Kids in Oregon - Shopping, Recreation and Activities

YCRC Kid’s Art Competitionl
2011Yamhill Lavender Festival is Saturday, July 9th, 10AM to 8PM Sunday, July 10th, 10AM to 5PM

All youth 3-18 yrs old are encouraged to participate. There will be prizes for each age group and ribbons for each participant. All art will be displayed at our Lavender Festival where we have a draw of over 4000 attendee’s each year. This is also during our Plein Air Art Show as well. We are encouraging the kids to enter early, however the deadline is in July. This years theme is "from farm to festival" and there is an inspiration slideshow provided on the art contest page.

ALL Entries must be received no later than July 9th at 11am

INFORMATION:
541-271-4471

Wooden Show Tulip Festival
March 25 - May 1, 2011
Woodburn - Willamette Valley

This spring bring your family and enjoy over 40 Acres of Tulips and Daffodils. Every day enjoy a variety of activities along with the Tulip Farm's beautiful fields. Each weekend they have a variety of events planned.

LOCATION:
Wooden Show Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd.
Woodburn, OR 97071

INFORMATION:
(503) 634-2243

Pioneer Family Festival
May 20-22, 2011
Oregon City - Portland Metro

Teddy Bear Parade, Carnival & Midway, Entertainment, Bike Rally and much more!

LOCATION:
Clackamette Park
Oregon City

Annual Rhododendron Festival
May 20 - 22, 2011
Florence - The Coast

Every year during the third weekend of May, Florence takes great pride in presenting this festival to thousands of visitors. An amusement carnival opens mid-week, and then the weekend kicks off on Friday with live music and dancing. The festival includes 5 & 10k runs, floral displays, arts and crafts shows, the Kiwanis Kids Games, a junior parade, the Grand Floral Parade, and many other events. Mark your calendar and don't miss the celebration!

INFORMATION:
(541) 997-3128

Eugene Scottish Festival
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Eugene - Willamette Valley

Annual event with bagpipes, harps & championship fiddling. County dancers, clans, Scottish Heritage Museum & Children's Area, Scottish food & vendors.

LOCATION:
3060 River Road
Eugene, OR 97404

INFORMATION:
(541) 688-2218

Enchanted Forest
Turner - Willamette Valley Region

Oregon's premier theme park of fun and amusement! Visit a world of fantasy in the beautiful lush forests of this land of enchantment. Stroll through Storybook Lane, Western town, and the English Village. Ride the thrilling Bobsled roller coaster and the biggest log flume ride in the northwest or battle dragons in the indoor target shooting ride “Challenge of Mondor”. Experience the dazzling water-light show, rides and much more.

Whale Watching
Winchester Bay - The Coast

Bring clothing for warm weather and cold weather, rain and sunshine. You may also want to pack along a pair of binoculars. Viewing is best when there is no wind to disturb the water surface. Look for the tale-tell puffs of air and geysers of water from whales blowing when they surface to breathe. Once you have spotted a blow, concentrate on that location, looking for more blows. With luck you will see the body of the whale as it sounds preparing to breathe before diving back beneath the waves.

INFORMATION:
541-271-4471

Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon

Ever-changing, hands on exhibits for toddlers and up. Workshops for all grade levels are given where children learn through science, math, art, music, engineering, and cultural awareness. Toddlers can play in the Toddlers Exploration Zone, children can twist into a pretzel in the Shadow Room, create a masterpiece in the Art Room, play dress-up, or travel up the river in a keel boat with Lewis and Clark.

400 South Main Street
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
(541) 276-1066

Portland Children's Museum
Portland, Oregon

Inspiring imagination, creativity and the wonder of learning in children and adults by inviting moments of shared discovery. Offering a multitude of exhibits and programs.

4015 SW Canyon Rd
Portland
503-223-6500

Portland Police Museum
Portland

Detailing Portland's history of law enforcement from the 1850s to the present. Coming in the spring of 2008 is a hands-on exhibit on crime scene investigation specifically geared toward school-age children. Visitors will be able to operate an actual fingerprint scanning machine and florescent lights used to examine evidence. There will be a free child safety kit for kids to take home with them.

1111 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon
(503) 823-0019

ScienceWorks Hands On Museum
Southern Oregon

Featuring state-of-the-art exhibits, Science Live! performances and hands-on exploration for all ages.

1500 E. Main St.
Ashland, OR
541-482-6767

Children's Musical Theatre of Oregon
Rogue Valley - Southern Oregon

The Children's Musical Theatre of Oregon provides a positive and enriching environment which inspires young people of the Rogue Valley to develop character, confidence, and self-esteem through the performing arts.

Little League in Oregon

Find a local Little League near you. Active.com has created a list of little league teams and districts throughout Oregon. These teams and district websites contain contact information and other information concerning the local Little League program.

Lay-Ups

A co-ed, non-competitive basketball league designed for children in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade (depending on location). A great opportunity for your child to be introduced to the game of basketball and a way to generate enthusiasm for exercise, activity and sports in general, while having fun!

No previous basketball experience is necessary.

Rogue Valley Youth Hockey Association
The Rogue Valley Youth Hockey Association is a non-profit organization which allows boys and girls ages 6-17 the opportunity to play ice hockey in Southern Oregon. Their mission is to promote, develop and administer an in-house and a competitive hockey program.

Mystic Ranch
Learn Horsemanship - Not Just How to Ride

At Mystic Ranch, your child can learn to ride using natural horsemanship. Their lessons takes the student from the round pen to the trail course and arena and then to the trails. Their goal is to help your child become confident and successful with horses of any breed. Learn on your own horse or on one of Mystic Ranch's smooth riding Paso Finos.

Studio Élan - Dance & Movement Centre
The Dalles

Providing classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern Jazz, Basic Tumbling, Musical Theatre, Yoga, and Pilates. Studio Élan has a floating dance floor which helps reduce fatigue and dancer injury and class sizes are kept small to ensure everyone receives optimum instruction.

Costumes Fairy

Hand made fairy costumes and fairy / angel wings. 20 years of Industry experience in the Artisan and Costuming business of making Fairy and Angel products. Child Fairy dresses make the perfect flower girl dress with sparkling Fairies Sequin Slippers and Flower Fairy Garlands.

Entire selection of costumes, slippers, wands and accessories are available for online ordering. Based near Ashland, Oregon.

Joseph Winans 7 Star Furniture Gallery
Medford & Grants Pass

For 29 years, Joseph Winans has been providing Pacific Northwest homes with the finest furniture available. Joseph Winans is a five time winner of the Medford Mail Tribune’s Reader’s Choice award for “Best Place to Buy Furniture.” Today, Joseph Winans has two locations, Main at Fir in Medford and the Parkway Village in Grants Pass.

Foreign Language Learning Game Shop Online

Excellent for home schooling, the Foreign Language Learning game is a learning tool to learn and practice word and expressions of a foreign language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Game-Board and audio lessons available in Spanish with French soon to be available.

Dasja Dolan Creative Photography & Design

Creative photography and design. Specializing in photographing architecture, nature, flowers, people and animals.

"What I treasure about photography is sharing what I see through the lens of my camera with others. Our world is complicated, and I try to capture beauty and laughter wherever I go" - Dasja Dolan

2U Photo
Photography by Michelle Hoque

Michelle Hoque is a portrait photographer who lives in Medford, Oregon. Her Studio caters to all areas of the Rogue Valley and Southern Oregon. Her motto is Your photographerfor "life" meaning she wants to capture all the special moments of your life in creative, fun and artistic ways that will keep you comming back for life. Let Michelle be your photographer for "life."