Portland Your local guide to the best of what's affordable in Portland, Oregon. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:34:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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, 14 Oct 2026 20:34:39 +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...

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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...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/516716528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 58127 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/youre-doing-it-wrong/ You’re Doing It Wrong! A Puppet Comedy for All Ages https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971549831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971549831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:49:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159923 A bird, an egg, and a nest that just won’t come together. That’s the premise of You’re Doing It Wrong!, a new puppet comedy coming to Portland this October. From...

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A bird, an egg, and a nest that just won’t come together. That’s the premise of You’re Doing It Wrong!, a new puppet comedy coming to...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971549831/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159923 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/halloween-display-map/ Halloween Display Map: Plan Your Self-Guided Tour https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/802948769/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/802948769/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:42:09 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=137322 Looking for the best Halloween decorations in Portland? From elaborate haunted graveyards to pirate ships and glowing jack-o’-lanterns, Portland-area homeowners go all out for...

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Looking for the best Halloween decorations in Portland? From elaborate haunted graveyards to pirate ships and glowing jack-o’-lanterns, Portland-area...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/802948769/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 137322 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 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:40:27 +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/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 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:39:59 +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/try-floorball-for-free-at-portland-floorball-club/ Try Floorball for Free at Portland Floorball Club https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969279125/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969279125/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:37:59 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159611 If you’ve ever wanted to try hockey but could do without the ice skates, bulky pads and body checking, floorball might be more your speed. Portland Floorball Club hosts weekly pickup...

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Portland Floorball Club

If you’ve ever wanted to try hockey but could do without the ice skates, bulky pads and body checking, floorball might be more your speed.

Portland Floorball...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969279125/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159611 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 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:08:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=116720 Never Miss Out on Affordable Fun in Portland Portland doesn’t have to be expensive. Every week, there are plenty of free and low-cost ways to get out, explore the city and do...

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Never Miss Out on Affordable Fun in Portland

Portland doesn’t have to be expensive. Every week, there are plenty of free and low-cost ways to get out, explore the city and do...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/624277882/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 116720 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/witchy-halloween-walk/ Free Witchy Women’s Halloween Walk and Gift Exchange https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971433608/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971433608/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:57:17 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159918 Skip the candy and celebrate Halloween with a little magic, a walk through the park and a gift exchange that won’t cost you a dime. The Witchy Women’s Halloween Walk and...

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Photo by Priscilla du Preez.

Skip the candy and celebrate Halloween with a little magic, a walk through the park and a gift exchange that won’t cost you a dime.

The Witchy...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971433608/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159918 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 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +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/samhain-night-market/ Wicked Craft’s Free Samhain Night Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926164598/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926164598/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:47:01 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=152506 Looking for a little witchy magic this Halloween season? Portland’s Wicked Craft Samhain Market brings together local artists, mystical makers and handcrafted treasures for a...

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Looking for a little witchy magic this Halloween season? Portland’s Wicked Craft Samhain Market brings together local artists, mystical makers and handcrafted treasures for a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926164598/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 152506 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/west-coast-giant-pumpkin-regatta/ 2026 West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/661595928/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/661595928/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:34:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=121702 Forget pumpkin carving. In Tualatin, they turn giant pumpkins into boats and race them across a lake. The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta returns October 17-18, 2026, with two days of...

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Photo courtesy of City of Tualatin.

Forget pumpkin carving. In Tualatin, they turn giant pumpkins into boats and race them across a lake.

The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta returns...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/661595928/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 16 121702 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/salmon-bake/ Salmon Bake at Tryon Creek State Natural Area https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971301833/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971301833/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:29:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159889 Celebrate fall in the forest with a traditional salmon bake at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. On Saturday, October 17, Friends of Tryon Creek is hosting a community Salmon Bake to...

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Celebrate fall in the forest with a traditional salmon bake at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.

