Portland Your local guide to the best of what's affordable in Portland, Oregon. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:12:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 59850667 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/nacho-week/ 2026 Nacho Week: Treat Yourself to $10 Specialty Nachos https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702027072/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702027072/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:30:08 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127972   Get ready to stuff your face with a plate full of deliciousness during Portland Nacho Week, June 22-28, 2026.   For one week, more than 50 restaurants in and around...

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Get ready to stuff your face with a plate full of deliciousness during Portland Nacho Week, June 22-28, 2026.
For one week, more than 50 restaurants in and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702027072/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 127972 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/bogo-box-combos-raising-canes/ Buy One, Get One Free Box Combos at Raising Cane’s https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919890671/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919890671/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:49:10 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149475 On honor of Father’s Day, Raising Cane’s is giving everyone buy one, get one free box combos.  If you haven’t been yet, here’s what is in store at the...

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On honor of Father’s Day, Raising Cane’s is giving everyone buy one, get one free box combos.

If you haven’t been yet,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919890671/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 149475 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/tigard-festival-of-balloons/ 2026 Tigard Festival of Balloons https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695939462/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695939462/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:45:46 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126594 Look up as hot air balloons take to the sky over Cook Park during the Tigard Festival of Balloons.  The festival is all about community. It provides fundraising opportunities for...

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Look up as hot air balloons take to the sky over Cook Park during the Tigard Festival of Balloons.

The festival is all about community. It...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695939462/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 126594 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/tabor-dance/ Tabor Dance Schedule: Join Portland’s Free Sunset Dance Party https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917030642/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917030642/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:23:40 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=148478 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...

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Looking for something joyful, free and full of community fun? Tabor Dance hosts a sunset dance series at locations across Portland.

These community dances...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917030642/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 148478 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-events-this-week-portland/ Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/624277882/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/624277882/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:05:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=116720 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...

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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...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/624277882/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 116720 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/fathers-day-deal-burgerville/ Dads Get Free Burgerville Sundae on Father’s Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920234192/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920234192/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:00:31 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149742   On Father’s Day, Burgerville is serving up a special deal just for dads. Burgerville is known for its locally sourced ingredients and top notch flavor. Get ready to cash...

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On Father’s Day, Burgerville is serving up a special deal just for dads.

Burgerville is known for its locally sourced ingredients and top notch...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920234192/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 149742 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-art-museum-free-admission/ Portland Art Museum Free Admission Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/692294938/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/692294938/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:30:15 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=27193 Get free admission to the Portland Art Museum during the Miller Family Community Free Day. Located in the heart of downtown, Portland Art Museum is internationally renowned for...

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Get free admission to the Portland Art Museum during the Miller Family Community Free Day.

Located in the heart of downtown, Portland Art Museum is internationally renowned for...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/692294938/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 7 27193 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/juneteenth-oregon/ 2026 Juneteenth Oregon Parade and Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/627931210/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/627931210/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117059 Celebrate a day of education and advocacy with your community during the Juneteenth Oregon Parade and Festival. Juneteenth Oregon is a nonprofit organization that connects and...

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Celebrate a day of education and advocacy with your community during the Juneteenth Oregon Parade and Festival.

Juneteenth Oregon is a nonprofit...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/627931210/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 117059 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/gem-faire/ Gem Faire at Westside Commons https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701652752/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701652752/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127927 Gem Faire is taking over the entire expo hall at Westside Commons for the three-day event. The fair is one of the largest gem, jewelry and bead shows in the U.S. With more than 25...

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Gem Faire is taking over the entire expo hall at Westside Commons for the three-day event.

The fair is one of the largest gem, jewelry and bead shows in the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701652752/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 127927 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-comedy-in-the-park/ Free Comedy in the Park at Laurelhurst Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659728848/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659728848/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:44:58 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=121560   Enjoy a free night of entertainment at Laurelhurst Park. Kickstand Comedy is hosting a special event called Comedy in the Park all summer long.    Kickstand Comedy is...

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Enjoy a free night of entertainment at Laurelhurst Park. Kickstand Comedy is hosting a special event called Comedy in the Park all summer long....

