Six Ideas for Summer Break How long has it been since summer break started? If you're running out of ideas to keep your kids busy, there are some great completely free and inexpensive options. These activities take place every week and some every day. Make it a whole summer of fun by planning these … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
Free Bowling for Kids Summer 2019
15 local centers are offering free bowling What better way to beat the heat and have fun this summer? Kids Bowl Free is a program that offers free bowling for kids all summer long. Before participating, you'll need to register your child, age 15 or younger. Your kid will be eligible for two … [Read more...] about Free Bowling for Kids Summer 2019
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, live music and entertainment your whole family will … [Read more...] about Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults
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 for Kids, Teens and Adults
Free Summer Movies in the Parks
Free Flicks for Cool Summer Nights The Portland metro has an abundance of summertime movies in local parks. Scroll through the list below to find Portland's movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Gresham movie series. Make the … [Read more...] about Free Summer Movies in the Parks
Free Father’s Day Weekend Activities in Portland
Take Dad on a Portland Adventure We all know the cliche 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
10 kid flicks for $5 at Cinemark Theaters
Keep the Kiddos Entertained for Cheap Cinemark theaters are opening their annual Summer Movie Clubhouse with 10 family-friendly flicks for $5, when purchased in advance. Five dollar punch cards are available at participating theatre’s box office or online. Without a punch card, it’s still a … [Read more...] about 10 kid flicks for $5 at Cinemark Theaters
Kids’ Movies for $1 at Regal Cinemas
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 … [Read more...] about Kids’ Movies for $1 at Regal Cinemas
Free Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Tastings
Fun Food Experiences for Everyone Food classes and culinary experiences are expensive. In Portland, we live in an incredible food mecca with all the fancy ingredients that don't live in our cupboards. Sure, it's cool to learn to make Sushi or take a course on knife skills so you can turn a radish … [Read more...] about Free Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Tastings
Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party
Take to the Streets for Free Fun Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets for Sunday Parkways. This summer program lets bikers and walkers stroll their neighborhoods together like one big mobile block party. It is family friendly and always draws big crowds of … [Read more...] about Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party
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