Looking for something to do in Portland? Check out our free and cheap events list!
Thursday, August 18, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Day at Oaks Park | All Day | Discounted | Oaks Park |
| Sunflower Field | All Day | $5.00 | West Union Gardens |
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park |
| Splash Pads at Portland Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Portland Burger Week | All Day | $8.00 | Various locations |
| Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks | All Day | FREE | |
| Fitness in the Park | 8:00 am to 11:45 am | $5.00 | Various locations |
| Dahlia Festival | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Swan Island Dahlias |
| Ride the Free Shuttle | 9:30 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park |
| Unlimited Game Play | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Sunflower Field Visit | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $8.00 | Packer Orchards |
| Dinolandia: Mike Bennett's Prehistoric Exhibit | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | Dinolandia |
| Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $15.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Concerts in the Parks | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Trivia Night | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Eastburn Public House |
| Trivia Nights at Portland Bars | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Movies at Dusk | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Pix Patisserie |
Friday, August 19, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ Thrift and Consignment Stores | All Day | ||
| Sunflower Field | All Day | $5.00 | West Union Gardens |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park |
| Splash Pads at Portland Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Portland Burger Week | All Day | $8.00 | Various locations |
| Movies in the Parks | FREE | Various locations | |
| Free Carousel and Train Rides | Oaks Park | ||
| Fitness in the Park | 8:00 am to 11:45 am | $5.00 | Various locations |
| Maywood Park Garage Sale | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Visit Vista House | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House |
| Dahlia Festival | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Swan Island Dahlias |
| Ride the Free Shuttle | 9:30 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park |
| Unlimited Game Play | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Lee Farms Sunflower Festival | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Lee Farms |
| Sunflower Field Visit | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $8.00 | Packer Orchards |
| Dinolandia: Mike Bennett's Prehistoric Exhibit | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | Dinolandia |
| Night Market Vancouver | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | $5.00 | Clark College |
| Comedy in the Park | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Laurelhurst Park |
| Concerts in the Parks | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Various locations |
Saturday, August 20, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ Thrift and Consignment Stores | All Day | ||
| Sunflower Field | All Day | $5.00 | West Union Gardens |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park |
| Splash Pads at Portland Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Portland Burger Week | All Day | $8.00 | Various locations |
| Movies in the Parks | FREE | Various locations | |
| Free Carousel and Train Rides | Oaks Park | ||
| Maywood Park Garage Sale | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Visit Vista House | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House |
| Dahlia Festival | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Swan Island Dahlias |
| Multnomah Days | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Multnomah Arts Center |
| Ride the Free Shuttle | 9:30 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park |
| Guided Nature Walks | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Tryon Creek State Natural Area |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Portland Adult Soapbox Derby | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Mt. Tabor Park |
| Portland Saturday Market | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Portland Saturday Market |
| Farm Walk About | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $10.00 | Frog Pond Farm |
| Lee Farms Sunflower Festival | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Lee Farms |
| Sunflower Field Visit | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $8.00 | Packer Orchards |
| Dinolandia: Mike Bennett's Prehistoric Exhibit | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | Dinolandia |
| Free Guided Tour: Endangered Trees | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Hoyt Arboretum |
| Concerts in the Parks | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $10.00-12.00 | Clinton Street |
Sunday, August 21, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ Thrift and Consignment Stores | All Day | ||
| Sunflower Field | All Day | $5.00 | West Union Gardens |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park |
| Splash Pads at Portland Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Portland Burger Week | All Day | $8.00 | Various locations |
| Free Carousel and Train Rides | Oaks Park | ||
| Maywood Park Garage Sale | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Visit Vista House | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House |
| Dahlia Festival | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Swan Island Dahlias |
| Ride the Free Shuttle | 9:30 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Farm Walk About | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $10.00 | Frog Pond Farm |
| Lee Farms Sunflower Festival | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Lee Farms |
| Sunflower Field Visit | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $8.00 | Packer Orchards |
| Portland Flea | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Electric Blocks |
| Sunday Parkways: East Portland | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| BOHEME PDX Outdoor Market | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | BOHEME PDX |
| Dinolandia: Mike Bennett's Prehistoric Exhibit | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | Dinolandia |
| Free Guided Tour: NW Conifers | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Hoyt Arboretum |
| North Portland Free Clothing Exchange | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Kenton Church |
| Pickin' On Sundays Live Music | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Doug Fir Lounge |
| Trivia Night | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Eastburn Public House |
Monday, August 22, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Field | All Day | $5.00 | West Union Gardens |
| Splash Pads at Portland Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Fitness in the Park | 8:00 am to 11:45 am | $5.00 | Various locations |
| Visit Vista House | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House |
| Dahlia Festival | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Swan Island Dahlias |
| Ride the Free Shuttle | 9:30 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park |
| Tree Time! Preschool Walks | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | $5.00 | Hoyt Arboretum |
| Unlimited Game Play | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Crystal Springs Free Admission Day | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | FREE | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Tai Chi | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | $8.00 | Hoyt Arboretum |
| Trivia Nights at Portland Bars | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Stand Up Comedy | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Eastburn Public House |
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