Choose to #OptOutside on Black Friday Want a change of pace this Black Friday? Skip the hyper-consumerism and work off that holiday meal at your favorite state park. On Friday, November 27, receive free state park entrance in Oregon and Washington. Autumn day at Washington State Parks Washington … [Read more...] about Free State Park Entrance on Black Friday
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Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland This list has been modified to feature virtual events and other events with social distancing requirements. 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 … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
2020 Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
Every holiday season, Portland International Raceway transforms its track into the largest light show West of the Mississippi. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, you can visit Winter Wonderland any day of the week. Since 1993, Winter Wonderland has been one of the must-see holiday light … [Read more...] about 2020 Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
2020 Clackamas County Winter Fair Holiday Light Display
While many popular light displays have been cancelled this year, the Clackamas County Fairgrounds is transforming into a winter wonderland for the first time ever. Clackamas County Winter Fair features a drive-thru experience with all the sights and sounds of Christmas. Along the 1/4-mile path … [Read more...] about 2020 Clackamas County Winter Fair Holiday Light Display
Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
Soak in that sweet pine smell Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like the smell of a fresh cut pine tree. We're fortunate to live in an area where pine trees are plentiful and grow by the foot. It also means there are plenty of options for Christmas tree farms and lots in Portland. Find the … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
2020 ZooLights Drive-Through Nights
The Oregon Zoo's special holiday attraction lets you walk on the wild side of a winter wonderland. ZooLights features more than 1.5 million lights and gives visitors a whole new zoo experience. Usually this post is dedicated to the ZooLights discount nights. This year, there will not be discounts … [Read more...] about 2020 ZooLights Drive-Through Nights
Must-See Holiday Light Displays in Portland
Magical holiday light displays in the Rose City The holiday season is officially here! Portland is transforming into a magical winter wonderland. Below are the seven of the best Portland holiday light displays. Whether you want to tour a historic Victorian mansion or see the rivers come to life … [Read more...] about Must-See Holiday Light Displays in Portland
5 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
The national parks get even better with fee-free days America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to National Parks across the country that … [Read more...] about 5 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
2020 Oaks Park Haunted Drive-Thru
The Oaks Park Haunted Drive-Thru was so popular this year that the organizers have added two more dates in November. Oaks Park has joined the ranks by teaming up with the minds behind the Clark County ScareGrounds to create a unique, contactless haunted experience called Oaks Park Haunted … [Read more...] about 2020 Oaks Park Haunted Drive-Thru
2020 Clackamas County Scare Fair
Halloween is not canceled! Especially for those thrill seekers among us who love a good scare. This year, the Clackamas County Fairgrounds is transforming from fun to freaky for a few nights of fright in October. The Clackamas County Scare Fair is a drive thru haunted grounds experience. The … [Read more...] about 2020 Clackamas County Scare Fair
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