Portland Your local guide to the best of what's affordable in Portland, Oregon. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:15:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 59850667 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/food-freebies-deals/ This week’s food freebies and deals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846694/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846694/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:41:43 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159067 Here are the latest food deals and freebies in Orlando and Central Florida from our writers and our partners at Living on the Cheap. It’s always wise to make sure the deal is...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846694/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159067 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-summer-movies-parks/ Free Summer Movies in the Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602743804/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602743804/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:33 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=56697 The Portland metro has an abundance of summertime movies in local parks. Find a complete list of Portland’s movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake...

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The Portland metro has an abundance of summertime movies in local parks. Find a complete list of Portland’s movies in the parks along with Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602743804/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 39 56697 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 Fri, 14 Aug 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/vancouver-flea-market/ 2026 Clark County Flea Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/915332831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/915332831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:36 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=147948 Do you enjoy discovering vintage, retro and unique treasures? Then you won’t want to miss the Clark County Flea Market. This seasonal event gathers local vintage sellers to offer...

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Do you enjoy discovering vintage, retro and unique treasures? Then you won’t want to miss the Clark County Flea Market.

This seasonal event gathers...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/915332831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 147948 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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +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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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917805899/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 148851 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/kenton-street-fair/ 2026 Kenton Street Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/787399529/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/787399529/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:33:11 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=135910 Kenton Street Fair along N. Denver Ave. celebrates everything that makes this North Portland neighborhood special.  If you’re looking for more street fairs this summer,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/787399529/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 135910 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/swan-island-dahlias-festival/ 2026 Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/660261018/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/660261018/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:51 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=121557 Visit one of the Portland area’s beloved flower farms this summer during the Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias. Swan Island Dahlias in Canby has been growing beautiful...

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Visit one of the Portland area’s beloved flower farms this summer during the Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias.

Swan Island Dahlias in Canby has been growing beautiful...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/660261018/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 121557 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-burger-week/ Portland Burger Week: Take a Bite Out of $10 Burgers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/662852560/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/662852560/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:51 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=68675 Get a juicy deal at Portland’s best burger joints. Portland Burger Week is August 10-16, 2026. Each specialty burger is only $10 at participating locations. Each participating...

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Get a juicy deal at Portland’s best burger joints. Portland Burger Week is August 10-16, 2026. Each specialty burger is only $10 at participating...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/662852560/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 68675 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/celebrate-national-icee-day-with-freebie-at-walmart-amc-regal-more/ Celebrate National ICEE Day with freebie at Walmart, AMC, Regal & More https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846697/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846697/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:28:59 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=158970 There’s nothing better than a cool ICEE on a hot summer day! Since 1967, ICEE has become the go-to treat on movie nights, amusement park adventures, road trips, convenience store...

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Since 1967, ICEE has become the go-to treat on movie nights, amusement park adventures, road trips, convenience store...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846697/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 158970 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/summer-activities-kids/ Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/603491986/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/603491986/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:10:31 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113403 How long has it been since summer break started? If you’re running out of ideas to keep your kids busy, there are some great free and inexpensive activities throughout Portland....

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How long has it been since summer break started? If you’re running out of ideas to keep your kids busy, there are some great free and inexpensive activities throughout Portland.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/603491986/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 113403 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/summer-festival-portland-japanese-garden/ Summer Festival at Portland Japanese Garden https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903614594/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903614594/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:21 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143384 Celebrate community, culture and continuity during Bon-Odori Summer Festival at Portland Japanese Garden. Nestled in Washington Park, Portland Japanese Garden has been a place of...

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Celebrate community, culture and continuity during Bon-Odori Summer Festival at Portland Japanese Garden.

Nestled in Washington Park, Portland...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903614594/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 143384 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/sunflower-festivals/ 2026 Portland Sunflower Festivals and Fields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605504720/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605504720/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:54 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=114028 It’s harvest time in the Pacific Northwest. One crop that brings universal admiration for its lofty stalks and full faced color is the sunflower. Portland sunflower festivals and...

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It’s harvest time in the Pacific Northwest. One crop that brings universal admiration for its lofty stalks and full faced color is the sunflower. Portland sunflower festivals and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605504720/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 114028 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/summer-shred-music-festival/ Summer Shred: Portland’s Free All-Day Rock Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/923157020/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/923157020/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=150996 Get ready to turn up the volume, Portland. Summer Shred Music Festival invites you to hang and head bang this August.  On Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12 to 11 p.m., the...

