Celebrate Portland's new holiday in the heart of downtown. 503 Day Block Party, named after the city's area code, is a festive way to show love for our city. Here's what to expect at this event: 503 Day Block Party in Downtown Portland On Sunday, May 3, 2026, head downtown for a day … [Read more...] about 503 Day Block Party in Downtown Portland
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2026 Museums on Us Free Museum Admission
Bank of America's Museums On Us program lets customers visit Portland museums for free the first full weekend of the month. Hundreds of museums and attractions participate in the Bank of America free museum days in cities across the United States. In Portland, we have three participating … [Read more...] about 2026 Museums on Us Free Museum Admission
Spring Garden Fair at Clackamas County Event Center
Enjoy a weekend of discovery, inspiration and fun at the annual Spring Garden Fair. The spring event, hosted by the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association, has taken place the weekend before Mother’s Day since 1984. What started as a small fuchsia sale has grown into a two-day fair with … [Read more...] about Spring Garden Fair at Clackamas County Event Center
Tabor Dance Schedule: Join Portland’s Free Sunset Dance Party
Looking for something joyful, free and full of community fun? Tabor Dance hosts a sunset dance series at locations across Portland. These community dances are popping up in parks and venues around Portland this spring and summer. This is your chance to connect, move and celebrate with a … [Read more...] about Tabor Dance Schedule: Join Portland’s Free Sunset Dance Party
Free Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Take a free guided tour of Portland's museum of trees. Hoyt Arboretum has multiple opportunities to learn about the unique trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest. This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world along 12 miles of trails. Hoyt … [Read more...] about Free Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Free Comic Book Day: Find a Participating Portland Store
Free Comic Book Day is taking place in May and several Portland-area stores are participating in the annual event. Every year, participating shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who stops by. Comics range from major publishers, such as DC … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day: Find a Participating Portland Store
PDX Estate Marketplace Events
Calling all secondhand enthusiasts! Attend multiple estate sales under one roof at PDX Estate Marketplace events. The events are hosted by PDX Estate Services, a local company that helps families and individuals downsize their homes and plan estate sales. In 2023, the company launched … [Read more...] about PDX Estate Marketplace Events
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
Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap events this week as your guide to having frugal fun throughout the metro area. To stay up to date on all the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
2026 St. Johns Parade
Enjoy an afternoon of community fun at the St. Johns Parade this May. Since 1963, the parade has been a tradition in the North Portland. Here are the details about this year's event. 2026 St. Johns Parade On Saturday, May 9 at noon, watch the parade travel through the heart of St. … [Read more...] about 2026 St. Johns Parade
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