Portland Your local guide to the best of what's affordable in Portland, Oregon. Sun, 24 May 2026 22:09:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 59850667 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/burnside-bridge-centennial-celebration/ Burnside Bridge Centennial Celebration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957193337/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957193337/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 22:06:15 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=157279 For 100 years, the Burnside Bridge has stood as one of Portland’s most recognizable landmarks. This week, the city celebrates the bridge’s 100th birthday with a daylong...

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For 100 years, the Burnside Bridge has stood as one of Portland’s most recognizable landmarks. This week, the city celebrates the bridge’s...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957193337/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 157279 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/highball-week/ 2026 Highball Week: Get Specialty Cocktails for $10 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684807303/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684807303/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125435 Discover new bars and find your new favorite craft cocktail during Portland Mercury’s Highball Week. A highball is traditionally a mixed drink with a whiskey, bourbon or scotch...

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Discover new bars and find your new favorite craft cocktail during Portland Mercury’s Highball Week.

A highball is traditionally a mixed drink...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/684807303/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 125435 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/food-events-cedar-creek-grist-mill/ Food Events at Cedar Creek Grist Mill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924058241/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924058241/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 12:38:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=151227 Nestled along the banks of Cedar Creek in Woodland, Washington, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill opens its doors every Saturday for visitors who want a trip back in time. Make the drive to...

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924058241/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 151227 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-flea/ Portland Flea Vintage, Handmade Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688031078/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688031078/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 08:45:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125850 Calling all vintage, handmade, food loving Portlanders! Explore one-of-a-kind goods at Portland Flea. For over a decade, Portland Flea has created a gathering place for our...

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

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688031078/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 20 125850 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/strawberries-you-pick-farms/ Pick Strawberries at these Portland You-Pick Farms https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653257680/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653257680/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 08:43:59 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120620 It’s strawberry season in the Pacific Northwest! Travel to these you-pick farms in and around Portland to fill your basket with fresh strawberries. We’re lucky enough to...

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It’s strawberry season in the Pacific Northwest! Travel to these you-pick farms in and around Portland to fill your basket with fresh strawberries.

We’re...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653257680/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 120620 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/baskin-robbins-cheap-scoop/ Baskin-Robbins: Get a Cheap Ice Cream Scoop on the 31st https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/608134140/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/608134140/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 18:25:06 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=2736 Baskin-Robbins’ Celebrate 31 promotion has returned! Get a cheap scoop on the 31st of the month. Why 31? The founders of Baskin-Robbins, Burt and Irv, launched the ice cream shop...

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Baskin-Robbins’ Celebrate 31 promotion has returned! Get a cheap scoop on the 31st of the month.

Why 31? The founders of Baskin-Robbins, Burt and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/608134140/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 2736 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/nw-marine-art-works-open-studio/ NW Marine Art Works Open Studio https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919173131/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919173131/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 02:41:12 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149242 Spend your weekend celebrating art, creativity and community during this special art event. NW Marine Art Works Open Studio hosts a twice yearly event featuring talented local artists...

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Spend your weekend celebrating art, creativity and community during this special art event. NW Marine Art Works Open Studio hosts a twice yearly...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/919173131/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 149242 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-rose-festival/ Portland Rose Festival Free and Cheap Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601696184/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601696184/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:39 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=1135 For more than 100 years, the Portland Rose Festival has been a beloved celebration of our beautiful city. It takes place every year from the end of May through June. This citywide...

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“CityFair – Portland Rose Festival” by Jeremy Thompson licensed under CC BY 2.0.

For more than 100 years, the Portland Rose Festival has been a beloved celebration of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601696184/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 13 1135 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/gem-and-mineral-show/ 2026 Gem and Mineral Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697561502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697561502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 17:06:35 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126816 Where are all my rockhounds at? The Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club’s annual Gem and Mineral Show is taking place Memorial Day weekend. The local club is a community of people...

