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!

Magnolia Park

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The water feature has boulders with water jets, which are on in the summer. The play equipment features two structures, one for children under five years old, and one for older children.
More information Here

Children's Museum

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Admission is free the first Friday of the month from 4-8pm, or with a cultural pass from the forest grove library.

Closed Mondays. Prices and hours available at www.portlandcm.org/

Out of This World Pizza

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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."

Portland Art Museum

Adults are $15, but students are $12 with ID (use your boxer ID, spouse cards may or may not work).
Children under 17 are free every day, and they frequently offer events for children and families (during many of these events the adult admission price is only $12).
Admission is also free the fourth friday of each month from 5-8pm.
More info at portlandartmuseum.org

OMSI

OMSI  (The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is an interactive museum fun for both children and adults. www.omsi.edu

• Museum Admission: Adults are $12, children 3-13 are $9, parking is $3.
• Omnimax Dome Theatre: Adults are $8.50, children 3-13 are $6.50. Any movie after 6pm is $6 for adults and $5 for children
• Planetarium shows: $5.75
• Lazer Light Shows: $7.50 in the evening or $5.75 for a matinee
• Submarine Tours: $5.75
• Motion Simulator: $5

The first Sunday of each month, admission is only $2 each. Otherwise, one of the cheapest ways to see the exhibits is to get a group of 12 or more people, and with a 14-day advance reservation adults are $7 and children are $5. A walk-in group of 20 or more get $1 off each for each attraction.

Oregon Zoo

Admission $10.50 for adults, $7.50 for children 3-11, under 2 are always free. You can get $1.50 off if you show your MAX ticket. Parking is $2, or free if you print your tickets off at home.

The second Tuesday of each month is only $4 per person.
www.oregonzoo.org

Forest Grove Library

• Pre-school storytime 10:30am and 1:00pm
• Check out DVDs - if you use the online system you can get movies from any of the local libraries, and they are more likely to have new releases available.
• Cultural Pass Check out- You can check out a family membership pass to get in free to local attractions including:
• A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
• Children's Museum
• Chinese Classical Gardens
• Japanese Gardens
• Forestry Center
• Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals
• Pittock Mansion
• Washington County Museum

Horning's Hideout

• 3 disk golf courses (including a night course) at $3 per person per day.
• Paddle boat rentals
• Fishing (pole rentals)

horningshideout.com

Duycks Peachy Pig Farm

You pick farm produce (everything from eggplant to rhubarb). You can also meet the animals and farmers.

www.peachypigfarm.com

Forest Grove Aquatic/Athletic Centers

Free amenities 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 adults without a boxer card or children.

See their website for details.

Outdoors In

A park in Hillsboro that's great no matter how bad the weather is!

• Bouldering wall
• Playground
• 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 (children must be accompanied at all times).
http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/ParksRec/Facilities/OutdoorsIn.aspx

Zane's Playroom (Pacific University)

An early-childhood exploration center in Berglund Hall where parents can bring their preschool age children to explore, learn, creatively play and socialize. Children ages 1-3, accompanied by their parents, guardians or babysitters.
Open Tuesdays: 11-1 Thursdays: 9-11

There is no fee charged for the use of this room but contributions are encouraged to keep Zane's Playroom safe and accessible.