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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.
Our Monthly Picks Around Town: July 2025
☀️🌈 July Is Peak Portland - And We’re Here for It ☀️🌈
The days are long, the vibes are high, and the calendar is stacked with only-in-Portland summer magic. From jazz in Cathedral Park to rainbow joy at Pride, rock tributes at Harefest to movies under the stars, this month is overflowing with ways to get outside and soak it all in. So grab your sunscreen, mark your calendar, and screenshot your favorites. July, we’re ready for you.