When you’re a parent, one of the first things you realize is just how overstimulating kids’ toys can be. The average toy box features a chaotic orchestra of products just waiting to sound the moment you accidentally set something in the wrong way. If you want to simplify things, you need really good Portland toy stores to help you find something to entertain your child while encouraging their development. As a Portland photographer, I get to chat with many parents about their favorite local spots. Here are the Portland toy stores my clients positively adore!
7784 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, Oregon 97219
Thinker Toys is an award-winning toy store that has spent the past 30 years helping Portland families find the perfect products. The store has a fabulous selection of STEM-based toys to encourage your little scientist. They also offer many open-play toys, including dolls, puppets, dress-up costumes, and pretend food.
6406 SE Foster Road, Portland, Oregon 97206
Hammer and Jacks is a toy store that’s about to become your Portland family’s new favorite place. Not only do they feature some of the best toys around, but they also regularly host events in their darling REC Room. See live music or listen to a story before picking out a meaningful toy.
2438 NE Broadway Street, Portland, Oregon 97232
Shop Merci Milo has locations in Portland and LA. The adorable shop features many dolls and toys to engage your child’s imagination. You can find Japanese collectibles, Richard Scarry or Snoopy-themed toys, and Maileg Mice.
2305 NW Kearney Street, Portland, Oregon 97210
Mudpuddles Toys and Books offers creative toys to help your child create their own play world. The Portland toy store sells LEGO sets, dress-up costumes, marble runs, and play instruments. They also feature plenty of sensory toys that will inspire your little one to play for hours!
4768 NW Bethany BLVD, #C5, Portland, Oregon 97229
Piccolo Mondo Toys has products perfect for kids from infancy through age 13. The shop specializes in active play toys that will inspire your child to get out and go create their own adventures. You can also find building kits, books, crafts, and puzzles.
3808 N Williams Ave, Portland, Oregon 97227
SpielWerk Toys is a Portland store that focuses entirely on kid-powered toys. You won’t need a Costco pack of double As here! They have completely analog toys that will inspire your child’s imagination. You can buy colorful 3D puzzles, wooden tractors, dolls, blocks, and more. Their motto is “Buy Less, Play More.”
Are you searching for the perfect way to simplify things? Then stop by one of these Portland toy stores today so you can have the perfect toy for your child.
If you need more ways to make these years a little more memorable, then I would love to chat! I am a Portland family photographer, and I adore working with families to help them freeze this time in its tracks. I would love to talk with you and tell you what to expect from my portrait experience so you can decide if I’m the photographer for your family. Contact me today to find out more!
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I’m so impressed with how may brick & mortar toy stores there are! I wouldn’t have guessed!
Yes and I love them all!
Oh my gosh Portland has so many wonderful toy stores, what a resource!
Yes, we do! They are so much fun to explore!