Portland Your local guide to the best of what's affordable in Portland, Oregon. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:57:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 59850667 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/oregon-pacific-railroad-train-rides/ Ride Oregon Pacific Railroad’s Train Through Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/692414786/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/692414786/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:30:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126269 Want to see Portland by train? Climb aboard Oregon Pacific Railroad’s train for a special ride around Portland. The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated freight...

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Want to see Portland by train? Climb aboard Oregon Pacific Railroad’s train for a special ride around Portland.

The Oregon Pacific...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/692414786/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 126269 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/plantfest/ 2026 PlantFest at Clackamas Community College https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904738517/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904738517/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:11:09 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143868 Join a celebration of color and cultivation at PlantFest.  The event is hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Founded in 1984, the organization is dedicated to nurturing...

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Join a celebration of color and cultivation at PlantFest.

The event is hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Founded in 1984, the organization is dedicated...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904738517/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 143868 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/dozer-day/ Dozer Day at Clark County Event Center https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695295750/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695295750/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:08:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126568 Dozer Day lets your kids and kids at heart get behind the wheel with construction professionals. The annual event aims to educate people of all ages by fostering an interest in the...

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Dozer Day lets your kids and kids at heart get behind the wheel with construction professionals.

The annual event aims to educate people of all ages by...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695295750/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 126568 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-dahlia-society-show/ 2026 Portland Dahlia Society Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707496320/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707496320/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:57:38 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128938 Nothing says fall flowers quite like the beauty of dahlias in bloom. Celebrate the best of this year’s flowers at the Portland Dahlia Society Show. Since 1928, the Portland...

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Nothing says fall flowers quite like the beauty of dahlias in bloom. Celebrate the best of this year’s flowers at the Portland Dahlia Society Show.

Since 1928, the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707496320/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 128938 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-bottle-of-starbucks-sweet-cream/ How to get a free bottle of Starbucks Sweet Cream — up to $8 back https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968545574/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968545574/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:41:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159389 More sweet cream, please! Adding cream is a must for many coffee lovers. And there are so many options and flavors available to make your cup of coffee just right for you. However,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968545574/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159389 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 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:50:39 +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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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/516716528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 58127 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/lunchtime-concerts-the-old-church/ Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall plus more free concerts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724224950/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724224950/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=132544 Portland’s Sanctuary of Sound’s free lunchtime concerts invite Portlanders to an afternoon of music.  Built in 1882, The Old Church in downtown Portland is on the...

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Portland’s Sanctuary of Sound’s free lunchtime concerts invite Portlanders to an afternoon of music.

Built in 1882, The Old Church in...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724224950/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 132544 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/enjoy-any-footlong-sub-for-just-6-99-at-subway-in-september/ Enjoy any Footlong Sub for just $6.99 at Subway in September https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968524016/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968524016/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:20 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159373 All aboard, hungry bargain hunters! Frugal diners will definitely want to stop at Subway this month for lunch or dinner on a budget. The popular sub shop is offering a delicious deal...

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]]> All aboard, hungry bargain hunters! Frugal diners will definitely want to stop at Subway this month for lunch or dinner on a budget.

The popular sub shop is offering a delicious deal...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968524016/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159373 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/get-free-boneless-wings-every-week-at-applebees-during-nfl-football-season/ Get free boneless wings every week at Applebee’s during NFL football season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968524019/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968524019/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:11:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159376 Football season is officially back! That means there will be weekly football parties with lots of gameday snacks on the table all season long — including the always fan-favorite...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968524019/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159376 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 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:30:36 +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/first-thursdays-on-fremont-street/ First Thursdays on Fremont Street https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/886047644/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/886047644/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:03:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=141233 Immerse yourself in eclectic charm and community spirit at First Thursdays on Fremont Street. Picture this: a lively atmosphere buzzing with excitement as some of your favorite local...

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Immerse yourself in eclectic charm and community spirit at First Thursdays on Fremont Street.

Picture this: a lively atmosphere buzzing with excitement as some of your favorite local...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/886047644/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 141233 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/rocky-horror-picture-show-clinton-street/ The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Clinton Street Theater https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/647696276/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/647696276/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:17:13 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120197 This long-standing screening is an ideal stop for a fun night out on the town. Get your tickets for The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Clinton Street Theater. Have you ever been to a...

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Photo by Joe Mabel via Wikimedia Commons.

