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
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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
How to Spend a Rainy Day in Portland
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 you to go … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Rainy Day in Portland
5 Cheap and Awesome Ways to Catch Live Music in Portland
Live Music in Portland for Your Next Night Out Portland is celebrated for its vibrant music scene. Although this city does not always get the headliners that stop by our west coast neighbors like San Francisco and Seattle, Portlanders go all out for bands that do stop by our intimate venues. If you … [Read more...] about 5 Cheap and Awesome Ways to Catch Live Music in Portland
Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Is there a great urban park in your neighborhood? Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it isn't quite what we expected. I am sure many of you have experienced the dread of driving an hour to a … [Read more...] about Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Dog-Friendly Activities in Portland
Take Advantage of Portland's Dog-Friendly Places Portland is a great city for dogs. Not only are we close to great hiking trails and the beach, many places in the city open their doors to our four-legged companions, creating dog-friendly atmospheres. Here are some dog-friendly activities in … [Read more...] about Dog-Friendly Activities in Portland
Best Places to Play Trivia in and around Portland
Assemble your team for the best free trivia nights It can be hard to find a free event to enjoy with a group of friends. Portland trivia nights are one exception to the many pricey friends night out happenings around the city. The Portland metro area is booming with free trivia nights. Beaverton, … [Read more...] about Best Places to Play Trivia in and around Portland
Hot Dates on Cold Nights for Frugal Lovers
Cozy Up to these Inexpensive Adventures for Two Hello to you, lovers old and new. This is the time when single people revel in their singleness – quiet Saturday nights with library books or cleaning the bathroom – fantastic! But for those of you with SO’s (Sexy Others) in your lives, and more time … [Read more...] about Hot Dates on Cold Nights for Frugal Lovers
Give it Your Best Shot at Portland’s Foosball Club
Foosball fun for all ages We all know it rains a lot in Portland, which means we need fun indoor activities. Beat the rainy day blues with a weekend game of foosball. Opened in August 2017, The Million Dollar Foosball Club is Portland's one and only foosball club. Never played foosball before? … [Read more...] about Give it Your Best Shot at Portland’s Foosball Club
Free Cultural Passes at Portland Libraries
Libraries have expanded way beyond books. From classes to e-catalogues to free Wi-Fi, libraries have become a resource hub for communities across the Portland area. Another wonderful program hosted by local libraries is free cultural passes. These passes allow you and your family to visit some of … [Read more...] about Free Cultural Passes at Portland Libraries
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