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659728848/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 15 121560 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/last-thursday-alberta-street/ Last Thursday Art Walk on Alberta Street https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700534532/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700534532/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:30:38 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126411 On the last Thursday of summer months, Alberta Street opens to foot traffic only for a unique arts and culture experience. The Last Thursday Art Walk on Alberta Street invites the...

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On the last Thursday of summer months, Alberta Street opens to foot traffic only for a unique arts and culture experience.

The Last...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700534532/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 126411 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/jamba-national-smoothie-day/ Get $1 Jamba Smoothie on National Smoothie Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899800811/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899800811/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:48:58 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142265 Sip on delicious summer savings at Jamba. This smoothie chain is hosting a special deal on National Smoothie Day.  Summer and smoothies are the perfect pairing for a refreshing...

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Sip on delicious summer savings at Jamba. This smoothie chain is hosting a special deal on National Smoothie Day.

Summer and smoothies are the perfect pairing...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899800811/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 142265 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/summer-solstice-celebration-cornell-farm/ Summer Solstice Celebration at Cornell Farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700440502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700440502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:33 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127701 Celebrate the summer solstice at this local, family-owned nursery. Cornell Farm is hosting a day of learning, food and fun.  Cornell Farm dates back to 1987 when the family...

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Celebrate the summer solstice at this local, family-owned nursery. Cornell Farm is hosting a day of learning, food and fun.

Cornell Farm dates back to...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700440502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 127701 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/mississippi-street-fair/ 2026 Mississippi Street Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604176670/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604176670/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:53 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113505 Don’t miss Portland’s largest street fair this summer. The annual Mississippi Street Fair brings together the eclectic, flavorful, fun-loving flair of one of...

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Don’t miss Portland’s largest street fair this summer. The annual Mississippi Street Fair brings together the eclectic, flavorful,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604176670/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 16 113505 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/wicked-craft-summer-solstice-night-market/ Wicked Craft’s Summer Solstice Night Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920480693/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920480693/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:45:32 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149895 Ring in the longest day of the year with an evening of magic, creativity and community at Wicked Craft’s Summer Solstice Night Market. Rooted in the earthy majesty of ancient arts...

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Ring in the longest day of the year with an evening of magic, creativity and community at Wicked Craft’s Summer Solstice Night Market.

Rooted in the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920480693/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 149895 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/juneteenth-portland/ 2026 Juneteenth Celebrations in and around Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697965010/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697965010/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:49:39 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126979 Celebrate Juneteenth at these community gatherings throughout the Portland area. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the...

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Celebrate Juneteenth at these community gatherings throughout the Portland area.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697965010/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 126979 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-parking-days-portland-metro-parks/ 2026 Free Parking Days at Portland Metro Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/677916130/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/677916130/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:08:59 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=115167 Get out and enjoy Portland metro parks during free parking days. In 2026, there are 19 free parking days at Portland metro parks, a beach and boat ramps that typically charge a $5...

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Get out and enjoy Portland metro parks during free parking days.

In 2026, there are 19 free parking days at Portland...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/677916130/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 16 115167 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-cheap-events-this-weekend/ What to Do in Portland This Weekend https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/516716528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/516716528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:05:39 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=58127 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,...

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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,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/516716528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 58127 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-fathers-day-portland/ Free and Cheap Father’s Day Weekend Activities in Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/551463920/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/551463920/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:58 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=112144 This year, start a new Father’s Day tradition. Portland has numerous free and cheap Father’s Day activities that let you spend quality time with your dad. Father’s...

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This year, start a new Father’s Day tradition. Portland has numerous free and cheap Father’s Day activities that let you spend quality time with your dad.

Father’s...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/551463920/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 112144 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-smoothie-tropical-smoothie-cafe/ Tropical Smoothie Cafe National Smoothie Day Deal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/623269432/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/623269432/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:29:46 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=116590 Who doesn’t love a free smoothie? On National Smoothie Day, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving you opportunities to sip on some delicious savings.  Tropical Smoothie Cafe is...