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Get ready to turn up the volume, Portland. Summer Shred Music Festival invites you to hang and head bang this August.

On Saturday, August...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/923157020/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 150996 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/splash-pads-fountains/ Free Pools, Splash Pads and Interactive Fountains at Portland Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654108318/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654108318/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:13 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120906 You don’t have to go far to find a place to cool off this summer. Portland parks have pools, splash pads and interactive fountains, kid-friendly water features designed with fun...

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You don’t have to go far to find a place to cool off this summer. Portland parks have pools, splash pads and interactive fountains, kid-friendly water features designed with fun...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/654108318/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 120906 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/summer-flower-event-wooden-shoe-tulip-farm/ Summer Flower Event at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/901535801/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/901535801/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:45:06 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142778 Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm invites you to explore its bounty of summertime blooms. The summer flower event features vibrant sunflowers and a variety of other summer flowers. For more than...

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Summer Flower Event Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

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Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm invites you to explore its bounty of summertime blooms. The summer flower event features vibrant sunflowers and a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/901535801/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 142778 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-cultural-passes/ Free Cultural Passes at Portland Libraries https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146040/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146040/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:41 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=66466 Libraries have expanded way beyond books. From classes to e-catalogues to free Wi-Fi, libraries have become a resource hub for communities across the Portland area. Best of all, you...

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Libraries have expanded way beyond books. From classes to e-catalogues to free Wi-Fi, libraries have become a resource hub for communities across the Portland area. Best of all, you...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146040/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 19 66466 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, 12 Aug 2026 18:50:39 +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-thursday-and-friday-concerts-at-sellwood-park/ Free Thursday and Friday Concerts at Sellwood Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967512968/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967512968/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:21:35 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=158992 The Sellwood Community House is bringing free outdoor concerts to Southeast Portland this summer. The Thursday and Friday night concerts take place right outside “The...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967512968/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 158992 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 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:02:48 +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/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 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:04:12 +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/rockstar-energy-open-skateboard-and-music-festival/ Rockstar Energy Open 2026 skateboard and music festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967721831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967721831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:07:53 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159040 Skateboarding culture is taking over downtown Portland when the Rockstar Energy Open 2026 returns to Waterfront Park from August 14 to 16, 2026. This free festival features world-class...

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]]> Skateboarding culture is taking over downtown Portland when the Rockstar Energy Open 2026 returns to Waterfront Park from August 14 to 16, 2026. This free festival features world-class...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967721831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159040 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/duckworth-summer-wednesdays/ Dive into Summer Fun at Duckworth Dock Pop Up Swim Parties https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/900925199/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/900925199/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:50:25 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142519 Spend a summer evening at the ultimate swimming spot in Portland’s central city.  Are you ready to make a splash this summer? Look no further than Duckworth Dock pop up swim...

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Spend a summer evening at the ultimate swimming spot in Portland’s central city.

Are you ready to make a splash this summer? Look no...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/900925199/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 142519 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/lee-farms-sunflower-festival/ 2026 Lee Farms Sunflower Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/630998755/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/630998755/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:10 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117441 One of the most beautiful sights during the summertime harvest is a field full of sunflowers. The Lee Farms Sunflower Festival is back this year with family-friendly fun, including a...

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One of the most beautiful sights during the summertime harvest is a field full of sunflowers. The Lee Farms Sunflower Festival is back this year with family-friendly fun, including a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/630998755/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 7 117441 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/polish-festival/ 2026 Portland Polish Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793532702/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793532702/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:21:03 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=136389 Experience the food, dance and music of Poland. The annual Polish Festival in Portland hosts a full weekend of free, family-friendly activities.  Started in 1993, the Polish...

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Experience the food, dance and music of Poland. The annual Polish Festival in Portland hosts a full weekend of free, family-friendly...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793532702/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 136389 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/el-festival-de-mariachi/ 2026 El Festival de Mariachi https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/712073294/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/712073294/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:11 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=129524 Celebrate Hispanic culture through music, food and community at the El Festival de Mariachi. The festival honoring Hispanic Heritage Month is hosted by Unitus Community Credit Union....

