Annette Benedetti https://redtri.com/portland/free-or-cheap-things-to-do-in-portland/ 09/10/2020
Don’t Miss These Free & Cheap Activities in PDX
It’s been a crazy start to the school year, Which makes family time more important than ever. There are plenty of fun activities you can do in Portland with your kids without breaking the bank. Please make sure to check about restrictions and openings or temporary closures for all of the activities listed below until our city–and our country–has beat the Pandemic once and for all. Read on to find out more. 1) Head to a Park Portland has no shortage of parks, and it’s always a treat to visit your neighborhood green space. But why not shake things up sometimes and visit a park in a different neighborhood? Climb over logs at Westmoreland Park’s nature play space, check out the fountain at Peninsula Park or enjoy the universally-accessible equip - ment at one of Portland’s all-inclusive playgrounds. Set a family challenge to visit a new Portland park each weekend this summer. You can find all of Portland’s parks at the Portland Parks and Recreation website. Then pack some snacks and head outdoors! 2) Get Lost in a Book or Try a New Class Along with plenty of great reading options and a spot to chill and take a break in the A/C, Multnomah County Libraries offer story times and free activities. Build a creation at one of the Lego Club sessions, snuggle up for a story and play time during Book Babies, or catch a special event, or read to a therapy dog! Check the event page at your local library to see what fun events are happening this month! 3) Get Wild at the Zoo Visit your favorite animal friends at the Oregon Zoo! Take advantage of the
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second Tuesday of each month, when admission to the zoo is only $5. You can visit the zoo’s new educa - tion center before scoping out your little one’s favorite animals. From porcupines to pythons and cheetahs to chimpanzees, there’s enough to keep your whole group occupied and exploring for hours. Learn More: oregon- zoo.org 4) Science and Submarines at OMSI From the tiniest tots to the grandparents and every age in-between, there’s something fascinating for every - one at the hands-on interactive exhibits at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Visit the Physics Lab,
explore the Science Playground or hop aboard the USS Blueback Submarine. On the first Sunday of every month, admission at OMSI is just $2, and Submarine tours, Planetarium shows and the the - ater are just $5 per person. Learn More: omsi.edu
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