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Where are all my rockhounds at? The Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club’s annual Gem and Mineral Show is taking place Memorial Day weekend.

The local club is a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697561502/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 126816 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/national-park-service-free-crochet-patterns/ National Park Service’s Free Crochet Patterns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/922050776/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/922050776/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:54 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=150702 Calling all fiber artists! Did you know the National Park Service offers completely free crochet patterns inspired by our country’s iconic wildlife and landscapes? Here’s a...

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Calling all fiber artists! Did you know the National Park Service offers completely free crochet patterns inspired by our country’s...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/922050776/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 150702 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/willamette-shore-trolley/ Ride the Willamette Shore Trolley https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741270026/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741270026/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 16:10:31 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=134407 Take a scenic ride aboard the vintage Willamette Shore Trolley in Lake Oswego and Portland. During your ride, you’ll travel along a historic rail line dating back to the late...

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Take a scenic ride aboard the vintage Willamette Shore Trolley in Lake Oswego and Portland.

During your ride, you’ll travel along a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741270026/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 9 134407 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/planet-fitness-high-school-summer-pass/ Planet Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/694887352/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/694887352/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:25 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113202 Free gym membership? Yes, please. Planet Fitness has locations all over Portland metro offering a high school summer pass. This summer, the gym’s commitment to low-cost...

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Free gym membership? Yes, please. Planet Fitness has locations all over Portland metro offering a high school summer pass.

This summer, the gym’s...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/694887352/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 113202 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/omsi-science-pubs/ OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and the Museum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669862650/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669862650/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 12:20:23 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=122017 Bring your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge to OMSI Science Pubs. These events invite people of all ages to learn about an interesting science topic in a friendly, fun...

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Bring your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge to OMSI Science Pubs. These events invite people of all ages to learn about an interesting science topic in a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/669862650/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 122017 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-days-at-u-s-national-parks/ 2026 Free Days at U.S. National Parks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146030/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146030/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 20:00:01 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=55124 The national parks get even better during free days. America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance...

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The national parks get even better during free days.

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457146030/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 55124 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/wilhelms-portland-memorial-mausoleum-memorial-day/ Visit Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum Memorial Day Weekend https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697855624/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697855624/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:52 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=1170 Portland’s largest mausoleum is opening its doors for special public tours Memorial Day weekend. The Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Funeral Home in Sellwood is the final...

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Portland’s largest mausoleum is opening its doors for special public tours Memorial Day weekend. The Wilhelm’s...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697855624/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 1170 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/peonies-columbia-farms/ Build a Bouquet of Peonies at Columbia Farms https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/652334336/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/652334336/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:41 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=120611 Fill your home with a beautiful bouquet you built yourself from local flowers. Peonies are in bloom at Columbia Farms.  This Sauvie Island farm is one of the many you-pick farms...

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Fill your home with a beautiful bouquet you built yourself from local flowers. Peonies are in bloom at Columbia Farms.

This Sauvie Island farm is one of the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/652334336/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 120611 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/cinemark-summer-movie-clubhouse/ Get $1.75 Tickets to Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/896891060/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/896891060/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 13:46:19 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=141594 Join the family-friendly movie club all summer long. The Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark offers a fun, inexpensive movie theater experience.  In 2026, Cinemark is once again...

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Join the family-friendly movie club all summer long. The Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark offers a fun, inexpensive movie theater experience.

In 2026,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/896891060/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 141594 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-garage-sales/ Portland Neighborhood Garage Sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/600885748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/600885748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:08 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113073 Portland garage sale season is June-October. Mark your calendar for these Portland neighborhood garage sales. Since many people have transitioned to working from home for a few days a...

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

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/600885748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 9 113073 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-paper-shredding-office-depot/ Free Paper Shredding at Office Depot or OfficeMax https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/733881959/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/733881959/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 02:30:44 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=133911 Safely dispose of your personal documents during the free paper shredding events at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Having your documents shredded helps protect you from identity theft or...

