Inexpensive Activities for All There is always something to do in Portland. Yet, not all events in the Rose City come with a cheap price tag. Every week I will add new free and cheap events throughout the city. Bookmark this page so you never miss out on the city's best inexpensive … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Weekend
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
Free Father’s Day Weekend Activities in Portland
Take Dad on a Portland Adventure We all know the clique barbecue in the backyard for Father's Day weekend. Grilling for the whole family isn't always what dad wants to do. Instead, ditch the obligation and start a new tradition. Portland has numerous free Father's Day activities. It is all about … [Read more...] about Free Father’s Day Weekend Activities in Portland
FREE Summer Reading Programs in Portland
Looking for a fun reading program to keep your kids on track this summer? Or maybe you are looking to keep yourself on top of new releases and the classics. Portland libraries and national companies offer prizes for kids, teens and adults. Find the right summer reading program for your … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Reading Programs in Portland
Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
Eat Food. Make Money. Do you make $60 an hour? Well, you can when as a Portland taste tester. Local research companies are looking for participants every month to participate in food and beverage taste tests. All you need to do is fill out a simple application and wait to be notified. Surveys … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Eat: Become A Portland Taste Tester
How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Zero Waste Can Save You Money There's been a lot of talk in Portland about plastic lately. Since China has stopped buying our mixed paper and plastic scraps, we've seen as much as a 10 percent increase in our garbage bills. On the flip side, we've also seen a movement toward using less plastic. … [Read more...] about How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Portland Rose Festival’s (mostly) FREE events
Your Guide to Free Portland Rose Festival Events The 2018 Portland Rose Festival starts in just a few days. The official opening of the annual event is marked by beautiful fireworks over the river on Friday, May 25. The main events of the Rose Festival, most of them FREE, are listed here. For a … [Read more...] about Portland Rose Festival’s (mostly) FREE events
Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Is there a great urban park in your neighborhood? Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it isn't quite what we expected. I am sure many of you have experienced the dread of driving an hour to a hiking spot to … [Read more...] about Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Kids’ Movies for $1 All Summer Long
Cheap Family-Friendly Movies for Summer Break Keep the kids entertained all summer long with Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express. Spend ten weeks of family-friendly movies at your closest Regal location. During its Summer Movie Express, selected G- or PG-rated movies show at 10 a.m. (at most … [Read more...] about Kids’ Movies for $1 All Summer Long
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