Take your family on a stroll through Portland's museum of trees. During the spring and summer, Hoyt Arboretum is hosting Family Forest Days. This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world along 12 miles of trails. Hoyt Arboretum is free to visit … [Read more...] about Family Forest Days at Hoyt Arboretum
Free Events
North Portland Tool Library Plant Sale
Ready to stock up on your garden plants? North Portland Tool Library is hosting its annual plant sale fundraiser right in time for spring planting. The plant sale will feature non GMO, pesticide free, naturally grown veggie starts. Proceeds go to the North Portland Tool Library and Veterans … [Read more...] about North Portland Tool Library Plant Sale
Topaz Farm Plant Sale
Getting ready for spring planting? Support local and get all you need to get ready for the growing season in your backyard. Topaz Farm is hosting a plant sale this weekend for a limited time. Topaz Farm, formerly Kruger’s Farm, is hosting a plant sale at the farm on Sauvie Island. The farm's … [Read more...] about Topaz Farm Plant Sale
Free and Cheap Events this Weekend
Inexpensive Activities for All There is always something to do in Portland. Yet, not all events in the Rose City come with a cheap price tag. If you're looking to have a great time without breaking the budget, you've come to the right place.Free events in Portland Every week I will add new free … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Weekend
2021 Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
The show must go on, from a safe distance. For more than 100 years, Portland Rose Festival has been our city's signature celebration. With roses as the centerpiece, spectacular floats, bands, and community groups come together to entertain hundreds of thousands of parade goers every spring. In … [Read more...] about 2021 Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap events this week as your guide to having frugal fun throughout the metro area. To stay up to date on all the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
2021 Free Entrance Days at Washington State Parks
Enjoy Washington's best nature trails during free days at Washington parks. In 2021, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering outdoor enthusiasts 12 free days to get out and see the wild side of the Evergreen State. Access to Washington State Parks typically requires a … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Entrance Days at Washington State Parks
Calling All Gardeners: Load Up on Free Compost
Why buy your compost when you can get it for free? Portland Bureau of Transportation is making your spring gardening cheaper and easier with free composting days. In the fall, PBOT collected leaves from city streets and has been converting it into high-quality compost. In celebration of Earth … [Read more...] about Calling All Gardeners: Load Up on Free Compost
National Park Week: Free Entrance Day and Virtual Activities
During National Park Week, April 17-25, 2021, you can explore our country's most stunning national parks, both in person and from home. The National Park Service is helping us connect with nature through a free entrance day and digital opportunities that bring the national parks to … [Read more...] about National Park Week: Free Entrance Day and Virtual Activities
2021 Target Car Seat Trade-In Event
Every year, Target hosts a special trade-in event for shoppers to get rid of their old car seats and get a deal on new seats for their little ones. The store is bringing back this popular event in 2021 and passing along the deals for families to cash in on. From April 5-17, trade in any car … [Read more...] about 2021 Target Car Seat Trade-In Event
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