It’s Here! The First Annual Lucky Leprechaun Trap Contest- FREE entry and Win Prizes!
Calling all wee Laddies and Lassies! We need something just for FUN!!! Yes, we need more fun in our kid’s lives right now. It’s... Read More
Tie-dyed Easter eggs. With a real tie. Very cool.
When my sister and I were little, we used to color Easter eggs by melting down crayons and literally painting on the color. Now, they... Read More
6 Silly and Safe Ways to “Say See You Later 2020! Let’s Ring in 2021!”
If staring at the same beautiful faces is becoming a bit predictable and you’re wondering how to make New Year’s Eve fun…we’ve got you covered.... Read More
Lace up! Maine 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. FYI: Only outdoor rinks,... Read More
How to Submit an Event onto Portland Kids Calendar
Submitting an event has never been easier to do! If you are familiar with submitting events through the old PKC calendar, you should have no... Read More
Stuffed Apples
Scoop out the core from an apple; stuff with peanut butter, cream cheese, or other spread. Top with raisins, granola or chocolate chips. Ready to eat... Read More
Have You Heard? We’ve Got a New Feature Coming Soon….Kids Helping Kids Across Maine!
Are you ready to hear about this brand new section coming soon? Kids helping kids. Yup, your faith in humanity will be restored. There are... Read More
31 Days of Spooktacular Movies! Grab the Popcorn and Pick Your Favorites!
Thursday, Oct. 1 12:30p/11:30c – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 3p/2c – Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 5p/4c – Casper (1995) 7p/6c – Hotel Transylvania... Read More
NEW! Get Your Kids Active On Their Remote Learning Days With This PE Class!
Who wants more physical play and fun for their child this fall?! With the weather changing and school beginning, families need more creative ways to... Read More
Serve up seasonal fright and delight with these snacks. So easy, it’s spooky!
Looking to strike a balance of humor and gore in your family friendly Halloween efforts? Look no further. This is high impact, low effort, with... Read More
Are we there yet? Tips for this summer’s car travel. You can do it!
Traveling for the summer vacation? Time to pack up the family in the car for one helluva ride! Take a deep breath and don’t panic…you... Read More
Homemade activities we thought were a pain. Turns out they’re pretty simple.
I’ve always read about these at-home recipes for making soap or lollipops and thought, “How fun, but when do I ever have (insert obscure ingredient... Read More
Fresh Summer Recipe: Gnocchi, Sweet Corn & Arugula in Cream Sauce
Looking for something delicious to make with all that fresh summer corn? This looks ah-mazing. And not too bad on the waistline either. Ingredients 2... Read More
How to say “Thank YOU!” to your child’s teacher after a year with all the plot twists.
Plot Twist! Isn’t that the understatement of 2020. You’ve done it all as these last few months give way to the last few weeks of... Read More
Farmer’s Markets are in full swing. With a few tips you’ll navigate through like a pro!
The summertime farmer’s markets are still in full swing and selling a plethora of fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, flowers, homemade goods and crafts that... Read More
Wondering How to Celebrate Mom During Quarantine? Check out these ideas!
Hey Dad, let’s face the heads up together. Are you ready for it? Teachers aren’t making cute projects with your sweet kiddos this year (which... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #3: Fun and Original Dinner Themes
Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a... Read More
Participate in the Virtual Kids Duathlon through May 10th! Cue up the Rocky soundtrack for the finish line.
Woah! This is a boredom buster. You’re welcome. Except that I can’t take any of the credit at all. This one is all race director... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #1: Tons o’ fun and options with leftover Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
Virtual Field Trips
Grab your passport or make your own! Turn into a fun To-Visit list and place a sticker or stand next to each one of these... Read More
How to hard boil the *perfect* egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a... Read More
40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.
Looking for some alternatives to the sugary treats that are used to stuff Easter eggs? Check out these ideas for non-candy, non-edible (definitely not for... Read More
Need a Resource or Project for Math, Literacy, or Content? Check out the PKC Guide to Distance Learning
Distance Learning. We are now here. Portland Kids Calendar has reached out to some of the area’s best and brightest teachers for their resources, which... Read More
Find Yourself Looking at School Closure? What to do and how to say it.
I always picture us huddling up and making a plan together, since we are a team. And these days we need each other even more... Read More
Wondering what to do with your kids over the next few days? We’re here for you.
A lot has happened over the last week, hasn’t it? We see you wondering when the next closure is going to happen, wondering how you... 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
Three women doctors are changing the way we view and talk about our bodies, let’s meet who they are!
Ever sneeze peed?! Yup, we are going there today. Because our bodies need us to chat about this. And it won’t be as embarrassing as... Read More
Look For Legos at a Library Near You!
It’s the perfect week to check out one or more of these lego clubs happening at a library near you. And you get to leave... Read More
Centerpoint Martial Arts February Vacation and Summer Camp
Join the fun and stay strong this February Vacation Week and this summer with the Centerpoint Martial Arts Summer Camp! Drop-in for a day, a... Read More
Have you heard? Registration is open for the C/NY Kids Triathlon! You’ve got to check it out!
A kid’s triathlon! Did you have this as a kiddo? I surely didn’t, but would have loved it. What a fun way to combine different... Read More