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Celebrate Hispanic culture through music, food and community at the El Festival de Mariachi.

The festival honoring Hispanic Heritage Month is...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/712073294/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 129524 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/multicultural-kids-festival/ Multicultural Kids Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/711669575/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/711669575/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:33 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=129418 Explore new cultures in a fun, creative setting at the Multicultural Kids Festival.  The event is hosted by the Slavic Community Center of NW, Inc. The local nonprofit helps its...

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Explore new cultures in a fun, creative setting at the Multicultural Kids Festival.

The event is hosted by the Slavic Community Center...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/711669575/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 129418 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/arab-mahrajan-festival/ Arab Mahrajan Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/789983234/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/789983234/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:37:21 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=135978 Celebrate our local Arab American culture at the Arab Mahrajan Festival. The event is hosted by the Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon. The organization was founded to promote the...

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Celebrate our local Arab American culture at the Arab Mahrajan Festival.

The event is hosted by the Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon. The organization was...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/789983234/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 135978 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/catio-tour/ 2026 Catio Tour: Explore Creative Feline Spaces in Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/633237966/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/633237966/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:08 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117684 Calling all cat lovers! If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your cat’s living space, this is the event for you. The Bird Alliance of Portland and Feral Cat Coalition...

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Calling all cat lovers! If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your cat’s living space, this is the event for you. The Bird Alliance of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/633237966/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 117684 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, 09 Aug 2026 22:05:29 +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/beaverton-music-festival/ 2026 Beaverton Music Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903212576/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903212576/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:35:56 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143222 Get ready for a day filled with music, food and fun at the Beaverton Music Festival. This free, family-friendly event promises to be a special experience for music lovers of all ages....

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Get ready for a day filled with music, food and fun at the Beaverton Music Festival. This free, family-friendly event promises to be a special...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903212576/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 143222 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/lowest-tide-days-oregon-coast/ Lowest Tide Days on the Oregon Coast https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899645345/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899645345/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:36:07 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142205 The Oregon Coast is known for its rugged beauty. The lowest tide days make a trip to the coast even more magical. These tidal vents reveal hidden wonders for nature enthusiasts,...

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Lowest Tide Days Oregon Coast

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The Oregon Coast is known for its rugged beauty. The lowest tide days make a trip to the coast even more magical.

These tidal vents reveal hidden wonders...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/899645345/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 142205 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, 09 Aug 2026 17:23:40 +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/multnomah-days/ 2026 Multnomah Days Festival and Parade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/705741494/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/705741494/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:30:27 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128593 Take a trip to Multnomah Village for a day of fun at this neighborhood’s annual street fair: Multnomah Days. Did you know this district was originally developed around an Oregon...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/705741494/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 128593 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/adult-soapbox-derby/ 2026 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605155104/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605155104/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:20 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113915 Mt. Tabor is transforming into a raceway for the annual Portland Adult Soapbox Derby. Once a year, Portlanders convene on the slopes of the city park. Some are there to put their...

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2019 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby. Photo by Jason DeSomer

Mt. Tabor is transforming into a raceway for the annual Portland Adult Soapbox Derby. Once a year, Portlanders convene on the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605155104/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 17 113915 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/omsi-star-parties/ 2026 OMSI Star Parties https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/698560166/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/698560166/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:01:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127241 Do you love looking up at the stars? Join the experts and celebrate astronomy at OMSI Star Parties. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the...

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Photo by Thirdman

Do you love looking up at the stars? Join the experts and celebrate astronomy at OMSI Star Parties.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/698560166/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 127241 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-urban-parks/ Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545701688/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545701688/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:19 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=112046 Find a great urban park in your neighborhood Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it...

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Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545701688/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 22 112046 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 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:42:44 +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/topgolf-discount/ The Best Days to Visit Topgolf for Discount Play https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605816314/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605816314/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:01:54 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=114108 Topgolf is on par with Portland’s most entertaining attractions. Here are the days you should visit to save big on game play. Whether you’re an experienced golfer working...

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Topgolf is on par with Portland’s most entertaining attractions. Here are the days you should visit to save big on game play.

Whether you’re an experienced golfer working...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605816314/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 114108 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/beaverton-night-market/ 2026 Beaverton Night Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702603862/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702603862/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:11 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128003 Beaverton Night Market invites you to join the vibrant, cultural, family-friendly event reminiscent of international night markets. Starting in 2014, the summer event has grown into a...

