Bring your favorite floatie to the 10th and final year of The Big Float at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The Big Float is a celebration of the Willamette River. The annual event benefits the Human Access Project, a local nonprofit that helps people connect with their river. Here are the … [Read more...] about The Big Float X at Waterfront Park
2022 National Hot Dog Day Freebies and Deals
Celebrate a summertime classic on National Hot Dog Day. On Wednesday, July 20, get yourself a free or cheap hot dog at one of these nearby locations. 2022 National Hot Dog Day Deals Pilot Flying J Travel Center Head to the travel centers for get a buy one, get one free on any hot dog or grill … [Read more...] about 2022 National Hot Dog Day Freebies and Deals
Free Health Screenings at Walmart Wellness Day
Get complimentary health services during Walmart's Wellness Day. On July 23, Walmart is inviting communities across the country to get healthy during wellness day. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating Walmart pharmacies. During the one-day event, families can … [Read more...] about Free Health Screenings at Walmart Wellness Day
Cheapest Gas Prices in the Portland Metro
Looking to save a little extra at the pump? Here are the cheapest gas prices in the Portland metro. Knowing the best station to go to can help lessen the expense of your weekly commute and weekend adventures. The data listed is provided by GasBuddy, an app that helps you find the cheapest … [Read more...] about Cheapest Gas Prices in the Portland Metro
Outdoor Movies at OMSI
Watch a movie under the stars and enjoy pre-show activities during Cinema Unbound Outdoor Movies at OMSI. The series, brought to you by PAM CUT, offers movie screenings at the OMSI bridge lot. During the month of July, the outdoor event features cult classics, family-friendly movies and nostalgic … [Read more...] about Outdoor Movies at OMSI
Chehalem Ridge Nature Park Grand Opening
A new nature park has opened in the Willamette Valley. Attend the grand opening this weekend and partake in fun family-friendly activities. Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, located in Gaston, has more than 1,260 acres with 10 miles of trails providing views of the Tualatin River Valley and the Coast … [Read more...] about Chehalem Ridge Nature Park Grand Opening
Summer Solstice Celebration at Cornell Farm
Celebrate the summer solstice at this local, family-owned nursery. Cornell Farm is hosting an evening of food, entertainment and fun. Cornell Farm dates back to 1987 when the family started a retail stand selling flowers and vegetable plants. From one to 13 greenhouses, the Portland farm … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Celebration at Cornell Farm
Dash for Doughnuts at the Fremont Fun Run
Enjoy a fun jog through the neighborhood and get a tasty treat for your achievement during the Fremont Fun Run. The Beaumont Business Association is hosting a 3k fun run with obstacles through the Beaumont Village. This neighborhood's main drag is Fremont Street, which has a bunch of great … [Read more...] about Dash for Doughnuts at the Fremont Fun Run
Wildwood Welcome Party at Forest Park
Head to Forest Park for a special outdoor celebration. Wildwood Welcome Party is a free event open to all. The Forest Park Conservancy has a variety of experiences planned for people of all skill levels, including family-friendly activities. Enjoy yoga in the park, ivy basket weaving, a … [Read more...] about Wildwood Welcome Party at Forest Park
Hooked on Fishing at West Marine
Head to West Marine's Portland location for a special kid's fishing event this weekend. West Marine specializes in boating accessories, parts, apparel and fishing supplies. Hooked on Fishing is an in-store event for kids to learn and improve on fishing basics. Kids get to learn how to … [Read more...] about Hooked on Fishing at West Marine
Summer Solstice Celebration at Leach Botanical Garden
Celebrate the summer solstice at one of Portland's best outdoor escapes. Head to Leach Botanical Garden for fun activities and time spent together in nature. Leach Botanical Garden is a natural oasis nestled in Southeast Portland. The 16-acre estate features more than 2,000 plant species growing … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Celebration at Leach Botanical Garden
2022 Clackamas County Lavender Festival
The 2023 Clackamas County Lavender Festival has been postponed. Celebrate all things lavender at the Clackamas County Lavender Festival. The Oregon Lavender Farm in Oregon City hosts this annual community festival to enjoy the season's lavender blooms, learn about sustainable agriculture and … [Read more...] about 2022 Clackamas County Lavender Festival
Free Bollywood Party at Shute Park
Ever wanted to be part of a Bollywood musical? Head to Shute Park this week for an interactive Bollywood dance party. The event is hosted by Mumbai native, DJ Prashant, an ex-Intel engineer turned DJ who founded his own dance company and tours nightclubs across the U.S. Here's how you … [Read more...] about Free Bollywood Party at Shute Park
Rose City Reunion Concert with the Oregon Symphony
