Here are our picks for must-have gifts for the kiddos! What are your favorites? Comment below.
MamaBaby Boutique
Looking for that perfect outfit for the holidays? Tea Collection is full of bold colors and beautiful prints, in soft cotton fabrics your child can play comfortably in on any occasion. Prices vary. mambabyboutique.com
Spanky’s
Spanky’s has everything you need to help fill those stockings. You’ll find children’s jewelry and accessories, gift cards, and of course, designer purses for the young fashionista. shopspankys.com
Portland Spirit Cinnamon Bear Cruise
An enchanting two hour cruise with Cinnamon Bear & Friends. Special treats and holiday photos taken with Cinnamon Bear himself. Get tickets at portlandspirit.com
Black Wagon
Hape’s festive basswood ukelele with tunable strings is the perfect gift for young boys and girls. $32. blackwagon.com
Santa’s Magic Bootprints
A heartwarming story of Santa’s recent“memory”lapse culminating with children actually able to see and touch Santa’s magic bootprints on Christmas morning. Family kit, $30. santasmagicbootprints.com
Bella Stella
Find where the animals live! Magnetic wall sticker made of 8 sheets to assemble and 101 magnets (animals) to place in their country. $75. bellastella.com
Lemony Snicket
What happens when a latke escapes a frying pan? You’ll have to read this hilarious tale to find out. A great read for the whole family, no matter what holiday you celebrate.$8, powells.com
Child’s Play
Spirograph is back! Use the classic wheels and rings to create millions of amazing designs. Includes wheels, pens, paper, design guide and more. Spirograph Deluxe Set. Perfect for kiddos ages 8+. $15-$30. childsplayportland.com
My Masterpiece Art Studio
My Masterpiece Art Studio is gift making central! Join in a Saturday Art hour workshop to get a head start. Make ornaments, gingerbread houses and lanterns through the month of December. Or drop off the kids at Parent Night Out and finish up the shopping! mymasterpieceartstudio.com
Imago
FROGZ Imago’s signature work returns! Check out this hysterical and thrilling event; fun for the whole family. Dec 13 – Jan 5. Call ticketswest.com
Glow Mother & Baby
Let’s get dirty. This rain suit works in the rain and the dirt. Perfect for the active kid who likes to play outdoors all year long. Muddy Buddy by Tuffo at Glow Mother & Baby, $30. (503) 453-5200
Goody’s
Goody’s is a locally owned and operated old-fashioned soda shop, specializing in handmade chocolates and ice cream, hundreds of candies, specialty popcorn, and much more! goodyschocolates.com
Coffee Kids
Rubens Barn Dolls are handmade, soft and unique . Coffee Kids offers these sweet dolls in a variety of styles, sizes and even anatomically correct babies. Prices vary. facebook.com/coffeekidspdx
The Portland Ballet
Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 29- Dec 1, The Portland Ballet performs The Enchanted Toyshop, a delightful fairy tale of toys come to life, and scenes from The Firebird, a classic story of magic and adventure. Tickets at pdx.edu/boxoffice/tickets
Sister Fresh
Spielwerk Toys
