Sponsored post Chills and laughs are guaranteed this October 18 when The Tesla City Stories returns to the Old Church Concert Hall! Get $12 discount tickets to The Tesla City Stories October Halloween Special at TeslaTix.com. Use code CHEAP10. Don't delay! Only 20 discount tickets are … [Read more...] about Halloween Special: The Tesla City Stories Discount Tickets
Halloween on Franklin: A Must-See Spooky Spectacle in Vancouver
If you're looking for a place to experience some spine-tingling Halloween magic, Vancouver’s Franklin Street should be at the top of your list. Known for its holiday displays, this neighborhood transforms into a hauntingly captivating spectacle during the month of October. One residence in … [Read more...] about Halloween on Franklin: A Must-See Spooky Spectacle in Vancouver
Discount Day at OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the nation's leading science centers and we're lucky to have it right here in Portland. OMSI discount day is here to bring one of Portland's best attractions to you for cheap. Science lovers and explorers of the unknown … [Read more...] about Discount Day at OMSI
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Fall Leaves Train Ride
Take a scenic trip through Clark County on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad fall leaves train ride. A newly restored 25-ton switch locomotive transports passengers through scenic northern Clark County from Yacolt to Moulton Falls to Chelatchie Prairie and back. During the fall, the … [Read more...] about Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Fall Leaves Train Ride
What to Do in Portland This Weekend
There is always something to do in Portland. Yet, not all events in the Rose City come with a cheap price tag. If you're looking to have a great time without breaking the budget, you've come to the right place.Free events in Portland Every week I will add new free and cheap events throughout the … [Read more...] about What to Do in Portland This Weekend
National Cinnamon Roll Day: Get $1 Special at Cinnabon
It doesn't get much better than a sweet, warm, gooey cinnamon roll. Here's your chance to bite into delicious savings on National Cinnamon Roll Day at Cinnabon. The popular bakery is celebrating the food holiday with a sweet deal. Other food events this week are Portland Wing Week and Portland … [Read more...] about National Cinnamon Roll Day: Get $1 Special at Cinnabon
Trick-or-Treat Events in and around Portland
Happy Halloween! Trick-or-treat events are popping up all over the Portland area, inviting your family to get out, show off your costumes and collect some delicious treats. Whether you're in Portland or one of the surrounding cities, chances are you have one of these trick-or-treat events … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Events in and around Portland
Dozer Day at Clark County Event Center
Dozer Day lets your kids and kids at heart get behind the wheel with construction professionals. The annual event aims to educate people of all ages by fostering an interest in the construction industry. Your family can get up close with heavy construction equipment along with other fun, … [Read more...] about Dozer Day at Clark County Event Center
Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show
Are you ready to dive into the dazzling world of rocks, minerals, fossils and gems? Step inside a rock hound's paradise at the 43rd annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show. This family-friendly event welcomes collectors, hobbyists and anyone who loves the natural beauty of the Earth’s … [Read more...] about Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show
2024 Portland Greek Festival
The annual Portland Greek Festival invites the community to enjoy the flavors, dances and traditions of the Mediterranean culture. In the late 1800s, the first Greek immigrants came the Northwest to work in fishing, lumber, railroad and other jobs. That's when the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox … [Read more...] about 2024 Portland Greek Festival
Sock It to Me Warehouse Sale
Sock It to Me is passing down big savings on their merchandise at the Warehouse Sale. Sock It to Me is a local company that has been providing imaginative design to Portlanders since 2004. The company's flagship product are fun socks that comes in hundreds of designs. This year, the company is … [Read more...] about Sock It to Me Warehouse Sale
First Thursday Street Gallery
Explore local artists at the First Thursday Street Gallery in the Pearl District. The event is hosted by Urban Art Network, a Portland nonprofit dedicated to empowering independent artists. Now in its 24th year, the event holds true to its artistic roots by bringing together our community of … [Read more...] about First Thursday Street Gallery
2024 Estacada Lake Witches Paddle Boarding and Kayaking Event
Put on your best witchy costume and get ready to to haunt this local lake during the Estacada Lake Witches Paddle Boarding and Kayaking Event. Witches and warlocks are invited to trade in their broomsticks for paddles during the 4th annual event. You also won't want to miss … [Read more...] about 2024 Estacada Lake Witches Paddle Boarding and Kayaking Event
Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap events this week as your guide to having frugal fun throughout the metro area. To stay up to date on all the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum
Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum are back in 2024. Located in the heart of downtown, Portland Art Museum is internationally renowned for exciting art experiences. On the first Thursday of the month, our community gets open access to one of our city's top attractions along with … [Read more...] about Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum
2024 ScareGrounds PDX at Oaks Park
Visit Oaks Park ScareGrounds for a scary good time this October. During the Halloween season, Oaks Park hosts its very own local haunted attraction, ScareGrounds. As night falls, monsters of all shapes and sizes transform the beloved amusement park into an attraction of horrors. Here are all … [Read more...] about 2024 ScareGrounds PDX at Oaks Park
Portland Night Market: Discover Local Creators and Chefs
Explore the city's best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks and retail at Portland Night Market. Since 2015, the Portland Night Market has centered around Portland's creative scene. This event is a unique experience on the Central Eastside for Portlanders of all … [Read more...] about Portland Night Market: Discover Local Creators and Chefs
Free and Cheap Perks on National Coffee Day
Here's the buzz about National Coffee Day! National Coffee Day is Sunday, September 29, 2024. To stir things up, many coffee shops are celebrating the highly caffeinated holiday with freebies and discounts at participating locations. Here's what's percolating. This is a great day to swing by a … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Perks on National Coffee Day
Leach Botanical Garden Halloween Boo! Bash
Are you ready for a Halloween adventure like no other? Get ready to be spellbound as Leach Botanical Garden transforms into a magical realm of tricks and treats. Enjoy a fun, family friendly afternoon at the Leach Botanical Garden Halloween Boo! Bash. Here are the details about this spooky fun … [Read more...] about Leach Botanical Garden Halloween Boo! Bash
Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route
Want to know exactly where your ghouls and goblins can trick-or-treat in your Portland neighborhood? The Nextdoor Treat Map just made your haunting around the block a lot easier. No more second guessing where to go or who is giving out treats. You can see exactly which neighbors are ready to greet … [Read more...] about Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route
2024 Museums on Us Free Museum Admission
Bank of America's Museums On Us program lets customers visit Portland museums for free the first full weekend of the month. More than 225 museums and attractions participate in the Bank of America free museum days in cities across the United States. In Portland, we're lucky enough to have three … [Read more...] about 2024 Museums on Us Free Museum Admission
Troutdale First Friday Art Walk
Explore Troutdale's art community during the First Friday Art Walk. On the first Friday of the month in the summer, the streets will be filled with vendors, sidewalk dining, live music, family-friendly activities and more. The fun continues during the fall months with activities moving … [Read more...] about Troutdale First Friday Art Walk
National Alpaca Farm Days
During the last weekend in September, alpaca farms across the country are opening their gates to the public for National Alpaca Farm Days. On September 28 and 29, 2024, two nearby alpaca farms are participating in this annual celebration of the cute camelids and their incredible fibrous … [Read more...] about National Alpaca Farm Days
2024 Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens
Celebrate the haunting holiday all month long during Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens. Visiting St. Helens during the fall may feel like a trip back to your childhood. In 1998, Disney Channel's Halloween classic “Halloweentown" was filmed in the small city of St. Helens, Oregon. Since then, … [Read more...] about 2024 Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens
Best Places to See Fall Colors in Portland
The crisp air, cloudy skies and intermittent rainstorms mark the changing of the season in Portland. As we transition from hot to cool weather, our city shines with pops of red, yellow, orange and gold around every corner. Fall colors in Portland reign supreme. Starting in October, the … [Read more...] about Best Places to See Fall Colors in Portland
National Coffee Day Deal at Peet’s Coffee
Get ready to sip on a delicious beverage during the National Coffee Day deal at Peet's Coffee. What started as an artisan coffee movement in Berkeley, California in the 1960s has expanded to a global chain with multiple locations in the Portland area. On National Coffee Day, here's … [Read more...] about National Coffee Day Deal at Peet’s Coffee
