We were visiting from out of state and came to check this place out with my kids. When we came in…read moreon a Tuesday it was not very busy and the gentleman at the front was super helpful explaining the goals of navigating through the aquarium. Mike Bennet did such a great job creating a fun learning experience for kids and adults. I love the way each creature is a cartoon character to connect the kids and sea creatures with. The water effect lighting and music throughout created a visual under water experience. The gift shop is super cute with photo Op cutouts for the kids and adults. The staff was super friendly letting us know where to go for lunch and giving locals advice. We truly appreciate his kindness to ensure we continued to have a wonderful experience while in town. Thank you!

We always love to support local artist Mike Bennet and we were so excited to check out this new…read moreaquarium! This is in the heart of downtown Portland (kitty corner from Pioneer Square) so MAX is probably the easiest but we also found parking garage close by on Alder. There was only one person working there but she was so friendly and we were able to look around while we waited for our turn to go inside. (Side note: love that the decor in the bathroom documents all the planning and construction process of this place!) You get a super well-made adventure book to check off all the sea creatures in the book while learning about them. Our favorites were the sea sheep and the deep sea creatures. What up Blobfish! It only took us about 45 minutes to go through the whole place but they do give you a secret code word for the day so you can come back as many times as you want in a day which is great. We love to see a local artist succeed! Please come support and experience this magical place for yourself!

We had an amazing time here! Absolutely highly recommend for an intimate petting zoo experience. We…read morereally enjoyed our time here and the hosts are phenomenal! We got to pet the 2 miniature horses which was my favorite part. The kids had a blast petting and playing with the goats. They are all so friendly and have loving personalities. I could have stayed all day. The happy come straight up to you and asked to be brushed and sit in your lap. Then you get to let the big huge pigs and feed the male goats. Lastly we got to feed the piglets. The property is well maintained and all the animals are loved and clearly happy. I would 100% recommend and will do it again. We all had a really fun time!

I'd recommend this buisness to friend and family members!!! Kid friendly and prices aren't to bad…read moreas well

This place is amazing. Came here on a Thursday later afternoon and it was pretty empty. The…read moreassociates here were super nice, kind, and patient with everyone. I asked where the nearest bathroom was and they told me where the "clean" one was and where the "closest" one was, I do appreciate that info. After we got settled in, we did the entire process in about 45 min and was pretty impressed with the quality of the slime, the smell options, etc. Our 3 yr old had a great time. I will say the price for the make your own was a bit of a shock at $27, but they were very up front about it and didn't try to sneak it in. It wasn't bad as a one time thing.

Visited this place for the first time yesterday for a playdate with a small group of kids. The…read more4-star rating reflects my kid's score (5 stars) and mine (3 stars) together. Here are my 8 year old's thoughts; he called it "a really fun place to make great slime" - you can make really cool textures of slime, including "cloud" -- the kid recommends "clear" and "butter" because they are the most stretchy and squishy of all the options - you can add smells and accessories - the employees are really nice and tell you what to do - it's satisfying when it's mixing because all the colors come together As a parent, I'll say this makes for one expensive playdate. At $30 a pop it adds up, and the hands-on time is maybe 20 or 25 minutes total. Still, every kid there was having a good time. And there are a lot of fun mix-ins so that everyone makes something unique and uber-personalized. And the slime is still top toy at home on day 2. You can make reservations ahead of time, but those seem loosey-goosey because walk-ins are also welcome any time.

Really cool place to bring the kids. My only disappointment…read morewas the dinosaur area was pretty empty- 2 small fossils to dig up and not as many digging toys as the other areas. Although I could see that maybe kids take the fossils home and they may be hard to keep in the area.

Family friendly | Great events | 2hrs well spent…read more We are a big fan of this indoor play place. It is so well thought out. We have been here a few times including their Easter egg hunt. I highly recommend this place for young families. This place is popular and for good reason. They have three big sand pits for kids to dig in for hours. Check their web to see if there is a waitlist. If they're full, put your name on the waitlist and time when to head over. However, the person at the front desk said the wait is usually shorter. The workers are friendly and helpful. There are cubbies to put your items. They also provide protective eyewear if your kid doesn't want sand in their eyes. Otherwise, just bring yourselves! They provide all the tools to have fun in the sand. Everyone must be barefoot. There is a small area in the very front near the entrance for babies to play. There is also a small snack and drink area. You can eat your packed lunch at the tables or feel free to buy some snacks and drinks from a self serve kiosk. They also sell some merchandise and toys. There are two family friendly bathrooms, but one is larger so if you have a stroller and/or a big family, you all can fit in that one. This large bathroom has a small toddler toilet, which is awesome when you're potty training a little one. In the cabinet there are some diapers. The workers periodically sweep the sand back in the pits. They keep the place clean and safe. It's a great place! Their Easter egg hunt was so much fun too. Probably the most fun and safe egg hunt I've ever been to because they limited the number of people attending each session. Everyone found tons of eggs everywhere, and three people found the three golden eggs for a prize! They brought out the Easter Bunny (looks like Peter Rabbit) and gave away a goodie bag before leaving. Worth it for $30. We'll be back next year for this event.

