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Our Monthly Picks Around Town: December 2025
December is here, and so are all the cozy, sparkly, festive vibes around Portland and Vancouver. The air is crisp, the lights are twinkling, and our cities are packed with fun ways to celebrate. Whether you’re sipping something (hopefully) warm, gliding across “ice,” shopping local, or soaking in holiday music and traditions, here are a few chilly-weather picks to make the most of this magical season.
Our Monthly Picks Around Town: November 2025
November in Portland is packed with events that celebrate creativity, community, and good food - basically everything we love about this city! From literary gatherings and glowing zoo trails to frybread feasts and cheesy indulgences, there’s something happening for every mood (and appetite). Here’s a look at a few can’t miss happenings around town this month.
Our Monthly Picks Around Town: October 2025
Crisp mornings, golden leaves, and weekends that beg for adventure, it’s peak fall in Portland. From giant gourds taking to the water at the West Coast Pumpkin Regatta to spanakopita and baklava at Greek Fest, pups in costume at Dogtoberfest to endless caffeine buzz at Portland Coffee Fest, this month is packed with cozy, quirky, only-in-Portland happenings you won’t want to miss.
Our Monthly Picks Around Town: September 2025
Summer may be winding down and the school year is back in full swing, but the fun doesn’t stop here in Portland and SW Washington. September is packed with events that celebrate community, culture, food, and a little bit of nerdy fun. From comic cons and staycations to food festivals, cultural celebrations, and Oktoberfest cheer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss these!
Our Monthly Picks Around Town: August 2025
Savor the last full month of summer with a lineup of can't-miss events happening across Portland and Southwest Washington. From soulful jazz and cultural festivals to sunflower strolls, burger feasts, and quirky competitions, August is packed with ways to soak up sunshine and community spirit.