Portland Your local guide to the best of what's affordable in Portland, Oregon. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:07:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 59850667 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:05:39 +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/portland-4th-july/ 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations in and around Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553466616/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553466616/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:33 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=48508 Have a blast at one of these 4th of July events in and around Portland. Some celebrations have a whole day’s worth of fun activities, games, live music and entertainment your...

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Have a blast at one of these 4th of July events in and around Portland. Some celebrations have a whole day’s worth of fun activities, games, live music and entertainment your...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553466616/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 48508 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:43 +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/east-portland-summer-arts-festival/ East Portland Summer Arts Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701764472/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701764472/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:30:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127952 Celebrate music and expression at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival.  At this year’s festival, you’ll be treated to a blend of performance and storytelling as...

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Celebrate music and expression at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival.

At this year’s festival, you’ll...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701764472/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 127952 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/concerts-in-the-parks/ Free Summer Concerts in the Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702337712/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702337712/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:04:12 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128047 Enjoying music outdoors is a quintessential summertime activity. Portland Parks and Recreation is hosting 17 outdoor concerts at parks throughout the city.  Every event features a...

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Enjoying music outdoors is a quintessential summertime activity. Portland Parks and Recreation is hosting 17 outdoor concerts at parks...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702337712/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 16 128047 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/oak-hills-4th-of-july-celebration/ Oak Hills 4th of July Celebration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701438508/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701438508/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:39:26 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127866 The Oak Hills Homeowners Association in Beaverton is hosting its annual 4th of July celebration with fun-filled activities all day long.  The neighborhood is located north of...

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The Oak Hills Homeowners Association in Beaverton is hosting its annual 4th of July celebration with fun-filled activities all day long.

The neighborhood is...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701438508/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 127866 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 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:15:47 +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/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 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:01:11 +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/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 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:17:59 +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/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 Mon, 29 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/clay-commons-ceramic-market/ Clay Commons Ceramic Market and Guilds Bazaar at Director Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957844850/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957844850/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 29 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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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957844850/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 157857 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 Mon, 29 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/summer-of-slushies/ Summer of Slushies: Sip on $10 Specialty Slushies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/703041894/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/703041894/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:24 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128158 Sip on boozy, frozen, specialty treats during Summer of Slushies.  Keep your cool during Portland Mercury’s annual beverage event. This year, more than 25 of...

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Sip on boozy, frozen, specialty treats during Summer of Slushies.

Keep your cool during Portland Mercury’s annual beverage event. This year, more than 25 of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/703041894/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 128158 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 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:03:58 +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/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, 28 Jun 2026 08:05:29 +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/free-days-at-u-s-national-parks/ 2026 Free Days at U.S. National Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146030/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146030/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=55124 The national parks get even better during free days. America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance...

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The national parks get even better during free days.

America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146030/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 55124 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/first-thursdays-portland-art-museum/ Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604206628/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604206628/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:30:44 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=251 Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum are taking place throughout 2026.  Located in the heart of downtown, Portland Art Museum is internationally renowned for exciting art...

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Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum are taking place throughout 2026.

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/604206628/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 31 251 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/omsi-discount-day/ Discount Day at OMSI https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605191096/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605191096/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:38 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=182 The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the nation’s leading science centers and we’re lucky to have it right here in Portland. OMSI...

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The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the nation’s leading science centers and we’re lucky to have it right here in Portland. OMSI...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605191096/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 44 182 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/krispy-kreme-july-4th/ Get Free Doughnuts at Krispy Kreme on 4th of July https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700820548/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700820548/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:18:22 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127805 Enjoy one of America’s favorite treats during July 4th weekend at Krispy Kreme.  This Independence Day, Krispy Kreme celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a special...

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Enjoy one of America’s favorite treats during July 4th weekend at Krispy Kreme.

This Independence Day, Krispy Kreme celebrates America’s 250th...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700820548/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 127805 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-flea/ Portland Flea Vintage, Handmade Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688031078/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688031078/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:45:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125850 Calling all vintage, handmade, food loving Portlanders! Explore one-of-a-kind goods at Portland Flea. For over a decade, Portland Flea has created a gathering place for our...

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Calling all vintage, handmade, food loving Portlanders! Explore one-of-a-kind goods at Portland Flea.

For over a decade, Portland Flea has created a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688031078/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 20 125850 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/milk-carton-boat-race/ 2026 Milk Carton Boat Race https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/699717370/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/699717370/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:35:05 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127590 Will it float? See who creates the most buoyant and swiftest homemade vessel at the 2026 Milk Carton Boat Race. The annual event is hosted by the Royal Rosarians. You may recognize our...

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Will it float? See who creates the most buoyant and swiftest homemade vessel at the 2026 Milk Carton Boat Race.

The annual event is hosted by the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/699717370/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 127590 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 Tue, 23 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/maizee-maes-vintage-and-collectible-market/ Maizee Mae’s Vintage and Collectible Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/685114645/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/685114645/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:37 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125490 Find one-of-a-kind treasures at Maizee Mae’s Vintage and Collectible Market. If you love browsing unique goods and filling your home with unique items, this is the event for you....

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Find one-of-a-kind treasures at Maizee Mae’s Vintage and Collectible Market.

If you love browsing unique goods...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/685114645/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 12 125490 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/clackamas-bookshelf-book-sale/ The Clackamas Bookshelf’s 50-Cent Book Sale https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939632417/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939632417/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:24:27 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=154934 Every month, The Clackamas Bookshelf brings fellow bibliophiles together for a 50-Cent Book Sale. Here’s your chance to stock up on titles for cheap while supporting a local...

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Every month, The Clackamas Bookshelf brings fellow bibliophiles together for a 50-Cent Book Sale. Here’s your chance to stock up on...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939632417/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 154934 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/family-forest-days-at-hoyt-arboretum/ Family Forest Days at Hoyt Arboretum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/651989064/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/651989064/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:51:20 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120584 Take your family on a stroll through Portland’s museum of trees. This summer, Hoyt Arboretum hosts Family Forest Days.  This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of...

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Take your family on a stroll through Portland’s museum of trees. This summer, Hoyt Arboretum hosts Family Forest Days....

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/651989064/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 120584 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/food-events-cedar-creek-grist-mill/ Food Events at Cedar Creek Grist Mill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924058241/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924058241/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:38:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=151227 Nestled along the banks of Cedar Creek in Woodland, Washington, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill opens its doors every Saturday for visitors who want a trip back in time. Make the drive to...

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Nestled along the banks of Cedar Creek in Woodland, Washington, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill opens its doors every Saturday for visitors who want a trip back in time. Make the drive to...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924058241/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 151227 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/sunday-parkways/ Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602022498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602022498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113239 Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets to a special kind of traffic during Sunday Parkways. This summer program lets bikers, walkers and rollers stroll...

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Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets to a special kind of traffic during Sunday Parkways.

This summer program lets bikers, walkers and rollers stroll...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602022498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 113239 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/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/ 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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]]> 126411 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/summer-solstice-celebration-cornell-farm/ Summer Solstice Celebration at Cornell Farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/700440502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ 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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]]> 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/ 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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]]> 149895 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-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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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/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/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/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/pollinator-festival/ Vancouver Pollinator Festival at Marshall Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/746117585/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ 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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]]> 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/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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