Bright colors. Old-School Charm. Portland is a magical kidcore fantasyland.
Relive the rainbow-themed, beanie babies laden 90s childhood you had or wish you had. While you may not actually be able to jump back in time there are a few places that can help you feel like you have. Take a turn through the classics like candy shop Rocket Fizz (over 200 kinds of candy!) or party supply shop, The Lippman Company where you can find just about any color paper streamers. Major Jojo Siwa vibes. Next up, head to Ice Queen (Popsicles!) or Toast’d (pop tarts!) for a childhood snack and end your day at 90s themed dance club Jones or Ground Kontrol Arcade. For a trip a bit further afield, head to Enchanted Forest and stroll through Storybook Lane with a mixture of preschool kids and college stoners. Long live childhood.
RIP: JJ Jump – we’ll always miss you.
Kidcore is an aesthetic that centers around bright colors, nostalgia for icons from the 90s, and/or kid themes. While its origins can be traced back to the 1990s, it appears the aesthetic is a nostalgia-based creation of the 2010s.
The Throwback Kidcore Tour of Portland
Ice Queen PDX
Ice queen is equal parts kawaii dreams and frozen treat magic. We pride ourselves on providing delicous vegan ice cream, popsicles and paletas that are as pleasing on your eyes as they are on your stomach.
Ice Queen specializes in plant based frozen desserts in Portland, OR. We sell in many local stores and have just opened our own store front where you can find a variety of plant based popsicles!
- magical
- sweet
- fun
- cute
Rocket Fizz
Rocket Fizz is your one-stop-shop for candy, soda, gags, nostalgic gifts and unique items. 2000 kinds of candy, 500 flavors of soda and MORE!!!
- classic
- authentic
- sweet
- tasty
Enchanted Forest
Quaint family theme park owned and operated by the Tofte family. The park opened in 1971. It has Storybook Lane, Western Town, Haunted House, Ice mountain Bobsled Roller Coaster, Summer Comedy Theatre, English Village, Big Timber Log Ride, and in 2006, Challenge of Mondor (interactive dark ride).
- classic
- magical
- family-friendly
- adventurous
Toast'd
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- fun
- cute
- popular
- local
Woonwinkel
Design shop with home goods, furniture and gifts in a sunny scandinavian style. Owned by two women with a passion for independent designers, handcrafted objects and modern color. Named best of Portland.
- design
- popular
- women-owned
- craft
Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol is the West Coastās premier classic arcade. We preserve and celebrate video gamingās āgolden ageā by operating over 100 classic video games and 40.5 pinball machines, feature a full-service bar serving from noon until late (usually 2AM), host DJs, comedy shows, high score competitions, game tournaments, and Rock Band karaoke, and are available for public and private event rentals.
- Classic
- Retro
- Fun
- Loud
Oaks Amusement Park
One of America’s oldest continually operating amusement park, founded in 1905, features thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, go carts, miniature golf, midway games, and the largest roller skating rink west of the Mississippi!
- family
- outdoors
- outdoor
- fun
The Lippman Company
The Lippman Co. celebrates over 60 years of helping Portland party! We are a third-generation, single-location, family-owned party supply business with a commitment to finding the best stuff out thereāand bringing it to you, our customer.
- craft
- party
- kidcore
- classic
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology.
- family
- cool
- old
- popular
Jones
Jones is Portlandās hottest retro dance club. Itās all 80s/90s/00s, all the time! A vision and dream come true for owner Nikki Jones, Jones Bar is one of Portlandās only female owned nightclubs and is a true reflection of her passion for creating downtown bars with neighborhood vibes. Jones is a sensual journey through three incredible decades; from throwback music by local and national DJās, loads of 80s/90s/00s memorabilia, old school arcade games, and the largest Lite-Brite on the west coast, Jones bursts with genuine awesome-ness. Jones, a 6500 square foot club, also has a huge dance floor, plenty of sparkle, disco balls galore, a VIP section with bottle service, friendly staff, and a killer outdoor patio.
- retro
- wild
- lively
- kidcore
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Oaks Park Roller Rink
The Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink is a roller rink at Oaks Amusement Park, in Portland, Oregon’s Sellwood neighborhood, in the United States.
- cool
- fun
- old-school
- retro
Portland Spirit Cruise
Come experience premier dining on one of five luxurious yachts operating year-round on the Willamette River in beautiful downtown Portland, as well as the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Cascade Locks.
- aquatic
- adventurous
- classic
- upscale
Original Hotcake And Steak House
Since 1963, The Original Hotcake House has been cooking up the best hotcakes in town, in the same location at 1002 SE Powell Blvd.
Nowadays, we’re cranking out a lot more food options then we did back in the 60’s. Now you can choose from a full list of breakfast options, plus burgers, sandwiches, and even steak dinners.
As a long-time Portland tradition, people visit us from all over the world – and we’re happy to say that most of them love us… just as we love them!
Whatever your tastes, stop on by and try us out. We’re pretty sure you’ll love our 24-hour Brooklyn-style restaurant.
- classic
- dope
- retro
- kidcore
Skyline Restaurant
Founded in 1935 by the Steele family, Skyline Restaurant was originally known as “The Speck”. The Lum family assumed ownership and then the Hom family purchased Skyline in 1977. The current owner, Michelle Nelson, whose Grandmother worked for the Hom family, bought the restaurant in 1999. Skyline Restaurant boasts at least three generations of patrons. Recently, a couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary here, where they had their first date.
Skyline Restaurant now accepts credit cards. We proudly serve locally-sourced products from Alpenrose Dairy, Franz Bakery, Fulton Provisions, Tillamook cheeses, as well as Coca-Cola products. Try Hollywood’s Original Shirley Temple Soda Pop (headquartered in Portland) at Skyline Restaurant, too!
- classic
- Nostalgiacore
- traditional
- fun
Slappy Cakes
Slappy Cakes opened for the love of interactive dining and delicious breakfast! Each table is built with a griddle so guests can make their own pancake creations. In addition to DIY pancakes we offer a full menu of breakfast entrees, pancake stacks and a full bar with craft cocktails, organic juices, lattes and more.
- nostalgic
- Family
- chill
- family-friendly
Roake's
Roakeās has become an institution that is recognized for having the best hot dogs in Portland. Todayās customers are second, third and fourth generation from those very first customers from the late 1930ās. It is amazing the number of families that have made Roakeās a family tradition.
- lunch
- classic
- nostalgic
- traditional
Goose Hollow Inn
Goose Hollow Inn is a classic Portland tavern (so don’t call to book a room) opened in 1967 by Bud Clark. The pub is going strong and is still owned and operated by the Clark Family.
- comfortable
- outdoors
- patio
- cozy
