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Back-to-School Prep in Tigard: How Families Get Ready for the New Year

Tigard-Tualatin School District returns September 1, 2026, for Grades 1 through 6 and Grade 9, with other grades following in the district's staggered entry calendar designed to ease the transition into the school year. Here is the complete guide to getting ready in Tigard, home of the "Grow, Gather, Give" community spirit.

School Supply Planning

Tigard-Tualatin School District teachers post supply lists through the district's parent portal and school websites in mid-to-late August. TTSD's range of schools, from Tigard High School to the district's elementary campuses along Bull Mountain, can have meaningfully different supply needs depending on grade and campus. The Tigard Fred Meyer, the Washington Square area retailers, and the Bridgeport Village corridor provide the most convenient supply sources for most Tigard families. Oregon's sales tax exemption eliminates any need to time purchases around a tax holiday weekend.

Jul 22, 2026 Read More

Volunteering and Giving Back in Tigard: How Residents Make a Difference

Tigard's farmers market motto, "Grow, Gather, Give," captures something genuine about this Washington County city's community character. Giving back is genuinely woven into Tigard's identity, and its volunteer infrastructure reflects that. Why Volunteering Builds Community Tigard has grown from a small town into a thriving city of more than 54,000 residents over recent decades, and its volunteer organizations have grown alongside it to serve a community that is larger, more diverse, and more...

Jul 15, 2026 Read More

Tigard's Housing Market Tells Two Very Different Stories This July

Tigard's housing market this July shows a genuine divide between the broader city, where prices have softened, and Downtown Tigard specifically, where prices have surged and homes sell remarkably fast. Here is your complete look at how competitive the Tigard market actually is right now. 🏠 July Market Conditions: Inventory Levels, Price Trends, and Buyer Activity Tigard's citywide median sale price sits at roughly $575,000 over the trailing three months, down 8.0 percent compared to the sam...

Jul 13, 2026 Read More

Tigard's Mid-Year Market Check-In: A Real, Honest Look at Where Things Stand

Six months into 2026, Tigard's housing market shows genuine softening at the citywide level, even as specific neighborhoods like Downtown Tigard post striking gains. Here is your complete, honest mid-year review of how the Tigard market is actually performing. Six-Month Review: Key Trends From January Through June 2026 Tigard's first half of 2026 has brought real change at the citywide level. Homes are selling in around 36 days on average over the trailing three months, essentially unchanged...

Jul 8, 2026 Read More

Sundays for Farmers, Community, and Giving: Your Guide to Tigard's Best Farmers Market This July

Tigard's farmers market brings a genuinely unique mission to every Sunday morning — connecting farmers, community, and local nonprofits in one shared space. Here is your complete guide to the local farmers market worth visiting in Tigard this month. Peak Season Produce: What's Freshest at Summer Markets July is peak season for Pacific Northwest produce. Look for vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, and summer squash, alongside the season's best berries — blueberries, raspberries, an...

Jul 6, 2026 Read More

Back to Fireworks: Your Complete Guide to Fourth of July in Tigard

After two years of drone shows, Tigard is bringing traditional fireworks back to its Fourth of July celebration in 2026 — and the timing couldn't be better, with America's 250th anniversary giving the city's revived tradition extra significance. Here is your complete guide to Fourth of July, 2026 in Tigard. Holiday Significance: Why Communities Across the U.S. Celebrate Independence Day The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's 1776 adoption, the moment th...

Jul 1, 2026 Read More

Summer Safety Tips for Families in Tigard: Heat, Water, and Outdoor Activities

Summer in Tigard is the perfect season to enjoy parks, neighborhood events, outdoor concerts, and family activities throughout Washington County. With easy access to green spaces, walking trails, and community festivals, families have countless opportunities to spend time together outdoors. Although Oregon summers are generally mild, families should still be mindful of heat safety, water safety, and sun protection. A few simple precautions can help everyone enjoy a safe and healthy summer....

Jun 29, 2026 Read More

The Local Legends of Tigard: Small Businesses Worth Falling in Love With

For more than half a century, the same family has been keeping downtown Tigard supplied with paper, pens, and the kind of old-school craft knowledge that no big-box store can replicate. Main Street Stamp & Stationery: Three Generations of Craft Knowledge on Tigard's Main Street David and Mary Savory founded Main Street Stamp & Stationery in 1967, building a family-owned and operated stationery store that has now stood as a fixture of downtown Tigard for more than fifty-four years. To...

Jun 24, 2026 Read More

Buying a Home in Tigard: 7 Myths That Are Costing Buyers Real Opportunities

There's a lot of conventional wisdom floating around about how to buy a home in a competitive market. Some of it is outdated. Some of it was never accurate to begin with. And in a market like Tigard — practical, well-positioned, and consistently in demand across the $400K to $650K range — believing the wrong things will cost you homes. Here are the seven myths I hear most often, and what's actually true. MYTH: You need to see the home multiple times before making an offer.❌ REALITY: In Ti...

Jun 22, 2026 Read More

Summer Community Events and Neighborhood Activities in Tigard

Tigard, Oregon's growing and increasingly vibrant Washington County community has a summer personality that reflects its evolving identity as one of the Portland metro's most practically accessible and genuinely welcoming family communities — where the Fanno Creek Trail's extraordinary natural corridor, the growing downtown Tigard development along Main Street, and the diverse, community-invested character of its residential neighborhoods combine to produce summer events, outdoor activities, and...

Jun 17, 2026 Read More

Great Schools, Great Community: Why Tigard Families Love Where They Live

igard, Oregon's growing and dynamic community — with its dual I-5 and OR-217 highway access, the beloved Fanno Creek Trail, and a genuinely diverse and evolving community character — is served by the Tigard-Tualatin School District, a Washington County district whose solid academic programming and growing community investment reflect Tigard's trajectory as one of the Portland metro area's most practically compelling and genuinely welcoming family communities. Here is your complete guide. Schoo...

Jun 15, 2026 Read More

Outdoor Living: Backyard Ideas That Add Summer Value in Tigard, Oregon

Tigard, Oregon's growing and dynamic community character — combined with its beautiful Pacific Northwest summer climate, proximity to the beloved Fanno Creek Trail, Cook Park's riverside setting on the Tualatin River, and a diverse, engaged community that is investing in its own future — makes outdoor living a rewarding investment that adds both quality of life and genuine resale value in one of Washington County's most practically accessible and forward-looking communities. Here is your complet...

Jun 10, 2026 Read More