Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portland, OR

  • The list below includes 320 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Oregon, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Historic Districts.
  • From Columbia River Gorge to Oneonta Gorge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
  • The list below includes 320 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Oregon, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Historic Districts.
  • From Columbia River Gorge to Oneonta Gorge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Linn, Vancouver, Oregon City and Hillsboro.
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Under the tutelage of skilled instructors, prospective rock icons learn scales, chords, and soloing techniques during 30-minute lessons
26.9 Miles
100% 13 votes
Parks 31803 S Shady Dell Road, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1954, the Molalla Train Park is a historical park that features 4,200-ft of track that loops around a picnic area. The park provides train rides and entrance to the park for free.
26.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Playgrounds 31803 S Shady Dell Drive, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
Train enthusiasts will enjoy spending an afternoon at the Shady Dell Pacific Railroad. Founded in 1954, the park features 4,200 feet of track and a small train that provides rides around the park and picnic areas to adults and children. 
26.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Scenic Railroads 31803 S Shady Dell Road, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
At Pacific NW Live Steamers, visitors can watch miniature trains take a 4 acre trip through forests and near streams. The park has a picnic area where visitors can enjoy lunch while watching the trains.
27.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gardens 32483 S Mathias Road, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
While the focus of the Out in the Garden Nursery is on selling plants, there are also several on-site gardens that can be viewed by the public. The gardens can even be rented for private events and special occasions as well.
27.4 Miles
90% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 32690 S Mathias Road, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 52-acres of land, the Rosse Posse Elk River Ranch is an elk ranch that includes a small petting zoo that has pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, and Wallaby. The ranch also provides tours of the area.
27.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 16185 S. Feyrer Park Road, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
Feyrer Park is a park and campground facility offering a number of amenities for campers to enjoy during their trips. Popular activities include fishing and having picnics in the scenic park during visitors' camping trips.
27.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paintball 32155 South Grimm Road, Molalla, OR 97038 MoreLess Info
Molalla's Splat Action is the largest continually operating paintball field in the state of Oregon. The facility offers tournaments of various kinds as well as a variety of special events throughout the year.
27.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 6325 NE Abbey Road, Carlton, OR 97111 MoreLess Info
The starting point for Equestrian Wine Tours, Jake Price Stables/Grand Oaks Farm offers a scenic and idyllic setting for a Tennessee Walking Horse or carriage ride through the countryside. Custom tours are available.
28.5 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks Third Street, downtown, Dayton, OR MoreLess Info
The Dayton Courthouse Square Park, located in Dayton, Oregon, is situated in the middle of downtown. Spanning one city block, the park features a basketball court and children's playground. A covered picnic area is available for family reunions and events.
28.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 53215 E Marmot Road, Sandy, OR 97055 MoreLess Info
With Stout Creek Outfitters – Private Day Tours, guests can take SUP Yoga classes, during which they enter poses while on a board. Other lessons and activities including whitewater rafting and a water rescue workshop.
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