Portland Metro
Playdates and meetups for families across the Portland area.
Screen-free parent groups in Oregon
Find families near you.
Playdates, outdoor meetups and friendships with families who share your values.
Eight regional groups
Each group lives on Facebook. Ask to join, and a parent who helps run it will let you in.
Salem and Keizer
Families from Salem, Keizer and the surrounding area.
Eugene and Lane County
Families from Eugene, Springfield and the surrounding valley.
Bend and Central Oregon
High desert families meeting up on trails, rivers and playgrounds.
Hermiston and Pendleton
Families from Hermiston, Pendleton and the surrounding area.
What the groups are for
Friendly places to find your people.
Playdates
Low-key time together, at a park or at home.
Meetups
Regular gatherings that make it easy to show up.
Local outdoor spots
Trails, beaches and parks other families love.
Friendship
For kids and for parents. Nobody has to do this alone.
School advocacy happens in separate district groups, so these stay friendly and relaxed.
Want to organize in your district? See Build your groupCommunity guidelines
Kind, curious and respectful.
No shaming
We share what works for us without judging what works for others.
Every family is different
Work schedules, health, siblings and money shape every home. We respect that.
Accessibility needs respected
Assistive technology and accommodations are essential. They are never up for debate here.
Start a group
Don't see your area?
Tell us where you are. We'll help you set up a group and connect you with families nearby. It can start with two or three families.