cheap weekend March 19, 20, 21 - 2010

Saturday, March 20:

• Pooches on the Green: Dogs and their friends are invited to celebrate St. Paw-trick’s day at Beaverton City Park from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Live music, Irish dancing, contests, and more.
• Title Wave Used Bookstore 22nd anniversary sale this Saturday. All used material at 55% off, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
• Haggen Food Show this Saturday from 11:00am – 4:00pm with free product samples at all area locations.
• Oregon Historical Society Family Day, two children admitted free with one paid adult admission. View the Smithsonian exhibit, “Becoming American.” Explore immigration from the unique perspective of teenagers. Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm.
• McMinnville Third Saturday Art & Wine Walk, Saturday 2:00pm – 8:00pm.

Sunday, March 21:

• Kids Reading Fair: This event for pre-kindergarten to middle school kids includes crafts, games, an obstacle course, a puppeteer, and storytelling performances. Every student will receive a free, new book. University of Portland, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

• World Water Day 2010: Musicians, speakers, and nonprofit organizations come together to raise awareness for the worldwide need for safe drinking water. World Trade Center, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Mom's Spa Night Out/Baby Shower for 2

Mom's Spa Night Out and Baby Shower for Vanessa Galvez and Jamie Benson. Come in comfy clothes and no makeup for an at-someone-else's-home spa experience of relaxation. :) Bring a salad of some sort to share (green, pasta, fruit...). RSVP on facebook or to gina.lee@babybootcamp.com please for what to bring and so we know how many are coming. Come have fun with the ladies!

cheap weekend March 12, 13, 14 - 2010

All Weekend:

• Premiere of “Tick Tack Type” opens tonight, Thursday March 11th for four shows only. Performances will be March 11th, 12th and 13th at 8:00pm and March 14th at 3:00pm. All tickets are free and must be reserved by emailing imagotheatre@gmail.com. Limited to two tickets per request.
• New Seasons Market weekend tastings for corned beef, cabbage and potatoes, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
• Willamette Week’s new Cheap Skate Deal Box includes free introductory yoga classes, Ecoroof Portland 2010, a free concert and more.

Saturday, March 13:

• Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at Edgefield: An all-day party featuring live music, bagpipers, Irish dancers, food and drink specials, and more.
• Kell’s St. Patrick’s Irish Festival: Free family activities on Saturday and Sunday until 5:00 pm.
• Free Family Day at Washington County Museum: Art and history activities from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
• Kenton Library Grand Opening Celebration: Enjoy activities for adults and kids at this new library on North Denver Avenue, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Sunday, March 14:

• Free admission at the Portland Art Museum: Enjoy free admission from noon to 5:00 pm and family activities presented by the Northwest Film Center.
• Kell’s St. Patrick’s Irish Festival: Free family activities on Saturday and Sunday until 5:00 pm.
• NE Portland St. Paddy’s Day Parade: Starts at 11:00 am at Fernwood/Cleary School.
• Indian music: The Swaranjali Academy of Indian Music will be performing different forms of north Indian classical music, including sargam, lakshangeet, tarana and dhrupad. Central Library, 2:00 pm.
• Sunday Cinema Classics: Watch “Easter Parade” at St. Johns Library, 2:00 pm.
• Princess & Prince Party; Frog Conservation Ball: 10am to 2pm. Come one, come all, to the Frog Conservation Ball! BYOT (Bring Your Own Tiara) to celebrate AZA's amphibian conservation day at Oregon Zoo.
  

cheap weekend March 5, 6, 7 - 2010

Friday:

• Children’s Museum First Friday: free admission for all from 5:00pm – 8:00pm thanks to Target!
• Central Eastside Arts District presents First Friday Art Openings this Friday; see web site for map locations.

Saturday:

• Portland Saturday Market reopens this weekend with hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm Saturday and 11:00am – 4:30pm Sunday. Special activities for children include a make-your-own instrument for a 2:00pm parade and a roaming magician.
• Bank of America Museums on Us free admission for card holders to the Portland Art Museum & Pittock Mansion this Saturday and Sunday. Just bring your photo ID and any Bank of America card to get in for free!
• Vancouver Family Magazine presents the 4th annual Children’s Festival this Saturday from 11:00am – 4:00pm at the Westfield Vancouver Mall. Free event featuring performances, activities, games, prizes and entertainment for families of all ages.
• New Seasons Markets features cereal and milk tasting samples this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – 5:00m at all area stores.
• The 7th annual SE Portland Art Walk takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Featuring over 100 artists, please see the web site for locations. Free!

Sunday:

• Portland Saturday Market reopens this weekend with hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm Saturday and 11:00am – 4:30pm Sunday. Special activities for children include a make-your-own instrument for a 2:00pm parade and a roaming magician.
• Bank of America Museums on Us free admission for card holders to the Portland Art Museum & Pittock Mansion this Saturday and Sunday. Just bring your photo ID and any Bank of America card to get in for free!
• New Seasons Markets features cereal and milk tasting samples this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – 5:00m at all area stores.
• The 7th annual SE Portland Art Walk takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Featuring over 100 artists, please see the web site for locations. Free!
• OMSI offers admission for just $2 this first Sunday. See the newest exhibit “Space: A Journey to our Future.”

cheap weekend Feb. 26, 27, 28 - 2010

All weekend:

• Portland Jazz Festival: Several free jazz shows each day.
• New Seasons 10-year anniversary celebration: Live music on Friday. Kids activities on Saturday. Free cake and ice cream on Saturday and Sunday.
• Cascade Festival of African Films: The festival runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 6. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, February 26:

• Portland Art Museum free night: Admission is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Saturday, February 27:

• Portland Japanese Garden free day: Free admission and special events from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• Horse show/jumper night: The Lake Oswego Hunt Equestrian Center invites the public to a free horse show of a “Jumper” competition held in an indoor arena with heated grandstand seating at 5:30 pm.

