Entertain Yourself During All Four (Rainy) Seasons No matter the time of year, we all need to prepare for a rainy day in Portland. What to do? Staying at home binge-watching Game of Thrones or The Office for the tenth time is certainly an option. But eventually cabin fever will force … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Rainy Day in Portland
Attractions & Museums
6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6
Portland's Best Theaters Offer Cheap Tickets Cowritten by Allison Kern When I moved to Portland over four years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to discover an abundance of movie options and most with food and drinks! Though many second-run movies play at cheaper theaters, you can see … [Read more...] about 6 Places in Portland to See a Movie for $6
Portland-area Haunted Houses, Mazes and More
What haunts your Halloween? Ghosts, goblins, maniacal clowns. Portland haunted houses, mazes and other attractions have all the scares and screams. Here's a list of some top attractions for the Halloween season. Portland has amazing events celebrating the fall season. Don't miss out on our … [Read more...] about Portland-area Haunted Houses, Mazes and More
2019 Oregon ZooLights Discount 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. If you're planning on taking your family or a group of friends to ZooLights, make sure you plan your … [Read more...] about 2019 Oregon ZooLights Discount Nights
Kids Monster Fest at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
If you have kids, it is not always easy to find family-friendly Halloween events that empathize fun over fright. This year, Kids Monster Fest is here to create an immersive Halloween experience during daylight hours. By night, the Veterans Memorial Coliseum transforms into one of the many local … [Read more...] about Kids Monster Fest at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Oregon Zoo Second Tuesday Discount
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Alright now that I've got that out of my system, let me tell you about an awesome way to save on admission to the Oregon Zoo and see all of these magnificent animals up close. On a regular day, adult admission is $17.95, and kids 3-11 get in for $12.95. … [Read more...] about Oregon Zoo Second Tuesday Discount
5 Salmon Spawning Locations Near Portland
Bumper-to-bumper traffic and high rises popping up on every block can make us forget about the natural wonderland just outside of the metro area. By taking a short trek east or west, we can breathe the fresh air, escape the noise and witness an incredible natural phenomenon happening right in our … [Read more...] about 5 Salmon Spawning Locations Near Portland
Discount Day at OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the nation's leading science centers and we're lucky to have it right here in Portland. OMSI discount day is here to bring one of Portland's best attractions to you for cheap. Science lovers and explorers of the unknown … [Read more...] about Discount Day at OMSI
Bank of America Free Museum Days
Free Museum Day at Portland Museums Bank of America's Museums On Us program lets customers visit museums free the first weekend of the month. Show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday for one free general admission ticket. The … [Read more...] about Bank of America Free Museum Days
Take a Frugal Fall Day Trip to Hood River
By Amy Orazio Hood River is known as an outdoor adventurer’s playground—in the summer, folks flock there for the windsurfing; in the winter, for the skiing and snowboarding. However, the Columbia River Gorge town offers something special (albeit not as athletic) in the fall too: fruit picking at … [Read more...] about Take a Frugal Fall Day Trip to Hood River
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