Looking for something to do in Portland? Check out our free and cheap events list!
Monday, December 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gingerbread Masterpiece | All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel |
| Christmas Tree Permits | All Day | $5.00 | Various locations |
| Regal Classic Holiday Movie Series | All Day | $4.99-8.99 | Various locations |
| Whale Watching Week | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Unlimited Game Play | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Visit Vista House | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House |
| A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Home for the Holidays | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm | $17.00 | Pittock Mansion |
| OMSI on Ice: Indoor Skating at the Museum | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $10.00 | OMSI |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $9.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Beaverton Winter Lights | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | Beaverton City Park |
| Christmas on the Campground Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church |
| Oregon ZooLights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $25.00-35.00 | Oregon Zoo |
| Winter Wonderland | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $38.00-42.00 | Portland International Raceway |
| Silverton Christmas Market | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Oregon Garden Resort |
| Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Skamania Lodge | |
| Christmas Festival of Lights | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $16.95-18.95 | The Grotto |
| Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin |
| Starkwood Holiday Lights | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Starkwood Neighborhood |
| Holiday Lights | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Meinig Park |
| Peacock Lane Holiday Light Display | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Peacock Lane |
| Comedy Carts Open Mic | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | University Station Food Carts |
| Open Mic Comedy Night | 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | UnderBar Cocktail Bar |
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gingerbread Masterpiece | All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel |
| Christmas Tree Permits | All Day | $5.00 | Various locations |
| Regal Classic Holiday Movie Series | All Day | $4.99-8.99 | Various locations |
| Whale Watching Week | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Taco Tuesday | All Day | Discounted | Various locations |
| Unlimited Game Play | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Half-Price Tuesday | 9:00 am to 11:59 pm | Discounted | Topgolf |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| OMSI on Ice: Indoor Skating at the Museum | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $10.00 | OMSI |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Home for the Holidays | 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm | $17.00 | Pittock Mansion |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $9.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Beaverton Winter Lights | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | Beaverton City Park |
| Christmas on the Campground Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church |
| Oregon ZooLights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $25.00-35.00 | Oregon Zoo |
| Silverton Christmas Market | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Oregon Garden Resort |
| Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Skamania Lodge | |
| Christmas Festival of Lights | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $16.95-18.95 | The Grotto |
| Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin |
| Winter Wonderland | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $38.00-42.00 | Portland International Raceway |
| Starkwood Holiday Lights | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Starkwood Neighborhood |
| Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $15.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Holiday Lights | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Meinig Park |
| Peacock Lane Holiday Light Display | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Peacock Lane |
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin Robbins Celebrate 31 Deal | All Day | Discounted | Various locations |
| New Year's Eve Events | All Day | Various locations | |
| Restaurants Open New Year's Eve | All Day | Various locations | |
| 2025 Gingerbread Masterpiece | All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel |
| Christmas Tree Permits | All Day | $5.00 | Various locations |
| Regal Classic Holiday Movie Series | All Day | $4.99-8.99 | Various locations |
| Whale Watching Week | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Free Shake Shack Sandwich With Purchase | All Day | Discounted | Various locations |
| Unlimited Game Play | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Home for the Holidays | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm | $17.00 | Pittock Mansion |
| OMSI on Ice: Indoor Skating at the Museum | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $10.00 | OMSI |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| New Year's Eve Free Play Party | 12:00 pm to 1:00 am | $10.00-25.00 | Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade |
| Free Play at Ground Kontrol | 12:00 pm to 12:00 am | $6.00-12.00 | Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade |
| Native American New Year's Eve Sobriety Powwow | 1:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | Oregon Convention Center |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $9.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Whoville Holiday Display | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Watts House Museum |
| Portland Haunted Tunnels Tour | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $38.00 | Old Town Brewing (Downtown) |