On Saturday, October 17, Friends of Tryon Creek is hosting a community Salmon Bake to...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971301833/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159889 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/top-10-haunted-places-in-portland/ Top 10 Haunted Places in Portland to Visit This Halloween https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/906892442/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/906892442/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:28:32 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=145054 Portland is known for its unique charm, quirky culture and lush landscape. Beneath the surface lies a hidden world of haunted history and eerie stories that are perfect for a spooky...

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Top 10 Haunted Places in Portland

Portland is known for its unique charm, quirky culture and lush landscape. Beneath the surface lies a hidden world of haunted history and eerie stories that are perfect for a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/906892442/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 145054 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 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:25:24 +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/powerland-halloween/ Powerland Halloween: A Family-Friendly Halloween Adventure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926125916/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926125916/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:24:10 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=152474 Looking for Halloween fun without the frights? Powerland Halloween returns to Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, Oregon, with an interactive mystery, historic trolley rides and plenty...

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Looking for Halloween fun without the frights? Powerland Halloween returns to Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, Oregon, with an interactive...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926125916/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 152474 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/interviewing-the-audience/ Interviewing the Audience: Sliding Scale Storytelling Night at Social Good Place https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971301332/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971301332/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:20:47 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159893 A night of unexpected conversations is coming to Southeast Portland. Interviewing the Audience, a live storytelling event at Social Good Place, invites strangers to share their stories...

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A night of unexpected conversations is coming to Southeast Portland. Interviewing the Audience, a live storytelling event at Social Good Place, invites strangers...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971301332/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159893 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-pumpkin-patches/ Portland Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/568902302/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/568902302/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:49:33 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=91413 Looking for the perfect Portland pumpkin patch? Skip the grocery store and head to a local farm, where you can pick a pumpkin straight from the field and make a full fall outing of it....

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Looking for the perfect Portland pumpkin patch? Skip the grocery store and head to a local farm, where you can pick a pumpkin straight from the field and make a full fall outing of it.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/568902302/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 12 91413 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/molalla-train-park/ Molalla Train Park: Go for a Free Miniature Railway Ride https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/882290393/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/882290393/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:47:10 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=141135 Since 1954, families have been making memories at Willamette Valley’s original family destination experience: Molalla Train Park. Nestled on a picturesque four-acre property in...

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Since 1954, families have been making memories at Willamette Valley’s original family destination experience: Molalla Train Park. Nestled on a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/882290393/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 141135 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 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:44:29 +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/silent-book-club/ Silent Book Club Events in and around Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/873039083/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/873039083/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:43:49 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=140234 Silent Book Club is a book club movement that celebrates the joy of reading and fosters a community of book lovers who relish the tranquil embrace of a good book. Imagine a gathering...

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Silent Book Club is a book club movement that celebrates the joy of reading and fosters a community of book lovers who relish the tranquil embrace of a good book.

Imagine...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/873039083/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 140234 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/spirit-of-halloweentown/ Spirit of Halloweentown Returns to St. Helens 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666879384/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666879384/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:45:41 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=122403 For most of the year, St. Helens is a quiet riverfront town about 30 miles north of Portland. Come fall, a giant glowing pumpkin takes over the courthouse plaza, witches dance through...

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For most of the year, St. Helens is a quiet riverfront town about 30 miles north of Portland. Come fall, a giant glowing pumpkin takes over the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666879384/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 122403 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/vancouver-dining-month/ Dine the Couve: Vancouver Dining Month Deals Starting at 3 for $35 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/607059624/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/607059624/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:43:58 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=114218 Looking for an excuse to eat your way through Vancouver, Washington? October is the perfect time to explore the city’s growing restaurant scene without paying full price. Dine...

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Looking for an excuse to eat your way through Vancouver, Washington? October is the perfect time to explore the city’s growing restaurant...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/607059624/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 114218 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/black-community-science-night-at-omsi/ Black Community Science Night at OMSI: Tickets Start at $8 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/798668435/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/798668435/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:39:36 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=137050 Celebrate Black culture, community and curiosity at Black Community Science Night at OMSI. This family-friendly event combines hands-on science demonstrations, cultural performances,...