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Who doesn’t love a free smoothie? On National Smoothie Day, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving you opportunities to sip on some delicious...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/623269432/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 116590 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/lone-fir-cemetery/ Tour Portland’s Historic Lone Fir Cemetery https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659606298/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659606298/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:06 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=121514 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. Located in Southeast Portland,...

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

Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience to retrace Portland’s history in an arboretum? Take a tour of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/659606298/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 121514 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/4th-of-july-lake-oswego/ 4th of July Parade, Celebration and Concert in Lake Oswego https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899951036/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899951036/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:17:59 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142336 Celebrate 4th of July all day in Lake Oswego. The city is hosting a parade and festival as well as a concert. From morning till night, the city comes alive with lots of festivities...

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Celebrate 4th of July all day in Lake Oswego. The city is hosting a parade and festival as well as a concert.

From morning till night, the city...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899951036/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 142336 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/shakespeare-portland-parks/ Free Shakespeare in Portland Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/745020032/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/745020032/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:02:48 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=134792 Watch free Shakespeare performances in Portland Parks during OPS Fest this summer.  Original Practice Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 18th season with 22 plays at 11 parks...

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Watch free Shakespeare performances in Portland Parks during OPS Fest this summer.

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 18th season with...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/745020032/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 134792 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-waterfront-fireworks-show/ 2026 Portland Waterfront Fireworks Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700662496/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700662496/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:45:43 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127780 The Portland Waterfront Blues Festival is once again celebrating the 4th of July with a fireworks show over the Portland waterfront. You don’t have to buy tickets to enjoy the...

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The Portland Waterfront Blues Festival is once again celebrating the 4th of July with a fireworks show over the Portland waterfront. You...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700662496/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 127780 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-days-washington-parks/ 2026 Free Entrance Days at Washington State Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615813660/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615813660/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:52 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=112661 Enjoy Washington’s best nature trails during free days at Washington parks. In 2026, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering outdoor enthusiasts 12 free...

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Beacon Rock overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Photo by U.S. Forest Service – Pacific Northwest.

Enjoy Washington’s best nature trails during free days at Washington...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615813660/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 11 112661 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/north-portland-free-clothing-exchange/ North Portland Free Clothing Exchange https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/686784020/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/686784020/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125661 Update your wardrobe at this free community clothing exchange. The North Portland Free Clothing Exchange was started by a group of friends who were looking for a way to pass along...

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Update your wardrobe at this free community clothing exchange.

The North Portland Free Clothing Exchange was started by a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/686784020/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 125661 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-garage-sales/ Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/600885748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/600885748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:08 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113073 Portland garage sale season is June-October. Mark your calendar for these Portland neighborhood garage sales. Since many people have transitioned to working from home for a few days a...

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Portland garage sale season is June-October. Mark your calendar for these Portland neighborhood garage sales.

Since many people have transitioned to working from home for a few days a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/600885748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 9 113073 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/juneteenth-celebration-lake-oswego/ Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/627467728/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/627467728/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:09:36 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117001 Get ready for an afternoon of connection at the Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego. Learn about the importance of Juneteenth and ways to keep the conversation going on anti-racism...

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Get ready for an afternoon of connection at the Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego. Learn about the importance of Juneteenth and ways to keep...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/627467728/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 117001 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/are-you-portlands-top-cheapskate/ Are you Portland’s top cheapskate? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958107104/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958107104/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:11 +0000 http://sandiegolivingonthecheap.com/?p=62 Portland Living on the Cheap is looking for an editor and publisher. On the Cheap publishers run their sites, create their own editorial calendars and working together with the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958107104/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 62 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/pollinator-festival/ Vancouver Pollinator Festival at Marshall Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746117585/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746117585/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:40:55 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=134982 The Pollinator Festival hosts a full day of activities for you and your family.  More than 40 agencies, organizations, universities, artisans and local businesses are...

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The Pollinator Festival hosts a full day of activities for you and your family.

More than 40 agencies, organizations, universities, artisans...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746117585/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 134982 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/lavender-farms/ 4 Beautiful Lavender Farms Near Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654278852/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654278852/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:03 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120911 It’s lavender season in the Pacific Northwest! Starting in June, lavender farms throughout the Portland area invite the public to enjoy the beauty of the blooms, pick their own...

