King’s Kruz-In

Glenwood Community Church 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver

The 21st annual King's Kruz-In is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Registration ($20 per vehicle) is 8 to 10:30 a.m. The show features 300 of Portland's and Clark County's finest rods and custom cars, live bluegrass music, BBQ lunch and snack bar. Kids will […]

Paddle for Life Dragon Boat races in Ridgefield

Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch 109 W Division Street, Ridgefield

The Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Festival is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Port of Ridgefield Kayak Launch, 109 W. Division St., Ridgefield. This family-friendly fundraiser for breast cancer survivors features more than 50 teams from across the Pacific Northwest competing in two-team heats on a 250-meter racecourse, cheered on by […]

free

Frenchman’s Bar Beach Clean-up and Kite Flying

Frenchman's Bar Regional Park 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver

The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a litter pick-up event along the Columbia River at Frenchman's Bar, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. Attendees are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather, as well as bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator will […]

Free

Ridgefield Day of Festivals

Davis Park 411 N 3rd Avenue, Ridgefield

The Ridgefield Day of Festivals is Aug. 3. Check out the big rigs and complete a scavenger hunt at City Days (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Davis Park and […]

free

Watershed Alliance and Odyssey World Litter Cleanup

Frenchman's Bar Regional Park 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington and Odyssey World International Education Services will host a litter cleanup at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver, from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. Cleanup will be followed by kite decorating and kite flying from noon to 3 p.m. Kites, craft materials and snacks […]

free

Guided Pottery Painting with Mozaika Arts

Kilnfolk Clay Studio 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver

Join local artist Marianne, founder of Mozaika Arts, for a guided pottery painting session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3. Students will create a floral design on a ceramic […]

$40

Unsolved for Adults

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

The Camas Public Library will host a mystery-solving afternoon for adults ages 18 and older from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3. Participants will get witness statements, maps, suspect files […]

free

Heritage Garden Party and Watercolor Workshop

Fort Vancouver Historic Garden 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver

Friends of Fort Vancouver will host a Heritage Garden Party, 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 in the garden north of the reconstructed fort. The free event features the costumed volunteers who work in the garden, 1840s food preservation demonstrations, sales of seeds harvested from the garden and related books and items. Light refreshments will […]

Pomeroy Farm: August Farm Days Needle in a Haystack

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host August Farm Days Needle in a Haystack from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4. Enjoy a weekend of homespun fun, showcasing and demonstrating arts and crafts by local artisans. Explore the farm grounds and browse an artisans' market. Children will enjoy an "I Spy" […]

Free