BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Portland: free\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, Ameri ca/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscrib e rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https:/ /caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains inf ormation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/portland-or/next-7-days-free.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Portland: free\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, Amer ica/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscri be rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https: //caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains in formation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Portland · free · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Day at National Parks DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10068612-1789635600-1789678800@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Visit a National Park for free on these special days (listed b elow)! National Parks in Oregon and Washington include: \n\nFort Vancouver National Historic Site (Vancouver\, WA)\nLewis and Clark National Histori cal Park (Astoria/Warrenton\, OR)\nLewis and Clark National Historic Trail \nJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument (Kimberly\, OR)\nCrater Lake Nati onal Park (OR)\nOregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Cave Junction \, OR)\nMt. Rainier National Park (WA)\nOlympic National Park (WA)\n\n2026 Fee-Free Days Include: \n\nFebruary 16 – Presidents Day\nMay 25 – Mem orial Day\nJune 14 – Flag Day/President Trump’s Birthday\nJuly 3–5 – Independence Day Weekend\nAugust 25 – 110th Birthday of the National Park Service\nSeptember 17 – Constitution Day\nOctober 27 – Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday\nNovember 11 – Veterans Day LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/free-day-at-national-parks/2026-09- 17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bridgeport Village Green Playdates DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T073215Z UID:10065297-1789639200-1789642800@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:community,family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:VILLAGE GREEN PLAYDATES\nThursdays | June – September\n10am to 11am\nBridgeport Village Playdates return this summer with weekly morni ngs designed for toddlers — and the grownups who care for them. Sponsore d by Nuna. \nEach Thursday\, little ones are invited to explore\, play\, and make new friends in a relaxed outdoor setting\, while caregivers conne ct\, unwind\, and enjoy a little midweek fun together. Located next to the children’s play area on the Village Green. \nWhat To Expect \n\nA natu re-inspired play area perfect for curious little explorers\nRotating weekl y activities think bubbles\, hula hoops\, hopscotch\, and more\nComplimen tary balloons for extra fun\nA friendly host to welcome guests\, spark con versation\, and occasionally lead an impromptu dance party\n\nPlan A Morni ng \nSettle in at a picnic table or spread out a blanket for snacks or lun ch on the lawn. Grab a coffee or enjoy a treat from one of Bridgeport Vill age’s family-friendly eateries. After playtime\, take a stroll around Br idgeport Village. There’s plenty for little ones (and grownups) to disco ver. \nNo RSVP needed. Events are free to attend. Come as you are and stay as long as you’d like. Join us Thursdays all summer long as we play\, connect and build community together. \nPlease note that all scheduled eve nts are held outdoors and are subject to weather conditions. Event dates\, times\, and details are subject to change or cancellation without prior n otice. We recommend checking the Bridgeport Village website or social medi a for the latest updates before attending. \nEditor’s note: This event i s a community submission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T073215Z LOCATION:Bridgeport Village URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/bridgeport-village-playdates/2026-0 9-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Do Workshop (3-5 Months) FREE DTSTART:20260917T193000Z DTEND:20260917T201000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T193113Z UID:10072588-1789648200-1789650600@pdxparent.com CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:In music\, “do” is foundational\, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world aro und us through song\, movement\, and play. Grownups will be guided through activities that encourage age appropriate development while gaining suppo rt and friendship along the way. \n This class is taught as a free bi-mon thly workshop. Grownups will be allowed time and space to learn and connec t with both other grownups and their infants. Because of this\, only grown ups and the enrolled infant are permitted to attend. Space is limited and registration is required. \nEditor’s note: This event is a community sub mission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T193113Z LOCATION:The Musikry\, 43 NW 3rd St\, Gresham\, OR\, 97030 URL:https://pdxparent.com/event-single/do-workshop-3-5-months-free-2/2026- 09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdxparent.com/farmers-markets-portland-oregon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Club @ Langer's DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T064628Z UID:event_315677099@meetup.com CATEGORIES:free,gaming DESCRIPTION:Portland Area Board Games and RPGs\nCome play games and meet o ther local gamers at Langer's Entertainment Center in Sherwood! Bring your own games or pick from a wide selection brought by others. Admission is f ree and family-friendly. Food can be purchased through Langer's. Attendanc e averages 20 people. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T064628Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/pdxgames/events/315677099/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Area Board Games and RPGs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ezra Weiss (and friends) The Golem's Gift: Free Noontime Concert! DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001314Z UID:d14b169367e3fb2e42105c42ba13b47d CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Jewish Federation of Greater Portland\nCommunity Calendar\nhtt ps://jewishportland.org/community-calendar/ezra-weiss-and-friends-the-gole ms-gift-free-noontime-concert-1788391080 LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001314Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://jewishportland.org/community-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tech Talk | The Developer’s Design Advantage: Why UX and UI Matt er DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T183723Z UID:event_316515277@meetup.com CATEGORIES:free,tech DESCRIPTION:The Tech Academy Free Classes\n**What can developers gain by u nderstanding more than just the code they write?