Beers + Babies
Beers and Babies is a new parents group for caregivers in Portland, OR. Join your community as we gather for a casual afternoon of beer-drinking and baby-admiring with a different kind of Portland beer group. Share your joys, your struggles, and a pint with people who also care for young ones. We're not your mom's new mom's group - we're an inclusive group for parents in Portland who like beer, who like babies of all ages, and who need to get out!
Find us on Facebook! and now on Instagram too!
Find us on Facebook! and now on Instagram too!
- Beers + Babies are casual, inclusive, all-ages events for the whole family. We usually meet for about an hour, or as long as our kids let us! Typically people stay no more than two hours. Kids' ages typically range from newborn to preschool, but we are friendly to all ages.
- FREE, just buy your own beer and snacks.
- Bring your babies of all ages (kids welcome!), baby carrier, partner(s), friend(s), siblings, older children, etc. There are no age requirements - all are welcome.
- **Due to space constraints and the size of our group, please consider baby wearing instead of bringing strollers/car seats if at all possible. A Certified Babywearing Consultant hosts our Portland events and can provide fit checks and a small selection of carriers if needed. Thank you!**
Upcoming Events
Beers and Babies has gone virtual! We "meet" via social media every Saturday starting mid-afternoon. Participate in as many ways as you'd like!
- Check in through our Beers and Babies Facebook Group
- Tag your social distancing happy hours #beerandbabies on IG while checking the fun on our Beers and Babies Instagram (especially with Stories!)
- Join our email list for more virtual ideas as they're added!
Need some babywearing or car seat help? See our Services page for everything we offer.
Past Events
Each month we visit a different brewery in Portland on the Last Sunday of the month (and sometimes on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Vancouver too!). Here is a list of everywhere we have been so far:
- February 2020 - West Coast Grocery Co
- December 2019 - Labrewtory
- November 2019 - Cascade Barrel House
- October 2019 - Leikam Brewing
- September 2019 - Modern Times
- September 2019 - Thirsty Monk
- August 2019 - Vagabond
- August 2019 - Breakside (NE Dekum)
- July 2019 - Hopworks (Vancouver, WA)
- July 2019 - Zoiglhaus
- June 2019 - Scout Beer
- May 2019 - Rogue Eastside
- April 2019 - Baerlic Barley Pod in NE
- April 2019 - Trap Door in Vancouver, WA
- March 2019 - Ex Novo in NE
- February 2019 - Ruse Brewing in SE
- February 2019 - Ghost Runners Brewing in Vancouver, WA
- January 2019 - Sasquatch Brewing on NW 30th Ave
- January 2019 - Brothers Cascadia in Vancouver, WA
- December 2018 - Migration Brewing on NE Glisan
- December 2019 - 54-40 Brewing in Washougal, WA
- November 2018 - Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver, WA
- October 2018 - Lucky Lab in SE
- October 2018 - Hopworks Urban Brewery in Vancouver, WA
- September 2018 - Little Beast Brewing in SE
- September 2018 - Loowit Brewing in Vancouver, WA
- August 2018 - Widmer Brothers in NE
- July 2018 - Oregon Brewers Festival
- June 2018 - Breakside Brewery in NW
- May 2018 - Base Camp Brewing Company in SE
- April 2018 - Ecliptic Brewing in North Portland
- March 2018 - Level Beer in NE
- February 2018 - Laurelwood Public House in Sellwood/SE
- January 2018 - Fat Head's in Pearl/NW
- December 2017 - Zoiglhaus in Lents/SE
- November 2017 - Oregon Public House in Woodlawn/NE
- October 2017 - Lucky Lab in Buckman/SE
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there an age limit for this group?
No! Federal law requires alcohol consumers to be 21+ but our non-drinking attendees range from newborns to about preschool age, though we have hosted families with teens in the past too (especially when they are helpful with the littles!). We are truly all ages and friendly to families of all types.
- May I bring my brother/grandma/sister's cousin's uncle?
All are welcome! Anyone who enjoys beers... and babies! would feel at home in our group.
- Do you have LGBT/poly/queer families attend?
Yes we do! We welcome families and individuals of all types and identities. We hope you find our group to be a welcoming place.
- How do you drink while having a baby with you?
Many of our members wear their babies on their bodies in a carrier, which helps a lot with space constraints (versus more bulky car seats and strollers). Babywearing also allows you to respond to your baby's cues more swiftly and helps you hear and connect with your baby in a crowded space. We encourage all our attendees to drink responsibly.
- I need help with babywearing, or I don't have a carrier.
We can help! Events are typically hosted by Babywearing Consultants, who are trained in safety and products for baby carrying. Drop us a note in the event if you'd like to borrow a carrier for our social hour!
- Are events really only an hour long?
Not really, we just commit to hosting for an hour in case our kids get restless. Please arrive whenever works for you and stay as long as you like!
- What do you do at these events?
We hang out and talk to adults!! Walking/toddler/older kids play and everyone has a great time. Sometimes we do activity-focused events too, so check the specific event listing for details.
- Is drinking beer a requirement?
Not at all! Your presence is always valued more than what you're drinking. Our organizers strive to select locations that provide variety for our attendees as much as possible and there is never any judgement. Drink beer, cider, soda, water - whatever! Community is always more important to us than consumption!
Have another question? Send us an email - amy@adjoyn.com.
No! Federal law requires alcohol consumers to be 21+ but our non-drinking attendees range from newborns to about preschool age, though we have hosted families with teens in the past too (especially when they are helpful with the littles!). We are truly all ages and friendly to families of all types.
- May I bring my brother/grandma/sister's cousin's uncle?
All are welcome! Anyone who enjoys beers... and babies! would feel at home in our group.
- Do you have LGBT/poly/queer families attend?
Yes we do! We welcome families and individuals of all types and identities. We hope you find our group to be a welcoming place.
- How do you drink while having a baby with you?
Many of our members wear their babies on their bodies in a carrier, which helps a lot with space constraints (versus more bulky car seats and strollers). Babywearing also allows you to respond to your baby's cues more swiftly and helps you hear and connect with your baby in a crowded space. We encourage all our attendees to drink responsibly.
- I need help with babywearing, or I don't have a carrier.
We can help! Events are typically hosted by Babywearing Consultants, who are trained in safety and products for baby carrying. Drop us a note in the event if you'd like to borrow a carrier for our social hour!
- Are events really only an hour long?
Not really, we just commit to hosting for an hour in case our kids get restless. Please arrive whenever works for you and stay as long as you like!
- What do you do at these events?
We hang out and talk to adults!! Walking/toddler/older kids play and everyone has a great time. Sometimes we do activity-focused events too, so check the specific event listing for details.
- Is drinking beer a requirement?
Not at all! Your presence is always valued more than what you're drinking. Our organizers strive to select locations that provide variety for our attendees as much as possible and there is never any judgement. Drink beer, cider, soda, water - whatever! Community is always more important to us than consumption!
Have another question? Send us an email - amy@adjoyn.com.