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Mother’s Day Groupon Deals!

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Groupon has Great Deals for Your Mom! Flowers and a card are nice, but there is nothing like spending quality time with your mom. Check out all the great discounted Portland Mother's Day activities, offered by Groupon. Browse the Portland-area collection of discounted fun activities, up to 50% … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Groupon Deals!

Get Free Pretzels on National Pretzel Day

Take a bite out of these tasty deals on National Pretzel Day! Crunchy, soft, salty and sweet. Two national pretzel chains know how to treat you on National Pretzel Day. Take advantage of these deals on April 26. Wetzel's Pretzels Option 1: On Friday, Wetzel's Pretzels' 5th annual “National Wetzel … [Read more...] about Get Free Pretzels on National Pretzel Day

Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales

Portland garage sale season is May-September With the rise in minimalist lifestyle and the influence of Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, this might go down at the best garage sale season in history. If you love a good find and a good deal, plan your garage sale hunting around these … [Read more...] about Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales

Free Admission During National Park Week

 Celebrate National Park Week with free admission! Pull out your hiking boots and head to your nearest national park during National Park Week April 20-28. Enjoy free admission on April 20. Celebrate our nation's heritage and natural beauty during the National Park Services' 102-year … [Read more...] about Free Admission During National Park Week

Tax Day Freebies, Discounts and Fun in Portland

Have you ever celebrated Tax Day? Take a deep breath. Tax Day 2019 is upon us. Instead of dwelling on what you might owe, or counting down the days till you get your refund, take a break and have some fun. There is so much to look forward to on Tax Day 2019 in Portland. Tuesday, April 15, 2019, is … [Read more...] about Tax Day Freebies, Discounts and Fun in Portland

Farmers Markets In and Around Portland

Your one stop shop for produce and entertainment Tis the season for farmers markets in Portland! In almost every neighborhood throughout the city, people gather weekly to buy veggies, meet with neighbors, listen to live music and get a bite to eat. Each Portland Farmers market has its own unique … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets In and Around Portland

Free (and Cheap) Easter Events

Enjoy these Easter events in Portland! In case you already went all out on your kid's Easter basket, here are free and cheap Easter events. Find an Easter egg hunt, brunch, or photos with the Bunny near your Portland neighborhood and neighboring cities. These events are free unless … [Read more...] about Free (and Cheap) Easter Events

Go on a Spring Break Adventure in (and around) Portland

Make Memories during Spring Break 2019 Spring Break in Portland is the ideal time to get out of the house and explore the many wonderful places our corner of the Northwest has to offer. If you're looking for a unique experience for the entire family, look no further than these Spring Break … [Read more...] about Go on a Spring Break Adventure in (and around) Portland

Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland

What would you do #forthethrone? We've been waiting almost two years for Game of Thrones Season 8. On March 5, the long-anticipated official trailer was released and we all started counting the days until the first episode airs of April 14. If you're like me, it's been a long 21 months. You're … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland

Where to See Cherry Blossom Trees in Portland

The Springtime Gems of Portland After the frigid winter we've had in Portland, I think I speak for us all when I say spring cannot come soon enough. Thankfully, Portland is filled with one of the best signs that spring has officially sprung—cherry blossom trees. From mid-March to mid-April, … [Read more...] about Where to See Cherry Blossom Trees in Portland

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