Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland

Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland

There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap events this week as your guide to having frugal fun throughout the metro area.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

2022 Gingerbread Masterpiece

All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel

Free Photos with Santa

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s Tualatin

Visit Vista House

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

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

10:00 am to 11:15 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

Ride the Free Shuttle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park

Free Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Gresham Station

Christmas on the Campground

4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church

ZooLights Walk-through Night

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $21.00-29.00 | Oregon Zoo

Lightopia

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Silverton Christmas Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-18.00 | Oregon Garden Resort

Christmas Festival of Lights Value Night

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $12.00-16.00 | The Grotto

Winter Wonderland

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $37.00 | Portland International Raceway

Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Magic the Gathering Game Night

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The 4th Wall PDX

Trivia Nights at Portland Bars

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Christmas Ships Parade - John's Landing to Fremont Bridge

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Christmas Ships Parade - M. James Gleason/I-5 Bridge/Washington Shoreline/Hayden Bay

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $0-5.00 | M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp

Stand Up Comedy

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Eastburn Public House

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

Taco Tuesday

All Day | Discounted | Various locations

2022 Gingerbread Masterpiece

All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel

Free Photos with Santa

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s Tualatin

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

Ride the Free Shuttle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park

Half-Price Tuesday

10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Discounted | Topgolf

Christmas on the Campground

4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church

Family Night at Mike's Drive-In

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Various locations

Lightopia

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Silverton Christmas Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-18.00 | Oregon Garden Resort

Christmas Festival of Lights Value Night

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $12.00-16.00 | The Grotto

Winter Wonderland

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $37.00 | Portland International Raceway

ZooLights Drive-through Night

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $65.00 | Oregon Zoo

Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $15.00 | Lloyd Center

Trivia Nights at Portland Bars

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Themed Team Trivia Night

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

Christmas Ships Parade - Milwaukie

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Milwaukie Bay Park

Christmas Ships Parade - M. James Gleason/I-5 Bridge/Washington Shoreline

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $0-5.00 | M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp

OMSI Science Pub: The Multiverse

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | OMSI

Comedy Open Mic

8:00 pm | $5.00 | Helium Comedy Club

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

2022 Gingerbread Masterpiece

All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel

Free Photos with Santa

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s Tualatin

Unlimited Game Play

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $15.00 | Topgolf

Ride the Free Shuttle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park

MESO Makers Market

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Alberta Commons

Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Christmas on the Campground

4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church

Lightopia

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Silverton Christmas Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-18.00 | Oregon Garden Resort

Christmas Festival of Lights Value Night

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $12.00-16.00 | The Grotto

Winter Wonderland

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $37.00 | Portland International Raceway

ZooLights Drive-through Night

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $65.00 | Oregon Zoo

Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Trivia Nights at Portland Bars

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Christmas Ships Parade - John's Landing to Fremont Bridge

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Christmas Ships Parade - M. James Gleason/I-5 Bridge/Washington Shoreline/Hayden Bay

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $0-5.00 | M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp

Open Mic Night

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Eastburn Public House

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

2022 Gingerbread Masterpiece

All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel

Free Photos with Santa

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s Tualatin

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

Ride the Free Shuttle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park

MESO Makers Market

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Alberta Commons

Free Play at Ground Kontrol

12:00 pm to 12:00 am | $10.00 | Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

Pay What You Will

12:00 pm | $2.00 | Portland Center Stage

Christmas on the Campground

4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church

Lightopia

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Silverton Christmas Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-18.00 | Oregon Garden Resort

Christmas Festival of Lights Value Night

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $12.00-16.00 | The Grotto

Winter Wonderland

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $37.00 | Portland International Raceway

ZooLights Drive-through Night

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $65.00 | Oregon Zoo

Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Cheap Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $15.00 | Lloyd Center