**\n\nBuilding great softw are is about more than functionality. A basic understanding of visual desi gn\, user experience\, accessibility\, and empathy can help developers cre ate better products\, communicate more effectively with teammates\, and bu ild experiences that genuinely serve the people using them.\n\nIn this liv e Tech Talk\, **Kathryn Grayson Nanz**\, Senior Design & Developer Advocat e\, will share her perspective on the connection between design and develo pment. Drawing from her experience across design\, front-end development\, and developer advocacy\, she brings a unique perspective on how developer s can strengthen their skills by thinking like designers.\n\nIn this sessi on\, Kathryn will explore how UX and UI principles can improve web develop ment\, from creating more usable and accessible experiences to making stro nger design decisions. She will also discuss how learning design fundament als can help developers collaborate more effectively and differentiate the ir skillset in a competitive tech market.\n\nYou will gain a better unders tanding of how design thinking can complement your development skills and help you create more thoughtful\, user-centered projects. The session will give you practical ways to look beyond simply writing code and consider t he people\, needs\, and experiences behind the software you build.\n\nBrin g a project you are working on and put your design thinking to work! Follo w along with Kathryn as she shares practical ways to consider UX\, UI\, ac cessibility\, and visual empathy in your own development work\, and bring your questions as you think about how these ideas can improve your project s.\n\nJoin us on **Friday\, September 18 at 1 PM PT \\| 3 PM CT \\| 4 PM E T** and save your spot now to discover how design thinking can give you a developer’s advantage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T183723Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-tech-academy-free-class/events/316515277/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:The Tech Academy Free Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Loose Threads Crafting Workshop - Free! DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T105029Z UID:ejvtiu027l7irbl88o42cbt2em@google.com CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or bring your ongoing ne edlecraft project from home. Adults only\; no experience necessary. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T105029Z LOCATION:Concordia Neighborhood Association - Community Room\, Community R oom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97211\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:MediaTeamWeb X-SOURCE-URL:https://concordiapdx.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CSCC Chicane Challenge & Festival of Endurance DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T100036Z UID:1k29bnknsnenhpdkv2eu3lttkl@google.com CATEGORIES:festival,free DESCRIPTION:September19 -Chicane ChallengeTheCascade Sports CarClub brings large fields of sports cars\, from sedans to openwheel\, prototypesto spe c. sedan classes for a weekend of great racing. NORTHPaddock.For more inf ormation go  to www.cascadesportscarclub.org.Admission is FREE!  Hours: 9am - 5pm. Sound limit: 103 dBA September20 - Festivalof EnduranceCasca de'sannual endurofeatures a combination of race lengths and the ever-popul arLeMans start. Don't miss out on this single-day\, team-focused\, amateu rracing event!  The2026 event will feature 2hr/4hr/6hr race lengths\, wit hChicane.More Information  Admission isFREE!  Hours: 9am -5pm.  Soun d limit: under103dBA LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T100036Z LOCATION:Portland International Raceway X-SOURCE-NAME:PIR - Major Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandraceway.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brentano Grand Opening Celebration DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T122630Z UID:10009946-1789815600-1789830000@fhpdx.org CATEGORIES:community,festival,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 19\, from 11am–3pm to commem orate the opening of our newly remodeled Brentano building. As well as ded ication of the building and tours throughout the day\, we’ll have a stre et fair filled with free activities\, food\, music\, and entertainment. Co me see our new building and help us celebrate! \nActivities and Entertainm ent:\nFace Painting\nBalloon Artists\nMagicians\nDunk Tank\nMusical Artist s\nCake Walk\nObstacle Course\nBasketball \nSaturday\, September 19 • 11 am–3pm • Free for all!\n1715 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR\nFor more inf ormation: friendlyhouseinc.ejoinme.org/brentanograndopening LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122630Z URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/brentano-grand-opening-celebration/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Friendly House X-SOURCE-URL:https://fhpdx.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Native Art Market DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T103212Z UID:10000835-1789815600-1789830000@cchmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,free,market DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Clark County Historical Museum on Saturday\, Se ptember 19\, from 11 AM–3 PM for our Autumn Native Art Market! \nDiscove r and shop an incredible selection of handcrafted art created by talented Indigenous artists from throughout the region. 100% of sales go directly b ack to the artists. \nFree and open to the public! \nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026 \n11 AM–3 PM \nClark County Historical Museum \n1511 Main Stre et\, Vancouver\, WA 98660 \nFREE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103212Z LOCATION:Clark County Historical Museum\, 1511 Main St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States URL:https://cchmuseum.org/calendar/autumn-native-art-market/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Clark County Historical Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://cchmuseum.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Love Hurts: Comedy (Drama) Show DTSTART:20260920T030000Z DTEND:20260920T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T184422Z UID:10043043-1789848000-1789855200@www.laughspdx.com CATEGORIES:comedy,free,theater DESCRIPTION:Laughs PDX presents this Hilarious & Spicy Comedy (Drama)\, fe aturing 4 Comedians who share their funny (and\, somewhat tragic) stories of Love\, Relationships\, and Break Ups.