Vacations are nice, but sticking around the Portland area in the summer offers so many fun opportunities for families. It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and try out new and new-to-you parks, frozen treats, art exhibits and so much more. Here’s our curated list of fun ideas and places to try out during your family’s Portland summer staycation!

Curator Aaron Alcorn wants to “grow your curiosity” with a new living computer pop-up exhibit this holiday season at the Xfinity store in Bellevue.

It's outside Bellevue Square in the Fountain Court, so it could be a nice change of pace from holiday shopping or a breather (or warmup spot) on the way to see Snowflake Lane or Santa.

Jennifer Ensign, West Seattle mom of two, has perfected the sugar cookie: They're firm enough to dunk in milk, but chewy enough to fall apart as you take a bite.

Giselle and Josiah Fuerte, West Seattle parents of three, wanted to support their 4-year-old son’s growing interest in making art with a little art history. But when Giselle searched for a few examples of artwork by famous artists, she was dismayed by the limited information available on artists of color.

Society and marketers teach us to focus on removing all dirt and microbes, but many health practitioners believe that in avoiding all bacteria, we've gone overboard in practices that damage both our health and our environment.

Reducing meat consumption benefits health and the environment