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The Streets of Tanasbourne
★4.4(3,070 reviews)FreeEntertainment
🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on activities (plan 30-45 minutes for fountain play, plus shopping or dining time)👶 Best for all ages, birth through teens. Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5) are drawn to the splash fountain, while older kids (6+) enjoy the movie theater and variety of dining options. The stroller-friendly walkways make it ideal for babies and young children too.🧡 Saved by 150+ families
About
The Streets of Tanasbourne offers the perfect blend of shopping, dining, and play in Hillsboro's most family-friendly outdoor center. Kids love the interactive splash fountain during warmer months, and parents appreciate the walkable layout that makes it easy to navigate with strollers while grabbing a meal, catching a movie, or letting little ones burn energy between errands.
Highlights
- ✓Interactive splash fountain that's free to use during warm weather months
- ✓Regal Cinemas movie theater with family-friendly films and matinee showings
- ✓Wide, stroller-friendly walkways throughout the outdoor center
- ✓Seasonal family events including holiday celebrations and outdoor entertainment
- ✓Multiple kid-friendly restaurant options all within walking distance
Pro Tips
- 1.Bring a change of clothes and towel if visiting during splash fountain season (typically May-September) so kids can play freely without worry
- 2.Visit weekday mornings for the most relaxed experience with easier parking and fewer crowds, especially if you have toddlers who need space to roam
- 3.Park near the fountain area (central location) for quickest access to both the play feature and family-friendly restaurants
- 4.Download the Regal mobile app if planning to see a movie, you can order tickets and concessions ahead to skip lines with restless kids
- 5.Check their website for seasonal events like holiday activities, outdoor movies, and special character appearances that are often free
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (10 AM-noon) offer the quietest shopping experience, while summer evenings (5-7 PM) are perfect for enjoying the splash fountain when temperatures cool down. Avoid Saturday afternoons when the center is busiest.
What to Know
Parking is free throughout the center with ample spaces. The outdoor layout means you'll want weather-appropriate gear, and there are plenty of dining options ranging from quick casual to sit-down restaurants, plus public restrooms near the central fountain area.
Seasonal Notes
The splash fountain operates approximately May through September, weather permitting. Winter visits are still enjoyable for shopping and dining but bring rain gear as this is an outdoor center. Holiday season (November-December) features special decorations and events perfect for family photos.
Nearby Eats
Panera Bread and MOD Pizza are both on-site and excellent for kids with customizable options and quick service. For sit-down dining, Red Robin offers a full kids menu with crayons and balloons.
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