My granddaughter had her 7th birthday party here yesterday. It was so fun! The kids had a blast,…read morethey were all busy and happy. The grown-ups got to talk and visit. We had a lovely room, The Princess room. The staff was attentive and helpful. I went to get another pitcher of Sprite and more cups. They said they'd bring it to the room, and they did, before I even sat down. Their tater tots are insane! LOL The pizza was good, and I especially appreciated that the slices were about 2.5 pieces to a normal big slice. It was perfect for the kids. I'm pretty sure we might have overstayed. We cleaning up and one of the staff came in and said "Oh, no, we'll do that" One tip. They have a really cool slide, but the inner tubes are crazy heavy. The littles need some help. I highly recommend this space, there is something for everyone. Go early. Our party started at 11am. 1

We came here for a birthday party and let me just say they know what they are doing! There were 3…read moresmall party rooms with different themes (robot, princess, and animals) and a big arcade area with games and claw machines where you check in the front. The dining room is on the way to the play spaces and they actually make a killer chicken stir fry noodle dish! We loved the chocolate fountain as well! The play space is chaotic and overwhelming but they certainly have many activities to choose from! Foam pit, slides, obstacle course, tube and carpet slides, trampolines, a rotating beam thing, and the fun inflatable ball you can get inside and roll around. Definitely very busy and a little overstimulating on a Sunday birthday party prime time but a fun time for sure! We will be back maybe during the week when it's less busy and get a turn on all that it has to offer!

My daughter attended the Axolotl Camp week and had so much fun! She came home every day excited to…read moretell me about the projects she was working on. It was clear that the staff put a lot of thought and care into making the week engaging and fun. The biggest compliment I can give is that she's already asking to go back for future camp weeks. It's wonderful to find a camp that keeps kids excited, learning, and creating. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend it to other families!

We recently had my daughter's 8th birthday at Whimsy Wees! We had done several canvas birthday…read moreparties there so we were excited that they had new options including a clay project! Our daughter and her friends loved making clay Hedwigs! Lisa and her staff are always easy to work with and come up with great projects! Thanks for another fun party!!!

My favorite experience at Sequoia was during a First Tuesday Art Reception when the space was…read morebuzzing with activity. This is a two-story building that is a combination of gallery space which exhibits works by various artists on the main floor and small individual studios for 13 on-site artists throughout the rest of the building. You can get a glimpse of the artists' work here: http://sequoiagallerystudios.org/browse-artists-grid/ Everything from graphic arts to jewelry, sculpture, photography and painting are sold here. I was told that this is an artists cooperative and operates as a non-profit to promote fine art in the community. They offer classes, but I highly recommend the First Tuesday events to get a great overview of what they have to offer.

What a unique spot. This is a community arts spot so u can meet some great people practicing their…read morecraft. There is arts store on the lower floor and in the back a real vanishing breed, a used bookstore, and on the second floor there are the various studios for local artists. It is a great place to browse and get to know the local community. We love the hats here and also the various jewelry. The cost is modest and the Christmas ornaments are super cute. A nice stop and local flavor in Hillsboro. We particularly love the hats that Paula brings in they are so beautiful!

My kids have been taking classes from Encore since 2013. My…read morefavorite things about ENCORE: * High quality teachers for every age range/class level * Personalized attention to each student and their dance career * The most well developed street styles program I know of in the area * An excellent acrobatics program, with highly knowledgeable instructors * The Pre-Pro program is amazing! Geared toward kids who are working toward professional dance careers, this program prepares them in every way, physically, practically, and with the knowledge they will need. I cannot recommend Encore enough!!!

My two daughters take hip hop and ballet here. They are four and five years old. We are just about…read moreto finish up our first month of classes and love it!! This studio is family ran and you can tell. It's super welcoming here! Every staff member, from the instructors to the parents in the waiting room are really friendly!! What I'm mostly impressed with is the love, the connection and the passion, each staff member has for every single students. All while maintaining structure and control of the class. There's so many students and it's very impressive to see them connect to each and every dancer. They are super organized, have great communication and always send out emails on updates. I called 4-5 different studios, before I found Encore, with no call backs from my voicemails, no reply to my emails at all and the one studio that we did a trial class with was a a total fail. They put my girls in the totally wrong level class and the instructor was completely unprofessional. Encore replied immediately and got us right in.!! So, don't settle for just any studio they are not all the same. I have a 19 year old daughter and have been through this industry before. I'm a dancer myself, (well I'm only dancing in the kitchen these days lol) but let me tell you, sometimes it is like an episode of dance moms and it's important to find the right fit if your trying to build your child's confidence in dance and plan on having them dance long term. Check Encore out!! They are amazing!!! They really care about their dancers!! I'm very happy to become part of the family!!!!

What a charming theater in forest Grove! This historical performance venue in downtown Forest Grove…read morehosts a number of events throughout the year, and appears to have a devoted following. The auditorium is spacious, and boasts an assortment of comfortable seating throughout - including ADA accommodations. The staff are helpful and courteous, and very efficient checking tickets and seating patrons. I was asked if this was my first visit, and heartily welcomed when I indicated it was. Although it's an hour drive from my home, I will make a point of attending performances here in the future.

