Wander Clark County: Downtown Vancouver

Slocum House at Esther Short Park 605 Esther St., Vancouver

The Clark County Historical Museum celebrates Clark County’s Main Streets with the Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tour Series, June 29-Sept. 7. This series of guided walks give tour-takers the opportunity to […]

$10

Washougal Art and Music Festival

Reflection Plaza 1703 Main St., Washougal

The Washougal Art and Music Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 in Reflection Plaza on Main Street. The artists' market features several dozen local artists selling their one-of-a-kind creations, including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery, fiber arts, photography, lapidary, watercolor, mixed media and jewelry. Meet the artists and learn how each piece […]

free

“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19
Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

Work Party at Jane Weber Arboretum

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver

Volunteers with a green thumb are invited to join the Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 10. Attendees will spread bark chips for mulching. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.

free

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Online via Zoom WA

Second Saturday Divorce Workshops offers online workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month designed for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. Professionals will offer guidance on finances, emotions and legal matters. Questions? Call Theresa Springer at 360 798-4161. Learn more at secondsaturday.com/locations/directory-category/wa/.

free
Event Series Washougal Songcraft Festival

Washougal Songcraft Festival

Various venues around Washougal

The Washougal Songcraft Festival presents a line-up of local singers and songwriters, performing at different locations around Washougal on Aug. 10, 15, 16, 17 and 18. All concerts are free. Learn more at washougal-songcraft.org/wsf/. Here's the schedule: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Reflection Plaza (part of Washougal Arts & Music Festival) 4 to […]

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Free Pet Portraits at the O.O. Howard House

General O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver

The Historic Trust invites pet owners to a free pet portrait session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Portrait photographer Robert Holcomb will capture poses with a professional portrait backdrop and provide free downloads from the Pass Gallery landing page. No reservations are required. […]

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Downtown Alley Flea Market

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver

Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from March to October in the alley next to the store at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Shoppers can find everything from handmade pottery and upcycled flannels to artisan soaps, lotions and art prints […]

free

Uptown Village Association Show and Shine Car Show Hosted by Slo Poks Car Club

Uptown Village Main Street, Vancouver

The Uptown Village Association Show and Shine, hosted by the Slo Poks Car Club, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 on Main Street in Vancouver’s Uptown Village. The event is open event to all hot rods, custom cars, bikes, rat rods and collector cars. The show includes raffle drawings, giveaways and goodie bags […]

$15

Summer Marketplace at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland

Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]

$15.95 – $21.95
Event Series Clark County Fair, Aug. 2-11

Clark County Fair, Aug. 2-11

Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield

The Clark County Fair is Aug. 2-11 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 1 are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids 7 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Kids 6 and under are free. […]

$7 – $83

Art and Nature in the Park

Downs Neighborhood Park 3217 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver

Art and Nature in the Park is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Downs Neighborhood Park, 3217 N.E. 62nd Ave., Vancouver. This free event brings together a variety of arts and crafts for families. Attendees will enjoy painting activities, seed planting kits, cooking classes, Columbia Play Project, free books and face painting. Snacks, […]

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Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party

North Clark Historical Museum 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy

North Clark Historical Museum invites the public to Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. The program begins at 2 p.m. Smokey Bear will be at the museum to greet everyone (if there is not a fire nearby). Birthday cake and refreshments will be […]

free
Event Series The Craft Beer and Wine Festival

The Craft Beer and Wine Festival

610 Esther St. , Vancouver, WA 610 Esther St, Vancouver

The Craft Beer and Wine Fest is Aug. 9-11 in Esther Short Park. Visitors can enjoy 60 craft brews, 20 craft wineries, local craft spirits and live music. Friday's music features Johnny Wheels & the Swamp donkeys and Revisiting Creedence, the Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Saturday's music features Queen tribute band Queen Mother, A Cheaper […]

$46 – $140

Single Seniors Sing Along

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 10. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Journey Theater presents “The Music Man”

Joyce Garver Theater 1500 NE Garfield St, Camas

Journey Theater presents "The Music Man," showing Aug. 2 to Aug. 10 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, […]

$22 – $28

Collage Laboratory at Art at the Cave

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Art at the Cave gallery will host a Collage Laboratory with artist Greg Bee from for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialist while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]

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Fort Vancouver High School 50th Reunion

Hilton Vancouver 301 West Sixth St., Vancouver +1 more

The main event for Fort Vancouver High School's 50th Reunion is 6 to 11:45 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. in downtown Vancouver. The event includes hearty appetizers and a no-host bar. All classmates are welcome. Scholarships are available. (Hudson's Bay High School Class of 1974 will be hosting their 50th […]

$50

A Night of Magic

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Metropolitan Performing Arts will host a "Night of Magic" for adults 21 and older. Castle doors open at 6:45 p.m. to check in and to fill out your house sorting quiz. After the Sorting Ceremony, guests can enjoy wand crafting, Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, Tarot readings, a trivia game with prizes and a […]

$40

Stand-up Comedy at UnderBar with Dylan Jenkins

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver

UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, presents Laughgasm Stand-up Comedy hosted by Logan Loughmiller at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 with a $10 cover charge. The headliner is Helium Comedy Club regular Dylan Jenkins with Lee H. Tillman ("Best of Fest" at Burbank Comedy Festival); Julian Gray (host of Alley-Oop Comedy Jam); Todd […]

$10

Canceled S’more Stories

Dorothy Fox Park 2023 N.E. 23rd Ave., Camas

Camas Parks & Rec and the Camas Public Library are combining s’mores and stories for a free event under the stars on National S’mores Day. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]

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