Free First Sunday at the Oregon Jewish Museum
Visit the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education during Free First Sunday. The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, or OJMCHE, explores the legacy of the Jewish people in Oregon while also teaching the universal relevance of the Holocaust and providing … [Read more...] about Free First Sunday at the Oregon Jewish Museum
Free First Sunday at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Attend the Japanese American Museum of Oregon for Free First Sunday event. The Japanese American Museum of Oregon preserves and honors the history and culture of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest. The museum educates the public about the Japanese American experience during WWII, … [Read more...] about Free First Sunday at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Vancouver Dining Month Serves Up 3 Courses for $33
Try some of Clark County's hottest restaurants at a great price during Vancouver Dining Month. Have you checked out Vancouver lately? You may be surprised at just how cool the Couve has become. The new waterfront walk and addition of downtown eateries have brought new life to … [Read more...] about Vancouver Dining Month Serves Up 3 Courses for $33
Portland Area Haunted Houses and Corn Mazes
What haunts your Halloween: Ghosts, goblins, maniacal clowns? Portland haunted houses and corn mazes have all the scares and screams. Here's a list of some top attractions this Halloween season. As the autumn chill sets in and Halloween approaches, Portland transforms into a haven for thrill … [Read more...] about Portland Area Haunted Houses and Corn Mazes
Portland Flea Vintage, Handmade Market
Calling all vintage, handmade, food loving Portlanders! Explore one-of-a-kind goods at Portland Flea. For the past 12 years, Portland Flea has created a gathering place for our city's creators to showcase their talents. Get out and join your community of makers, food purveyors and curators at … [Read more...] about Portland Flea Vintage, Handmade Market
2024 Davis Graveyard Schedule: The Best Free Halloween Attraction
Take in the creepy, quirky, creative haunt at Davis Graveyard, one of the Portland metro's beloved Halloween attractions. Since 1998, the Davis Graveyard has brought a mix of spooky fun to the fall season with a haunted graveyard. When Chris and Jeff first laid eyes on their Milwaukie home, they … [Read more...] about 2024 Davis Graveyard Schedule: The Best Free Halloween Attraction
2024 National Taco Day Deals
Celebrate your Tuesday with delicious tacos. National Taco Day is Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Check out these deals at restaurants in and around Portland. If you're looking for even more food focused events, don't miss Portland Wing Week, Greek Festival and Vancouver Dining Month. Below … [Read more...] about 2024 National Taco Day Deals
Free Birthday Admission at Leach Botanical Garden
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Leach Botanical Garden is offering free birthday admission to everyone in 2024. Leach Botanical Garden is a natural oasis nestled in Southeast Portland. The 16-acre estate features more than 2,000 plant species growing along the banks of Johnson … [Read more...] about Free Birthday Admission at Leach Botanical Garden
2024 Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
Celebrate the harvest season at one of the most plentiful valleys in Oregon. The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest invites you and your family to take a bite out of fall's delicious bounty at this October event. Here are the details about the 2024 festival. 2024 Hood River … [Read more...] about 2024 Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and the Museum
Bring your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge to OMSI Science Pubs. These events invite people of all ages to learn about an interesting science topic in a friendly, fun environment. OMSI Science Pubs are monthly events that celebrate the marvel of science with food and drinks. Some of … [Read more...] about OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and the Museum
Cinema of Horrors Drive-In at Clark County Fairgrounds
The Clark County Fairgrounds is bringing you a live-action horror movie experience where screams from the screen come to life. The Cinema of Horrors Drive-In features your favorite horror blockbusters with monsters lurking outside your car window. Attend a unique, drive-in experience that is sure … [Read more...] about Cinema of Horrors Drive-In at Clark County Fairgrounds
National Coffee Day Deal at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is brewing up excitement for National Coffee Day with a special offer that’s hard to resist. On September 29, 2024, coffee lovers can cash in on lots of free and cheap perks on National Coffee Day. At Krispy Kreme, you can invited to pair your favorite doughnut with the perfect cup … [Read more...] about National Coffee Day Deal at Krispy Kreme