This long-standing screening is an ideal stop for a fun night out on the town. Get your tickets for The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Clinton...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/647696276/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 120197 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/2-throwback-thursday-deal-at-taco-bell-on-sept-3/ $2 Throwback Thursday Deal at Taco Bell on Sept. 3 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968511482/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968511482/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:47:39 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159352 Got two dollars for lunch? Taco Bell keeps ringing the bell for savings! Dining out (even at fast-food restaurants!) has become really expensive, so that’s why frugal diners are...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968511482/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159352 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/buy-one-get-one-free-sandwich-over-labor-day-weekend-at-jimmy-johns/ Buy-one-get-one free sandwich over Labor Day weekend at Jimmy John’s https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968511485/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968511485/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:18:16 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159355 Celebrate the end of summer with sandwich savings! Jimmy John’s is known for its delicious variety of subs and sides, but it’s not known for offering many deals. However, they have...

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However, they have...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968511485/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159355 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 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:41:43 +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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It’s always wise to make sure the deal is valid...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846694/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159067 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/labor-day-weekend-freebies-and-deals-2026/ Labor Day weekend freebies and deals 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968490665/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968490665/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:08:54 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159327 Many restaurants are offering Labor Day discounts and freebies, perfect for those who don’t want to cook over the holiday weekend. Some of the deals are only valid on Labor Day,...

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Many restaurants are offering Labor Day discounts and freebies, perfect for those who don’t want to cook over the holiday weekend.

Some of the deals are only valid on Labor Day,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968490665/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159327 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/arab-mahrajan-festival/ Arab Mahrajan Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/789983234/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/789983234/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 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/free-parking-days-portland/ 2026 Free Parking Days in Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/853585277/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/853585277/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:36:24 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=139131 If you’ve ever ventured in or near downtown Portland, you know the challenge of finding a parking spot that won’t break the bank. During select holidays throughout the...

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If you’ve ever ventured in or near downtown Portland, you know the challenge of finding a parking spot that won’t break the bank. During select holidays...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/853585277/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 139131 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/museums-on-us/ 2026 Museums on Us Free Museum Admission https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/521986548/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/521986548/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:15:26 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=63709 Bank of America’s Museums On Us program lets customers visit Portland museums for free the first full weekend of the month. Hundreds of museums and attractions participate in the...

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Bank of America’s Museums On Us program lets customers visit Portland museums for free the first full weekend of the month.

Hundreds of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/521986548/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 23 63709 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/cinemark-fills-your-own-bucket-from-home-with-popcorn-for-5-no-movie-ticket-required/ Cinemark fills your own bucket from home with popcorn for $5 — no movie ticket required https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968490671/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968490671/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:57:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159198 What’s poppin’ at Cinemark? Add this buttery bargain to your bucket list, movie theater popcorn lovers!  If you’re craving movie theater popcorn and at a blockbuster price,...

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If you’re craving movie theater popcorn and at a blockbuster price, you...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968490671/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159198 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-first-sunday-japanese-american-museum-of-oregon/ Free First Sunday at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/872921852/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/872921852/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=140236 Attend the Japanese American Museum of Oregon for Free First Sunday event.  The Japanese American Museum of Oregon preserves and honors the history and culture of Japanese...

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Attend the Japanese American Museum of Oregon for Free First Sunday event.

The Japanese American Museum of Oregon preserves and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/872921852/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 140236 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/black-indigenous-market-the-redd/ Come Thru Black and Indigenous Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/632267174/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/632267174/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:05:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117554 At Come Thru Market, you can shop a variety of goods from local Black and Indigenous farmers and makers. The market supports BIPOC growers who are taking their small business dreams to...

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At Come Thru Market, you can shop a variety of goods from local Black and Indigenous farmers and makers.

The market supports BIPOC growers who are...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/632267174/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 117554 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/best-things-to-do-in-portland-in-september/ Best Things to Do in Portland in September  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903918938/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903918938/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:10:03 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143479 As summer transitions to fall, Portland offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences and culinary delights. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in...

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As summer transitions to fall, Portland offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences and culinary delights. Here’s your guide to the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903918938/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 143479 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/haunted-walking-tours-vancouver/ Haunted History Walking Tours in Vancouver https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903551846/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903551846/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:32:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143367 Are you intrigued by the ghostly tales that whisper through the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Do you have a fascination with the strange and peculiar aspects of local...

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Are you intrigued by the ghostly tales that whisper through the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Do you have a fascination...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903551846/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 143367 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/biggest-clothing-swap/ The Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/614562218/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/614562218/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:45:27 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=115144   Ready for a new-to-you wardrobe? Swap your old clothes at the Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest.  In 2026, events are in April and September.   If you’re...

