Portland, Oregon, Events for March 2026: 300+ Free & Low-Cost Things to Do

Happy March! Spring is almost here, bringing those longer days and more sunshine we've all been waiting for. Get ready, because we've rounded up well over 300 free and low-cost events for you to check out this month.

Thinking about leveling up your cooking game? We've found cooking classes where you can master chili oil, sushi, or pasta from scratch — plus two food events you won't want to miss. Portland Dining Month runs all month long with over 100 participating restaurants offering 3-course meals starting at just $35. The Portland Mercury's Sandwich Week (March 2–8) brings inventive $10 sandwiches to more than 80 spots across the metro area.

Want to learn practical skills instead? There are free workshops on mending clothes, repairing household electronics, and fixing just about anything at local repair cafés. And if spring gardening is calling, we've got gardening courses, workshops, and everything you need to get growing.

There’s also the Portland CSA Share Fair on Sunday, March 15. I’ll have a vendor table there, passing out a special zine I made for the event and talking about how the newsletter can help Portlanders shop smarter. Come say hi!

Seriously, there's something here for absolutely everyone. So what are you waiting for? Time to start filling up that calendar!"

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