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Photo courtesy of the City of Beaverton

Beaverton Night Market invites you to join the vibrant, cultural, family-friendly event reminiscent of international night markets.

Starting in...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/702603862/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 128003 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/pdx-pop-now-free-music-festival/ PDX Pop Now! free music festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966347885/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966347885/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:25:37 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=158949 Portland’s favorite volunteer-run local music celebration is back. PDX Pop Now! 2026 brings three full days of live local music, food carts, and community vibes to downtown Portland....

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]]> Portland’s favorite volunteer-run local music celebration is back. PDX Pop Now! 2026 brings three full days of live local music, food carts, and community vibes to downtown Portland....

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966347885/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 158949 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 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:25:18 +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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Photo by Mike Drewry and courtesy of Hoyt Arboretum

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/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 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:07:02 +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/pdx-estate-marketplace/ PDX Estate Marketplace Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/873224786/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/873224786/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:36 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=140330 Calling all secondhand enthusiasts! Attend multiple estate sales under one roof at PDX Estate Marketplace events. The events are hosted by PDX Estate Services, a local company that...

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Calling all secondhand enthusiasts! Attend multiple estate sales under one roof at PDX Estate Marketplace events.

The events are hosted by PDX Estate Services, a local company that...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/873224786/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 15 140330 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/oregon-city-festival-of-the-arts/ Oregon City Festival of the Arts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/922770332/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/922770332/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:09:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=150881 Get ready for a weekend of creativity, live performances and family fun at the Oregon City Festival of the Arts. This beloved annual event is Oregon City’s premier arts celebration....

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Logo courtesy of Three Rivers Artist Guild

Get ready for a weekend of creativity, live performances and family fun at the Oregon City Festival of the Arts.

This beloved annual event is...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/922770332/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 150881 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/oregon-city-porchfest/ 2026 Oregon City Porchfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/902570900/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/902570900/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:27:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143069 Get ready for a weekend of music, community and fun at the Oregon City Porchfest. Oregon City Porchfest is more than just a festival—it’s a community experience. Over two days, the...

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Get ready for a weekend of music, community and fun at the Oregon City Porchfest.

Oregon City Porchfest is more than just a festival—it’s a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/902570900/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 143069 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-goth-float/ 2026 Portland Goth Float https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/780782840/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/780782840/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:06:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=135857 Gather with your fellow Goth community at the 12th annual Portland Goth Float. This annual event invites locals to a fun day floating the Clackamas River. Put on your best goth bathing...

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Gather with your fellow Goth community at the 12th annual Portland Goth Float.

This annual event invites locals to a fun day floating the Clackamas River. Put on your best goth bathing...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/780782840/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 135857 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/bethany-village-summer-concert-and-markets/ Bethany Village Summer Concert and Markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966338447/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966338447/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:47:17 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=158945 The Bethany Village Summer Concert & Market Series involves three summer concerts during July and August, plus a market that features vendors,  kids’ activities, pony...

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]]> The Bethany Village Summer Concert & Market Series involves three summer concerts during July and August, plus a market that features vendors, kids’ activities, pony rides...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966338447/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 158945 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-concert-presented-by-the-historic-trust/ Free concert presented by The Historic Trust https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966334874/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966334874/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:27:17 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=158940 The Historic Trust’s final concert in the 2026 Summer Concert Series will feature Huckle Buck Highway, a high-energy cover band that plays your favorite rock and country songs...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966334874/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 158940 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/sunflower-field-west-union-gardens/ Sunflower Field at West Union Gardens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/634706760/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/634706760/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:55 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117881 Standing out in a field of beautiful flowers and taking pictures with your loved ones is a great outdoor activity for everyone. The West Union Gardens sunflower field is in bloom in...

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Standing out in a field of beautiful flowers and taking pictures with your loved ones is a great outdoor activity for everyone. The West Union Gardens sunflower field is in bloom in...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/634706760/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 117881 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/washington-museum-day-free-and-discount-admission/ Washington Museum Day free and discount admission https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966369440/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966369440/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:37:32 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=158958 Washington Museum Day takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, offering free, reduced, or pay-what-you-can admission at participating cultural sites across Washington state, including...

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