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Ready for a new-to-you wardrobe? Swap your old clothes at the Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest. In 2026, events...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/614562218/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 115144 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, 30 Aug 2026 20:05:29 +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/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 Sun, 30 Aug 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/troutdale-first-friday-art-walk/ Troutdale First Friday Street Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/748995074/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/748995074/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:39:26 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=135184 Explore Troutdale’s art community during the First Friday Street Fair. On the first Friday of the month in the summer, the streets will be filled with vendors, sidewalk dining,...

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Explore Troutdale’s art community during the First Friday Street Fair.

On the first Friday of the month in the summer, the streets will be...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/748995074/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 135184 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/first-thursday-street-gallery/ First Thursday Street Gallery https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/689411594/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/689411594/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:05:48 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126002 Explore local artists at the First Thursday Street Gallery in the Pearl District. The event is hosted by Urban Art Network, a Portland nonprofit dedicated to empowering independent...

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Explore local artists at the First Thursday Street Gallery in the Pearl District.

The event is hosted by Urban Art Network, a Portland nonprofit...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/689411594/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 126002 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-oktoberfests/ 2026 Oktoberfests in and around Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605548184/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605548184/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:30:56 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=114014 From September to October, crowds pack beer halls and streets to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. Thankfully, you don’t have to go on an international trip to partake in this...

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From September to October, crowds pack beer halls and streets to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. Thankfully, you don’t have to go on an international trip...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605548184/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 19 114014 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/vista-house-columbia-river-gorge/ Visit Vista House: The Crown Jewel of the Columbia River Gorge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684304893/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684304893/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125349 Sitting atop Crown Point, Vista House is the crown jewel of the Columbia River Gorge. While the viewpoint and parking have remained open, Vista House has been mostly closed over the...

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Sitting atop Crown Point, Vista House is the crown jewel of the Columbia River Gorge.

While the viewpoint and parking have remained open, Vista House has been mostly closed over the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684304893/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 125349 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-saturday-market/ 2026 Portland Saturday Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684155577/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684155577/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:59:09 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125330 Explore local arts, crafts, food and performers at Portland Saturday Market.  The popular downtown market is back featuring more than 100 booths filled with handcrafted goods. In...

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Explore local arts, crafts, food and performers at Portland Saturday Market.

The popular downtown market is back featuring more than 100...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684155577/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 7 125330 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/movie-madness-free-screenings/ Movie Madness Free Community Screenings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/725956976/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/725956976/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:10:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=132829 Movie Madness, Portland’s very own video rental store, hosts free community screenings every week. Started in 1991, Movie Madness has more than 80,000 titles, including new...

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Movie Madness, Portland’s very own video rental store, hosts free community screenings every week.

Started in 1991, Movie Madness has more than...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/725956976/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 132829 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 Fri, 28 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/tesla-city-stories-discount/ The Tesla City Stories Discount: Get Exclusive $12 Tickets for September 11 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:15:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126102 September brings the fall 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 you can claim discount...

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September brings the fall 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 you can claim discount...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 126102 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-weird-fest/ 2026 Portland Weird Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903792428/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903792428/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:10 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143451 Are you ready to embrace the strange, the unusual and the downright bizarre? Look no further than Portland Weird Fest. This one-of-a-kind event takes over Oaks Park, offering a day...

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Are you ready to embrace the strange, the unusual and the downright bizarre? Look no further than Portland Weird Fest.

This one-of-a-kind event...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903792428/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 143451 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/mount-angel-oktoberfest/ 2026 Mount Angel Oktoberfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635751542/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635751542/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:51:09 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=118111 Get ready to eat, drink and Polka! The Mount Angel Oktoberfest brings the Bavarian tradition to our state.  Every year, the entire town of Mount Angel transforms into Oktoberfest....

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Get ready to eat, drink and Polka! The Mount Angel Oktoberfest brings the Bavarian tradition to our state.

Every year, the entire town of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/635751542/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 118111 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/philip-foster-farm-cider-squeeze/ Go Back in Time at the Philip Foster Farm Cider Squeeze https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/664361298/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/664361298/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:45:52 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=122087 Take a step back in time at the annual Philip Foster Farm Cider Squeeze. The Philip Foster Farm is a historic 1840s homestead featuring original and reconstructed buildings. Visitors...

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Take a step back in time at the annual Philip Foster Farm Cider Squeeze.

The Philip Foster Farm is a historic 1840s homestead featuring original and reconstructed buildings. Visitors...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/664361298/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 122087 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-greek-festival/ 2026 Portland Greek Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/712953958/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/712953958/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:15:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=129659 The annual Portland Greek Festival invites the community to enjoy the flavors, dances and traditions of the Mediterranean culture. In the late 1800s, the first Greek immigrants came...

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The annual Portland Greek Festival invites the community to enjoy the flavors, dances and traditions of the Mediterranean culture.

