The Historic Trust's final concert in the 2026 Summer Concert Series will feature Huckle Buck Highway, a high-energy cover band that plays your favorite rock and country songs from groups like Kansas, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Eagles. This outdoor concert will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, … [Read more...] about Free concert presented by The Historic Trust
Free Thursday and Friday Concerts at Sellwood Park
The Sellwood Community House is bringing free outdoor concerts to Southeast Portland this summer. The Thursday and Friday night concerts take place right outside "The Shack" at Sellwood Park (SE 7th Ave and SE Miller St) under a beautiful canopy of 100-year-old fir trees. Pack your picnic … [Read more...] about Free Thursday and Friday Concerts at Sellwood Park
This week’s food freebies and deals
Here are the latest food deals and freebies in Orlando and Central Florida from our writers and our partners at Living on the Cheap. It’s always wise to make sure the deal is valid at the location you visit. Not all franchise owners participate in all national deals. If you find a … [Read more...] about This week’s food freebies and deals
Rockstar Energy Open 2026 skateboard and music festival
Skateboarding culture is taking over downtown Portland when the Rockstar Energy Open 2026 returns to Waterfront Park from August 14 to 16, 2026. This free festival features world-class men’s and women’s street and park skateboarding, live musical performances, athlete signings and interactive fan … [Read more...] about Rockstar Energy Open 2026 skateboard and music festival
PDX Pop Now! free music festival
Portland’s favorite volunteer-run local music celebration is back. PDX Pop Now! 2026 brings three full days of live local music, food carts, and community vibes to downtown Portland. Music genres range from folk and shoegaze to indie rock, hip-hop, and post-punk. Whether you're a long-time … [Read more...] about PDX Pop Now! free music festival
Bethany Village Summer Concert and Markets
The Bethany Village Summer Concert & Market Series involves three summer concerts during July and August, plus a market that features vendors, kids' activities, pony rides and more. The event features a free concert. The last concert in the series, originally scheduled for Thursday, … [Read more...] about Bethany Village Summer Concert and Markets
Washington Museum Day free and discount admission
Washington Museum Day takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, offering free, reduced, or pay-what-you-can admission at participating cultural sites across Washington state, including those nearby. Co-sponsored by the Washington Museum Association (WaMA) and the Washington State Historical … [Read more...] about Washington Museum Day free and discount admission
Best free and cheap things to do in August in Portland
Our August events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Portland metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. … [Read more...] about Best free and cheap things to do in August in Portland
Are you Portland’s top cheapskate?
Portland Living on the Cheap is looking for an editor and publisher. On the Cheap publishers run their sites, create their own editorial calendars and working together with the national On the Cheap network. It's like running an online newspaper. If you’d like to run a business as Portland's top … [Read more...] about Are you Portland’s top cheapskate?
This Month’s Free and Cheap Events
This event calendar for the greater Portland metro area focuses on free and affordable things to do that make the most of your entertainment dollars. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including community festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, film festivals, live … [Read more...] about This Month’s Free and Cheap Events
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