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It’s lavender season in the Pacific Northwest! Starting in June, lavender farms throughout the Portland area invite the public to enjoy the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654278852/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 120911 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/really-really-free-market-scappoose/ Scappoose’s Really Really Free Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917805899/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917805899/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=148851 Want to attend a flea market that’s completely free? Get rid of unused items and find something new to you at the Really Really Free Market in Scappoose.  This monthly event...

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Want to attend a flea market that’s completely free? Get rid of unused items and find something new to you at the Really...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917805899/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 148851 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/powells-summer-reading-challenge/ 2026 Powell’s Summer Reading Challenge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919652783/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919652783/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:42:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142082 Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in the pages of a great book. Powell’s Books invites readers of all ages to embark on a literary adventure during the Powell’s...

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Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in the pages of a great book. Powell’s Books invites readers of all ages to embark on a literary...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919652783/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 142082 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/clay-commons-ceramic-market/ Clay Commons Ceramic Market and Guilds Bazaar at Director Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957844850/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:24:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=157857 This summer, explore an array of handmade goods each week at Director Park. Clay Commons Ceramic Market and Guilds Bazaar host local creators at one of downtown Portland’s best...

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This summer, explore an array of handmade goods each week at Director Park. Clay Commons Ceramic Market and Guilds Bazaar host local creators at one of...

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]]> 157857 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/dress-for-success-oregon-sale/ Dress for Success Oregon Closet Sale https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/914095685/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:15:34 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=147652 Shop for a cause at the Dress for Success Oregon Closet Sale. Head to Dress for Success Oregon for a special shopping event where every purchase directly supports women on their...

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Shop for a cause at the Dress for Success Oregon Closet Sale.

Head to Dress for Success Oregon for a special shopping event where every purchase...

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]]> 147652 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-midsummer-festival/ Portland Midsummer Festival at Oaks Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919988954/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:51:12 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149575 Get ready for a joyful day of music, dancing and Swedish culture at the Portland Midsummer Festival. The annual event is hosted by New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society, an organization...

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Get ready for a joyful day of music, dancing and Swedish culture at the Portland Midsummer Festival.

The annual event is hosted by New...

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]]> 149575 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/veganizer-asian-market/ Veganizer Asian Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919173662/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:00:23 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149251 Veganizer Asian Market is taking over The Redd for an evening filled with food, drinks, art, home goods and live entertainment. Here’s your chance to celebrate Asian culture...

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Veganizer Asian Market is taking over The Redd for an evening filled with food, drinks, art, home goods and live entertainment.

Here’s your chance to...

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]]> 149251 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-rose-gardens/ Portland’s Free Rose Gardens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604638754/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604638754/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113437 Stop and smell the roses at these four Portland rose gardens. Portland is the Rose City, so it is only natural that rose gardens are one of the main attractions. Rose gardens have...

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Stop and smell the roses at these four Portland rose gardens.

Portland is the Rose City, so it is only natural that rose gardens are one of the main attractions. Rose gardens have...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604638754/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 113437 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/plant-sale-and-swap-river-maiden-coffee/ Plant Sale and Swap at River Maiden Coffee https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939880808/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:45:22 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=155079 Suburban Succulents and River Maiden Coffee team up to bring you a special monthly plant sale and swap inside a botanically inspired coffeehouse. If you haven’t been to this...

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Suburban Succulents and River Maiden Coffee team up to bring you a special monthly plant sale and swap inside a botanically inspired coffeehouse.

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]]> 155079 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/rose-city-book-paper-fair/ Rose City Book & Paper Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746121197/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746121197/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:05:07 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=134989 Explore a range of books and ephemera at the annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair. Hosted by Cascade Booksellers Association, this year’s event features more than 60...

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Explore a range of books and ephemera at the annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair.

Hosted by Cascade Booksellers Association, this...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746121197/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 134989 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/cathedral-park-jazz-festival/ 2026 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604472296/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604472296/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:00:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113679 The annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is Portland’s best free concert of the summer. This three-day event features the region’s most talented Jazz and Blues musicians...

