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2024 PlantFest at Clackamas Community College

Join a celebration of color and cultivation at PlantFest.  The event is hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Founded in 1984, the organization is dedicated to nurturing the gardening community in Oregon and Southwest Washington. PlantFest promises a day full of inspiration, expert … [Read more...] about 2024 PlantFest at Clackamas Community College

Get 50% Off Paramount+ for the Year

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Just in time for football season and colder weather, Paramount+ is offering a special deal on its streaming service for a limited time. Get 50% off Paramount+ or Paramount+ with Showtime for a full year. Don't sleep on this deal. It is only available through September 23, 2024.  Here are … [Read more...] about Get 50% Off Paramount+ for the Year

Portland Gear Warehouse Sale

Portland Gear is hosting a Warehouse Sale with special deals on a variety of items.  It all started with the @portland Instagram page and has grown into an apparel brand that lets you show off your Portland pride everywhere you go. Since 2014, Portland Gear has made one-of-a-kind apparel … [Read more...] about Portland Gear Warehouse Sale

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2024 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge

Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in the pages of a great book. Powell's Books invites readers of all ages to embark on a literary adventure during the Powell's Summer Reading Challenge. Designed to ignite your imagination and foster a love for reading, this challenge gives you a … [Read more...] about 2024 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge

Legendary Makers Market: A Celebration of Asian American Heritage

Oregon’s biggest Asian-centered night market returns this weekend! The Legendary Makers Market is celebrating a new venue and more than 200 vendors focused on Asian American culture and creativity. Here are details about the event.  You may also like Portland Flea Vintage, Handmade … [Read more...] about Legendary Makers Market: A Celebration of Asian American Heritage

Summer Market at Shun Fat Supermarket

Summer Market invites you to a multi-week celebration of AAPI makers, artists and culinary delights at Shun Fat Supermarket. The event is hosted by White Lotus Foundation, a local nonprofit committed to supporting and empowering individuals in the Asian American and Pacific Islander … [Read more...] about Summer Market at Shun Fat Supermarket

Live Nation Ticket Sale: Pay $25 for Portland Concerts and Shows

Who's ready for live concerts and events? There is nothing quite like the excitement and energy of seeing one of your favorite bands and performers live. Here's your chance to score a great deal during the Live Nation ticket sale. Live Nation is celebrating Concert Week by offering $25 tickets to … [Read more...] about Live Nation Ticket Sale: Pay $25 for Portland Concerts and Shows

Unique Markets Pop Up Features 125 Local Makers

Support Portland's independent brands at the Unique Markets pop up event. Find one-of-a-kind goods for loved ones or treat yourself to something special. This May market is featuring 125 of Portland's best emerging brands, makers, designers and artists.  Additional markets taking place … [Read more...] about Unique Markets Pop Up Features 125 Local Makers

Visit the Self-Serve Tulip Cooler for $5 Bouquets

Nothing says spring quite like a fresh bouquet of tulips. Holland America Flowers is here to brighten up your home with locally-grown flowers available at its self-serve cooler. Holland America Flower Gardens started when Benno and Klazina immigrated from Holland with their three children and … [Read more...] about Visit the Self-Serve Tulip Cooler for $5 Bouquets

Craft and Mend: Community Mending Circle at Kindred Homestead Supply

Do you have clothes that need mended or a craft project in the works? Bring them to craft and mend, Kindred Homestead Supply's community mending circle. The downtown Vancouver business is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. Bring your own containers and fill them up … [Read more...] about Craft and Mend: Community Mending Circle at Kindred Homestead Supply

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2024 Cherry Blossom Bazaar

In celebration of springtime in Portland, one museum hosts a special rummage sale featuring Japanese treasures. Attend the Cherry Blossom Bazaar this weekend. Hosted by the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, the event promises a treasure trove of Japanese collectibles, objects, and furniture, … [Read more...] about 2024 Cherry Blossom Bazaar