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Celebrate Black culture, community and curiosity at Black Community Science Night at OMSI. This family-friendly event combines hands-on science demonstrations,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/798668435/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 137050 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/chelatchie-prairie-railroad-fall-leaves-train-ride/ Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Fall Leaves Train Ride https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905514209/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905514209/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:52:01 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=144191 All aboard for fall colors! The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Fall Leaves Train Ride returns October 17-18, 2026, taking passengers on a scenic journey through the forests and...

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All aboard for fall colors! The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Fall Leaves Train Ride returns October 17-18, 2026, taking passengers on a scenic journey through the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905514209/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 144191 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-haunted-tunnels/ Portland Haunted Tunnels: Explore the Old Portland Underground https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905775155/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905775155/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:49:57 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=144482 Explore Portland’s infamous history cloaked in myth, superstition and fear. The Portland haunted tunnels lead to an old underground network that has mystified historians and...

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Explore Portland’s infamous history cloaked in myth, superstition and fear. The Portland haunted tunnels lead to an old underground network...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905775155/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 144482 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/rose-city-reads-kids-book-sale/ Rose City Reads $1 Kids Book Sale https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/925871465/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/925871465/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:43:02 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=152222 Get ready, book lovers! Rose City Reads is hosting a $1 Kids Book Sale this weekend. Stock your shelves with stories your children of all ages will cherish. Rose City Reads is a...

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Get ready, book lovers! Rose City Reads is hosting a $1 Kids Book Sale this weekend. Stock your shelves with stories your...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/925871465/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 152222 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-days-washington-parks/ 2026 Free Entrance Days at Washington State Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615813660/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615813660/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:36:52 +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/dungeness-crabbing/ Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602862990/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602862990/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:35:33 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113340 King crab from Alaska gets a lot of supermarket shelf space, but remember we have some pretty plentiful pots of crustacean gold right here in the waters of Oregon. Not only is...

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King crab from Alaska gets a lot of supermarket shelf space, but remember we have some pretty plentiful pots of crustacean gold right here in the waters of Oregon. Not only is...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602862990/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 113340 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/pizza-hut-offers-triple-treat-box-gameday-edition-with-big-savings-this-football-season/ Pizza Hut offers Triple Treat Box: Gameday Edition with big savings this football season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971162681/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971162681/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:27:27 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159865 Everyone loves pizza, especially when it’s part of any gathering to watch football. However, pizza is perfect for any meal or party. It’s quick, easy and, best of all, it’s a...

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However, pizza is perfect for any meal or party. It’s quick, easy and, best of all, it’s a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971162681/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159865 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/dominos-slices-50-off-regular-pizza-prices-for-one-week/ Domino’s slices 50% off regular pizza prices for one week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971162684/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971162684/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:26:36 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159862 It’s time for a pizza party on a budget, thanks to this offer from Domino’s.  Any way you slice it, this one-week-only deal is topped with lots of tasty savings.  Photo:...

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Any way you slice it, this one-week-only deal is topped with lots of tasty savings.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971162684/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159862 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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:19:04 +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/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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:18:04 +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/shake-shack-brings-back-shack-sundays-with-four-free-items-every-sunday/ Shake Shack brings back Shack Sundays with four free items every Sunday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971030927/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971030927/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:39:32 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159850 Game on! Football fans have a big deal to tackle their hunger on Sundays this season. Shake Shack is making watching your favorite football team hit the field a little more juicy every...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971030927/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159850 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 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:53:29 +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/hoyt-arboretum-preschool-walks/ Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/621888518/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/621888518/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:52:46 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=116400 Preschool walks at Hoyt Arboretum invite you and your kids to explore the outdoors. This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world along...

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Preschool walks at Hoyt Arboretum invite you and your kids to explore the outdoors.

