Soak in that Free AC By Ian Rose With temperatures into the triple digits, Portlanders are bracing for an especially nasty summer. No disrespect to the sun worshipers — I know some of you are loving it — but for the rest of us, it’s time to seek shelter and wait for the heat wave to break. If … [Read more...] about 6 Free Places to Hide from the Heat in Portland
Lesser Known Instagram-Worthy Spots in Portland
5 Unique Photo Ops in Portland, Oregon When I first moved here, some of the iconic photo ops I took were downtown. I'm sure all of us have snapped a photo of the White Stag sign or posed in front of the Keep Portland Weird mural outside of Dante's with a pink box of Voodoo doughnuts in hand. The … [Read more...] about Lesser Known Instagram-Worthy Spots in Portland
Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in Portland
Get Your Scoop On Thanks to a plethora of top-notch ice cream shops in Portland, you can satisfy your appetite for this tasty frozen confection in every neighborhood. Since we take our ice cream pretty seriously around here, you can find your perfect scoop year round. What makes ice cream shops in … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in Portland
Stream Movies for Free with Your Library Card
Stream Movies and Documentaries for Free Libraries have so much more than books. Cultural passes let you explore Portland for free. Community events offer endless entertainment and reading programs give you wonderful prizes. The best part is all of these services are completely free to library card … [Read more...] about Stream Movies for Free with Your Library Card
Portland Activities for Hot Summer Days
Free and Cheap Portland Summer Activities Get your sunscreen ready. We're heading into the hottest part of the summer. Portland has plenty warm weather activities for people who like to soak up the sun and others who like to stay inside. The best part is all these activities are free and cheap. … [Read more...] about Portland Activities for Hot Summer Days
Free Portland Pools, Splash Pads and Fountains
Beat the Heat at Portland Parks Grab your swimsuit, beach towels and sunscreen. As we head into the heat of summer, cool off a these free Portland pools, splash pads and fountains. Many of these water features are in local parks. Pack a lunch and spend the entire day beating the … [Read more...] about Free Portland Pools, Splash Pads and Fountains
Fun Things to Do While Stuck in Portland Traffic
Make Portland traffic a little less horrible Portland traffic is bad, and it is about to get a whole lot worse. The ODOT announced the I-84 and I-5 Interchange resurfacing project, which will close the ramps 24 hours a day for up to two weeks. Here's the schedule: Sunday, July 8 - Monday, July … [Read more...] about Fun Things to Do While Stuck in Portland Traffic
6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6
Portland's Best Theaters Offer Cheap Tickets Cowritten by Allison Kern When I moved to Portland over four years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to discover an abundance of movie options and most with food and drinks! Though many second-run movies play at cheaper theaters, you can see … [Read more...] about 6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6
Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Have a Spectacular 4th of July in Portland Instead of shelling out a bunch of money to buy your own fireworks, enjoy cheap and free Portland 4th of July events. Many of the events listed below have a whole day of fun activities, games, and live music and entertainment your whole family will … [Read more...] about Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Portland’s Free Summer Movie Series
Want free flicks this summer? The Portland metro area has an abundance of movies in the park programs. Scroll through the list below to the Portland's movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Gresham movie series. See more free … [Read more...] about Portland’s Free Summer Movie Series
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