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Safely dispose of your personal documents during the free paper shredding events at Office Depot and OfficeMax.

Having your documents shredded helps...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/733881959/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 133911 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-peony-fields/ Visit the Free Peony Fields at Adelman Peony Gardens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/895777748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/895777748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 19:38:17 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=141271 Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of blooming flowers at Adelman Peony Gardens’ free peony fields. Every springtime, the gardens invite the public to experience different...

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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of blooming flowers at Adelman Peony Gardens’ free peony fields. Every springtime, the gardens...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/895777748/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 141271 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/memorial-day-weekend-events/ Free and Cheap Memorial Day Weekend Events in Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697346676/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697346676/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:43 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126745 Celebrate your three-day weekend at one of these free and cheap Memorial Day weekend events in Portland. I’ve compiled a list of activities and events to get you out and...

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Celebrate your three-day weekend at one of these free and cheap Memorial Day weekend events in Portland.

I’ve compiled a list of activities and events to get you out and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697346676/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 126745 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/planetarium-sky-theater/ Planetarium Sky Theater Shows at Mt. Hood Community College https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/871077638/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/871077638/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 16:20:03 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=140058 The Planetarium Sky Theater at Mt. Hood Community College welcomes visitors into a world of cosmic wonders and astronomical marvels. The planetarium recently reopened to be public and...

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The Planetarium Sky Theater at Mt. Hood Community College welcomes visitors into a world of cosmic wonders and astronomical marvels.

The planetarium recently...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/871077638/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 140058 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/stars-and-splendid-antiques-mall-weekend-sale/ Stars Antiques Malls Weekend Sale https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724222244/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724222244/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 15:31:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=132537 Head to Westmoreland and find something new to you at Stars Antiques Malls weekend sale.  Opened in 1990, Stars Antiques Mall is owned by three friends who turned a passion for...

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Head to Westmoreland and find something new to you at Stars Antiques Malls weekend sale.

Opened in 1990, Stars Antiques Mall is owned by three friends...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724222244/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 132537 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 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:05:39 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=58127 There is always something to do in Portland. Yet, not all events in the Rose City come with a cheap price tag. If you’re looking to have a great time without breaking the budget,...

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There is always something to do in Portland. Yet, not all events in the Rose City come with a cheap price tag. If you’re looking to have a great time without breaking the budget,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/516716528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 6 58127 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/forest-service-recreation-area-free-days/ 2026 Forest Service Recreation Area Free Days https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724545149/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724545149/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 19:21:47 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=132595 Get free entrance to Forest Service recreation areas on nine holidays in 2026. Forest Service recreation area free days include recreation sites and trailheads in Oregon and...

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Wahclella Falls, Columbia River Scenic Area

Get free entrance to Forest Service recreation areas on nine holidays in 2026. Forest Service recreation area free days include recreation...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724545149/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 18 132595 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 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:37 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=125490 Find one-of-a-kind treasures at Maizee Mae’s Vintage and Collectible Market. If you love browsing unique goods and filling your home with unique items, this is the event for you....

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

If you love browsing unique goods...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/685114645/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 12 125490 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/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 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:08:59 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=115167 Get out and enjoy Portland metro parks during free parking days. In 2026, there are 19 free parking days at Portland metro parks, a beach and boat ramps that typically charge a $5...

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“Oxbow Park” by Sam Beebe is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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/sale-retails-thrift-store/ 50% Off Everything Sale at ReTails Thrift Store https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955894073/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955894073/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 03:07:19 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=157073 Looking for an unbeatable deal and a way to help animals? Head to ReTails Thrift Store in Vancouver for a 50% off everything sale.  You’ll find a large selection of clothing,...

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Looking for an unbeatable deal and a way to help animals? Head to ReTails Thrift Store in Vancouver for a 50% off everything sale.

You’ll find...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955894073/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 157073 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-swaps-kindred-vancouver/ Free Community Swap Events at Kindred Vancouver https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939720185/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939720185/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 02:44:13 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=155005 Refresh your home, wardrobe or hobbies without spending a dollar and save usable items from the landfill at these free community swap events at Kindred Vancouver. These events bring...

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Refresh your home, wardrobe or hobbies without spending a dollar and save usable items from the landfill at these free community swap events at...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939720185/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 155005 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/tai-chi-hoyt-arboretum/ Tai Chi at Hoyt Arboretum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/632935972/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/632935972/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 19:07:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=117678 If you’re looking for a grounding experience to bring you peace of mind, take a tai chi class surrounded by nature at Hoyt Arboretum. Many tai chi moves use images from nature,...

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If you’re looking for a grounding experience to bring you peace of mind, take a tai chi class surrounded by nature at Hoyt Arboretum.

Many...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/632935972/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 117678 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 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:03:36 +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/lunchtime-concerts-the-old-church/ Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724224950/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724224950/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:04 +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/mt-tabor-art-walk/ 2026 Mt. Tabor Art Walk https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741601670/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741601670/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 22:30:22 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=134429 See art and meet the creators in intimate settings at the Mt. Tabor Art Walk in May. The annual event showcases high-quality visual art at multiple locations around the Mt. Tabor...

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See art and meet the creators in intimate settings at the Mt. Tabor Art Walk in May.

The annual event showcases high-quality visual art at...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741601670/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 134429 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/multnomah-county-fair/ Multnomah County Fair at Oaks Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697346678/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697346678/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 20:15:18 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126775 This Memorial Day weekend, head to Oaks Park for some good, old-fashioned fun at the Multnomah County Fair. The annual fair has been entertaining Portlanders since 1906. Traditionally...

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This Memorial Day weekend, head to Oaks Park for some good, old-fashioned fun at the Multnomah County Fair.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/697346678/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 2 126775 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/regal-cinemas-summer-movie-express/ Enjoy $1 Family Flicks at Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653172070/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653172070/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:47 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=112017 Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express is bringing cheap family-friendly movies all summer break to a theater near you.  Keep the kids entertained all summer long. Spend every week of...

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Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express is bringing cheap family-friendly movies all summer break to a theater near you.

Keep the kids entertained all summer long. Spend...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/653172070/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 112017 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/guided-nature-walks-tyron-creek/ Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek Natural Area https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701090896/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701090896/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 19:37:12 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=127837 Walk the trails of Tryon Creek Natural Area with outdoor experts during guided nature walks. Located in Southwest Portland, Tryon Creek is one of Portland’s best urban parks....

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Walk the trails of Tryon Creek Natural Area with outdoor experts during guided nature walks.

Located in Southwest Portland, Tryon Creek is one of Portland’s best urban parks. This...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701090896/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 10 127837 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/oregon-film-trail-map/ The Oregon Film Trail: Discover Oregon Through Its Film Legacy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/901802087/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/901802087/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 19:18:14 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=142834 Did you know Oregon has served as the production backdrop for more than 500 films and television shows? See the state’s iconic movie moments come to life with the Oregon Film...

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Did you know Oregon has served as the production backdrop for more than 500 films and television shows? See the state’s iconic movie...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/901802087/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 142834 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/ufo-fest/ 2026 McMenamins UFO Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/693699700/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/693699700/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:35 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=121806 McMenamins hosts its annual festival for believers and skeptics alike. Head to the 26th annual UFO Fest this May. The festival is inspired by the 1950 UFO sighting on a farm outside...

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McMenamins hosts its annual festival for believers and skeptics alike. Head to the 26th annual UFO Fest this May.

The festival is inspired by the 1950 UFO...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/693699700/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 121806 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/troutdale-arts-festival/ 2026 Cascadia Fine Arts Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/696402154/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/696402154/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 10:21:31 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=126665 Connect with your community and support regional artists, studios, workshops, and galleries at the Cascadia Fine Arts Festival in downtown Troutdale along the Sandy River. Hosted by...