This event is not taking place in 2023. After two years of hosting virtual and at-home activities, the Portland Rose Festival is commencing its in-person citywide celebrations with a free outdoor concert featuring the Oregon Symphony. The Portland Rose Festival is back with all your … [Read more...] about Rose City Reunion Concert with the Oregon Symphony
APPI Heritage Month Free Film Screenings
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District invites the community to free film screenings celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Throughout the month of May, the school district is hosting three film screenings with brief discussions afterward. Here is the … [Read more...] about APPI Heritage Month Free Film Screenings
Earth Day Celebration at Leach Botanical Garden
Celebrate the Earth Day with a special celebration at Leach Botanical Garden. 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 Creek. Adding to the unique charm is the historic … [Read more...] about Earth Day Celebration at Leach Botanical Garden
Golden Egg Hunt in Downtown Portland
The 2nd annual Golden Egg Hunt invites Portlanders to head downtown and explore local businesses in search of a special prize. Rediscover old businesses and explore new ones while enjoying some friendly competition. During this free weeklong event, participants can hunt for golden eggs hidden at … [Read more...] about Golden Egg Hunt in Downtown Portland
Portland Cider Co. 9th Anniversary Party
Celebrate one of Portland's most recognized cideries at this celebration on Saturday. Since 2013, Portland Cider Co has paired English traditions with the Northwest's micro-cidery influences to create a well-known brand in our region. Portland Cider Co. invites you to celebrate its success at the … [Read more...] about Portland Cider Co. 9th Anniversary Party
National Park Week: Free Entrance Day and Virtual Activities
During National Park Week, April 16-24, 2022, you can explore our country's most stunning national parks, both in person and from home. The National Park Service is helping us connect with nature through a free entrance day and digital opportunities that bring the national parks to … [Read more...] about National Park Week: Free Entrance Day and Virtual Activities
Pets Get a Free Photo With the Easter Bunny at PetSmart
Celebrate Easter with your pets at PetSmart. Pet parents can hop over to PetSmart for a memorable photo with the Easter Bunny. Bring your fur baby in their best spring attire to PetSmart for a free digital photo with the big bunny on April 9 from noon to 3 p.m. You can also snap pictures … [Read more...] about Pets Get a Free Photo With the Easter Bunny at PetSmart
Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park Grand Opening
A new nature park has opened in the heart of Oregon City. Attend the grand opening this weekend and partake in fun family-friendly activities. Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park is a 236-acre forested park featuring a multiuse trail system that provides more than 2 miles of walking paths and nearly … [Read more...] about Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park Grand Opening
Free Country Dance Lessons at Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Do you know the Boot Scootin’ Boogie or Watermelon Crawl? If you’ve ever stood on the edge of the dance floor and wanted to join in on the fun, here’s your chance to learn the most popular country dance styles for free. Ponderosa Lounge & Grill in North Portland is the city’s biggest country … [Read more...] about Free Country Dance Lessons at Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Bradley Angle’s Albina Scavenger Hunt
Do not miss Bradley Angle's first-ever Albina Scavenger Hunt. Bradley Angle is an organization that supports people who experience domestic violence by providing safety, education, empowerment, healing, and hope. The Portland nonprofit is hosting a special scavenger hunt around in the Albina … [Read more...] about Bradley Angle’s Albina Scavenger Hunt
Portland Megaband Concert at Oaks Park
Attend this weekend's Portland Megaband Concert at Oaks Park. The Portland Megaband isn't your traditional orchestra. As a contra dance orchestra, the fiddle forward music includes jigs, reels, and waltzes. The band is bringing together close to 50 musicians for the concert, including more … [Read more...] about Portland Megaband Concert at Oaks Park
HOTLIPS Pizza’s National Pi Day Deals
This deal is not offered in 2023. Portland’s very own HOTLIPS Pizza is serving a piping hot deal on National Pi Day. Whether you’re feeding the whole family or getting a slice, HOTLIPS Pizza is known for fresh, local and sustainable ingredients that make its pizzas and sides delicious. It is a … [Read more...] about HOTLIPS Pizza’s National Pi Day Deals
McMenamins Grand Lodge 100th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate McMenamins Grand Lodge's 100th birthday! The Grand Lodge was opened in 1922 as the Masonic and Eastern Star headquarters for the State of Oregon. Over the years, the property has housed an orphanage, dairy farm and elder care center. In 2000, McMenamins reopened the lodge to the … [Read more...] about McMenamins Grand Lodge 100th Birthday Celebration
