Portland winters are long, dark and rainy. Bring a little light, music and culture into the drizzly season at these Portland winter festivals. All of the festivals below are either free or inexpensive to attend. Find one that sparks your interest. Make sure you check back often! I'll keep adding … [Read more...] about 2022 Portland Winter Festivals
Attractions & Museums
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
Rebel Junk Market at Westside Commons
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 at Westside Commons
50+ Portland Area Thrift and Consignment Stores
Portlanders love thrift and consignment stores. Thankfully, our city caters to this affinity and is chock full of places where bargain hunters thrive. Whether your style is a pair of Levi's jeans and a secondhand flannel or a vintage dress with like new Dr. Martens or Frye's, you'll find it at these … [Read more...] about 50+ Portland Area Thrift and Consignment Stores
2022 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
The national parks get even better during 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 at national parks across the country that … [Read more...] about 2022 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
Celebrate Japanese New Year at Portland Japanese Garden
This weekend, celebrate Japanese New Year at the Portland Japanese Garden. Nestled in Washington Park, the Portland Japanese Garden has been a place of serenity and tranquility for more than 50 years. Explore the eight unique garden spaces, from lush greens to ponds to sand and stone. Each … [Read more...] about Celebrate Japanese New Year at Portland Japanese Garden
Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday at Kennedy School
Calling all Lord of the Ringers! Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday at McMenamins Kennedy School this weekend. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer and poet who is best known for creating the magical world of Middle-earth. Through his world building in the novel The Hobbit and … [Read more...] about Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday at Kennedy School
2022 Museums on Us: Visit Portland Museums for Free
Bank of America's Museums On Us program lets customers visit Portland museums for free the first weekend of the month. More than 220 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 of the … [Read more...] about 2022 Museums on Us: Visit Portland Museums for Free
What to Do in Portland on New Year’s Day
Stay busy on New Year's Day with these weekend activities. Welcome to 2022, everyone! January 1 is full for free and cheap activities to get you moving and exploring our wonderful city this year. Whether you like to be indoors or outdoors during the holiday, there is something for you to … [Read more...] about What to Do in Portland on New Year’s Day
6 Places to See a Movie for $6 or Less
Ready to save on a trip to the movies? Some of Portland's best movie theaters offer cheap tickets. Portland has an abundance of movie options and most with a great selection of food and drinks. Many second-run movies play at these cheaper theaters. You can see independent, foreign and new … [Read more...] about 6 Places to See a Movie for $6 or Less
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