This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world along...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/621888518/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 116400 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, 02 Oct 2026 23:14:04 +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/el-tigre-fest/ Free El Tigre Fest Celebrates Latino Culture in Tigard https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/715546378/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/715546378/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:07:48 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=130065 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a full day of live music, dancing, food and family activities at El Tigre Fest in Tigard. The free annual festival returns to Cook Family Park on...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a full day of live music, dancing, food and family activities at El Tigre Fest in Tigard.

The free annual festival...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/715546378/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 130065 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 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:07:36 +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/the-cheesecake-factory-sweetens-national-dessert-month-with-10-gift-card-bonus/ The Cheesecake Factory sweetens National Dessert Month with $10 gift card bonus https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970921496/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970921496/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:27:25 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159841 Who doesn’t love dessert? Whether it’s enjoyed at the end of a meal or just as a sweet treat on its own, dessert is a favorite for many. And one of the best places to celebrate...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970921496/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159841 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/shake-shack-celebrates-halloween-season-with-3-free-sandwiches-in-october/ Shake Shack celebrates Halloween season with 3 free sandwiches in October https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970921499/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970921499/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:42:30 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=159838 Ding-dong! Trick-or-burger! Shake Shack is shaking up the spooky season with three juicy deals for a FREE sandwich in October. The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970921499/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 159838 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/tesla-city-stories-discount/ The Tesla City Stories Discount: Get Exclusive $12 Tickets for October 16th https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:05:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126102 October brings the fall but also some vintage Halloween fun as The Tesla City Stories returns to the Old Church Concert Hall for a mix of comedy and spooky surprises! Here’s how you...

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October brings the fall but also some vintage Halloween fun as The Tesla City Stories returns to the Old Church Concert Hall for a mix of comedy and spooky...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691384118/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 8 126102 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/estacada-lake-witches-paddle-boarding/ Free Estacada Lake Witches Paddle Returns October 4 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905118707/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905118707/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:46:12 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=144087 Grab your pointiest hat and trade the broomstick for a paddle. The Estacada Lake Witches Paddle Boarding and Kayaking Event returns to Milo McIver State Park for its sixth year. On...

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Grab your pointiest hat and trade the broomstick for a paddle. The Estacada Lake Witches Paddle Boarding and Kayaking Event returns to Milo McIver State...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905118707/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 144087 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, 01 Oct 2026 18:42:44 +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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Portland Living on the Cheap readers can get 25% off adult-priced tickets to performances throughout White Bird’s...

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]]> 159648 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 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:36:42 +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/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 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:29:37 +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/portland-regional-gem-and-mineral-show/ 45th Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/905472917/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:24:50 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=144172 Rock hounds, fossil fans and anyone who likes a good shiny object can spend a weekend digging into their interests at the Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show. The annual Hillsboro...

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Rock hounds, fossil fans and anyone who likes a good shiny object can spend a weekend digging into their interests at the ...

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]]> 144172 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/knit-night-starlight-knitting-society/ Knit Night at Starlight Knitting Society https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/875442470/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/875442470/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:16:50 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=140906 In the heart of Portland’s vibrant Woodstock neighborhood lies a gem that beckons to creators, Starlight Knitting Society. Come together with fellow crafters during the...

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In the heart of Portland’s vibrant Woodstock neighborhood lies a gem that beckons to creators, Starlight Knitting Society. Come...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/875442470/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 140906 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-fall-colors/ 7 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669329090/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669329090/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:48:45 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=122841 Portland knows how to do fall. By October, the city’s maples, oaks, dogwoods and other deciduous trees start trading green for shades of gold, orange and red, often against a...

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Portland knows how to do fall. By October, the city’s maples, oaks, dogwoods and other deciduous trees start trading green for shades of gold, orange and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669329090/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 122841 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/comedy-nights/ Free and Cheap Portland Comedy Nights https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605767822/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/605767822/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:42:36 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=25425 Our city is a great place for artistic expression. What you may not know about is the comedy scene, which offers lots of opportunities for amateurs and experienced comedians to test...

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Our city is a great place for artistic expression. What you may not know about is the comedy scene, which offers lots of opportunities for amateurs and experienced comedians to test...

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