Fantastic experience here, that I would highly recommend. Kinda blew my mind that this place is…read moreonly located 15 minutes from Beaverton, which makes it super convenient. The alpaca's themselves are super fun. They are primarily food driven so don't expect too much love unless you are feeding them. BUT that being said if you are feeding them, prepare to be surrounded. They are increadibly friendly and SOOOO soft to pet. They do kick, and you are warned before hand not to pet them without them knowing to avoid situations like that.

Took my mom here on Mother's Day for a tour. Doug is very friendly and knowledgeable and the…read morealpacas are so sweet! And fluffy! Their herding dogs are very chill and extremely well behaved. The store has a great selection of everything from raw fleece and roving to finished goods, some local and some imported from Peru or Ecuador. Feeding the alpacas and petting them is such a fun experience and great for all ages. Highly recommend visiting Alpacas of Oregon

I randomly found this gem while looking for things to do in Portland. I found parking on the street…read moreright outside of the street that The Belmont Goats were on as per the website to not park on that specific street. It's free, but donations accepted to help out with the goats. The people running the place were friendly and informative. I was able to pet and brush the goats. The goats were cute, and I enjoyed getting to spend some time with them. :)

It's free and something to do with the kids so why not? I wouldn't make a trip out just for this…read morebut if it's closeby sure let's check it out. Can take pictures and brush them as well

Such a fun time playing at the mobile Flip Museum this past weekend at Frog Pond. My kids loved…read morerunning their own food cart. After about 30 minutes of playing we finally were able to get them to leave. We found the Flip Mobile on our way out of the pumpkin patch. They loved switching jobs, all the food options, play money, mixing up the menu, and play area.

Tip- parking is available behind the building…read more Ilt's a bit away from Portland but the space was great for my little one's 4th birthday party. Party rate was a flat rate for two hours and not a pay per child model like other places. I appreciate the blending of play with technology; dressing up and seeing onself in different backgrounds given the green stream and scanning dinosaur drawings into a landscape. I hope this museum continues to grow and have more for older kids to play, explore and learn. The bathroom situation- a single which requires a code, is a bit lacking.

Came here since I was a child . It's even more magical watching your own kid play where you played…read moreas a kid

I went to Imagination Station on Monday, May 15 this year, and it was superbly awesome, as well as…read morehighly inspiring too. Also, it's great for taking wonderful nature photos too. I highly recommend bringing a camera with you when you visit this cool place. Plus, there's a great path that winds through a forest, and I thought it was an amazing opportunity to take some photos of the plants there; I could imagine the scenarios featuring the forest as a part of the Black Forest in the fairy tales I like to read sometimes, such as Little Red Riding Hood with the Big Bad Wolf (except different, of course). Finally, I give this place two thumbs up, as well as five stars (although ten stars would be even better).

Perfection! So much to love about this place, where do I even begin...I'll start with:…read more- The place is immaculate, extremely clean (and shockingly tidy). I was shocked to discover they have been open 3 years. - The owner was picking up constantly so each station was ready for a new children immediately. - the bathroom! Looked brand new and had lots of thoughtful touches to make parents and kids feel comfortable. - Age appropriate toys for 1-8 years old. everything was currently and looked brand new. - Hours. they are open early and welcome drop in's (if they are not full). couldn't recommend this place more!

Very cute play "city" complete w/ little market, vet, house, for truck, school bus, coffee shop,…read moreplus a general play area, craft area, and train table. There's loads to do. The downsides: It is very easy to lose your kid if you aren't hovering (or you have more than one). There is only one bathroom. You cannot bring in snacks of any kind and the snacks they do have aren't very healthy nor are there many options for kids with allergies. If you are GF DF the choice is applesauce or potato chips. Considering they are so concerned about allergies they have signs to wash hands if you've eaten dairy I was a little surprised by all the junk food. It is also very very expensive. $2 for a little bag of chips, for example. I also wish they had discounts for accompanying siblings. The staff was friendly and was cleaning the space the entire time.

North Image Park is an amazing dinosaur themed park! I visited this park while on vacation. My…read morefirst impression was how awesome the theme of the park was. There are big dinosaurs and fake palm trees. The big dinosaurs are awesome! There are two sections of playground, swings, a sandbox, bathrooms, and an asphalt walking path around the park. There is a little kid playground and a big kid playground. The playground area is rubber. Outside of the playground, there is a sandpit with tons of sand toys inside. The park was very clean. The surrounding area is beautiful with big green trees. This is a great park!

We had such a blast at the park! The Dino sculptures are giving me life!!! There is a sandbox and…read moresomeone had provided sand toys, little rakes and other sandbox items. There are also skeleton pieces in the sandbox to excavate.