Video Dance Attack at Mission Theater
Gather a group of your friends and dance to the decades greatest hits at these special dance nights at McMenamins' historic venue, Mission Theater. For the past 16 years, VJ Kittyrox has hosted Video Dance Attack, Portland’s longest running theme-night dance party. This video-based dance night … [Read more...] about Video Dance Attack at Mission Theater
Amtrak Deal: Buy One Train Ticket, Get One Free
Weekend getaway, anyone? Amtrak is offering cheap train tickets for a limited time. Where are some of the best places to go by train from Portland? It happens to be one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get to Seattle. A night stay at a Seattle hotel usually comes with a steep price for … [Read more...] about Amtrak Deal: Buy One Train Ticket, Get One Free
HOTLIPS Pizza’s National Pizza Day Discount
This deal is not offered in 2023. Portland's very own Hotlips Pizza is serving a piping hot deal on National Pizza Day. Whether you're feeding the whole family or getting a slice, Hotlips Pizza is known for fresh, local and sustainable ingredients that make its pizzas and sides delicious. It is … [Read more...] about HOTLIPS Pizza’s National Pizza Day Discount
Rally Pizza’s National Pizza Day Specials
Support a local pizzeria on National Pizza Day! Rally Pizza, located in Vancouver, Washington, is serving up specials on Wednesday, February 9. Rally Pizza is one of my favorite local pizza places. The family-friendly restaurant specializes in Neapolitan-style pizzas and frozen custards. … [Read more...] about Rally Pizza’s National Pizza Day Specials
Rebel Junk Market this Weekend
Rebel Junk Market is returning to Westside Commons showcasing wall to wall upcycled, restyled and repurposed goods. The reclaimed goods market is held throughout the year in different parts of the Northwest. This February, market creator Dixie DeRocher is bringing it back to where it … [Read more...] about Rebel Junk Market this Weekend
Ride Trimet for Free on Rosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks Day is February 4. TriMet is honoring this American icon by offering free rides all day. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a bus heading home in Montgomery, Alabama. The city ordinance required Black passengers to give up their seat to white people, if the bus was full. … [Read more...] about Ride Trimet for Free on Rosa Parks Day
Celebrate Groundhog Day at Clinton Street Theater
Groundhog Day is February 2. What better way to celebrate than watching a feel-good classic? Clinton Street Theater is bringing back its annual community screening of Groundhog Day. What happens on Groundhog Day? Held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the celebration derives from the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Celebrate Groundhog Day at Clinton Street Theater
2022 Fertile Ground Festival
Celebrate Portland's creative community during the Fertile Ground Festival. The annual arts festival premieres new work from Portland artists, performers and resident theatre companies in a myriad of art forms. If you enjoy the arts and want to see what local Portlanders are creating, this is the … [Read more...] about 2022 Fertile Ground Festival
The Fear PDX’s Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House
Dracula. Bride of Chucky. The Mummy. Some of our favorite classic haunts ride the tight rope of the horror-romance genre. This Valentine's weekend, one of Portland's best haunted houses is hosting a special event to celebrate horror with your honey. The Fear PDX's Love Bites: A Valentine's … [Read more...] about The Fear PDX’s Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House
Great Wolf Lodge: Save Up to 43% During Your Stay
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Looking for a getaway with your family? Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound in Centralia, Washington, is offering discounts on weekday stays throughout the winter and spring. Never been to Great Wolf Lodge? It is a chain of family resorts, each with its own indoor water park. Locations also have … [Read more...] about Great Wolf Lodge: Save Up to 43% During Your Stay
Watch Betty White’s 100th Birthday Documentary at Portland Area Theaters
The news of Betty White's passing just weeks before her 100th birthday was a shock to many of us. Here's your chance to celebrate Betty White's Centenarian Milestone by watching her documentary. On January 17, 2022, Betty White's birthday, her documentary will be on the big screen at select … [Read more...] about Watch Betty White’s 100th Birthday Documentary at Portland Area Theaters
Starbucks Offers Meatless Mondays Deal in January
Starbucks is here to help you meet your New Year's resolution with a special deal on a healthy alternative. During Meatless Mondays, the coffee shop is helping you eat vegetarian one meal a week and get a discount. On Mondays in January, customers can get $2 off an Impossible Breakfast Sandwich … [Read more...] about Starbucks Offers Meatless Mondays Deal in January