\n\nRestaurant Styled Menu! Food & Drink Specials!\n\nNo Cover ($10 Suggested Donation But No One Turned Awa y For Lack Of Funds)\n\nAges 21+ Only LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T184422Z LOCATION:Drop The Mic Karaoke\, 224 Northeast 3rd Avenue\, Camas\, WA\, 98 607\, United States URL:https://www.laughspdx.com/event/love-hurts-comedy-drama-show/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Laughs PDX X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.laughspdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NW PDX Long Run and Coffee DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T104402Z UID:ll9amth4bvsd96reb804nn6rk8_R20250914T150000@google.com CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Free weekly long run led by Portland Running Company. Run grou p meets at our newest store at 2258 NW Raleigh St. in Portland at 8 a.m. e very Sunday. \n\nLonger run\; runners cover between 6 and 16+ miles each week. Routes include the waterfront\, Forest Park\, and SW Terwilliger. We like to have a coffee and chat after. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T104402Z LOCATION:Portland Running Company\, 2258 NW Raleigh St.\, Portland\, OR 97 210 X-SOURCE-NAME:portlandrunningevents@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandrunning.com/pages/weekly-group-runs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CSCC Chicane Challenge & Festival of Endurance DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T100036Z UID:1k29bnknsnenhpdkv2eu3lttkl@google.com CATEGORIES:festival,free DESCRIPTION:September19 -Chicane ChallengeTheCascade Sports CarClub brings large fields of sports cars\, from sedans to openwheel\, prototypesto spe c. sedan classes for a weekend of great racing. NORTHPaddock.For more inf ormation go  to www.cascadesportscarclub.org.Admission is FREE!  Hours: 9am - 5pm. Sound limit: 103 dBA September20 - Festivalof EnduranceCasca de'sannual endurofeatures a combination of race lengths and the ever-popul arLeMans start. Don't miss out on this single-day\, team-focused\, amateu rracing event!  The2026 event will feature 2hr/4hr/6hr race lengths\, wit hChicane.More Information  Admission isFREE!  Hours: 9am -5pm.  Soun d limit: under103dBA LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T100036Z LOCATION:Portland International Raceway X-SOURCE-NAME:PIR - Major Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandraceway.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fun With Legos (Beaverton) DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T104537Z UID:10031911-1790010000-1790020800@autismsocietyoregon.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,food,free DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autis m Society of Oregon & Program for Intellectual Empowerment\nFun With Legos – Beaverton Recurring Event\nThis is a fun evening to come build a proj ect with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and pizza/ligh t snacks/drinks will be provided.\nDate: 3rd Monday of Every Month\nTime: 5pm – 8pm\nLocation: Unified Art Studio – 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106\,   \, OR 97008\nFree event. Limited Space. Must register to attend. \nRegiste r at LINK HERE \nQuestions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T104537Z LOCATION:Unified Art Studio\, 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106\, Beaverton\, 97008\ , United States URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/fun-with-legos-beaverton/2026-09 -21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Autism Society of Oregon X-SOURCE-URL:https://autismsocietyoregon.org/event/the-stimming-pool-film- screening-portland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRC Group Run @ Scholls Store DTSTART:20260922T003000Z DTEND:20260922T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T104402Z UID:b067fj9gn6tstmrq9vkvenkb7m_R20250916T003000@google.com CATEGORIES:free,sports DESCRIPTION:Free\, weekly group run with Portland Running Company. Easygoi ng and social. \n4–6 miles on street and Greenway Bike Path. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T104402Z LOCATION:Portland Running Company\, 10029 SW Nimbus Ave.\, Suite 100\, Bea verton\, Oregon 97008 (503) 524-7570 X-SOURCE-NAME:portlandrunningevents@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://portlandrunning.com/pages/weekly-group-runs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literary Trivia Night DTSTART:20260923T013000Z DTEND:20260923T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T183205Z UID:10005805-1790101800-1790105400@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:free,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for an evening o f literary-themed trivia. Play as a team or solo while competing for prize s and literary glory. Trivia will begin at 6:30 sharp\, so don’t be late ! \nWe will be hosting three rounds of trivia with five questions each. An swers will be collected and tabulated between rounds. Winners will receive Portland Book Festival passes! \nThis event is free and open to the publi c\, with a $5 (or more) suggested donation to Literary Arts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183205Z LOCATION:Literary Arts URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/literary-trivia-night/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Bike Law Class - Berkshire Ginsberg DTSTART:20260924T013000Z DTEND:20260924T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T184059Z UID:10002357-1790188200-1790191800@communitycyclingcenter.org CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free bike law class taught by expert\, Mark Gins berg of Berkshire Ginsberg\, LLC.  \nA bicycle is considered a vehicle un der Oregon law\, so people riding bikes must follow the same rules as peop le operating motor vehicles\, however there are exceptions. Knowing your r ights as a cyclist allows you to navigate the roads with confidence! \nCla ss size limited to 30 students. RSVP is mandatory if you plan to attend. \ nRSVP HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T184059Z LOCATION:Community Cycling Center\, 1700 NE Alberta St\, Portland\, OR\, 9 7211 URL:https://communitycyclingcenter.org/get-involved-events/free-bike-law-c lass-berkshire-ginsberg/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Cycling Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://communitycyclingcenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR