The national parks get even better with fee-free days America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to National Parks across the country that … [Read more...] about 5 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
Free Events
2020 Milwaukie Porchfest
The Milwaukie Arts Committee is hosting Porchfest, an event that invites local musicians and performers to showcase their talents to the community from the comfort of their front porches, driveways and stoops. Singers, dancers, bands, and performers of all types are invited to perform live … [Read more...] about 2020 Milwaukie Porchfest
2020 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby
Once a year, Portlanders convene on the slopes of Mt. Tabor as it transforms into a raceway for the annual Portland Adult Soapbox Derby. Some are there to put their homemade, human-powered vehicles to the test. Others are there to simply enjoy the show. This year, the derby must go on in a … [Read more...] about 2020 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby
Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon
Every year, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites reeling newbies and advanced anglers to participate in free fishing weekends. During these events, no fishing licenses or tags are required to fish, crab or clam in Oregon. The next upcoming free fishing … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon
Portland Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides
Find the perfect pumpkin at a farm near you Buying a pumpkin at the grocery store does not come close to picking the perfect pumpkin right from the field. Just outside our great city are many you-pick farms celebrating the fall harvest with corn mazes, hay rides and many varieties of pumpkins, … [Read more...] about Portland Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides
2020 Flicks on the Bricks
On summer nights, Portland's living room transforms into a free movie theater for all the enjoy. This year, the annual Flicks on the Bricks event that traditionally takes over Pioneer Courthouse Square on Friday evenings is bringing the movies to your home. On Friday, August 28, the event will … [Read more...] about 2020 Flicks on the Bricks
McMenamins Virtual Paranormal Pub: UFO Journey
This event has been postponed. McMenamins offers a multitude of fun activities, from annual celebrations to weekly live music to monthly gatherings in their historic locations across the Portland area. One of my favorite free events is McMenamins Paranormal Pub, a monthly event that takes … [Read more...] about McMenamins Virtual Paranormal Pub: UFO Journey
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
Black and Indigenous Market at The Redd
Come thru and get yourself some fresh foods from local producers and growers at the Black and Indigenous Market. Members of the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition started one of the state's only Monday farm markets as a chance for our community to come together and support local. The market will … [Read more...] about Black and Indigenous Market at The Redd
Virtual Tree Time! Preschool Walks
Hoyt Arboretum is bringing its popular Tree Time! event right to your home. Tree Time! Preschool Walks introduces kids to the beautiful nature of the arboretum. Each week centers around a new theme to encourage exploration of plants, streams, bugs, and wildlife. All walks are geared for children … [Read more...] about Virtual Tree Time! Preschool Walks
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