Free and Cheap Valentine’s Day Activities in Portland

Try something new this Valentine’s Day! 

Instead of overspending on February 14, try one of these free and cheap Valentine’s Day activities in Portland. Enjoying each other’s company and celebrating your love does not have to come with a hefty price tag. The events below range from free to cheap, at $0 to $30.

Also, if you’re rolling solo this V Day, all of these activities are fun by yourself or with friends. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers. Feel free to treat yourself to something special!

The calendar below covers Valentine’s Day activities all weekend, from February 14-16, 2025, as well as places you can visit whenever you choose to celebrate. Check the dates and times of these activities to make sure they align with your chosen day of celebration.

If you know of any fun Valentine’s Day activities in Portland, send me a message!

Free and Cheap Valentine’s Day Activities in Portland

Relax at a Sauna or Soaking Pool

What better way to connect than in a tranquil, relaxing setting? There are several budget-friendly soaking pools and saunas in and around Portland. I recommend the soaking pool at McMenamins Kennedy School. It is located in a private outdoor courtyard surrounded by lush gardens. The price per hour is $10.

Play a Round of Mini Golf

Portland’s favorite public joy creator is once again bringing a one-of-a-kind experience the whole community can enjoy. Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini Golf is a nine-hole indoor mini golf course located in St. Johns. Tickets are $10 per person.

Cuddle Up at the Movies

Seeing a movie is always something I look forward to. Thankfully in Portland, you don’t have to pay $12+ per ticket. Here’s where you can see a movie for $7 or less. One of my favorites is the St. Johns Theater & Pub. It’s are $7 before 5 p.m. and you can get a basket of cajun tots to share! 

You can also check out the Cascade Festival of African Films and Portland Jewish Film Festival.

Photo courtesy of Tualatin Parks and Recreation Department

Search for Glass Hearts at Tualatin Parks

The Share the Love program invites park visitors to search for hand blown glass hearts in Tualatin during the month of February. Here are the participating parks.

Photo courtesy of Salt & Straw

Get a Sweet Treat at Salt & Straw

The popular ice cream shop is hosting a special buy one, get one scoop. Here’s how you can get a second scoop for free at Salt & Straw on Friday. 

Go for a Special Date Skate

This Valentine’s Day, skate the night away with your sweetheart at Oaks Park Roller Rink. The attraction is offering a skate date deal to celebrate love, nostalgia and the joy of being together. Get skate admission, dinner and drinks for $22 per person. More details here. 

Take a (Romantic) Stroll

If you’re looking for a completely free Valentine’s celebration, pack a snack for two and a blanket and head to one of Portland’s best urban parks.

Tryon Creek Natural Area has all the elements of a great Portland hike: trees covered in moss with huge ferns lining the trails that lead to a meandering creek. Enjoy the outdoor and learn something new together at the natural area’s free guided hikes on February 15.

Go Thrifting

Is this the year you start a new tradition? Find a memento to decorate your home or a new outfit for your next date night. Portland has more than 50 thrift and consignment stores filled with treasures. You can also stop by Maizee Mae’s Vintage and Collectible Market, which is $5 per person and has food and drinks onsite. 

Sing Your Heart Out to Live Music

In Portland, the live music possibilities are endless, but why pay more than $20? These six venues offer unique vibes and cheap tickets, and have shows almost every night of the week.

“Lone Fir #1” by brx0 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Unearth Portland’s History

Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience to retrace Portland’s history in an arboretum? Take a tour of Portland’s historic Lone Fir Cemetery. You can take a self-guided historical tour of the cemetery and retrace the incredible lives of our city’s pioneers. 

Share a Delicious Dumpling Meal

Discover your new favorite date night restaurant during Dumpling Week. There are more than 50 Portland restaurants putting their own fold on dumplings through February 15. 

Ride Around Washington Park

Washington Park is the keeper of many of Portland’s best attractions. Access these attractions on the Washington Park free shuttle. It runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in February.

Portland Winter Light Festival photo by Remaining Light Photography

Be Illuminated at Portland Winter Light Festival

The citywide outdoor arts celebration featuring interactive light-based art installations, vibrant performances, and kinetic fire sculptures. The festival presents public art installations and performances for for free. Portland Winter Light Festival is taking place February 7-15, 2025. Find the installments and learn about special events.

Do the Time Warp

Have you been to a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Clinton Street Theater? If not, add it to your Portland bucket list. Pick out your best outrageous costume, practice the signature moves and head to the Saturday show. Tickets to the February 15 screening are $12 per person.

Have a Laugh Together

If you’re a lover of comedy and want to see the talent right here in your community, attend a Portland comedy night. Here are seven places around Portland that host weekly free and cheap comedy nights.

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