Free and Cheap Mother’s Day Events in Portland

Choose Your Mother’s Day Activity

There’s something for every type of mom in this list of free and cheap Mother’s Day events in Portland. The best part is no one has to spend a bunch of money to celebrate Mom on this special day.

Also, if you’re still looking for a fun gift for Mom, check out my list of Mother’s Day Groupon Deals. Many of them are up to 50% off retail price. All of them are activities I recommend around our wonderful city.

Take a look at what Portland has to offer and have a fabulous time celebrating your mom. I’ll be posting about many other Mother’s Day happenings in the city so make sure you subscribe to my newsletter.

Free and Cheap Mother’s Day Events in Portland

St. Johns Bizarre

May 11

Take Mom to a fun-filled day in the charming neighborhood of St. Johns. A parade, food carts, fun arts and crafts and much more is happening from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mark your calendar for all the Portland street fairs this summer.

Gardening Day (+ FREE Compost)

Until May 24 (Mon-Sat)

Does your mom love to garden? Bring over a load of compost and have a stay at home day. PBOT will have pick up hours all on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. More details here.

Head to the Farmers Market

May 11

There are 12 farmers markets open on throughout the city on May 11. Beaverton Farmers Market’s first day is on Saturday. See the list here.

Portland Aerial Tram

May 11

Reach new heights with Mom on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids enjoy free crafts and activities, and free tram ride for kids 6 and under with paying adult.

Plant & Garden Fair

May 11

Take a nice morning trip to Camas for the 22nd Annual Camas Plant & Garden Fair. Free kids zone, petting zoo, and plant and garden experts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mimosas at Hip Chicks Do Wine

May 11-12

Get your mom some free flowers and a $5 mimosa! On Sunday the first 15 moms who do stop in for a flight or a mimosa get a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers for free. $5 mimosas will be offered both days. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Oaks Park Mother’s Day Special 

May 12

Get a free ride bracelet for mothers with the purchase of a ride bracelet for their child. Sunday from 12-7 p.m.

Free Dessert at Rally Pizza

May 12

Treat your mom to lunch or dinner at Rally Pizza, and she’ll get a free dessert with any purchase. Reservations are available.

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