Take to the Streets for Free Fun Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets for Sunday Parkways. This summer program lets bikers and walkers stroll their neighborhoods together like one big mobile block party. It is family friendly and always draws big crowds of … [Read more...] about Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party
Family & Parenting
Plant Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership
Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge Free gym membership? Yes, please. In the last few years, Planet Fitness has been popping up all over Portland metro offering incredible deals on gym memberships. The gym's commitment to low-cost memberships is about to get even sweeter for your … [Read more...] about Plant Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership
Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
Your one stop shop for produce and entertainment Tis the season for farmers markets in Portland! In almost every neighborhood throughout the city, people gather weekly to buy veggies, meet with neighbors, listen to live music and get a bite to eat. Each Portland Farmers market has its own unique … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
Go on a Spring Break Adventure in (and around) Portland
Make Memories during Spring Break 2019 Spring Break in Portland is the ideal time to get out of the house and explore the many wonderful places our corner of the Northwest has to offer. If you're looking for a unique experience for the entire family, look no further than these Spring Break … [Read more...] about Go on a Spring Break Adventure in (and around) Portland
Stream Movies for Free with Your Library Card
Stream Movies and Documentaries for Free Libraries have so much more than books. Cultural passes let you explore Portland for free. Community events offer endless entertainment and reading programs give you wonderful prizes. The best part is all of these services are completely free to library card … [Read more...] about Stream Movies for Free with Your Library Card
Free Portland Pools, Splash Pads and Fountains
Beat the Heat at Portland Parks Grab your swimsuit, beach towels and sunscreen. As we head into the heat of summer, cool off a these free Portland pools, splash pads and fountains. Many of these water features are in local parks. Pack a lunch and spend the entire day beating the … [Read more...] about Free Portland Pools, Splash Pads and Fountains
How to Go Plastic Free in Portland
Zero Waste Can Save You Money There's been a lot of talk in Portland about plastic lately. Since China has stopped buying our mixed paper and plastic scraps, we've seen as much as a 10 percent increase in our garbage bills. On the flip side, we've also seen a movement toward using less plastic. … [Read more...] about How to Go Plastic Free 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
My Portland Home-Buying Experience
Six Firsthand Tips for Buying a Home in Portland Last week, NerdWallet published an article about a couple's Portland home-buying experience. Oh boy, the response brutal. The last name of the home buyers caught the eyes of a lot of readers, who jumped to the conclusion that these people are … [Read more...] about My Portland Home-Buying Experience
Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
Limit your bike accessories to only the necessities So, you’ve managed to lay your hands on a velocipede and you’re raring to go pedaling around Bridgetown. Awesome! Besides common sense, possibly a bike map, a water bottle, and a good lock, what do you need to consider yourself fully equipped for … [Read more...] about Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
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