of the month from 4-8pm, or with a Cultural Pass from the Forest Grove Library. 

Families on EBT can get tickets for $5 each as part of the Arts for All  program (more info here). You must show your Oregon Trail Card at the ticket desk.

Families on SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, section 8 housing, or who qualify for free/reduced school lunch can get a Family Access Membership, which allows unlimited visits for a year for $10. Applications take 4-6 weeks to process. (Rumor has it each family can get this offer only twice). Access Membership application information here: http://www.portlandcm.org/get-involved/community-partners/

Forest Grove Athletic/Aquatic Centers

Free amenities for Students/ Spouses with a boxer ID include:
  • Pool- They have two pools, a slide, diving board, hot tub, and sauna. The pool schedule changes quarterly, you can view it on the website.
  • Outdoor Spray Park- open summer only.
  • Fitness center- Children are not allowed in the fitness center.
  • Tennis Courts- Generally open 9am-9pm, but are closed for university competition and practice. Hour changes are posted at the complex.
  • Basketball Courts
Also offered are swimming lessons ($45 for 10 lessons), baby swim lessons, and University athletic events. Costs $3 for children or adults without a boxer card.
See their website for details.

Forest Theatre

A second-run theatre, that's honestly a little gross... but with your boxer card movies are only $1 instead of the usual $3.

Fred Meyer Childcare

The Cornelius Fred Meyer has a playplace that will watch your kids up to an hour while you shop (sorry, you can't leave the building, but you don't have to buy anything). They must be 2 years old, but don't need to be potty trained.  

Outdoors In

A park in Hillsboro that's great no matter how bad the weather is! Features a playground, bouldering wall, and electronic games.

Outdoors in is especially for children 2-12. Hours are 9-12 and 2-5 M-F, 9-12 and 1-4 Sat, and 1-4 Sun. Cost is $5 per child ($3.50 if you're a Hillsboro resident). Accompanying adults are free.

Out of This World Pizza

Pizza and play place- inflatable toys, climbing wall, play structure, designated spot for younger kids.
$5 per child ages 1-4, 5+ is $7 each, adults free. Mondays are $4 (except public school holidays).



PAVA members say:

"There is no time limit-stay as long as they are open."
"The pizza is expensive, bring your own food."

Rainbow Lanes

Free Bowling Thursday nights 7-9pm with a boxer card.
Regular prices vary. Check their website.

Theatre in the Grove

Live community theatre. Tickets for students are $10 (general admission $12).
Show information available at: theatreinthegrove.org

Zane's Playroom

A free indoor learning and playroom for kids 3 and under with a parent. At Pacific University's Berglund Hall - Room 021. Hours change each semester, but are currently Mon 9-11, Wed 9:15-11, Thurs 9-11.

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