Free Events in Portland: September 24–26
September 23rd, 2010
Here are the weekend’s free events!
Friday, September 24
Free admission to the Portland Art Museum, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturday, September 25
Smithsonian Museum Day: Print a free admission ticket to one of these museums: Architectural Heritage Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Oregon History Museum, Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, Portland Art Museum, Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, Washington County Museum, or World Forestry Center Discovery Museum.
Under the Autumn Moon Festival: Enjoy free admission and special activities at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Then head out to NW Davis Street for an outdoor music festival. 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Polish Festival: Dance performances, live music, polka contest, Polish food, and more. 3900 N. Interstate Ave, Saturday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from noon to 6:00 pm.
Fun on Foster: Live music, art, classic cars, and more. SE Foster Road between 49th and 82nd. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Firefly Community Lantern Walk: Bring a lantern or lights to carry on a 2.5-mile walk that celebrates the beginning of fall. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Harvest Moon Festival: Moon cakes, lanterns, face-painting, and bookmark making. Gregory Heights Library, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Festival Japan: Music, dance, crafts, food, and more. Uwajimaya in Beaverton, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Gresham Teddy Bear Parade and Transportation Safety Fair: Take the kids to downtown Gresham for a bear-themed parade starting at 10:00 am. Then head to the fair for music, $5 bike helmets, carnival games, and more from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Harvest Fun Day: Live music, craft and farming booths, competitive eating contests, and more. 78th St. Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Jam-O-Rama 2010: Travel back in time with an all-day music festival featuring Northwest bands from the ’60s and ’70s. White Eagle Saloon, starting at 1:00 pm. All ages until 8:00 pm.
Johnson Creek Discovery Saturdays: Hands-on activities for families with children younger than 10. Reed College, 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Sunday, September 26
Northwest Sunday Parkways: This edition of Sunday Parkways features a 4.5-mile, car-free route through NW Portland and a bit of SW too. Activities, food, and entertainment at Couch and Wallace Parks and along the route. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Polish Festival: Dance performances, live music, polka contest, Polish food, and more. 3900 N. Interstate Ave, Saturday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from noon to 6:00 pm.
Oktoberfest at Edgefield: An all-day festival full of brats, beer, and bands.
Festival Japan: Music, dance, crafts, food, and more. Uwajimaya in Beaverton, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check PDX Pipeline, Dave Knows Portland, and Portland on the Cheap.
For kids events, check UrbanMamas and PDX Kids Calendar.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
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