Looking for something to do in Portland? Check out our free and cheap events list!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share the Love: Find Glass Hearts at Tualatin Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| NW Black Comedy Festival | All Day | $20.00-30.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
| 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 |
| Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $32.95 | Lan Su Chinese Garden |
| 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, February 19, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks | All Day | FREE | |
| Share the Love: Find Glass Hearts at Tualatin Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| NW Black Comedy Festival | All Day | $20.00-30.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
| 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 |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $18.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $32.95 | Lan Su Chinese Garden |
| Planetarium Sky Theater Show | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Mt. Hood Community College |
| Cascade Festival of African Films | 7:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Open Mic Comedy Night | 8:00 pm | FREE | Al’s Den |
Friday, February 20, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share the Love: Find Glass Hearts at Tualatin Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Studio Ghibli Film Festival | All Day | $9.00 | OMSI |
| NW Black Comedy Festival | All Day | $20.00-30.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $32.95 | Lan Su Chinese Garden |
| Portland Puzzle Exchange | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Winona Grange Hall |
| Free Game Fridays | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The People’s Courts |
| Cascade Festival of African Films | 7:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Dueling Piano Show | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $27.24 | Barrel Room |
| Topgolf Nights | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | $30.00 | Topgolf |
Saturday, February 21, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share the Love: Find Glass Hearts at Tualatin Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Studio Ghibli Film Festival | All Day | $9.00 | OMSI |
| NW Black Comedy Festival | All Day | $20.00-30.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
| Visit Portland's Urban Parks | All Day | ||
| Oaks Park Roller Skating | All Day | $13.00 | Oaks Park |
| 50-Cent Book Sale | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Discounted | Walter L Kraxberger Middle School |
| Hawks and Hot Chocolate | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Topaz Farm |
| Tree Time! Preschool Walks | 10:00 am to 11:15 am | $8.00 | Hoyt Arboretum |
| 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 |
| The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Portland Aquarium |
| Kennedy School's History and Art Tour | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $15.00 | McMenamins Kennedy School |
| Cascade Festival of African Films | 2:00 pm | ||
| Kennedy School's History and Art Tour | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $15.00 | McMenamins Kennedy School |
| Rock ‘n Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $20.00 | Lloyd Center |
| Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $32.95 | Lan Su Chinese Garden |
| Dueling Piano Show | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $27.24 | Barrel Room |
| Cascade Festival of African Films | 7:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| 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, February 22, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share the Love: Find Glass Hearts at Tualatin Parks | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Studio Ghibli Film Festival | All Day | $9.00 | OMSI |
| NW Black Comedy Festival | All Day | $20.00-30.00 | Curious Comedy Theater |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Food Court 5000: Retro Mall Walking | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Lloyd Center |
| 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 |
| Crafternoon | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | SCRAP Creative Reuse |
| Kennedy School's History and Art Tour | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $15.00 | McMenamins Kennedy School |
| Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $32.95 | Lan Su Chinese Garden |
Portland Living on the Cheap is a member of 