Free Events in Portland: August 20–22
August 19th, 2010
Admission is free for these events. Have fun!
All weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Columbia Gorge International Film Festival: More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure at the Vancouver Convention Center.
Moliere’s “School for Husbands”: Masque Alfresco presents a modern adaptation of this play every weekend through August. This weekend they will perform at Beaverton Library Lawn, 6:30 pm.
Saturday, August 21
RiverFest River Fair: Learn all about the Willamette River: its history, geological properties, recreational opportunities, and more. Admission to the Oregon Maritime Museum will also be free. Waterfront Park, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Alberta Street Fair: Three stages of music, a kids area, parade, and more. 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. NE Alberta Street will be closed to cars between NE 10th and 30th Avenues.
Multnomah Days: Parade, kids activities (kids zone is four times bigger than last year’s), live music, and vendors. Multnomah Village, 8:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Russian-American Cultural Festival “Soberiha”: Live Russian and American folk music, kids activities, and craft and food vendors. Esther Short Park in Vancouver, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
BMX Jam: DJ and music, food, prizes and giveaways. Events will include High Air, Best Trick, and a Park Jam. Glenhaven Skatepark, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Parks Picnic on the Plaza in Gresham: This event includes music, games, and prizes. Bring a picnic, take part in the fun, and learn more about the future of Gresham parks. Center for the Arts Plaza, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Guided bike ride in Gresham: At 10:00 am, meet at Main City Park in the parking lot next to Springwater Trail to take a leisurely bike ride with members of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
Knit-Out and Crochet 2010 at the Tigard Library: Demonstrations, free instruction, displays of crocheted and knitted items, and door prizes to participants who drop by to knit or crochet. 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Sunday, August 22
Collector Car Show: Classic cars, rods, sport cars, and special interest cars. George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Classic Boat Show: This in-the-water show will be held at the Lake Oswego Corporation (LOC) Docks from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Shakespeare in the Parks: The Portland Actors Ensemble will perform “The Comedy of Errors” at Lynchwood Park at 3:00 pm.
Beaverton Modular Railroad Club: The club will have models set up for viewing and be available to answer questions. Beaverton City Library, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
More free events
Check out our outdoor concert list and outdoor movie list.
For more free and low-cost events, check PDX Pipeline and Dave Knows Portland.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
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1. Erin Ruff&hellip | August 20th, 2010 at 11:58 am
If you’re heading out to the Alberta Street Fair with little ones, Parenthood Academy will have our nursing (or just resting) and changing station available between 28th & 29th!
2. DKassirer&hellip | August 26th, 2010 at 4:22 am
Here’s a FREE Family event and a chance to win some cool prizes! (No purchase necessary to enter!)
Rediscover your local Kmart stores!
Kick-Off College Football Season at Kmart! Saturday, August 28th, from 12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM!
Gridiron Challenge – Toss the pigskin for a chance to WIN the Ultimate College Football Viewing Package including a flat screen TV!
Show Your Spirit! Get a Kmart Koozie with the purchase of any 12oz beverage.
Kmart and Z100 Dollar Days, Wednesdays at Oaks Amusement Park! (June 23,2010 – September 1, 2010)
$1.00 off ride bracelets at the park, Roller skating session included, valid on the day of purchase only.
$1.00 ride tickets (retail $2.25, each ride takes one ticket), valid on the day of purchase only.
$1.00 cotton candy (retail $2.50)
Buy One get One FREE pretzels (retail $2.50)
Join the fun at any of these locations:
7655 S.W. Nyberg Road, Tualatin, OR 97062
19003 Beaver Creek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
12350 N.E. Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97230
13750 S.E. Johnson, Milwaukie, OR 97222
440 N.W. Burnside Road, Gresham, OR 97030
3955 S.W. Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005
Visit http://www.kmart.com/portland, for information on upcoming events and offers!
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