Free Events in Portland: Dec 18–20

December 17th, 2009

Admission is free for all events below. Please write a comment about any event I have missed.

Have a great weekend!

All weekend

Lights on Peacock Lane: Check out the finely decorated houses on this Southeast Portland street.

Christmas Ship Parade: Last chance to see this year’s parade.

Free Admission to the Architectural Heritage Center (Friday and Saturday): Admission to AHC is free through the end of the year.

Friday, December 18

Write Around Portland’s 10th Anniversary Reading: Hear stories from a variety of writers including seniors living on a low income, veterans and military family members, burn survivors, and men and women in residential drug and alcohol treatment.

Saturday, December 19

Free Admission to the Oregon Historical Society: Learn about the history of Black Pioneers in Oregon, enjoy family activities, and more.

Milwaukie Winter Solstice Party: From Milwaukie Riverfront Park, watch the Christmas Ship Parade, listen to the Dickens Carolers, and warm yourself by the bonfire.

West Linn Holiday Parade: This event was rescheduled from last week. Enjoy the parade then go to the Willamette Fire Station for a visit from Santa and hot cocoa.

Grand Opening Celebration of the SE Spokane Street Bike Boulevard: The celebration includes a group bike ride, workshops, hot cocoa, and more.

Jazz singer Nancy King: See her perform at the Gerding Theater lobby.

Sunday, December 20

Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Holiday Party: Go to A Children’s Place Bookstore for an afternoon of treats, costumes, stories and more. Please RSVP.

Family Sing-Along: Join the band 4-PAX at the Hillsboro Library and sing along to some holiday favorites. Song sheets will be provided.

Family Craft Event: Head to the Tualatin Library for crafts, food, and music to celebrate the Winter Solstice.

More events

For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap. (Great post on gift card deals too!)

For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.

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