Columbia Play Project‘s Pop-Up Parties in the Park is a series of free, public events designed engage children and families in exploratory play. Focused on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math, games and toys include hands-on opportunities to explore and learn in a fun environment. More information about Columbia Play Project is available at www.columbiaplayproject.org. Here’s the complete schedule:
- May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Jeanne Bennett’s 60th birthday party, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver
- June 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vancouver Farmers Market Junior Market, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver
- June 17, 1-7 p.m.: Juneteenth, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver
- July 2, 9-2 p.m.: Ridgefield Downtown Market and Street Fair, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield
- July 5, 5-8 p.m.: Waterfront Park, 115 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver
- July 19, 5-8 p.m.: Hathaway Park, 732 25th St., Washougal
- Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
- Aug. 5, 5 p.m.: Port of Vancouver Movie Night, 3410 N.W. Fruit Valley Road, Vancouver
- Aug. 9, 5-8 p.m.: Holley Park, 1000 E 4th St., LaCenter
- Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
- Aug. 16, 5-8 p.m., McConnell Park, 918 N.W. 25th Ave., Battle Ground
- Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
- Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m., North Image Park, 5009 N.E. 135th Ave., Vancouver
- Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Camas Parks & Rec, location TBD
- Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Multicultural Festival, Pioneer Park, 510 Pioneer St. Ridgefield
- Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Peace & Justice Fair, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver