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National Cinema Day: $4 Tickets at Select Portland Theaters

Get $4 tickets on National Cinema Day thanks to the Cinema Foundation.  This blockbuster deal is available for one day only for select movies at theaters throughout the Portland area.  Here's more information about this deal: National Cinema Day: $4 Tickets at Select Portland … [Read more...] about National Cinema Day: $4 Tickets at Select Portland Theaters

Community Day at Rose City Golf Course

Portland Parks and Recreation is hosting a free community day full of family-friendly activities at Rose City Golf Course.  Head to the golf course in Northeast Portland for activities, games, nature, and a live concert. Here are the details: Community Day at Rose City Golf … [Read more...] about Community Day at Rose City Golf Course

Portland Art Picnic at Grant Park

Grant Park becomes an art gallery this weekend. Explore the creations of local artists in a picturesque setting at Portland Art Picnic this weekend.  Portland Art Picnic is a pop-up, outdoor art gallery and sale to promote Portland local artists. Here are the details about Saturday's … [Read more...] about Portland Art Picnic at Grant Park

Asian American Pacific Peoples Community Science Night at OMSI

Celebrate Asian American culture and community at this special OMSI science night. Asian American Pacific Peoples Community Science Night is a family-friendly night of museum exploring, science demos, lectures and cultural entertainment. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as … [Read more...] about Asian American Pacific Peoples Community Science Night at OMSI

Portland Mercado’s Taste of Latin America

Portland Mercado’s Taste of Latin America brings together some of our city's best Latin flavors and goods.  The Portland Mercado is the hub of Latin culture in our city. The public market space features six food carts and four indoor businesses representing the diverse flavors of Latin … [Read more...] about Portland Mercado’s Taste of Latin America

Flash Waltz at Peninsula Park Rose Garden

Spend an evening dancing in one of Portland's iconic rose gardens during Flash Waltz. As the Rose City, Portland has many beautiful rose gardens that are completely free to visit. Summer events make these blooms even more special.  Here's how you can dance the night away at Peninsula Park … [Read more...] about Flash Waltz at Peninsula Park Rose Garden

Nature Fair at Leach Botanical Garden

Attend Nature Fair at one of Portland's best outdoor escapes. Head to Leach Botanical Garden for fun activities and time spent together in nature. Leach Botanical Garden is a natural oasis nestled in Southeast Portland. The 16-acre estate features more than 2,000 plant species growing along the … [Read more...] about Nature Fair at Leach Botanical Garden

The 4th Wall PDX Free and Cheap Events

Update: The 4th Wall PDX is closed.  Attend one of these fun events at Portland's cinema-themed cafe, The 4th Wall PDX. The 4th Wall PDX is a cafe and lounge along Hawthorne Boulevard. This casual hangout spot uses its large screen to host movie and game events almost every day of the … [Read more...] about The 4th Wall PDX Free and Cheap Events

Rose City Sneakerfest

Where are all my sneakerheads at? Shoe lovers in the Portland area won't want to miss Rose City Sneakerfest. This is Portland's first premier sneaker event. Organizers invite you to come out and meet others who share your passions for shoes and streetwear. Here are the details about the summer … [Read more...] about Rose City Sneakerfest

2023 Mt. Tabor Summer Concert

Come together with the community to dance and celebrate in nature at the Mt. Tabor Summer Concert. Summer concerts are a long-standing tradition at Mt. Tabor, one of Portland's best picnic parks. Head to Southeast Portland for an evening of family-friendly fun. If you're looking for more great … [Read more...] about 2023 Mt. Tabor Summer Concert

Portland Parks Foundation’s Paseo Festival

Portland Parks Foundation has created a first-of-its-kind summer festival in downtown Portland. Paseo is a free community event featuring creative artists and family-friendly activities.  In its second year, the festival is inspired by the Spanish evening stroll that reawakens the city. … [Read more...] about Portland Parks Foundation’s Paseo Festival

Good in the Hood Multicultural Music and Food Festival

Good in the Hood has been canceled in 2024. The next event is scheduled for June 28-29, 2025. The 30th annual Good in the Hood Multicultural Music and Food Festival is strengthening unity in the community. The annual festival in Northeast Portland sets the stage for locally and nationally … [Read more...] about Good in the Hood Multicultural Music and Food Festival

Pollinator Festival at Clark Public Utilities

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with Clark Public Utilities. The family-friendly Pollinator Festival has a full day of activities for you and your family.  More than 25 agencies, organizations, universities, artisans and local businesses are participating in this free outdoor … [Read more...] about Pollinator Festival at Clark Public Utilities

Latin American Community Ciencias Night at OMSI

Celebrate Latin American culture and community at this special OMSI science night. Latin American Community Ciencias Night is a family-friendly night of museum exploring, science demos, lectures and cultural entertainment. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of … [Read more...] about Latin American Community Ciencias Night at OMSI

OJMCHE Cultural Festival Street Party

Celebrate the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education's reopening at the Cultural Festival Street Party. View the opening of a new gallery and three exhibitions along with a street-wide festival.  Here are the details about the event:  OJMCHE Cultural Festival Street … [Read more...] about OJMCHE Cultural Festival Street Party

Hulu Deal: Pay $2 per Month for 3 Months

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I don't know about you, but Hulu has been my go-to streaming service lately. The service consistently has new shows and movies that draw me in. I have become a big fan of many of the streaming service's original series, including The Great, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building and several … [Read more...] about Hulu Deal: Pay $2 per Month for 3 Months

Holi Celebration: Join Portland’s Festival of Colors

Dress in white and play with colors at Portland's Holi celebration. The family-friendly event is hosted by Mumbai native DJ Prashant, an ex-Intel engineer turned DJ who founded his own dance company and tours across the U.S. Attend this upcoming springtime celebration. Holi Celebration: Join … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration: Join Portland’s Festival of Colors

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Walters Cultural Arts Center

  Get your Irish on and help a cause during the St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Walters Cultural Arts Center.   Local winery DAnu Wines and band Crimson & Clover are hosting the inaugural St. Patrick's Day Celebration benefiting the Family Justice Center of Washington … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Walters Cultural Arts Center

Holi Celebration at Rock Creek Park

Celebrate the beginning of spring at the Holi Celebration at Rock Creek Park. Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated in India, Nepal and communities around the world. The festival of colors is a time to gather with loved ones to mark the end of winter and the start of a bountiful spring. Here's … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration at Rock Creek Park

Free Book Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

Looking for some new books to get you through the rainy season? Attend Kindred Homestead Supply's free book swap. The downtown Vancouver business is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. You bring your own containers and fill them up with a variety of household goods. … [Read more...] about Free Book Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

Luck of the Irish Steam Train Excursion

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Luck of the Irish Steam Train Excursion, a scenic steam train ride in Portland. The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated freight railroad company. The company operates a special passenger train along the East Portland Division railroad line in … [Read more...] about Luck of the Irish Steam Train Excursion

2023 Portland Spring Festival

Join the local Asian American Pacific Islander community at this one-of-a-kind night market and music festival. The Portland Spring Festival hosts a night of food, music and performances.  The event is hosted by White Lotus Foundation, a local nonprofit committed to supporting and empowering … [Read more...] about 2023 Portland Spring Festival

Valentine’s Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink

Celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink. Despite the mass exodus of stores from the Lloyd Center Mall, the heart of the shopping center is still thriving. Located in the center of the mall, the Lloyd Center Ice Rink is open seven days a week.  Did you know it … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink

PDX Motorcycle Film Festival

Do you have a passion for motorcycles? Attend the Portland Motorcycle Film Festival this weekend. Watch feature length and short films that showcase riders and their machines. Go on journeys, view personal visions and get your heart racing on the track.  The annual festival, hosted by the … [Read more...] about PDX Motorcycle Film Festival

Love Trivia? Play and Win at Portland Trivia Nights

Enjoy great drinks, food and fun at Portland trivia nights. Looking for a fun evening activity for you and your friends? Trivia nights are popular gatherings at bars and restaurants throughout the Portland metro. There are multiple trivia nights around town almost every night of the week. Trivia … [Read more...] about Love Trivia? Play and Win at Portland Trivia Nights

GetOutPass Discount: Save 30% on Your Pass to 45+ Oregon Attractions

Sponsored post Get access to some of Portland’s best attractions for one discounted price with GetOutPass. Attend a Blazers game, build a terrarium and go on a pedal bike tour along with 45 other activities with one convenient pass.  Since 2018, GetOutPass has been on a mission to provide … [Read more...] about GetOutPass Discount: Save 30% on Your Pass to 45+ Oregon Attractions

Taiko Concert and Ramen Dinner at the Oregon Buddhist Temple

Enjoy an evening of exhilarating Taiko followed by a ramen dinner at the Oregon Buddhist Temple. Taiko is Japanese drums that were historically used in Japan to communicate with allies, frighten away pests from crops and inspire battling soldiers. The drums have continued playing an important … [Read more...] about Taiko Concert and Ramen Dinner at the Oregon Buddhist Temple

Short Film Premiere at Tryon Creek Nature Center

Explore the Willamette River and its ancient inhabitants during the short film premiere of People, Lamprey & Culture Ecology. This collaborative film created by Friends of Tryon Creek and Freshwaters Illustrated dives into the importance of Pacific lamprey. The event is held at Tryon Creek … [Read more...] about Short Film Premiere at Tryon Creek Nature Center

AHSC Cultural Funfair

Asian Health & Service Center invites the community to come out and celebrate the new year, reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at the Cultural Funfair. AHSC is a local organization dedicated to bridging Asian and American cultures and building a harmonious community. Here are … [Read more...] about AHSC Cultural Funfair

Koleda Winter Solstice Festival

Follow in the footsteps of ancient winter traditions at Koleda, a Slavic winter solstice festival. The Oregon Latvian Society is hosting a day of revel, feasting, dressing up as animals and magical creatures, singing carols, dancing and telling fortunes for the whole community.  Koleda … [Read more...] about Koleda Winter Solstice Festival

New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Doug Fir Lounge

Countdown to the New Year at Doug Fir Lounge's New Year's Eve Dance Party. Doug Fir Lounge is an intimate underground venue and one of the best places in the city to catch cheap live music shows. There's also a full service restaurant and bar on the main level.  On NYE, Doug Fir hosts a … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Doug Fir Lounge

NYE Party at Nebulous Taproom

Head to Nebulous Taproom for an NYE party full for games, singing and dancing. The Beaverton taproom has more than 48 rotating taps where you can find new brews and old favorites. On December 31, head to the local business for a special celebration.  NYE Party at Nebulous Taproom On New … [Read more...] about NYE Party at Nebulous Taproom

Finding Hygge Film Screening at Nordic Northwest

Tis the season to get cozy! Visit Nordic Northwest for a special film screening of Finding Hygge. Since 1986, Nordic Northwest has brought Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food, entertainment, goods and activities. Visit the Portland headquarters for a special film screening. Finding … [Read more...] about Finding Hygge Film Screening at Nordic Northwest

Las Posadas Holiday Celebration at Portland Mercado

Celebrate the holidays at Portland Mercado's Las Posadas. The Portland Mercado is the hub of Latin culture in our city. The public market space features eight food carts and five indoor businesses representing the diverse flavors of Latin America. It also hosts fun cultural events throughout the … [Read more...] about Las Posadas Holiday Celebration at Portland Mercado

2022 Wonderwood: Mike Bennett’s Immersive Adventure and Coffee Shop

Mike Bennett invites you on a magical journey during Wonderwood, an immersive adventure complete with a coffee shop in St. Johns this fall. From street signs and murals to exhibits and local partnerships, chances are you've seen Mike Bennett's art in Portland. He first gained popularity with his … [Read more...] about 2022 Wonderwood: Mike Bennett’s Immersive Adventure and Coffee Shop

Portland Cider Company Wassail

Portland Cider Company is hosting its annual Wassail. Join the Portland Revels in song as you celebrate the night with performances, cider and cheer. Wassail is a centuries-old celebration filled with toasting, sharing and giving thanks during the Yuletide. Portland Cider Company's event captures … [Read more...] about Portland Cider Company Wassail

Halloween Night Fireworks at Oaks Park

Oaks Park is offering a special Halloween night fireworks show. Portland’s very own amusement park has been bringing joy to the young and young at heart since 1905. In fact, it is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the country. On Halloween night, head to the Sellwood … [Read more...] about Halloween Night Fireworks at Oaks Park

2022 Canby Haunt

Canby Haunt, formerly Clackamas County Scare Fair, is transforming Clackamas County Fairgrounds from fun to freaky for a few nights of fright in October. Canby Haunt features a themed haunted house hosted by the creative minds of Creatures of the Night. The team has put their noses to the … [Read more...] about 2022 Canby Haunt

2022 Fearlandia Interactive Haunted House

Fearlandia is not taking place in 2023. The organizers plan to host the event in 2024.  Attend one of FrightFind's top haunted houses in Oregon, Fearlandia. The interactive haunted house is set to haunt this Halloween season with monsters, maniacs, and creepy crawly things.  Looking … [Read more...] about 2022 Fearlandia Interactive Haunted House

Trick-or-Treat Yo’self Halloween Night Market

The Trick-or-Treat Yo'self Halloween Night Market in Northeast Portland invites all aspiring witches, werewolves and vampires to celebrate the spooky season at the one-of-a-kind vendor event. More than 20 local artists will transform Metalwood Salvage into the ultimate Halloween market for one … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Yo’self Halloween Night Market

Night Market Vancouver

Celebrate an evening out at Night Market Vancouver. For three nights this summer, the market is hosting special gatherings for our community to explore local makers and creators. At Clark College, discover local brands and shop products from more than 100 local vendors. All ages are welcome to … [Read more...] about Night Market Vancouver

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day: Get Free Tickets to Portland Museums

Get a free museum day for two at these Portland area museums. This free museum day gives you access to thousands of venues in all 50 states during the 18th annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Find out how you can get your free tickets and see the … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day: Get Free Tickets to Portland Museums

Free and Cheap Days at Portland’s Best Attractions

Here's how you can see Portland's best attractions on a budget. It can be expensive to see a city's best sites. That is not the case for Portland's best attractions. Many of the top attractions offer complimentary and reduced price days every month. If you have friends coming to town, vacationing … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Days at Portland’s Best Attractions

2022 St. Johns Comedy Festival

The second annual St. Johns Comedy Festival is a celebration of laughter and community. Come together with fellow comedy lovers for this community festival in August. 2022 St. Johns Comedy Festival The 2022 St. Johns Comedy Festival is taking place August 25-27 at two Portland venues: Curious … [Read more...] about 2022 St. Johns Comedy Festival

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