Our Monthly Picks Around Town: May 2025

May 1

Patios, Parades, and Pacific NW Magic!

The sun’s peeking out, patios are filling up, and Portland + SW Washington are buzzing with everything from block parties to UFO parades (because... obviously). Farmers markets are back, festival season is kicking off, and the whole city feels ready to celebrate. We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to get outside, support local events, and make May one for the books.

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Who doesn’t love a good block party?

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Get your tickets here!

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Calling all plant lovers.

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Get involved with Rose Haven!

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Do you believe in aliens?

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Get your tickets here!

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Moving to Oregon or Washington from out-of-state? How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for You

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Our Monthly Picks Around Town: November 2026

October 26, 2026

November may signal the start of sweater weather, but it also kicks off one of the most eventful stretches of the year in the Portland metro. Whether you’re in the mood for world cinema, puppet theater, craft brews under the lights, or getting a head start on holiday shopping, this month has something worth showing up for. Here’s everything we’re excited about in November.

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ADU Reality Check: Our Portland + Vancouver Edition of What an ADU Actually Does to Value, Lifestyle, and Your Sanity

October 23, 2026

Accessory Dwelling Units are having a moment (like a couple decade moment) in the Pacific Northwest and for good reason. In Portland and Vancouver, ADUs can be a smart wealth-building tool, a flexible housing solution for family, or a way to set up your wealth-building portfolio for the future.

They can also be… a second job that you didn’t mean to apply for.

This isn’t an “ADUs are amazing!” hype post. This is the real-life version: the tradeoffs Urban Nest agents see again and again when buyers say, “We want to buy a place with an ADU!” or sellers ask, “Can we make back what we spent to build this ADU”

Let’s get into the stuff that actually matters: privacy, property management, insurance, permits, utility metering, financing, and (big one) how ADUs play at resale in the Pacific Northwest market.

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Past Monthly Picks

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Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: September 2026

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

September in the Portland metro is a sweet spot. The crowds thin out, the weather stays golden, and the event calendar stays packed. From Bavarian beer fests to dragon boat races, this month has something for everyone. Here's our roundup of the September events we think are worth clearing your schedule for.

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: August 2026

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

Summer isn't done with us yet — and August is here to prove it. The Portland and SW Washington area is buzzing with festivals, food events, and community gatherings that remind us why we love calling this place home. Grab your calendar and get ready, because this month's lineup is a good one.

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: July 2026

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

One of the best parts of living in the Portland/Vancouver area? The summers. July brings an incredible lineup of festivals, parades, and community gatherings that remind us why we love calling this place home. Here's what's on our radar this month!

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

Our Monthly Picks Around Town: June 2026

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events

Summer is heating up and the Portland-Vancouver area is absolutely buzzing with things to do! From multicultural music festivals and Nordic solstice celebrations to neighborhood block parties and world-class art, there's something for everyone this June. Grab your family, your friends, and your sense of adventure. Here are six fantastic local events you won't want to miss!

Monthly Picks, Around Town, Portland Metro Area, community events