Portland's Free Summer Jazz Concert The annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is Portland's best free concert of the summer. This three-day event features the region's most talented Jazz and Blues musicians harmonizing with the incredible backdrop of the St Johns Bridge at Cathedral Park. This … [Read more...] about 2021 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
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Family Forest Days at Hoyt Arboretum
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 Carousel and Train Rides at Oaks Park
Oaks Amusement Park invites the community to enjoy two vintage pieces of Portland's history free of charge. 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 … [Read more...] about Free Carousel and Train Rides at Oaks Park
4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations Near Portland
Have a blast at one of these 4th of July events near Portland. Some celebrations have a whole day's worth of fun activities, games, live music and entertainment your whole family will enjoy. Fireworks shows within the Portland metro are cancelled this year. Yet, there are still several events … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations Near Portland
Free Summer Movies in the Parks
The Portland metro has an abundance of summertime movies in local parks. Find a complete list of Portland's movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Gresham and Vancouver movie series. Best of all, summer movies in the parks are free to … [Read more...] about Free Summer Movies in the Parks
Ride TriMet for Free during 4th of July Weekend
Get around the city for free this 4th of July. TriMet is waiving fares all weekend long. From July 3-5, all train and bus rides will be free. That includes transfers, too. If you do accidentally tap your Hop card, you won't be charged. Ticket machines will not be accepting purchases … [Read more...] about Ride TriMet for Free during 4th of July Weekend
Free Country Dance Lessons at Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Sponsored post Do you know the Boot Scootin’ Boogie or Watermelon Crawl? If you’ve ever stood on the edge of the dance floor and wanted to join in on the fun, here’s your chance to learn the most popular country dance styles for free. Ponderosa Lounge & Grill in North Portland is the … [Read more...] about Free Country Dance Lessons at Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Free Pet Food Bank in Northeast Portland
Oregon Humane Society is helping support pet owners by providing a two-day free pet food bank this week. The event is open to anyone who may need some help feeding their pets. Dog food, cat food, and other supplies will be available for free. If you're not in need of this assistance, … [Read more...] about Free Pet Food Bank in Northeast Portland
Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
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 free and inexpensive activities throughout Portland. These activities take place every week and some every day. Make it a whole summer of fun by planning these events into … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
Join the Juneteenth Oregon Virtual Celebration
Juneteenth Oregon’s celebration will be going virtual once again in 2021. Here's how you can celebrate a day of education and advocacy from home. Juneteenth Oregon is a nonprofit organization that connects and strengthens communities, and shares the history of Juneteenth. The annual community … [Read more...] about Join the Juneteenth Oregon Virtual Celebration
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