This year, start a new Father’s Day tradition. Portland has numerous free and cheap Father’s Day activities that let you spend quality time with your dad.

Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the dads and father figures in our lives. But celebrating doesn’t have to break the bank.

Whether your dad is an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie or a lover of the arts, Portland has lots of affordable Father’s Day activities that cater to every interest. 

Make new memories that will last a lifetime with these free and cheap Father’s Day weekend events.

Free and Cheap Father’s Day Weekend Activities

Go Bowling at Big Al’s 

On Sunday, June 16, Dads get free bowling (shoes included) and one hour of arcade play an at Big Al’s. 

This deal is available at both local Big Al’s locations: 

14950 SW Barrows Rd
Beaverton

16615 SE 18th Street
Vancouver

If you’re looking for more options, check out Free Bowling for Kids at Alleys in and around Portland.

Get A Discount on Burgers 

Treat dad to lunch and get a great deal. There are two buy one, get one offers happening this weekend:

Next Level Burger, Portland’s plant based burger joint, is offering BOGO burgers for Dad and you on Sunday at all locations. This offer is valid in-store only. Mention your dad at the register to redeem.

Wendy’s is offering BOGO burgers June 14-16. This deal includes the Breakfast Baconator, Baconator and Son of a Baconator. It is only available in the Wendy’s app.

Eat Your Way Through Snack Fest

Is your dad a self-professed foodie? Well, you’re in luck. Snack Fest is a free food festival happening Friday and Saturday. This event brings together your favorite treats, eats and drinks brought to you by local restaurants, food trucks and popup experiences. 

Go Biking at Sunday Parkways

Join Portland’s mobile block party. On Sunday, bikers, walkers and rollers are strolling through the Northeast Cully neighborhood during Sunday Parkways. Enjoy free activities and entertainment as you go.

Go to a Live Theater Performance

Make your Friday night extra special with a special discount to this one-of-a-kind Portland theater experience. Get $12 discount tickets to The Tesla City Stories June show at TeslaTix.com. Use code CHEAP624. 

Go Stargazing

If the skies are clear, take your exploration of the Rose City to another level by visiting the best stargazing spots in Portland, and the surrounding area

Take a Miniature Train Ride

Does your dad love trains? Take the whole family for a ride along the miniature railway at Molalla Train Park. At the heart of the park lies in its 4,200 feet of track, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through scenic landscapes and nostalgia-filled moments for children and adults.

Plus, this attraction is free to visit. Pack a picnic or grab lunch at the concession stand. 

Explore an Urban Park

Instead of escaping the city, explore it at a Portland urban park. Play catch in a meadow at Kelley Point Park or go biking at Powell Butte Nature Park.

You can also attend Tryon Creek’s free guided tour on Saturday and Hoyt Arboretum’s free tour on Sunday. 

Catch a Cheap Flick at a Portland Theater

Portland has an abundance of movie options and most with a great selection of food and drinks. First- and second-run movies play at these cheaper theaters. Here’s where can see independent, foreign, new release and classic films for $7 or less.

Enjoy Oaks Park’s Free and Cheap Attractions

Did you know you can ride the carousel and train at Oaks Park for free? These historic attractions are complimentary during park hours. If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity, go rollerskating! The Oaks Park Roller Rink offers year-round skating fun for Portlanders. Admission is $12. 

On Sunday, Oaks Park is also offering dads a free ride bracelet with the purchase of a ride bracelet for their child.

Spend the Day at Washington Park

Washington Park is the keeper of Portland’s best attractions. The best way to access the attractions at Washington Park is on the free shuttle. See the route and choose an activity for you and your dad.

Attend a Juneteenth Celebration

In celebration of Juneteenth, June 19, there are activities across the Portland area all weekend long. Attend a Pickles game, cookout, parade and more fun events for you and Dad at these Juneteenth events.

Pick Some Berries

Get your hands dirty at a local you-pick farm. Strawberries are ripe and fresh for the picking. The drive out to a local farm for fresh air you and your dad are sure to enjoy. 

Take a Ride on the Trolley

Take Dad for a scenic ride aboard the vintage Willamette Shore Trolley in Lake Oswego. You’ll go back in time to when electrified trolleys transported citizens throughout the Portland area. The Willamette Shore Trolley passengers ride in a replica of Portland’s Council Crest cars. Tickets are $10 per person and the trolley runs on Saturday and Sunday.

Head to Portland Saturday Market

Explore local arts, crafts, food and performers at Portland Saturday Market. The market is back every Saturday in Downtown Portland. It features more than 250 booths filled with handcrafted goods and is free to attend.

Let Dad Pick Out a Gift at Rose City Book & Paper Fair

Explore more than 60 independent booksellers at Rose City Book & Paper Fair, June 14 and 15. Dad can choose from underground zines, quirky vintage photo albums, antiquarian tomes and signed first editions from today’s hottest authors. Tickets are $5. 

Find a One-of-a-Kind Gem at a Neighborhood Garage Sale

Does your dad like looking for hidden treasures? Peruse the Sandee Palisades garage sale in Troutdale on Friday and Saturday.

Take a Drive to Vista House

Take a day trip and visit the crown jewel of the Columbia River Gorge. The historic 1918 Vista House at the top of Crown Point offers visitors an incredible view of the Columbia River Gorge. It is open on Saturday and Sunday during Father’s Day weekend and is free to visit.

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