There’s a new kind of aquarium making waves in Portland and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Mike Bennett is back at it with his latest immersive experience: The Portland Aquarium. From street signs and murals to exhibits and local partnerships, chances are you've seen Mike Bennett's … [Read more...] about The Portland Aquarium: Mike Bennett’s Imaginative Ocean Adventure
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Free Italian Ice Day at Great American Video & Espresso
Head to Milwaukie this weekend for a special freebie at Great American Video & Espresso. Since 1983, this local video store has been the go-to rental stop for movie lovers. The shop's rentals are still going strong with more than 10,000 films available. While you're picking out your favorite … [Read more...] about Free Italian Ice Day at Great American Video & Espresso
Portland’s Really Really Free Market
Get rid of unused items and find something new to you at the Really Really Free Market in Portland. This monthly event invites the community to come together and share goods. Portland is full of great markets. Here are some you may want to check out: PDX Estate Marketplace … [Read more...] about Portland’s Really Really Free Market
Free Admission, Camping and Fishing on Oregon State Parks Day
Oregon State Parks Day is June 7, 2025. Make the most of the celebration with free admission, camping and fishing across the state. More than 100 years ago, a 5-acre donation by Sarah Helmick created Oregon’s first official state park. Today, the state park system has 254 park properties and more … [Read more...] about Free Admission, Camping and Fishing on Oregon State Parks Day
What to Do in Portland This Weekend
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 Portlandd Every week I will add new free and cheap events throughout the … [Read more...] about What to Do in Portland This Weekend
Get Free and Cheap Donuts on National Donut Day
National Donut Day or National Doughnut Day? However you spell it, Portlanders love donuts. Here's a great excuse to indulge in your favorite breakfast pastry. When is National Donut Day? National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June. In 2025, it is Friday, June 6! Celebrate … [Read more...] about Get Free and Cheap Donuts on National Donut Day
Troutdale First Friday Art Walk
Explore Troutdale's art community during the First Friday Art Walk. On the first Friday of the month in the summer, the streets will be filled with vendors, sidewalk dining, live music, family-friendly activities and more. The fun continues during the fall months with activities moving … [Read more...] about Troutdale First Friday Art Walk
2025 Portland Book Week
Participate in Portland Book Week, a vibrant celebration of literature in one of America's most literary cities. Portland is known for its indie bookstores, passionate readers and thriving literary community. This weeklong event is a haven for book lovers, offering a bookstore crawl, events and … [Read more...] about 2025 Portland Book Week
Be Wildfire Aware: World Forestry Center Free Admission and Activities
Visit the World Forestry Center for a special community preparedness event: Be Wildfire Aware. We love our forests in Oregon. The World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum is located right here in our city, inviting visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they benefit our … [Read more...] about Be Wildfire Aware: World Forestry Center Free Admission and Activities
2025 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge
Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in the pages of a great book. Powell's Books invites readers of all ages to embark on a literary adventure during the Powell's Summer Reading Challenge. Designed to ignite your imagination and foster a love for reading, this challenge gives you a … [Read more...] about 2025 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge
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