Nextdoor Cheer Map: Find Neighborhood Holiday Light Displays
The Nextdoor Cheer Map is your guide to home holiday light displays in your neighborhood and throughout the city. This is a great free activity for your household to enjoy. Crank the Christmas music, pack a thermos of cocoa and bundle up in the car for a drive around your neighborhood of choice. You … [Read more...] about Nextdoor Cheer Map: Find Neighborhood Holiday Light Displays
Krispy Kreme’s Day of the Dozens: Get $1 Dozen with Purchase
Treat yourself to a special weekend deal during the “Day of the Dozens” at Krispy Kreme. In case you need an excuse to eat even more treats this holiday season, the popular doughnut shop is sweetening the season with its popular Original Glazed Doughnuts. Thanks to the deal, you can get an … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme’s Day of the Dozens: Get $1 Dozen with Purchase
Starbucks Offers BOGO Special on Alaska Airlines Tickets
Need a getaway? Starbucks, your tried-and-true caffeine fix at airports across the world, is offering a special BOGO deal on Alaska Airlines tickets. Starbucks has partnered with Alaska Airlines to serve up big savings for those planning a trip in the new year from January 5 to March 9, … [Read more...] about Starbucks Offers BOGO Special on Alaska Airlines Tickets
Small Shops Big Hearts Holiday Shopping Event
Want to support Portland small businesses on some of the biggest shopping days of the year? Small Shops Big Hearts holiday shopping event gives you the chance to win prizes while you shop. Instead of fighting the lines at overcrowded big box stores or spending a mind-numbing amount of time … [Read more...] about Small Shops Big Hearts Holiday Shopping Event
Pay Just $1.99 for a Month of Disney+
One of the most popular streaming services is offering a special deal this month. Disney+ is taking 75% off its monthly subscription. The entertainment company is giving this special promotion leading up to Disney+ Day on November 12, an event highlighting the magic of the family-friendly … [Read more...] about Pay Just $1.99 for a Month of Disney+
Get Free Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell on November 4
Free Doritos Locos Tacos for everyone! Thanks to Ozzie Albies, stealing second base in the first inning in Game 1 of the World Series, America gets to a tasty freebie. Whether you caught the game or not, you have a reason to celebrate. As promised, Taco Bell will be giving out one free Doritos … [Read more...] about Get Free Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell on November 4
Halloween Makers Fair at Mike Bennett’s Crypto-Zoo
Have you visited the Crypto-Zoo yet? This weekend, Mike Bennett's art exhibit is hosting a Halloween Makers Fair full of fun, free activities the whole family and all aspiring cryptozoologists will enjoy. This spooky season, Portland artist Mike Bennett moved his popular Halloween monster … [Read more...] about Halloween Makers Fair at Mike Bennett’s Crypto-Zoo
Hallmark’s BOGO Free Holiday Sale
A beautiful handwritten card and fun ornament may be the best sentimental gift you can give your loved ones in 2021. The Hallmark holiday sale is here to help you start your gift planning early and save money. The annual holiday sale from Hallmark offers discounts on essential holiday items … [Read more...] about Hallmark’s BOGO Free Holiday Sale
Visit Mike Bennett’s Free Crypto-Zoo: Museum of Mystery
This local artist's menagerie of monsters are taking over St. Johns this fall. Visit the free Crypto-Zoo: Museum of Mystery for a first-of-its-kind art exhibit. Mike Bennett is a Portland-based illustrator and public joy creator. You may have spotted some of his unique wooden cut outs at local … [Read more...] about Visit Mike Bennett’s Free Crypto-Zoo: Museum of Mystery
Topaz Farm Haunted Maze and End of Season Party
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Halloween adventure at Topaz Farm. For two nights only, the farm is transforming its fall harvest into an end of season celebration after dark featuring a haunted maze. In 2019, Kruger’s Farm was sold and has since become Topaz Farm. For the fall season, the Sauvie … [Read more...] about Topaz Farm Haunted Maze and End of Season Party
Stalls of Terror Haunted House at Mt Hood Center
This October, Criswell Farms is teaming up with Mt Hood Center to offer a brand new haunted house, Stalls of Terror. The equestrian center's horse barn has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind spooky experience. Stalls of Terror haunted house features six haunts and a black out maze inside the … [Read more...] about Stalls of Terror Haunted House at Mt Hood Center
Two for One Corn Maze Discount at Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island is offering a great weekday deal for you and your friends or family. This October, get a special corn maze discount. In 2019, Kruger’s Farm was sold and has since been renamed Topaz Farm. For the fall harvest season, the farm has a pumpkin patch, giant pumpkins on … [Read more...] about Two for One Corn Maze Discount at Topaz Farm
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