Free Solar Eclipse Glasses at Warby Parker

An extraordinary celestial event is just around the corner, and Warby Parker is here to make sure you don't miss a moment of it. On April 8, the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044 will grace the skies. Whether you're in the path of totality or catching a … [Read more...] about Free Solar Eclipse Glasses at Warby Parker

Clothing Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

  Do you love thrifting? Find new-to-you clothing at Kindred Homestead Supply's clothing swap. The downtown Vancouver business is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. You bring your own containers to fill up with a variety of household goods. In addition to bulk … [Read more...] about Clothing Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

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Hulu Deal: Sign Up for 99 Cents a Month

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Pay only $11.88 for 12 months of Hulu with this Black Friday deal. If your current subscription services are feeling a little boring, mix it up with this great Black Friday deal from Hulu! New subscribers and eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only 99 cents a month for 12 months. If … [Read more...] about Hulu Deal: Sign Up for 99 Cents a Month

Country Christmas Bazaar at Clackamas County Event Center

The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to embrace the festive season than by immersing yourself in the warmth and charm of the 51st annual Country Christmas Bazaar? This bazaar transcends the ordinary and transforms into an elegant boutique-style setting. As you wander through the … [Read more...] about Country Christmas Bazaar at Clackamas County Event Center

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NW Scandinavian Gnome Festival

The Red Sled Market is hosting a special event all about the lovable creature from European folklore: gnomes. The 4th annual NW Scandinavian Gnome Festival hosts gnome vendors from all over the Pacific Northwest. Since 1997, the Red Sled Market has been a seasonal pop-up shop in Sherwood. It … [Read more...] about NW Scandinavian Gnome Festival

Rose City Sneakerfest

Where are all my sneakerheads at? Shoe lovers in the Portland area won't want to miss Rose City Sneakerfest. This is Portland's first premier sneaker event. Organizers invite you to come out and meet others who share your passions for shoes and streetwear. Here are the details about the summer … [Read more...] about Rose City Sneakerfest

Hulu Deal: Pay $2 per Month for 3 Months

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I don't know about you, but Hulu has been my go-to streaming service lately. The service consistently has new shows and movies that draw me in. I have become a big fan of many of the streaming service's original series, including The Great, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building and several … [Read more...] about Hulu Deal: Pay $2 per Month for 3 Months

Access Affordable, Quality Services at Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC

Sponsored post Are you interested in going to therapy, but concerned it may not fit into your budget? Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC offers affordable mental health services to our community. The clinic’s mission is to make effective therapy and mental health services accessible to everyone. … [Read more...] about Access Affordable, Quality Services at Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC

Free Book Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

Looking for some new books to get you through the rainy season? Attend Kindred Homestead Supply's free book swap. The downtown Vancouver business is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. You bring your own containers and fill them up with a variety of household goods. … [Read more...] about Free Book Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

Room + Wheel: Rent a Portable Room to Expand Your Space

 Sponsored post Need more space at your house? Room + Wheel has you covered. This unique local business delivers portable rooms right to your door for an affordable price. What’s a portable room? Think tiny house on wheels. Each furnished room is like adding more square footage to your … [Read more...] about Room + Wheel: Rent a Portable Room to Expand Your Space

House Plant Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

Do you enjoy decorating your home with plants? Bring your green thumb and a few of your home grown plants to the House Plant Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply. The downtown Vancouver business is a low-waste, bulk refillery for your home and personal care needs. You bring your own containers and … [Read more...] about House Plant Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

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Trick-or-Treat Yo’self Halloween Night Market

The Trick-or-Treat Yo'self Halloween Night Market in Northeast Portland invites all aspiring witches, werewolves and vampires to celebrate the spooky season at the one-of-a-kind vendor event. More than 20 local artists will transform Metalwood Salvage into the ultimate Halloween market for one … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Yo’self Halloween Night Market

Portland Thrift Shops: The 5 Most “Worth It”

Spend your thrift store budget wisely Vintage, resale, thrift, antique; whatever you want to call it, let’s be honest, Portland loves second-hand stores. Quantity is not the issue in this town; It’s quality. In a town oversaturated with quirky and vintage, overpriced thrift shops lurk around … [Read more...] about Portland Thrift Shops: The 5 Most “Worth It”