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Connect with your community and support regional artists, studios, workshops, and galleries at the Cascadia Fine Arts Festival in downtown...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/696402154/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 126665 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/sunday-parkways/ Sunday Parkways: A Family-Friendly Mobile Block Party https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602022498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602022498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:04 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113239 Every year, Portland Bureau of Transportation opens Portland streets to a special kind of traffic during Sunday Parkways. This summer program lets bikers, walkers and rollers stroll...

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

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/602022498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 5 113239 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/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 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:05:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=116720 Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap events...

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Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland

There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/624277882/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 1 116720 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/portland-bloom-tour/ 2026 Portland Bloom Tour: Explore Immersive Floral Creations and Special Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/918555152/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/918555152/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 03:41:30 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=149088 Get ready to celebrate spring in one of the most creative and colorful ways at the Portland Bloom Tour. This vibrant citywide event transforms Portland’s Downtown and Old Town into a...

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Get ready to celebrate spring in one of the most creative and colorful ways at the Portland Bloom Tour.

This vibrant citywide event transforms...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/918555152/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 3 149088 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/pancakes-and-booze-art-show/ The Portland Pancakes and Booze Art Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/834557738/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/834557738/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 02:48:42 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=138303 Portland’s pop-up art extravaganza is set to captivate art enthusiasts and pancake lovers alike at the Pancakes and Booze Art Show. Originating in Los Angeles in 2009, this event...

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Portland’s pop-up art extravaganza is set to captivate art enthusiasts and pancake lovers alike at the Pancakes and Booze Art Show.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/834557738/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 138303 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/market-of-the-beast/ Portland Market of The Beast https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/842552126/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/842552126/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 02:43:00 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=138582 Are you ready to dive into the realms of the weird, the wild, and the occult? The Market of The Beast is coming to Portland, bringing with it dark arts and mystical treasures that...

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Are you ready to dive into the realms of the weird, the wild, and the occult? The Market of The Beast is coming to Portland, bringing with it dark...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/842552126/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 0 138582 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 Sun, 10 May 2026 19:10:29 +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/mothers-day-events-portland/ Free and Cheap Mother’s Day Events in and around Portland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601262364/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601262364/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 16:52:41 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=113197 There’s something for every mom in this list of free and cheap Mother’s Day events in and around Portland. The best part is no one has to spend a bunch of money to...

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There’s something for every mom in this list of free and cheap Mother’s Day events in and around Portland.

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It’s strawberry season at Burgerville! Here’s how you can get a free strawberry shortcake for moms.

Burgerville is known for its locally...

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]]> 148939 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/free-shuttle-at-washington-park/ Ride the Free Shuttle at Washington Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457266498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457266498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:25 +0000 http://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=63739 Washington Park is the keeper of Portland’s best attractions. The International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, and more dazzling sights are all housed within the...

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Washington Park is the keeper of Portland’s best attractions. The International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, and more...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457266498/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 21 63739 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/sunday-scaries-comedy-show/ Sunday Scaries: Spooky Stories from Portland Comedians https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924779528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924779528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 15:31:34 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=151546 Looking for something a little spooky, a little silly and completely Portland? Sunday Scaries Comedy Show is the perfect blend of paranormal tales and laughs hosted by Andie Main and...

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

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924779528/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/feed/ 4 151546 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/scrap-pdx-adult-craft-nights/ Adult Craft Nights with SCRAP PDX https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/914292218/0/portlandlivingonthecheap/ Sun, 10 May 2026 08:25:29 +0000 https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/?p=147716 If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to spend your evening, SCRAP PDX has just the event for you. This nonprofit creative reuse center is bringing its stash of unique,...

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If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to spend your evening, SCRAP PDX has just the event for you. This nonprofit creative reuse center is bringing its...

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