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Portland welcomes back a beloved symbol of the city’s history, the Thompson Elk Fountain, and you’re invited to be part of the...

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Crumbl Cookies claims to have the best cookies in the world. You can be the judge during Free Cookie Day at the Eliot location in Portland.

The company...

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Looking for a fun way to celebrate Easter with the whole family? Find an Easter egg hunt or event near your Portland neighborhood or neighboring city.

From...

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Head to Sellwood for a special Easter egg hunt for vintage and antique lovers at Stars Antiques Malls.

Opened in 1990, Stars and Splendid Antiques...

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Why buy your compost when you can get it for free? Portland Bureau of Transportation is making your spring gardening cheaper and easier with free compost days.

In...

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Spring is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the season than by attending the Easter Harvest Celebration at Topaz Farm.

Spend the day enjoying farm...

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

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Celebrate the return of spring at the Easter Bunny Express train ride with the Oregon Rail Heritage Center.

The Oregon Pacific Railroad is...

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Get your garden ready for the growing season at the Hortlandia Plant and Garden Art Sale.

The sale is hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Founded in 1984,...

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Spring is in full bloom. Celebrate the season by immersing yourself in a sea of vibrant flowers at the French Prairie Gardens Tulip and Flower...

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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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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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Dress in white and play with colors at Portland’s Holi Festival.

The family-friendly event is hosted by Mumbai native DJ Prashant,...

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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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Are you ready for a weekend filled with sparkling treasures, fascinating rocks and fun activities for the entire family? The Mt. Hood Rock Club invites you to the annual...

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It’s the season 10 premiere of The Tesla City Stories! Go back in time with all-new live episodes on April 3 at the Old...

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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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McMenamins History Pub invites you to explore Oregon and Pacific Northwest history.

Enjoy an evening with local experts, scholars, first-person experiencers and...

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Get rid of unused items and find something new to you at the Really Really Free Market in Portland.

This monthly event invites the community...

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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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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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Looking for something joyful, free and full of community fun? Tabor Dance hosts a sunset dance series at locations across Portland.

These community dances...

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Photo by Rich Iwasaki

In celebration of springtime in Portland, one museum hosts a special vintage sale featuring Japanese treasures. Attend the Cherry Blossom Bazaar in April.

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Ready to shake off the work week? Head to Edgefield for a fun, free square dance event that’s sure to melt the stress away.

Built in 1911 as...

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Photo by Anna Guerrero

As the city shakes off the winter blues, signs of the changing season are popping up. Here are the must-see spring flowers in Portland.

Some of the first spring...

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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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Embark on an intergalactic journey through the vast realms of science fiction during the Sci-Fi Film Festival at OMSI.

Over the course of five weeks, the...

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Looking for something fun and free to do on a Friday night? Look no further than Free Game Fridays at The People’s Courts.

This...

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Need a little off the top? Get a new spring hairdo with a special deal at Great Clips.

The popular salon offers a rare opportunity to save money on your...

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Thriftapalooza is coming to Portland!

Portland is known for its thrifting scene. From flea markets to secondhand shops to buy nothing groups, our...

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Oaks Amusement Park invites the community to enjoy two vintage pieces of Portland’s history free of charge.

Portland’s very own amusement park...

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Photo by Christian Clado

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

These tidal vents reveal hidden wonders...

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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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Get out and enjoy our region’s beautiful flora on a wildflower hike. You’ll always know what’s in bloom with this map.

Spring has sprung...

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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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Photo by Mariana Kurnyk

Get ready, bread lovers! On National French Bread Day, you can grab a loaf of freshly baked French bread for less than a dollar at WinCo.

French Bread Deal at...

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Celebrate Easter on the farm! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt at Bella Organic Farm.

Bella Organic is a...

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Take a free guided tour of Portland’s museum of trees. Hoyt Arboretum has multiple opportunities to learn about the unique...

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Welcome to the enchanting world of stargazing in Portland! In this city, we’re known for our wonderful outdoor escapes and close proximity to nature. Take...

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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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Head to the Portland Expo Center for all things crafty at the annual Portland Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival.

This event celebrates a new season of...

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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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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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Photo courtesy of Jam Jam Deals

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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Looking for an unbeatable deal and a way to help animals? Head to ReTails Thrift Store in Vancouver for a 99-cent clothing sale.

You’ll find...

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Join an evening of magic, creativity and community at Wicked Craft Night Market.

Rooted in the earthy majesty of ancient arts and the divine strength of...

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Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

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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Photo by Anthony

Bring some fun and color into your life on National Crayon Day. Staples is making the holiday a little brighter with free Crayola crayons.

Did you know Crayola...

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