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Although it’s probably great for my glutes, I loathe running up and down the stairs all day long shuttling this upstairs and that downstairs. To...

PortlandKidsCalendar

01 Jan 2019

Chow time! “Cowboy Night” makes for super fun family dinners.

Like a lot of mothers, I’ve always struggled with getting my kids to eat AND not wanting to run away and change my name make...

PortlandKidsCalendar

31 Dec 2018

Inside Activity: Green Bowling, fun with stuff you already have!

Here’s another inside activity that you can set up within minutes using every day items that you have around the house. First, gather up ten...

PortlandKidsCalendar

31 Dec 2018

Helping around the house! Chore Ideas for kids of all ages.

My kids have recently asked for a chore chart! I’m a mixture of “heck yes!” and “I can’t put another thing on my plate.” That...

PortlandKidsCalendar

30 Dec 2018

Lace up! Maine (and beyond) Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Directory!

Nothing says winter like ice skating outdoors….ah the childhood memories. So fun! Maine is pretty lucky to have quite a few and we’ve included a...

PortlandKidsCalendar

30 Dec 2018

Staying in for New Year’s Eve? Ideas for family fun!

If heading out for New Year’s Eve isn’t your thing, or maybe all your party invites were lost in the mail (*looks inside echoing mailbox*),...

PortlandKidsCalendar

30 Dec 2018

2019 Southern Maine Winter Farmers’ Markets– Find one near you!

Just because summer is all but a distant memory doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the crops and foodstuffs provided by local farmers and markets....

PortlandKidsCalendar

10 Dec 2018

DVR Alert! Find all your favorites on our 2018 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.

‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with...

PortlandKidsCalendar

06 Dec 2018

Santa Baby! Where Can I find you?

There are sooo many opportunities to meet and greet the jolly old soul (and sometimes the Mrs., too!) this weekend around the Greater Portland Area!!...

PortlandKidsCalendar

05 Dec 2018

“12 Days of Giveaways” daily prize line-up. Yowza!

The 2018 “12 Days of Giveaways” is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! Monday, December 10, PortlandKidsCalendar will be giving away a...

PortlandKidsCalendar

03 Dec 2018

PKC’s 2018 “12 Days of Giveaways” starts 12/10! See contest rules here!

The “12 Days of Giveaways” is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! Monday, December 10, PortlandKidsCalendar will be giving away a prize...

PortlandKidsCalendar

03 Dec 2018

7 Easy Christmas Traditions to start with your family this year!

My daughter came home one December day with a ceramic pickle and was all, “OK, let’s get this on the Christmas tree!” That tradition started...

PortlandKidsCalendar

26 Nov 2018

Give the Gift of Experiences and Memories. The PKC Non-Toy Holiday Gift Guide is here to help!

My kids have enough toys. Like, seriously, enough. But I still want them to have the best-Christmas-ever and be excited with what was waiting for...

PortlandKidsCalendar

26 Nov 2018

Disney on Ice Presents “Worlds of Enchantments” Coming to Portland Dec 20-Dec 23. Tickets on Sale Now!

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to Portland! Dazzling ice...

PortlandKidsCalendar

26 Nov 2018

FREE! Last weekend of Horse and Wagon Rides Friday-Sunday!

Looking for some family fun on a horse drawn carriage throughout enchanting downtown during the holiday season? Nostalgic fun for the whole family! Pick up...

PortlandKidsCalendar

18 Nov 2018

Kids bored? Free printable Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt!

Kids bored? You bored of them? Keep them busy Thanksgiving morning with PortlandKidsCalendar’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt! Simply download and print by clicking...

PortlandKidsCalendar

18 Nov 2018

Black Friday shopping tips: Get the bargains and keep your sanity.

We’ve all heard about the crazy deals shoppers can score on Black Friday, but all the hype can be intimidating! Here are some tips to...

PortlandKidsCalendar

18 Nov 2018

The 9 best tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Written by a mom who knows.

Hey, put down that Halloween candy. You ready for Thanksgiving? Holidays that center around food are squarely in my wheelhouse, but man are they a...

PortlandKidsCalendar

18 Nov 2018

My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.

Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special,...

PortlandKidsCalendar

18 Nov 2018

It’s time to get lit! PKC’s 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremonies Directory.

