Have a Happy Portland Birthday! You can have your cake (for free) and eat it, too. We all love feeling special on our birthday, and Portland birthday freebies are sure to help you celebrate all day long. Local companies give you free tasty treats, refreshing libations and complimentary … [Read more...] about Free Birthday Food, Drink and Fun in Portland
Portland-area Haunted Houses, Mazes and More
What haunts your Halloween? Ghosts, goblins, maniacal clowns. Portland-area haunted houses, mazes and other attractions have all the scares and screams. Here's a list of some top attractions for the Halloween season. Haunted Houses, Graveyards and Forests The Fear PDX | Sept. 21-Nov. 3 Enter, … [Read more...] about Portland-area Haunted Houses, Mazes and More
Portland Pumpkin Patches
Find the perfect pumpkin at a farm near you Buying a pumpkin at the grocery store does not come close to picking the perfect pumpkin right from the field. Just outside our great city are many you-pick farms celebrating the fall harvest with corn mazes, hay rides and many varieties of pumpkins, … [Read more...] about Portland Pumpkin Patches
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in and near Portland
Changing leaves, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters are not the only fall favorites to look forward to in and around Portland. Local family-friendly fall festivals have an array of fun activities for everyone. Get a taste of the best of the fall harvest at these festivals in and near Portland. The … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in and near Portland
6 Free Places to Hide from the Heat in Portland
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
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