| Beaverton Winter Lights | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | Beaverton City Park |
| Christmas on the Campground Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church |
| Oregon ZooLights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $25.00-35.00 | Oregon Zoo |
| Silverton Christmas Market | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Oregon Garden Resort |
| Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Skamania Lodge | |
| Winter Wonderland | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $38.00-42.00 | Portland International Raceway |
| Starkwood Holiday Lights | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Starkwood Neighborhood |
| Bing in the New Year | 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm | FREE | Downtown Milwaukie |
| Knit Night | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Starlight Knitting Society |
| Holiday Lights | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Meinig Park |
| Peacock Lane Holiday Light Display | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Peacock Lane |
| New Year's Eve Skate Party | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | $25.00-30.00 | Oaks Park |
| NYE Extravaganza | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | $10.00 | Quarterworld Arcade |
| New Year's Eve Celebration and Drone Show | 8:00 pm to 12:30 am | FREE | Pioneer Courthouse Square |
| Karaoke at Chopsticks | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | FREE | Chopsticks |
| Free Trimet Ride on New Year's Eve | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | FREE | |
| New Year's Eve Party | 9:00 pm to 12:15 am | $0-28.00 | McMenamins Kennedy School |
| NYE Dance Party | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | $25.00-30.00 | The Goodfoot Lounge |
| New Year’s Eve Party | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | $11.50 | Mississippi Pizza and Atlantis Lounge |
| Open Court Comedy Jam | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | $5.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
| New Year's Eve Drone and Fireworks Show | 10:00 pm to 12:30 am | Space Needle | |
| Space Needle Fireworks Live Broadcast | 11:30 pm to 12:30 am | FREE | Virtual |
Thursday, January 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Tides on the Oregon Coast | All Day | FREE | |
| Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks | All Day | FREE | |
| New Year's Day Activities | All Day | ||
| Free Day at Washington State Parks | All Day | FREE | Various Locations – WA |
| First Day Hikes at State Parks | All Day | $0-10.00 | Various locations |
| 2025 Gingerbread Masterpiece | All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel |
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| First Day Hike | 9:00 am to 12:30 pm | $10.00 | Tryon Creek State Natural Area |
| Unlimited Game Play | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Free First Thursday | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Portland Art Museum |
| Winter Village Skating at Orenco Station | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | $19.00 | Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $9.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Portland Haunted Tunnels Tour | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $38.00 | Old Town Brewing (Downtown) |
| Beaverton Winter Lights | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | Beaverton City Park |
| Oregon Zoo Lights Value Nights | 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | $13.00 | Oregon Zoo |
| Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Skamania Lodge | |
| Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $15.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Holiday Lights | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Meinig Park |
| Free First Thursday | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tomorrow Theater |
| New Year's Eve Skate Party | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | $25.00-30.00 | Oaks Park |
| New Year's Eve Celebration and Drone Show | 8:00 pm to 12:30 am | FREE | Pioneer Courthouse Square |
| Free Trimet Ride on New Year's Eve | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | FREE | |
| New Year's Eve Drone and Fireworks Show | 10:00 pm to 12:30 am | Space Needle | |
| Space Needle Fireworks Live Broadcast | 11:30 pm to 12:30 am | FREE | Virtual |
Friday, January 2, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Tides on the Oregon Coast | All Day | FREE | |
| 2025 Gingerbread Masterpiece | All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Unlimited Game Play | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Visit Vista House | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House |
| A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Home for the Holidays | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm | $17.00 | Pittock Mansion |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Winter Village Skating at Orenco Station | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | $19.00 | Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | $12.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Portland Haunted Tunnels Tour | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $38.00 | Old Town Brewing (Downtown) |
| Beaverton Winter Lights | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | Beaverton City Park |
| Oregon Zoo Lights Value Nights | 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | $13.00 | Oregon Zoo |
| Whoville Holiday Display | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Watts House Museum |
| Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Skamania Lodge | |
| Rock ‘n Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $18.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Holiday Lights | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Meinig Park |
| Free Game Fridays | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The People’s Courts |
| Topgolf Nights | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | $30.00 | Topgolf |
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