Looking for your Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in your community? Look no further. Get ready to Deck the Halls with your fellow town folk! Biddeford...

PortlandKidsCalendar

05 Nov 2018

This Veggie Platter will be a Hoot at your family feast!

Veggie platters are a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. Here is a fun way to display this appetizer tray. Maybe it will even entice the...

PortlandKidsCalendar

05 Nov 2018

Did someone say Casserole? Try out this simple & tasty Mac-n-Cheese recipe.

Macaroni and Cheese has been a favorite of kids (and grown-ups) for generations. Try out this super simple and delicious recipe that’s sure to please...

PortlandKidsCalendar

05 Nov 2018

Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!

This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese...

PortlandKidsCalendar

04 Nov 2018

Holiday Gift Idea: Canvas paintings from the kids!

Inexpensive and homemade– what makes a better gift than that? Kids loooove painting, and are usually only inhibited by us moms who aren’t excited about...

PortlandKidsCalendar

03 Nov 2018

Explaining the Democratic process– three great Election books for kids!

Election Day is upon us! Depending on your child’s age, they may have heard things from their classmates about the people vying for presidency. Whether...

PortlandKidsCalendar

29 Oct 2018

Need ski/snowboard equipment? Check out the Ski Swaps in Greater Portland this month!

Get your “new to you” gear for you and your family at a fraction of the price. Winter fun here we come! Saturday, November 3,...

PortlandKidsCalendar

29 Oct 2018

6 Strategies for Kids’ Halloween Candy Consumption. No arguing required.

You know what job is really the pits? The Candy Police. You know what’s worse? The emotional roller coaster of a kid high on Fun...

PortlandKidsCalendar

21 Oct 2018

Historical Halloween fun at the Ghosts of Freeport’s Past Cemetary Tours this Thu/Fri/Sat!

Looking for something fun and educational to do to celebrate Halloween? Try a Ghosts of Freeport tour! “Ghost Tours” are led by the interred of...

PortlandKidsCalendar

21 Oct 2018

Mix it up! Six new recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!

I really love roasted pumpkin seeds but after decades of eating them with oil and salt, I’m looking to mix things up a bit. Check...

PortlandKidsCalendar

21 Oct 2018

Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!

It’s Halloween season already and you know what that means. Time to scour Pinterest and try making really adorable snacks that, when executed, look absolutely...

House Cleaning Tip: Minimize the upstairs/downstairs trips!

Chow time! “Cowboy Night” makes for super fun family dinners.

Inside Activity: Green Bowling, fun with stuff you already have!

Helping around the house! Chore Ideas for kids of all ages.

Lace up! Maine (and beyond) Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Directory!

Staying in for New Year’s Eve? Ideas for family fun!

2019 Southern Maine Winter Farmers’ Markets– Find one near you!

DVR Alert! Find all your favorites on our 2018 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.

Santa Baby! Where Can I find you?

“12 Days of Giveaways” daily prize line-up. Yowza!

PKC’s 2018 “12 Days of Giveaways” starts 12/10! See contest rules here!

7 Easy Christmas Traditions to start with your family this year!

Give the Gift of Experiences and Memories. The PKC Non-Toy Holiday Gift Guide is here to help!

Disney on Ice Presents “Worlds of Enchantments” Coming to Portland Dec 20-Dec 23. Tickets on Sale Now!

FREE! Last weekend of Horse and Wagon Rides Friday-Sunday!

Kids bored? Free printable Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scavenger Hunt!

Black Friday shopping tips: Get the bargains and keep your sanity.

The 9 best tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Written by a mom who knows.

My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.

It’s time to get lit! PKC’s 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremonies Directory.

This Veggie Platter will be a Hoot at your family feast!

Did someone say Casserole? Try out this simple & tasty Mac-n-Cheese recipe.

Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!

Holiday Gift Idea: Canvas paintings from the kids!

Explaining the Democratic process– three great Election books for kids!

Need ski/snowboard equipment? Check out the Ski Swaps in Greater Portland this month!

6 Strategies for Kids’ Halloween Candy Consumption. No arguing required.

Historical Halloween fun at the Ghosts of Freeport’s Past Cemetary Tours this Thu/Fri/Sat!

Mix it up! Six new recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!

Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!

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