Free things to do this weekend in and around Portland

Portland's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 19, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• 2026 Annual Dahlia Festival at Swan Island Dahlias - Swan Island Dahlias - 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013, United States, Friday, September 19, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9 am - 5:30 pm
• Bard Storytime with the Bard! | Wonderwood Springs - Wonderwood Springs - 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, United States, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 am - 12 pm
• Chess A2Z September Open 2026 - Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland - Northeast Century Boulevard, Hillsboro, OR, USA, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30AM to 5:00PM PDT
• Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space - World Forestry Center - Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR, USA, Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm
• Open Saturday - Education Center on Pearson Field (Airway Science for Kids) - 201B E Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 30th Portland Polish Festival - 3832 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, USA, Saturday, September 19, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026, Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm | Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
• Saturday Hikes with Hoyt - Hoyt Arboretum - Southwest Fairview Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
• SUMMER KIDS' CONCERTS 2026 - Bridgeport Village - Southwest Bridgeport Road, Tigard, OR, USA, Saturday, September 19, 2026, Showtimes vary--please see website
• Tigard Farmers Market 2026 - Tigard Farmers Market - 9100 Southwest Burnham Street, Tigard, OR 97223, United States, Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9 am - 1:30 pm
• Village Faire | Newell Pioneer Village - Newell Pioneer Village - 8089 Champoeg Road Northeast, St Paul, OR 97137, United States, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 am - 3 pm