Where are all my rockhounds at? The Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club's annual Gem and Mineral Show is taking place Memorial Day weekend. The local club is a community of people who enjoy educating and sharing in many areas of expertise, including geology, rockhounding, mineral collection, … [Read more...] about 2026 Gem and Mineral Show
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National Park Service’s Free Crochet Patterns
Calling all fiber artists! Did you know the National Park Service offers completely free crochet patterns inspired by our country's iconic wildlife and landscapes? Here’s a peek into this crafty corner of the NPS, where ranger-made creations meet creative hands everywhere. These aren’t just … [Read more...] about National Park Service’s Free Crochet Patterns
Ride the Willamette Shore Trolley
Take a scenic ride aboard the vintage Willamette Shore Trolley in Lake Oswego and Portland. During your ride, you'll travel along a historic rail line dating back to the late 1800s. You'll go back in time to when electrified trolleys transported citizens throughout the Portland area. The … [Read more...] about Ride the Willamette Shore Trolley
Planet Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership
Free gym membership? Yes, please. Planet Fitness has locations all over Portland metro offering a high school summer pass. This summer, the gym's commitment to low-cost memberships is about to get even sweeter for your teenager. Here's how you can participate: Planet Fitness High School … [Read more...] about Planet Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership
OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and the Museum
Bring your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge to OMSI Science Pubs. These events invite people of all ages to learn about an interesting science topic in a friendly, fun environment. OMSI Science Pubs are monthly events that celebrate the marvel of science with food and drinks. Some of … [Read more...] about OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and the Museum
Visit Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum Memorial Day Weekend
Portland's largest mausoleum is opening its doors for special public tours Memorial Day weekend. The Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home in Sellwood is the final resting place of more than 97,000 people and home to the extraordinary Rae Room. During Memorial Day weekend, you get the rare … [Read more...] about Visit Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum Memorial Day Weekend
Build a Bouquet of Peonies at Columbia Farms
Fill your home with a beautiful bouquet you built yourself from local flowers. Peonies are in bloom at Columbia Farms. This Sauvie Island farm is one of the many you-pick farms you can enjoy this spring and summer. Columbia Farms prides itself on creating a quiet, quaint, working-farm … [Read more...] about Build a Bouquet of Peonies at Columbia Farms
Get $1.75 Tickets to Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Join the family-friendly movie club all summer long. The Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark offers a fun, inexpensive movie theater experience. In 2026, Cinemark is once again drawing the curtains on its popular and budget-friendly Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks of family … [Read more...] about Get $1.75 Tickets to Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Free Paper Shredding at Office Depot or OfficeMax
Safely dispose of your personal documents during the free paper shredding events at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Having your documents shredded helps protect you from identity theft or a data breach. Thankfully, there are free document shredding events happening throughout the Portland … [Read more...] about Free Paper Shredding at Office Depot or OfficeMax
Visit the Free Peony Fields at Adelman Peony Gardens
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of blooming flowers at Adelman Peony Gardens' free peony fields. Every springtime, the gardens invite the public to experience different colors and smells of peonies. Here's information about the 2026 event. Visit the Free Peony Fields at Adelman Peony … [Read more...] about Visit the Free Peony Fields at Adelman Peony Gardens
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