Buy Cheap Books at Portland’s Independent Bookstores

Gloomy doesn’t even begin to describe the feel in Portland, especially in the late fall and winter. The city of roses averages 222 days of cloud cover each year. So what better city than Portland to have dozens of independent bookstores where you can find intriguing titles to curl up and get cozy … [Read more...] about Buy Cheap Books at Portland’s Independent Bookstores

Rebel Junk Market this Weekend

Rebel Junk Market is returning to Westside Commons showcasing wall to wall upcycled, restyled and repurposed goods.    The reclaimed goods market is held throughout the year in different parts of the Northwest. This February, market creator Dixie DeRocher is bringing it back to where it … [Read more...] about Rebel Junk Market this Weekend

Great Wolf Lodge: Save Up to 43% During Your Stay

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Looking for a getaway with your family? Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound in Centralia, Washington, is offering discounts on weekday stays throughout the winter and spring.  Never been to Great Wolf Lodge? It is a chain of family resorts, each with its own indoor water park. Locations also have … [Read more...] about Great Wolf Lodge: Save Up to 43% During Your Stay

Small Shops Big Hearts Holiday Shopping Event

Want to support Portland small businesses on some of the biggest shopping days of the year? Small Shops Big Hearts holiday shopping event gives you the chance to win prizes while you shop.  Instead of fighting the lines at overcrowded big box stores or spending a mind-numbing amount of time … [Read more...] about Small Shops Big Hearts Holiday Shopping Event

Pay Just $1.99 for a Month of Disney+

One of the most popular streaming services is offering a special deal this month. Disney+ is taking 75% off its monthly subscription. The entertainment company is giving this special promotion leading up to Disney+ Day on November 12, an event highlighting the magic of the family-friendly … [Read more...] about Pay Just $1.99 for a Month of Disney+

Hallmark’s BOGO Free Holiday Sale

A beautiful handwritten card and fun ornament may be the best sentimental gift you can give your loved ones in 2021. The Hallmark holiday sale is here to help you start your gift planning early and save money.  The annual holiday sale from Hallmark offers discounts on essential holiday items … [Read more...] about Hallmark’s BOGO Free Holiday Sale

Get One Month of Disney+ for Free from Kellogg’s

The Mandalorian. WandaVision. Soul. Disney+ is so much more than your childhood favorites. While you will get full access to Disney's animated and live action library, a membership to this streaming service also gets you Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic and new Disney+ Originals. It's a … [Read more...] about Get One Month of Disney+ for Free from Kellogg’s

Make Your Own Bernie Mittens: Patterns, Tutorials and Kits

Everyone is feeling the Brrrn once again after Inauguration Day. Memes of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders bundled up in his beige jacket sporting handmade mittens have went viral on social media. Local Portland businesses and influencers have hopped on the trend with Bernie riding an Oaks Park roller … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Bernie Mittens: Patterns, Tutorials and Kits

Get a Free Greeting Card Every Month from Hallmark

There is something so special about getting a handwritten card in the mail. Get closer to your loved ones both near and far with free greeting cards from Hallmark. To reinvigorate the greeting card trend, Hallmark has launched its Just Because collection. The collection includes everything from … [Read more...] about Get a Free Greeting Card Every Month from Hallmark

OMSI Membership: Get 15% Off and Flexible Start Date for Gift Memberships

Support local this holiday season and save with an OMSI gift membership. The Oregon Museum of Science is one of Portland's best attractions featuring a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology. From traveling through … [Read more...] about OMSI Membership: Get 15% Off and Flexible Start Date for Gift Memberships

Give the Gift of Portland Memberships and Subscriptions

The gift that keeps on giving all year long. Do you have someone who is impossible to shop for? I have a few on my list, too. One of the best and easiest gifts to give is a Portland membership, annual pass or subscription. Most attractions in Portland offer memberships, or you can find fun … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Portland Memberships and Subscriptions

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