Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!
Does the winter weather have you stranded at home? Does the cold have you stuck inside? Here are some fun activities to have in your... Read More
Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!
If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a... Read More
Found ’em! Your Guide to the Best Sledding spots in Greater Portland!
Did you know that Portland Kids Calendar has the biggest and best sledding list directory of the Portland area in the entire world? Yes, it’s... Read More
Wowzers! All your holiday TV viewing in one easy guide! Set your DVR and pop that corn!
‘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... Read More
Giveaway Alert! Want to Win 4 Tickets to Disney On Ice Presents Celebrate Memories? Yeah, I thought so!
Remember your childhood Disney Memories? Enter to win 4 Tickets! A comment of your or your child’s favorite Disney character enters you to win !... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
It’s time to get lit! PKC’s 2019 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... Read More
7 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts that teachers actually want!
If anyone’s ever popped in unexpectedly at school to see one teacher handling a room of 12+ little ones, you know how hard they work!... Read More
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... Read More
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!!... Read More
“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... Read More
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... Read More
DIY Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Made at home for 40¢ a cup!
From the minute the first leaf turns orange, people start going bonkers with the impending arrival of Pumpkin Spice (well, everything). Starbucks has managed to... Read More
Done with gifts by 7am? Tips on making Christmas morning last longer.
When you have kids, Christmas day (or better said, morning), can be over before the newspaper hits your doorstep. As a child, I can remember... Read More
Holiday houseguests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human... Read More
3 Tips on practicing Table Manners at home just in time for the holidays!
“Your children have the best manners!” exclaimed my neighbor after a recent playdate with my kids. “Me? Mine?” I said confused. “Oh, yes, thank you.... Read More
Reindeer food recipe for Christmas Eve fun.
Children instinctively love animals and want to make sure they are treated well, and reindeer are no exception! The following “recipe” will ensure that, along... Read More
Easy Gingerbread House that’s guaranteed not to collapse. Great for kids of any age, too!
Many of us have attempted gingerbread houses from fancy kits, only to witness the roof and sides collapse like a deck of cards. No more.... Read More
DVR Alert! 2017 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
Looking for a cute holiday special on television for the kids? See the season line-up below and get your DVR ready to tape your favorites.... Read More
Gift Giving Stress? Be Like Elsa and Let it Go! Tickets for Disney On Ice Presents Frozen on sale now!
Disney On Ice presents Frozen Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Feld Entertainment’s newest ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Frozen. The heartwarming, Academy Award®-winning... Read More
2017 Holiday Tipping Guide: Who do you tip and how much is appropriate?
It’s the most confusing time of year for me — holiday tip time! How much is too little, too much, not needed or not allowed!... Read More
6 Teacher gift ideas for the holidays. Perfect ways to say thanks!
If anyone’s ever popped in unexpectedly at school to see one teacher handling a room of 12+ little ones, you know how hard they work!... Read More
PKC Gift Giving Guide: Our favorite 15 books for your kids’ Holiday List!
Written by Sarah Lefebvre, WCKC I am that person who gifts books for Christmas. I love to read and I love to find books that... Read More
“Stories on the Staircase” every Saturday through 1/3 at 10am at Victoria Mansion!
Here’s a story time unique as the season! Every Wednesday during the Christmas season, Victoria Mansion opens one hour early for a special preschool story... Read More
“Season of Light” now showing in full dome at the Southworth Planetarium!
The popular holiday show “Season of Light” returns in full dome splendor! NPR’S Noah Adams narrates this omni-dome planetarium program about the history and astronomy... Read More
Purchase your 2017 Advance Polar Express Tickets! No lottery system!
For those of you who can’t wrap your head around a lottery system to purchase tickets (me included!), the Lincoln and North Conway are offering... Read More
13 Non-Toy Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids: Give memories this season!
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... Read More