Retail Road Trips

DISCOVERY DAYS

Explore hidden treasures, local favorites, and unexpected finds, all with good company. These all-inclusive trips include meals, gratuity, an escort, and transportation from the community center.
Res: $45 / Non-Res: $75

Ikea & Cascade Station

Spend a design-inspired day in Northeast Portland at IKEA Portland (located at Cascade Station), a regional shopping hub with dozens of stores, dining options, and big-box retailers. On this trip, you’ll:

• Browse IKEA’s affordable and modern home furnishings — furniture, décor, accessories — for inspiration or some new staples.

• Explore other retailers at Cascade Station: it’s a mixed-use development with major stores, restaurants, and more.

• Enjoy a group lunch (included), giving everyone a chance to rest, regroup, and talk about their favorite finds.

Date / Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 1/9
Trip ID: 33222
Destination Website:

• IKEA Portland: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/portland/

• Cascade Station: https://www.shopcascadestation.com/

East Side Thrift Adventure

Calling all treasure hunters and bargain lovers! Join us for a fun day of secondhand shopping at Portland’s well-known thrift destinations:

• Goodwill Superstore — explore a huge variety of donated goods, from clothing to homewares.

• Red, White & Blue Thrift Store in Gladstone — this large, supermarket-style thrift store is stocked with clothing, furniture, decor, electronics, and more.

• Share stories with fellow thrifters over lunch and compare your finds.

Date / Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 1/23
Trip ID: 33223
Destination Website: Red, White & Blue Thrift Store: https://rwbthrift.com/

City Liquidators Shopping Trip

Dive into the eclectic, ever-changing world of City Liquidators, a unique Portland warehouse packed with furniture, office goods, décor, and unexpected oddities. Highlights include:

• Explore their massive showroom — multiple buildings with a constantly rotating inventory.

• Hunt for bargain furniture, quirky decor, and one-of-a-kind treasures.

• Enjoy a group lunch, making this as much a social outing as a shopping trip.

Date / Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday 2/5
Trip ID: 33224
Destination Website: https://cityliquidators.com/

Uwajimaya & H Mart

Experience a flavorful and vibrant day exploring Portland’s dynamic Asian grocery markets:

• Visit Uwajimaya, a beloved Asian marketplace with goods ranging from fresh produce to specialty snacks, kitchen supplies, and more.

• Explore H Mart, known for its broad selection of Asian groceries, including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian products.

• Share a delicious lunch with the group, sampling authentic flavors or finding a favorite new food.

Date / Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 2/20
Trip ID: 33225

West Side Thrift Adventure

Another thrift-lover’s dream trip, this time on the west side of the metro:

• Visit Value Village, Curiosities, and Sam’s Attic — each thrift store offers different styles, from practical to eclectic.

• Hunt for hidden gems, vintage pieces, and unique finds.

• Enjoy a group lunch where you can talk about your best scores or the strangest item someone spotted.

Date / Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday 3/19
Trip ID: 33226

Bauman Farm & Whisky Hill Store

Take a relaxing trip into Oregon’s pastoral countryside with a visit to Bauman’s Farm & the Whisky Hill Store:

• Explore Bauman Farm, a family-run orchard and farm known for its fruit production. 

• Visit their Whisky Hill Store, where you can sample locally made cider, farm goods, and artisan products.

• Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared spring lunch in a historic, rustic setting while taking in the farm’s charm.

• Optionally, browse the barn, pick seasonal fruit (depending on the time of year), and soak in the farm atmosphere.

Date / Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 4/24
Trip ID: 33227
Destination Website: https://www.baumanfarms.com/