Local Family Activities
Days out with young children in Milwaukie, Oregon: parks, the Trolley Trail, Elk Rock Island, the farmers market, transit and free things to do.
The Trolley Trail With Young Children
Flat, paved and continuous, which makes it one of the easier local walks with small children. Which section to choose, how far to go, and the…
Elk Rock Island With Young Children
A wooded island in the Willamette reachable on foot only when the river is low. What the walk is actually like with small children, and when…
Finding Toddler Classes and Playgroups in Milwaukie
Where local sessions are actually listed, what the difference is between a drop-in and a booked class, and how to choose one that suits your child…
The Milwaukie Farmers Market With Young Children
The Sunday market is one of the better free outings locally with small children in tow. When to arrive, what to expect, and how to make…
Free Things to Do With Kids in Milwaukie
Milwaukie is unusually well supplied with free places to take small children. The parks, the library, the trail and the riverfront, and how to string them…
Getting Around Milwaukie With Young Children Without Driving
Using the MAX Orange Line, the Trolley Trail and downtown Milwaukie with a pushchair, a toddler and no car.
A Family Day Out in Downtown Milwaukie
How to spend a day in downtown Milwaukie with young children, from the riverfront park to the Trolley Trail, with notes on getting there without a…
Parks and Outdoor Play in Milwaukie: A Guide for Families
Where to take young children outdoors around Milwaukie, from neighbourhood parks to Elk Rock Island, with notes on access, seasons and what suits which age.
Rainy-Day Indoor Activities for Kids in Milwaukie
Where to take young children indoors around Milwaukie when the weather turns, with notes on what suits which age.