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Cafe Sip-n-Play
Enjoy a cup of coffee and free Wi-Fi while your preschooler plays in a cafe created especially for them.

Chipper’s Preschool Rides Party
Preschoolers are invited to join the party at Oaks Amusement Park.

OMSI Science Playground
A scientific adventure with hands-on play and creative activities.

Free Preschooler-Friendly Portland Activities

Photo (c) Diane Stevens If you’ve given any thought to what it’s going to cost to send your preschooler to college, then you know you need to start saving money now. Lucky for you, the Portland-Vancouver area offers an abundance of activities that your preschooler will enjoy and they won't cost you a thing. From story time at a library or bookstore to museum visits and community center fun days, this is the place to find a variety of free activities. If you have a favorite free preschooler-friendly activity that you would like to see listed here, please contact me.

Featured Free Activities in Portland

Preschool Story Time at the Library
Get your preschooler involved in preschool story time at your local library. The program is free and most offer stories, music and crafts. This is also a great way to meet parents of preschoolers in your community.

Water Resources Education Center
Preschoolers and their parents will enjoy the fun and educational opportunities available at the Water Resources Education Center. This free activity boasts a multitude of interactive exhibits and a safe, clean play area.

Featured Preschooler Product

Western Chief Ladybug Rain Boot

Get out your gear, the rain is here! A little rain never stops a Pacific Northwesterner from going outdoors, so get your puddle jumper these adorable, yet practical, ladybug rain boots. Skid-resistant, with no-fuss handles that make it easy to slip them on and off, these rubber boots allow kids to play in the rain all day. The cotton lining dries quickly if any water does happen to get inside. Western Chief offers a variety of styles for boys and girls.

Around PreschoolRock.com

Rainy Day Poem
This everyday preschool poem is a great way to help preschoolers become more familiar with their bodies. Having a fun way to learn about body parts and their functions will help keep children interested in learning. The Rainy Day Poem is a great indoor or outdoor group activity.

Preschool Happy Autumn Party
Celebrate this beautiful time of year with a colorful, tasty party. Yummy treats and fun activities will keep your preschoolers busy exploring the autumn world around them.

Preschool Art Activity - All About Me Book
One of the most important jobs that preschoolers have is learning about themselves and the person that they want to become. These open-ended art activities come together to form an “All About Me” book that preschoolers will love to share with their parents.