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The annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is Portland’s best free concert of the summer.

This three-day event features the region’s...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604472296/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 22 113679 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/happy-valley-4th-of-july/ 2026 Happy Valley 4th of July Family Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701440140/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701440140/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:15:47 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127877 Happy Valley Park is transforming into a family festival for the 4th of July. Enjoy a hike, parade, activities and a fireworks show.  Here’s the full schedule of...

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Happy Valley Park is transforming into a family festival for the 4th of July. Enjoy a hike, parade, activities and a fireworks show.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701440140/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 127877 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-tours-hoyt-arboretum/ Free Tours at Hoyt Arboretum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/705474430/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/705474430/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:25:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128621 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...

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Take a free guided tour of Portland’s museum of trees. Hoyt Arboretum has multiple opportunities to learn about the unique...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/705474430/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 128621 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/helvetia-lavender-festival/ 2026 Helvetia Lavender Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653084954/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653084954/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:03:58 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120722 Wander through the lavender fields, cut your own flower bundles and take in stunning views of the Willamette Valley during the Helvetia Lavender Festival. Helvetia Lavender Farm is a...

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Wander through the lavender fields, cut your own flower bundles and take in stunning views of the Willamette Valley during the Helvetia Lavender...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653084954/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 120722 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/flock-fridays-pop-up-market/ Flock Food Hall Pop Up Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919018667/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919018667/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:07:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149230 This summer, Flock Food Hall Pop Up Market is bringing the energy, creativity and culture to downtown every month. Flock is a downtown food hall and event space serving up flavors from...

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This summer, Flock Food Hall Pop Up Market is bringing the energy, creativity and culture to downtown every month.

Flock is a downtown food hall and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919018667/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 149230 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/tesla-city-stories-discount/ The Tesla City Stories Discount: Get Exclusive $12 Tickets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:15:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126102 Sponsored post June brings the summer sun but also some vintage fun as The Tesla City Stories returns to the Old Church Concert Hall for a mix of comedy and action! Here’s how...

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June brings the summer sun but also some vintage fun as The Tesla City Stories returns to the Old Church Concert Hall for a mix...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 126102 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/sunday-scaries-comedy-show/ Sunday Scaries: Spooky Stories from Portland Comedians https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924779528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924779528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:31:34 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=151546 Looking for something a little spooky, a little silly and completely Portland? Sunday Scaries Comedy Show is the perfect blend of paranormal tales and laughs hosted by Andie Main and...

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Looking for something a little spooky, a little silly and completely Portland? Sunday Scaries Comedy Show is the perfect blend of paranormal tales...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924779528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 151546 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/national-donut-day/ Get Free and Cheap Donuts on National Donut Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/549122616/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/549122616/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:40 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=1263 National Donut Day or National Doughnut Day? However you spell it, Portlanders love donuts. Here’s a great excuse to indulge in your favorite breakfast pastry. When is National...

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National Donut Day or National Doughnut Day? However you spell it, Portlanders love donuts.

Here’s a great excuse to indulge in your favorite breakfast pastry.

When is National...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/549122616/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 1263 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/kennedy-school-history-and-art-tour/ Kennedy School’s History and Art Tour https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/918182288/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:55 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=148966 Journey back in time at Kennedy School’s History and Art Tour. Since its 1915 opening, this historic elementary school has been a beloved fixture of Portland. It now boasts guest...

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Journey back in time at Kennedy School’s History and Art Tour.

Since its 1915 opening, this historic elementary school has been a beloved fixture of...

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]]> 148966 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/stargazing-in-portland-oregon/ Best Stargazing Spots in and near Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899209076/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899209076/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:55:49 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=141863 Welcome to the enchanting world of stargazing in Portland! In this city, we’re known for our wonderful outdoor escapes and close proximity to nature. Take your exploration of the...

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Welcome to the enchanting world of stargazing in Portland! In this city, we’re known for our wonderful outdoor escapes and close proximity to nature. Take...

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