Free (And Nearly Free) Things to do in Portland
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If you’re new to Sumner College, there is a chance that you’re new to the Portland area as well. Starting over in a new city can be difficult, especially when it comes to finding affordable ways to spend your free time. Luckily, Portland offers a ton of no and low-cost activities to fill those few precious moments away from your textbooks! Monthly Gallery Walks First Thursday, in the Pearl District and downtown,
has been going strong since 1986. On the first Thursday of each month, galleries and businesses, including the Pacific Northwest College of Art, debut new exhibitions, stay open late, and throw a soiree, complete with free wine and snacks and great people- watching. Of course, it’s also serious business for local galleries like the Elizabeth Leach Gallery, one of the celebration’s pioneers. First Thursday Last Thursday During Northeast Alberta Street’s Last Thursday, the art openings at spaces like the Guardino Gallery set the scene for a boisterous street fair that attracts inde- pendent artists and performers, from local bands to troupes of acrobats. Held year-round, the event is
Cost: Free
biggest from May through September, when the street is closed to traffic during the festivities.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Cost: $5 If you’ve visited Portland before, you’ve likely ad- mired the thousands of blooms at the International Rose Test Garden. Perhaps you’ve even wandered the rows of rose buses at Peninsula Park. Now it’s time to round out your floral explorations with a visit to Southeast Portland’s lush Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Crystal Springs was founded in 1950 as a rhododendron test garden. Today, the park boasts more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and other plants spread across 9.5 acres. One of Port- land’s best bird-watching spots, the garden is home to nearly 100 types of birds and other 7
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