What a delightful vintage venue. Many times you don't get accessible access when it comes to the…read moremore vintage spaces. Gratefully that is not the case here and I was able to get in and out with no issues. I will say that they're ADA seating is a bit of a distance because the seating is sloped and ADA it's down front so you do need to go a bit steeply to downhill. The person I was supposed to go with was unable to attend so the lack of a seat was not an issue. But I was seats A5 and A6 and seat A5 was an open space so I'm assuming they have chairs they can bring out. I did not grab concessions but they actually looked to have a pretty ample selection. It's really good to know though for the future. The stage is quite large and I was delighted to see a really wonderfully done production of Arsenic and Old Lace. They seem to have a parking lot in the rear. Luckily I was able to grab something among the street quickly with only a small walk.

I came here July 2018, and it was surprisingly lit. Did not have expectations going in and was…read morepleasantly surprised. Lots of vendors - diversity in food booths and cultures represented. Some booths sold cultural items and were very interesting. The performances were WOW.

First time to this event on a beautiful August evening…read more Event opens at 5 p.m and closes at 10 p.m. Event is popular and inclusive of the many diverse cultures in the area. Plenty of people. Come early. Highlights: * Free admission * Plenty of food and drink stands with variety of flavors to suite diverse tastes and dietary needs * Unique hand made crafts from around the world * Organized event staff - helpful, ready to answer any questions * Max train station close by * Interesting performances at the two stages with many international themes * Activities for kids and adults * Free give-aways from some exhibiting organizations * Accessible ATM and restrooms * Plenty of information to learn about other cultures * Good music and vibes Lowlights: * Long lines for food - especially at popular food stands like the Himalayan Dumplings * Parking - this event is popular and parking lots around the area get full. Event parking is not encouraged in surrounding parking lot. Didn't see a dedicated event parking area. Use Max train if possible * Some vendors up-charge items and only take cash. * Not enough seating areas to watch the performances at the main stage * Crowded - be comfortable being very close to people and possibly rubbing shoulders. If you are in the area, bookmark this event. I found it worthwhile, enjoyed it, and learned a lot. Check their website for event details and dates. Bring cash and an empty stomach to taste all the different foods and drinks.

Fun | Great for all kids…read more My daughter expressed an interest in doing dance this past year, so I thought I'd enroll her in a class here. I was recommended to also join this school from one of our neighbors. If you're looking to enroll your kids, they go by the academic school calendar, so enrollment begins around the time school starts. When schools are off on holidays and snow days, it applies to this dance school as well. It's something to keep in mind. My 6 yr old is enrolled in Miss Megan's Tap-Acro-Jazz Dance once a week. This age range is 5-6yr olds. She's about 4 months in into this class and enjoys it. Parents are not allowed to sit in and watch. However, there are two dates when parents are allowed to sit in and watch how much progress the kids have made since the start of class. It's a popular class, so it seems like a full class. They start off with tap warmups then work into their choreographies and switch to Jazz. They end the hour long class with acro, and this seems to be the favorite part of the class. My daughter tells me she loves acro because she gets to do fun exercises, like walking on a balance block. Everything is safe and appropriate for their age. Miss Megan has the class flowing well and transitions all of the kids onto the page somehow. Sometime in December they do measurements for performance clothing/ costumes in June. I believe it is about $100. Every month, the tuition is $72 paid through their website. For this particular class, kids need to buy jazz shoes, tap shoes, and a leotard or something similar. Communication is great, as Miss Megan sends a monthly newsletter with important events and dates coming up. We're excited to watch the showcase in June. So far, we recommend this activity and this school.

I highly recommend Innovative Dance to parents who are looking for a dance classes for their kids…read more Prior to Innovative, I had no experience with dance studios. I signed my daughter up in second grade, which is pretty young for a structured activity, especially for my then dreamy, imaginative child. Within a few weeks, she was loving it. Eight years later, she had taken most of the classes and levels, including three years of performance company and was ready for a steady stream of high school theater productions and classes at NW Dance Project in PDX. Now that she is in college, she is a teacher and choreographer herself at places like Willowbrook, Musical Theatre camps and dance classes. Campus organizations and professors invite her choreographic input. What's nice about dance is that it is not only a physical outlet but also a musical, theatrical and collaborative experience. Dancing is one of my daughter's greatest joys. I appreciate the whole extended team at Innovative from the past decade. Their collective work makes the world a better place.

Great Haunted Manor for all to enjoy! If you haven't made…read moreit out here, you definitely need to check it out. 5 STARS!

My boyfriend, his daughter and I came here for both attractions on a Friday night. I recommend…read morebuying your tickets online and getting there about 10-15 minutes earlier if you reserve your time. Parking can be tight. Both attractions had uniqueness to both of them. There are definitely some jump scares. The manor attraction gives you a ticket to check out at the end so you can look at pictures and watch a video of your party. They are for sale and will email you the digital copy for purchase. Overall I would recommend it, and it's a short drive out of Portland.