One more holiday weekend before school starts. Celebrate the end of summer with a family outing to one of these Labor Day events. There are plenty of Portland activities for hot summer days, and Labor Day weekend is sure to bring the heat with these awesome, and mostly FREE events.
So if you’re hanging around the city on this three-day weekend, consider attending one of these Labor Day weekend events.
Labor Day weekend events for families and friends
Discount Day at OMSI
Tickets to OMSI are only $2 on the first Sunday of the month. You read that right. $2! Pack up the whole family or grab your friends for a full day of cheap fun.
Guided Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
The Hoyt Arboretum is a wonderful green space that is free to all visitors. This place has so many fun activities for outdoor lovers. On Saturdays and Sundays, knowledgeable volunteers take guests on little adventures throughout the arboretum for $3 per person.
Free Movies in the Parks
The City of Portland’s Movies in the Parks series extends into early September. See Moana and Pawn Sacrifice in one of Portland’s beautiful parks.
Swift Watch
How many birds can you count? Be spellbound by swifts entering the Chapman chimney at Chapman Elementary School. Starting on September 1 at 6 p.m., Vaux’s Swifts will arrive at the elementary school in waves as they roost in the chimney. Bring a lawn chair and take in this nature sighting that lasts for one month every year.
Pools, Splash Pads and Fountains
As we head into the heat of summer, cool off a these free Portland pools, splash pads and fountains. Many of these water features are in local parks. Pack a lunch and spend the entire day beating the heat.
BINGO Night at Second Profession Brewing
Every Sunday, BINGO night is just $1 with drink purchase. Second Profession prides itself on having a family-friendly atmosphere. Kids and families are welcome to join in a night of fun.
Go to the (Cheap) Movies
Keep cool over the weekend by going to a cheap movie at at local Portland cinema. Here’s a list of 6 with tickets for $6 or less.
Take an Urban Hike
You don’t need to head all the way to the gorge to be surrounded by nature. These six urban parks have lots of parking, family-friendly trails and beautiful sights.
Visit a Portland Rose Garden
Portland is the Rose City, so it makes sense that it would has incredible rose gardens throughout the city. Visit one of these four free rose gardens.
Attend a Free Cooking Class
Portland has several opportunities for fun food-themed events that are mostly free, including cooking classes, recipe demonstrations, food tours, and food tastings. Claim your spot during Labor Day weekend.
Head to a Fall Festival
The Pumpkin Patch is kicking off the season right in time for the long weekend. Enjoy the opening of their annual corn maize and many other fun fall harvest activities.
Walk through a Sunflower Field
This is the last weekend of the Plumper Pumpkin Patch Sunflower Festival. This 2-acre attraction will wind you through a mesmerizing field of sky high blooms with plenty of photo opportunities.
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