Looking for something to do in Portland? Check out our free and cheap events list!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Discount Weekday Play | All Day | $40.00 | Topgolf |
| Unlimited Morning Game Play | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Lunchtime Concerts | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | The Old Church Concert Hall |
| 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 | $12.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Knit Night | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Starlight Knitting Society |
| Open Court Comedy Jam | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | $5.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
Thursday, July 2, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Discount Weekday Play | All Day | $40.00 | Topgolf |
| Unlimited Morning Game Play | 10:00 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 |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $12.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $18.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Free First Thursday | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tomorrow Theater |
| Open Mic Comedy Night | 8:00 pm | FREE | Al’s Den |
Friday, July 3, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Day at National Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Holiday hours: What’s closed and open Independence Day | All Day | Various locations | |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Unlimited Morning Game Play | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf |
| Visit Vista House | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Vista House |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | $12.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Rock ‘n Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $20.00 | Lloyd Center |
| 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 |
Saturday, July 4, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Parking Day in Portland | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Forest Service Recreation Area Free Days | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Free Day at National Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Holiday hours: What’s closed and open Independence Day | All Day | Various locations | |
| Museums on Us Free Day | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Tree Time! Preschool Walks | 10:00 am to 11:15 am | $8.00 | Hoyt Arboretum |
| Stories of the Stone Tour | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Lone Fir Cemetery |
| Visit Vista House | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Vista House |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | $12.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Rock ‘n Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $20.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Topgolf Nights | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | $30.00 | Topgolf |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 11:00 pm to 12:30 am | $10.00-12.00 | Clinton Street |
Sunday, July 5, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Day at National Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Museums on Us Free Day | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| Sunday Funday Discount at TopGolf | All Day | $40.00 | Topgolf |
| Discount Day at OMSI | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | $5.00 | OMSI |
| Visit Vista House | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Vista House |
| Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $9.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden |
| Wonderwood Mini Golf | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | $12.00 | St. John’s Old Bank of America Building |
| Food Court 5000: Retro Mall Walking | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Lloyd Center |
| Free First Sunday | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Japanese American Museum of Oregon |
| Free First Sunday | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Free Community Screenings | 11:30 am to 10:30 pm | FREE | Movie Madness |
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