Free Events in Portland: Feb 26–28

February 25th, 2010

Savor the last weekend in February at these free events.

All weekend

Portland Jazz Festival: Several free jazz shows each day.

New Seasons 10-year anniversary celebration: Live music on Friday. Kids activities on Saturday. Free cake and ice cream on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, February 26

Portland Art Museum free night: Admission is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Cascade Festival of African Films: The festival runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 6. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, February 27

Portland Japanese Garden free day: Free admission and special events from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Horse show/jumper night: The Lake Oswego Hunt Equestrian Center invites the public to a free horse show of a “Jumper” competition held in an indoor arena with heated grandstand seating at 5:30 pm.

Depression-era double-feature films and musical shorts: Watch “Sullivan’s Travels” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” at the Tigard Library. During intermission, enjoy musical jazz shorts from the 1920s and ’30s. Noon to 4:00 pm.

Cascade Festival of African Films: The festival runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 6. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sunday, February 28

Writers Resource Fair: Meet representatives of organizations offering support and opportunities for writers. Central Library, noon to 3:00 pm.

More free events

For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap.

For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.

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  • 1. Mary&hellip  |  February 26th, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
    Saturday 2/27/10 @ all Lakeshore Learing Centers 11am to 3:00pm
    Storytime, crafts, games, face painting
    I also read that Target stores will be doing something along these lines on Saturday as well from 9am – 11am.

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