• Michaels Free Family Event: 10am to 1pm Fun Free Make it Take it Molecule Project.

Sunday, February 28:

• Portland Bike Swap Meet: Sandbox Studio Warehouse. Admission $5 10:00am – 11:00am, $2 from 11:00am – 2:00pm, and totally free from 2:00pm – 3:00pm.

cheap weekend Feb. 19, 2, 21 - 2010

Cascade Festival of African Films: The festival runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 6. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday February 19th:

• Electronic Recycling Fair for Beaverton Schools at Stoller Middle School this Friday from 8:00am – 10:00am and Saturday from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Recycle your old computers, microwaves and cell phones.
• Free Pretzel Day on Saturday from 10:00am – 3:00pm at area Auntie Anne’s Pretzel locations. Free original or cinnamon sugar, limit one per person please!
• Dance Off Depression: Learn 1930s-era dances (like the Charleston, Foxtrot and the Lindy Hop) from a professional dance instructor. Tigard Library, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Saturday February 20th:

• Portland International Raceway Opening Day Celebration: The event includes some free activities including a guided nature walk, track walk, and bike ride. Free lunch (donations suggested).
• Horse-drawn carriage rides with a historian (scroll down to find details): Hear a docent for the Oregon Historical Society describe the olden days of Lake Oswego as the carriage trots around the downtown area. Board at Graham’s Book & Stationery, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Old-fashioned hoedown: In the spirit of its Centennial Celebration, Lake Oswego will host this walk back in time. Professional callers will be on hand to teach the basics and a few fancy turns too. West End Building, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• Brazilian music: Guitarist Ronnie Robins will perform spirited music fueled by bossa nova and samba rhythms. Woodstock Library, 2:00 pm.
• NorthWest Bike Show, Saturday and Sunday at the Portland Expo Center. $7 adult admission, children 12 and under are free. Get $2 off by showing your ‘Boomer Expo’ ticket, or checking the Oregonian A&E section (the February 12th edition had a $2 off coupon, and hopefully the February 19th edition will also have one).
• 2010 Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo, Saturday and Sunday, also at the Expo Center. Admission is free, and despite the name, this showcase is geared for all active adults.

Sunday February 21st:

• Beekeeping 101: Learn about beekeeping in the city from Glen Andresen. Hollywood Library, 2:00 pm.
• NorthWest Bike Show, Saturday and Sunday at the Portland Expo Center. $7 adult admission, children 12 and under are free. Get $2 off by showing your ‘Boomer Expo’ ticket, or checking the Oregonian A&E section (the February 12th edition had a $2 off coupon, and hopefully the February 19th edition will also have one).
• 2010 Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo, Saturday and Sunday, also at the Expo Center. Admission is free, and despite the name, this showcase is geared for all active adults.

Cheap Concerts all weekend at Concert Co-Op Portland.

New Class Location

This morning marks the beginning of a new class location (and beautiful partnership) - class this morning is at JJ Jump, at you'll not only enjoy all the wonderful things that Baby Boot Camp Clackamas has come to offer you, but new things as well! Tuesdays will be geared a little more toward toddlers/preschoolers as we are able to use all the inflatable fun for them (and us!). Be ready for the most unique workout you've had ever (and ready for your kiddo to have a great nap later). :)
Moms with babies in strollers - have no fear! The space is so large that we can have moms with strollers sweat'n it up, while moms with older little ones allow them to stretch their legs. What an exciting new things...

cheap weekend Feb. 5, 6, 7 - 2010

Friday, February 5

Free night at the Children’s Museum: Admission is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

First Friday Art Walk: Go gallery hopping on the East side.

Multnomah Indoor Cinema: “Star Trek” will be playing at the Multnomah Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Live music starts at 6:30 pm.

Bike contests and art show: NEMO will host Bridgetown Hustle, a night of art and assorted bike-related contests. Events include a bike art show, bunny hop contest, stationary bike race, and bike trick contest. 6:00 pm.

Saturday, February 6

Museums by bike: This guided bike tour will head to the Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum for the exhibit “Savor the Flavors of Greece” (food samples!), then make a couple other stops including a brewery tour. Meet at Voodoo Doughnuts Too, 12:45 pm.

Museums on Us: Bank of America customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for free today.

Sunday, February 7

Museums on Us: Bank of America customers can visit the Portland Art Museum and Pittock Mansion for free today.

Bargain Hunting 101: 12pm to 5pm, The Mother of All Clearance Sales. Over 50 vendors! Portland’s Mega Clearance Sale with merchandise from local boutiques, artists and designers. Bigger, meaner deals than ever before. Full Bar. Unbelievable discounts.

For free concerts, see Concert Co-op