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Free and Cheap Events this Weekend

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Victoria

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There is always something to do in Portland. Yet, not all events in the Rose City come with a cheap price tag. If you’re looking to have a great time without breaking the budget, you’ve come to the right place.Free events in Portland

Every week I will add new free and cheap events throughout the city. Activities listed here cover all interest areas from festivals, concerts and movies to workshops, tours, sporting events and more. Now that we’ve found each other, you’ll never miss out on the city’s best inexpensive activities. 

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Free and Cheap Events this Weekend

I strive to keep this weekend round-up current, but it’s possible some events may have changed or been canceled. Please follow the links for more event details.

Friday, October 6, 2023

Portland Pumpkin Patches

All Day | Various locations

Spirit of Halloweentown

All Day | $0-65.00 | St. Helens

Visit Portland's Urban Parks

All Day

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

Portland Haunted Houses and Mazes

All Day | $0-35.00 | Various locations

Vancouver Dining Month

All Day | $25.00-35.00 | Various Locations – WA

Portland Wing Week

All Day | $8.00 | Various locations

Visit Vista House

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House

Lee Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | $15.00-30.00 | Lee Farms

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

Portland Greek Festival

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Portland Night Market

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Alder Block

Troutdale First Friday Art Walk

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Mayor’s Square City Park

Davis Graveyard

5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Davis Graveyard

Rock ‘n Skate

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $17.00

Halloween on Franklin Street

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

First Friday Art Show

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The 4th Wall PDX

Live Comedy

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $10.00 | The 4th Wall PDX

Underhill Haunted House

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Bella Organic Haunted Corn Maze

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Bella Organic Farm

Milburn’s Haunted Manor

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $20.00-35.00 | Milburn’s Haunted Manor

Oaks Park ScareGrounds

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $25.00-35.00 | Oaks Park

The Fear PDX

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $29.99-34.99 | The Fear PDX


Saturday, October 7, 2023

Portland Pumpkin Patches

All Day | Various locations

Free Admission to Portland Museums

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Spirit of Halloweentown

All Day | $0-65.00 | St. Helens

Visit Portland's Urban Parks

All Day

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

Portland Haunted Houses and Mazes

All Day | $0-35.00 | Various locations

Vancouver Dining Month

All Day | $25.00-35.00 | Various Locations – WA

Portland Wing Week

All Day | $8.00 | Various locations

Weekend Cartoons

9:00 am to 2:00 pm | $0-5.00 | The 4th Wall PDX

Visit Vista House

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House

Lee Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | $15.00-30.00 | Lee Farms

Stories of the Stone Tour

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $0-8.00 | Lone Fir Cemetery

Oregon City Repair Fair

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Oregon City Public Library

Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

10:00 am to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Portland Saturday Market

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Portland Saturday Market

Portland Greek Festival

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Dozer Day

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $15.00-20.00 | Clark County Event Center

Portland Argentinian Festival

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $10.00 | The Den PDX

El Tigre Fest

12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Cook Park

Oregon Pacific Railroad Train Rides

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $14.00 | Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Kennedy School Oktoberfest Brewfest

1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $30.00-35.00 | McMenamins Kennedy School

Portland Night Market

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Alder Block

Davis Graveyard

5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Davis Graveyard

Rock ‘n Skate

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $17.00

Halloween on Franklin Street

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Underhill Haunted House

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Bella Organic Haunted Corn Maze

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Bella Organic Farm

Milburn’s Haunted Manor

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $20.00-35.00 | Milburn’s Haunted Manor

The Fear PDX

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $29.99-34.99 | The Fear PDX

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

11:00 pm to 12:30 am | $10.00-12.00 | Clinton Street


Sunday, October 8, 2023

Portland Pumpkin Patches

All Day | Various locations

Spirit of Halloweentown

All Day | $0-65.00 | St. Helens

Visit Portland's Urban Parks

All Day

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

Portland Haunted Houses and Mazes

All Day | $0-35.00 | Various locations

Vancouver Dining Month

All Day | $25.00-35.00 | Various Locations – WA

Portland Wing Week

All Day | $8.00 | Various locations

Weekend Cartoons

9:00 am to 2:00 pm | $0-5.00 | The 4th Wall PDX

Lee Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | $15.00-30.00 | Lee Farms

Visit Vista House

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vista House

Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

10:00 am to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Diva Drag Brunch

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | $20.00 | Swan Dive

Drag Brunch

11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $25.00 | Stag PDX

Dozer Day

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $15.00-20.00 | Clark County Event Center

Portland Greek Festival

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Sunday Funday Drag Queen Brunch

11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $28.00 | Darcelle XV Showplace

Free Community Screenings

11:30 am to 10:30 pm | FREE | Movie Madness

Free Guided Tour

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Hoyt Arboretum

Trivia Night

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Eastburn Public House

Davis Graveyard

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Davis Graveyard

Halloween on Franklin Street

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Milburn’s Haunted Manor

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $20.00-35.00 | Milburn’s Haunted Manor

Oaks Park ScareGrounds

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $25.00-35.00 | Oaks Park

The Fear PDX

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $29.99-34.99 | The Fear PDX

Looking for even more upcoming events? View the full month’s calendar.

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Posted by Victoria Filed Under: Free Events

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  1. jeffrey L nelson says

    new to PLOTC and wondering when you post for the current upcoming weekend. Items posted here on 11/23 are still for last weekend. Thanks,

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