Tabletop Game Night

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The 4th Wall PDX

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

Fungi Film Festival

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $13.00 | Cinema 21 Theater

Friday, December 9, 2022

Visit Portland's Urban Parks

All Day

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

Christmas Tree Farms and Lots

All Day | Various locations

2022 Gingerbread Masterpiece

All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel

Free Photos with Santa

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s Tualatin

Visit Vista House

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

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

Ride the Free Shuttle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park

MESO Makers Market

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Alberta Commons

Holiday Express Train Ride

4:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $28.00 | Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Christmas on the Campground

4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church

Winter Wonderland

4:30 pm to 11:00 pm | $48.00 | Portland International Raceway

ZooLights Walk-through Night

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $21.00-29.00 | Oregon Zoo

Silverton Christmas Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-18.00 | Oregon Garden Resort

The North Pole at Eagle Crest

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The North Pole at Eagle Crest

Crafty Wonderland Pre-Show Party

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $23.00 | Oregon Convention Center

Christmas Festival of Lights

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $14.00-18.00 | The Grotto

Clackamas County Winter Fair

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00 | Clackamas County Fair and Event Center

Lightopia

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Rock 'n Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink

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

The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Pioneer Courthouse Square

Free Photos with Black Santa

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Live Comedy

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

Christmas Ships Parade - Milwaukie

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Milwaukie Bay Park

Christmas Ships Parade - I-205 Bridge/Steamboat Landing

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $0-5.00 | M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp

Friday Comedy Showcase

10:00 pm | $5.00 | Funhouse Lounge

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Silver Falls Winter Festival

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Silver Falls State Park

Visit Portland's Urban Parks

All Day

Oaks Park Roller Skating

All Day | $12.00 | Oaks Park

Christmas Tree Farms and Lots

All Day | Various locations

2022 Gingerbread Masterpiece

All Day | FREE | The Benson Hotel

Free Photos with Santa

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s Tualatin

Weekend Cartoons

9:00 am to 3:00 pm | $0-5.00 | The 4th Wall PDX

Visit Vista House

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

Maizee Mae's Vintage and Collectible Market

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Lloyd Center DoubleTree Hotel

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride

9:30 am to 3:00 pm | Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

Historical Tour

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $10.00 | Lone Fir Cemetery

Free Photos with Black Santa

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

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

Ride the Free Shuttle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Washington Park

Portland Saturday Market

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

Portland Audubon’s Wild Arts Festival

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $10.00 | Portland State University’s Viking Pavilion

ScanFair: Nordic Christmas Market

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $12.00 | Oregon Convention Center

Crafty Wonderland

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00 | Oregon Convention Center

Holiday Express Train Ride

10:00 am to 8:30 pm | $28.00 | Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Portland Bazaar

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Premier Gear & Machine Works Building

MESO Makers Market

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Alberta Commons

Free Pet Photos with Santa

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Regal Classic Holiday Movie Series

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Tuba Christmas Concert

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Pioneer Courthouse Square

Trackers Holiday Party

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Trackers HQ

Holidays at the Belle

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00 | Victorian Belle

Christmas on the Campground

4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Apostolic Faith Church

Winter Wonderland

4:30 pm to 11:00 pm | $48.00 | Portland International Raceway

ZooLights Walk-through Night

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $21.00-29.00 | Oregon Zoo

Silverton Christmas Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-18.00 | Oregon Garden Resort

The North Pole at Eagle Crest

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The North Pole at Eagle Crest

Christmas Festival of Lights

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $14.00-18.00 | The Grotto

Clackamas County Winter Fair

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00 | Clackamas County Fair and Event Center

Lightopia

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Gordon Faber Recreation Complex

Christmas on Franklin Holiday Light Display

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Holidays on Franklin

Rock 'n Skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink

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

Christmas Ships Parade - St. Helens/Columbia City/Woodland

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Columbia View Park

1990's Dance Flashback

9:00 pm to 1:30 am | $12.00 | Crystal Ballroom

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $10.00-12.00 | Clinton Street

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