Indoor Activities for Kids in Portland, Oregon

Rainy Day Fun for Winter in Washington County

Aug 26, 2009

Fun activities for kids are everywhere in Portland, the following are great for a rainy day and will keep kids active and entertained.

There are many fun family activities to do in Portland. Some are best saved for one of the rainy winter days that happen often in the winter and spring.

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Out of This World Pizza and Play is a warehouse turned into a kids play area. The larger play area includes a space themed climbing structure that is over three stories high. Lots of slides and climbing areas will have kids running and moving for a long time. A big inflatable bouncy house with an obstacle course and slide will burn off tons of young energy as well. A bouldering wall will keep kids busy when they need a break from bouncing and sliding. Adults can use the large play structures as well, if a smaller child doesn’t want to play by themselves.

There is a toddler area with a smaller bounce house, play structure and toddler toys. A whole area set aside for ride-on cars will entertain everyone. Pizza, snacks and beverages are located within the building and there are many tables and chairs for parents to relax at.

Out of This World is located on the corners of Jacobson Road and Century Boulevard in Hillsboro. Hours are Sunday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Call with any questions: (503) 629-8700.

Pump It Up is a favorite party spot for the younger kids, with loads of bouncy houses and slides to play on. Many locations have “Open Play” every day throughout the year.

The Beaverton location is located at 16205 NW Bethany Court #120. Call ahead to check the Open Play schedule as it changes monthly: (503) 645-1042. The Beaverton Pump it Up is a “Junior” location, for kids from ages 1 to 6 years only.

Pump It Up of Wilsonville is located at 25749 SW Canyon Creek Road, Suite 700 in Wilsonville. Call ahead to check their Open Play schedule: (503) 582-1331. The Wilsonville location is appropriate for all age groups.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has many fun activities for kids of all ages. The toddler play area will entertain kids age 6 and under for hours. A water table, sand pit, nature puppets, and many interactive learning areas will keep kids busy and learning. Older kids will enjoy the hands on science activities throughout the museum including eight science labs and the OMNIMAX Theater. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue in Portland. The Museum is open from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm. Call ahead with any questions at 1-800-955-OMSI (6674).

Just because it's raining doesn't mean the kids need to sit in front of the television. There are lots of indoor activities that will keep them active and busy for hours. Outdoor activities that are fun, rain or shine, are berry picking, corn mazes and pumpkin picking in the fall.

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