Six Ideas for Summer Break How long has it been since summer break started? If you're running out of ideas to keep your kids busy, there are some great completely free and inexpensive options. These activities take place every week and some every day. Make it a whole summer of fun by planning these … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
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Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Have a Spectacular 4th of July in Portland Instead of shelling out a bunch of money to buy your own fireworks, enjoy cheap and free Portland 4th of July events. Many of the events listed below have a whole day of fun activities, games, live music and entertainment your whole family will … [Read more...] about Portland 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations
Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks
Your Guide to Oregon Dungeness Crabbing By Wendy Leigh King crab from Alaska gets a lot of supermarket shelf space, but remember we have some pretty plentiful pots of crustacean gold right here in the waters of Oregon. Not only is Dungeness crabbing from public docks super easy – it’s also … [Read more...] about Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks
Free Summer Movies in the Parks
Free Flicks for Cool Summer Nights The Portland metro has an abundance of summertime movies in local parks. Scroll through the list below to find Portland's movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Gresham movie series. Make the … [Read more...] about Free Summer Movies in the Parks
10 kid flicks for $5 at Cinemark Theaters
Keep the Kiddos Entertained for Cheap Cinemark theaters are opening their annual Summer Movie Clubhouse with 10 family-friendly flicks for $5, when purchased in advance. Five dollar punch cards are available at participating theatre’s box office or online. Without a punch card, it’s still a … [Read more...] about 10 kid flicks for $5 at Cinemark Theaters
Kids’ Movies for $1 at Regal Cinemas
Cheap Family-Friendly Movies for Summer Break Keep the kids entertained all summer long with Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express. Spend ten weeks of family-friendly movies at your closest Regal location. During its Summer Movie Express, selected G- or PG-rated movies show at 10 a.m. (at … [Read more...] about Kids’ Movies for $1 at Regal Cinemas
7 Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Free Summertime Fun in Portland One of my favorite summertime activities in Portland is attending the totally free, family-friendly and fun neighborhood street fairs. If you're new to Portland or haven't explored the city in a while, this is a great way to get out there and see what other … [Read more...] about 7 Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Free (and Cheap) Easter Events
Enjoy these Easter events in Portland! In case you already went all out on your kid's Easter basket, here are free and cheap Easter events. Find an Easter egg hunt, brunch, or photos with the Bunny near your Portland neighborhood and neighboring cities. These events are free unless … [Read more...] about Free (and Cheap) Easter Events
Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland
What would you do #forthethrone? We've been waiting almost two years for Game of Thrones Season 8. On May 19, the last episode airs and we're all asking ourselves how this series that has taken the world by storm ( or rather fire) will end. I have a few items to add to your list in preparation … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Food and Fun in Portland
5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland
Get Out of the House and Enjoy Our (Dreary) City If you hadn’t noticed, Portland’s rainy (alternating with numbing cold) season is here – to stay. I spent my first winter in Portland hibernating in my nice cozy apartment. All the money I saved from not going out went directly to NW Natural in … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever in Portland
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