In the late...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/712953958/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 129659 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/cullyfest/ Join the Celebration at CullyFest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904674308/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904674308/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:58:34 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143839 Looking for a vibrant, fun and community-focused event to attend? Attend CullyFest! The heart of the Cully neighborhood will come alive with music, arts, culture and an array of...

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Looking for a vibrant, fun and community-focused event to attend? Attend CullyFest!

The heart of the Cully neighborhood will come alive with music, arts,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904674308/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 143839 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/feria-de-portland-at-espacio-flamenco/ Feria de Portland in St. Johns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/734974529/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/734974529/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:46:07 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=134032 Interested in flamenco dancing? Spend a day immersed in Spanish music and dance at Feria de Portland. Espacio Flamenco has created a space where flamenco arts and culture can be...

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Interested in flamenco dancing? Spend a day immersed in Spanish music and dance at Feria de Portland.

Espacio Flamenco has created a space where...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/734974529/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 134032 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/serbian-fest-portland/ 2026 Serbian Fest Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904113869/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904113869/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:43:40 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143633 Taste, experience and discover the culture of Serbia at the annual Serbian Fest Portland. Attend a weekend of rich cultural experiences at the 19th annual Serbian Festival. This...

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Taste, experience and discover the culture of Serbia at the annual Serbian Fest Portland.

Attend a weekend of rich cultural...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904113869/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 143633 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/clinton-street-fair/ 2026 Clinton Street Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793529408/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793529408/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:39:52 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=136382 Come together with your community for a day of music, camaraderie and fun at the Clinton Street Fair. Clinton Street has lots of old school Portland charm. There’s great...

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Come together with your community for a day of music, camaraderie and fun at the Clinton Street Fair.

Clinton Street has lots of old school Portland charm....

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793529408/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 136382 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/art-in-the-pearl/ 2026 Art in the Pearl https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/662284998/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/662284998/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=121838 More than 100 artists are taking over the Pearl District on Labor Day weekend to showcase their craft and skills. If you love art in all its forms, you won’t want to miss Art in...

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More than 100 artists are taking over the Pearl District on Labor Day weekend to showcase their craft and skills.

If you love art in all its forms,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/662284998/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 121838 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-egyptian-festival/ Portland Egyptian Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924994094/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924994094/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:01:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=151676 Celebrate culture, tradition and community at this year’s Portland Egyptian Festival. Step into a vibrant atmosphere filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Egypt, right here...

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Celebrate culture, tradition and community at this year’s Portland Egyptian Festival.

Step into a vibrant atmosphere filled...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924994094/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 151676 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/oaks-park-oktoberfest/ 2026 Oaks Park Oktoberfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/606819878/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/606819878/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:03 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=114305 Portland’s iconic amusement park is celebrating the harvest with a fun, family-friendly celebration. The Oaks Park Oktoberfest is one fall festival you won’t want to...

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Portland’s iconic amusement park is celebrating the harvest with a fun, family-friendly celebration. The Oaks Park Oktoberfest is one fall festival you...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/606819878/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 114305 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/bethany-village-oktoberfest/ 2026 Bethany Village Oktoberfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903885674/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903885674/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:56:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143542 Get ready to don your lederhosen and raise your steins. Bethany Village Oktoberfest is just around the corner. This September, Bethany Village Centre transforms into a lively...

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Get ready to don your lederhosen and raise your steins. Bethany Village Oktoberfest is just around the corner.

This September, Bethany Village...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903885674/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 143542 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/halloween-swamp-meet/ 2026 Halloween Swamp Meet at Oaks Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903040859/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903040859/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:49:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143157 Ready for the spooky season? Attend the Halloween Swamp Meet! Mark your calendars and dust off your costumes for a special event to kick off the fall season. If you’re someone who...

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Ready for the spooky season? Attend the Halloween Swamp Meet!

Mark your calendars and dust off your costumes for a special event to kick off the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903040859/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 143157 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-middle-eastern-festival/ Portland Middle Eastern Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707879550/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707879550/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:21 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=128985 Celebrate a day of traditional food, entertainment and fun at the Portland Middle Eastern Festival.  The event is hosted by the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, which was...

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Celebrate a day of traditional food, entertainment and fun at the Portland Middle Eastern Festival.

The event is hosted by the St. George Antiochian Orthodox...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707879550/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 128985 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/bella-organic-fall-activities/ 2026 Bella Organic Fall Activities: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and more https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903838781/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903838781/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:37:20 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=143412 As the crisp air of fall settles in, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by immersing yourself in the bounty of the harvest and the thrill of autumn activities....

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As the crisp air of fall settles in, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by immersing yourself in the bounty of the harvest and the...

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