# World Forestry Center Discovery Museum Thanksgiving Family Days > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 29 - Where: World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 - Ages: All ages - Price: $5 (Youth ages 3-18) / $8 (Adults); Children 2 and under free - Organizer: World Forestry Center - Official page: https://www.worldforestry.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/world-forestry-center-discovery-museum-thanksgiving-family-days--listing-af0c9be9029689535b5402f8 ## About Situated in Washington Park directly opposite the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum invites families during Thanksgiving break to discover the wonders of Pacific Northwest and global forests. Housed inside a dramatic Cascadian-style timber hall built from massive native Douglas fir logs, the museum features two floors of interactive, multi-sensory exhibits. Children can climb aboard a simulated forest canopy raft, examine tree rings dating back hundreds of years, listen to the legendary 50-foot talking tree, and explore hands-on animal tracking and wildfire science displays. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The museum is 100% stroller accessible with elevator access connecting both exhibition galleries and spacious, carpeted walkways throughout. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern, clean family restrooms with baby changing tables on the main level; comfortable benches placed throughout the quiet timber galleries. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all ages from curious toddlers to teens and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Immersive nature soundscapes with bird songs, gentle rain, and rustling forest leaves create a tranquil, low-stimulation environment. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Pre-Zoo Lights at the Discovery Museum](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/pre-zoo-lights-at-the-discovery-museum--listing-6fedc32cd7982f245b7e51f3) — Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center · From $5 · checked Nov 9. 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