Never Miss Out on Affordable Fun in Portland Portland doesn’t have to be expensive. Every week, there are plenty of free and low-cost ways to get out, explore the city and do something fun. Use this roundup of free and cheap events in Portland this week to find festivals, cultural events, … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
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Free and cheap perks on National Coffee Day 2026
Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike. To stir things up for the day, many coffee shops are celebrating the day with freebies and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap perks on National Coffee Day 2026
Discount Day at OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the nation's leading science centers and we're lucky to have it right here in Portland. OMSI discount day is here to bring one of Portland's best attractions to you for cheap. Science lovers and explorers of the unknown … [Read more...] about Discount Day at OMSI
Free National Alpaca Farm Days Near Portland
If getting face-to-face with an alpaca sounds like a good way to spend a fall Saturday, several farms near Portland are opening their gates for National Alpaca Farm Days. The 20th annual National Alpaca Farm Days is September 26-27, 2026, when participating farms across North America invite … [Read more...] about Free National Alpaca Farm Days Near Portland
Spirit of Halloweentown Returns to St. Helens 2026
For most of the year, St. Helens is a quiet riverfront town about 30 miles north of Portland. Come fall, a giant glowing pumpkin takes over the courthouse plaza, witches dance through the streets and the town leans all the way into its Disney Channel claim to fame. The original “Halloweentown” … [Read more...] about Spirit of Halloweentown Returns to St. Helens 2026
Powell’s After Hours Halloween Event in Portland
Powell’s City of Books is keeping the lights on after closing time for a Halloween party built around magicians, fortune tellers, carnival games and plenty of literary weirdness. Powell’s After Hours: A Most Peculiar Evening takes over the downtown Portland bookstore on Saturday, October 24, from … [Read more...] about Powell’s After Hours Halloween Event in Portland
Chipotle celebrates National Quesadilla Day with free quesadilla for two days
National Quesadilla Day is so cheesy! And Chipotle is celebrating National Quesadilla Day with a big, cheesy giveaway for two days — Sept. 24 and 25, 2026. The popular restaurant’s quesadillas feature melted Monterey jack cheese, a choice of protein, optional fajita veggies and multiple sides for … [Read more...] about Chipotle celebrates National Quesadilla Day with free quesadilla for two days
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
2026 Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Get ready to eat, drink and Polka! The Mount Angel Oktoberfest brings the Bavarian tradition to our state. Every year, the entire town of Mount Angel transforms into Oktoberfest. The event boasts nine entertainment venues brimming with beverages, entertainment, activities, food and … [Read more...] about 2026 Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Portland Middle Eastern Festival
Celebrate a day of traditional food, entertainment and fun at the Portland Middle Eastern Festival. The event is hosted by the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, which was founded in 1930 to serve the local Arabic speaking community. Every year, the church opens its door to the … [Read more...] about Portland Middle Eastern Festival
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