Free Flicks for Cool Summer Nights The Portland metro has an abundance of summertime movies in local parks. Scroll through the list below to find Portland's movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Gresham movie series. Make the … [Read more...] about Free Summer Movies in the Parks
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Free Father’s Day Weekend Activities in Portland
Take Dad on a Portland Adventure We all know the cliche barbecue in the backyard for Father's Day weekend. Grilling for the whole family isn't always what dad wants to do. Instead, ditch the obligation and start a new tradition. Portland has numerous free Father's Day activities. It is all about … [Read more...] about Free Father’s Day Weekend Activities in Portland
Free Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Tastings
Fun Food Experiences for Everyone Food classes and culinary experiences are expensive. In Portland, we live in an incredible food mecca with all the fancy ingredients that don't live in our cupboards. Sure, it's cool to learn to make Sushi or take a course on knife skills so you can turn a radish … [Read more...] about Free Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Tastings
Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party
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
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
7 Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Free Summertime Fun in Portland One of my favorite summertime activities in Portland is attending the totally free, family-friendly and fun neighborhood street fairs. If you're new to Portland or haven't explored the city in a while, this is a great way to get out there and see what other … [Read more...] about 7 Portland Street Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales
Portland garage sale season is June-September With the rise in minimalist lifestyle and the influence of Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, this might go down at the best garage sale season in history. If you love a good find and a good deal, plan your garage sale hunting around these … [Read more...] about Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales
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
Free (and Cheap) Easter Events
Enjoy these Easter events in Portland! In case you already went all out on your kid's Easter basket, here are free and cheap Easter events. Find an Easter egg hunt, brunch, or photos with the Bunny near your Portland neighborhood and neighboring cities. These events are free unless … [Read more...] about Free (and Cheap) Easter Events
Where to See Cherry Blossom Trees in Portland
The Springtime Gems of Portland After the frigid winter we've had in Portland, I think I speak for us all when I say spring cannot come soon enough. Thankfully, Portland is filled with one of the best signs that spring has officially sprung—cherry blossom trees. From mid-March to mid-April, … [Read more...] about Where to See Cherry Blossom Trees in Portland
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