2024 Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Get ready for a showcase of all things weird at the Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo. If you love the strange, unusual and bizarre, you won't want to miss this collection of artists and small businesses as they descend on Portland. The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is the original traveling … [Read more...] about 2024 Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo
The Compassionate Living Festival
Celebrate 20 years of community for people, the planet and animals at the Compassionate Living Festival. For 20 years, Northwest VEG has promoted plant-based diets and supported communities in their journey toward a vegan lifestyle. This special festival celebrates that journey by highlighting … [Read more...] about The Compassionate Living Festival
2024 Forest Service Recreation Area Free Days
Get free entrance to Forest Service recreation areas on five holidays in 2024. Forest Service recreation area free days include recreation sites and trailheads in Oregon and Washington, such as the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood National Forest, Gifford Pinchot National Forest and 14 more. These … [Read more...] about 2024 Forest Service Recreation Area Free Days
2024 Bella Organic Haunted Corn Maze
Head to the farm after dark for a special haunt, the Bella Organic Haunted Corn Maze. Bella Organic Farm is a 100-acre certified organic farm and winery on Sauvie Island that is open year round. They grow more than 70 varieties of berries, fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, vineyard grapes and herbs. … [Read more...] about 2024 Bella Organic Haunted Corn Maze
Ride Oregon Pacific Railroad’s Train Through Portland
Want to see Portland by train? Climb aboard Oregon Pacific Railroad's train for a special ride around Portland. The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated freight railroad company. The company operates a special passenger train along the East Portland Division railroad line in … [Read more...] about Ride Oregon Pacific Railroad’s Train Through Portland
2024 Free Entrance Days at Washington State Parks
Enjoy Washington's best nature trails during free days at Washington parks. In 2024, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering outdoor enthusiasts 12 free days to get out and see the wild side of the Evergreen State. Access to Washington State Parks typically requires a … [Read more...] about 2024 Free Entrance Days at Washington State Parks
2024 Portland Wing Week: Snack on $8 Chicken Wings
How do you like your wings: Bone in or boneless? Spicy or tangy? Whatever way you wing it, here's your chance to celebrate wings all week long during Portland Wing Week. Portland Wing Week is September 30-October 6, 2024. Each plate of six specialty chicken wings are only $8 at participating … [Read more...] about 2024 Portland Wing Week: Snack on $8 Chicken Wings
El Tigre Fest
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at El Tigre Fest. The free festival hosts Latin American food, arts and crafts, dancing, live music, and children’s activity for all ages. Here's what you can expect at the 2024 event. 2024 El Tigre Fest El Tigre Fest is Saturday, October 5, 2024 … [Read more...] about El Tigre Fest
Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall
Portland's Sanctuary of Sound's free lunchtime concerts return in 2024. Built in 1882, The Old Church in downtown Portland is on the National Register of Historic Places. The concert venue hosts events meant to enhance the cultural life of the community and celebrate the building’s historic … [Read more...] about Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall
2024 Oktoberfests in and around Portland
From September to October, crowds will pack beer halls and streets to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. Thankfully, you don't have to go on an international trip to partake in this Bavarian tradition. Portland Oktoberfests are plentiful and offer a variety of activities for all ages. At … [Read more...] about 2024 Oktoberfests in and around Portland
The Best Scenic Drives for Fall Colors in Oregon
When it comes to beautiful fall foliage, you don't want to miss the brilliant colors throughout the state of Oregon. There is no denying the natural beauty throughout Oregon. The fall is one of the most breathtaking times to explore the state. As summer fades into fall, deciduous trees … [Read more...] about The Best Scenic Drives for Fall Colors in Oregon
Star Party at Glendoveer Golf Course
Enjoy a night of stargazing with OMSI and Rose City Astronomers during the Star Party at Glendoveer Golf Course. Looking for an exciting and educational way to spend your evening? Attend the Star Party. This family-friendly event promises a stellar experience as you explore the galaxy and learn … [Read more...] about Star Party at Glendoveer Golf Course
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