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Visit Boise’s September calendar is especially strong this year, with the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, Art in the Park and Boise Pride Festival arriving almost back to back. Boise State is also entering its first Pac-12 football season, adding another layer of energy around downtown and Albertsons Stadium. 🟢 Where To Eat KIN | Downtown Boise KIN is less Continue Reading

This is also the month when Bend’s two personalities fit together especially well. You can spend the morning on a trail or river, settle into a serious dinner that evening, then catch comedy or live music without ever feeling like you traded the outdoors for the city. September’s calendar includes Bend Comedy Festival, a deep run of concerts at Hayden Continue Reading

This month brings an especially good excuse to rediscover the city. Portland Staycation returns September 11 through 13, inviting locals and visitors to explore special offers from restaurants, cafés, bars, attractions, shops and hotels across the Central City. Add a busy September events calendar and Portland starts to feel less like a place to pass through and more like a Continue Reading

This month brings a particularly strong mix of festivals, gaming culture, theater, museums and local food. Visit Seattle’s latest Localist newsletter highlights major September happenings including PAX West, Bumbershoot, Muz Fest, the Washington State Fair and several noteworthy museum exhibitions. Add a new Seattle-to-Tokyo flight announcement to the mix, and September feels like a good moment to look at both Continue Reading

Portland's creative side takes center stage this August as the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, better known as PFCAT, returns for its biggest festival yet. Running August 18 through 23, 2026 at OMSI, PFCAT brings together independent filmmakers, animators, artists and audiences for six days of screenings, conversations, immersive experiences and a closer look at where storytelling is Continue Reading