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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2026 Portland Polish Festival
Experience the food, dance and music of Poland. The annual Polish Festival in Portland hosts a full weekend of free, family-friendly activities. Started in 1993, the Polish Festival is the oldest Polish festival in the Western United States. This event celebrates Polish culture, traditions … [Read more...] about 2026 Portland Polish Festival
Free Portland Promenade Walks Across the City
Walking across Portland in a single day takes some planning. On September 27, Oregon Walks is doing that part for you. The nonprofit is closing out its annual STEPtember series with the first Portland Promenade, a free, approximately 11-mile walk from East Portland to downtown. The route starts at … [Read more...] about Free Portland Promenade Walks Across the City
Free Milwaukie Sustainability Fair: Recycle, Repair, Swap
Got a dead laptop, a bag of Styrofoam, a shirt that needs mending or a couple of books ready for a new home? Bring them along to the Milwaukie Sustainability Fair, where getting rid of your stuff responsibly is part of the fun. The free, all-ages fair returns to downtown Milwaukie on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Free Milwaukie Sustainability Fair: Recycle, Repair, Swap
The Fear PDX Haunted House: Portland’s Largest Halloween Event
One of Portland’s longest-running haunted attractions is back for its 15th Halloween season. The Fear PDX Haunted House opens September 26 with 13 haunted attractions in one location, including five full haunted houses, five scare zones and three mini-haunts. The event runs on select nights … [Read more...] about The Fear PDX Haunted House: Portland’s Largest Halloween Event
National Cheeseburger Day: Five Guys offers rare buy-one-get-one free deal for three days
Five Guys is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with one great deal for three days! For many fans, Five Guys is the go-to place for cheeseburgers and fries…and peanuts! However, the burger chain isn’t known for offering many discounts. That’s what makes this rare buy-one-get-one deal even … [Read more...] about National Cheeseburger Day: Five Guys offers rare buy-one-get-one free deal for three days
Snack Fest: Take a Bite Out of Portland’s Food Market
Free Snack Fest Celebrates Portland Food Snack Fest brings Portland's food scene together for a two-day festival dedicated to snacks, drinks and local makers. Created by the team behind Portland Night Market, the free, all-ages food festival features food trucks, hot food vendors, packaged treats … [Read more...] about Snack Fest: Take a Bite Out of Portland’s Food Market
2026 Portland Area Fall Festivals
Fall festival season is here, bringing harvest celebrations, cultural festivals and quirky Portland traditions to the area. This year's Portland area fall festivals include free community celebrations, cider pressing, live music, cultural performances, local food and giant pumpkins paddled across a … [Read more...] about 2026 Portland Area Fall Festivals
Native Seed Propagation Workshops in Portland
Want to grow native plants from seed but aren't sure where to start? A hands-on native seed propagation workshop in Portland is teaching gardeners the basics of starting native plants at home. Floraboros and Sparrowhawk Native Plants are partnering for two workshops at SymbiOp Garden Shop in … [Read more...] about Native Seed Propagation Workshops in Portland
Enjoy Bring-Your-Own-Cup Slurpee for just $1.99 at 7-Eleven
Hey, Slurpee fans! Get ready for some major brain freeze — thanks to this cool deal from 7-Eleven. There’s no better way to chill out than enjoying an ice-cold and refreshing Slurpee. And, if you can’t get enough of your favorite Slurpee, now’s the chance to fill “your cup” on the … [Read more...] about Enjoy Bring-Your-Own-Cup Slurpee for just $1.99 at 7-Eleven
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