Make a Difference Day Tree Planting in Vancouver

Burnt Bridge Creek, NE 18th Court – Near the West entrance of Arnold Park. NE 18th Court – Near the West entrance of Arnold Park., Vancouver

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer tree-planting event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 at Burnt Bridge Creek, starting at N.E. 18th Court, Vancouver (near the west entrance of Arnold Park). Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Volunteers should bring their own water and […]

free

Watershed Alliance Volunteer Planting Events

Various locations around Clark County WA

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]

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Columbia River Economic Development Council Innovation Expo

The VIC (Vancouver Innovation Center) 18110 S.E. 34th St., Vancouver

Columbia River Economic Development Council will host the Innovation Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Vancouver Innovation Center. Attendees can explore exhibits showcasing sustainable and inventive solutions from local businesses. Learn about cutting-edge technology and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) projects. Admission is free. Learn more at credc.org. […]

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Bethel Holiday Market

Bethel Lutheran Church 12919 NE 159TH ST, Brush Prairie

Bethel Lutheran Church will host a Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie.

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Event Series Headless Horseman Train Ride

Headless Horseman Train Ride

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Halloween train rides with an appearance by the Headless Horseman. Passengers are encouraged to come in costume and bring cameras. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m., […]

$13 – $16

“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 […]

$14 – $19

“Exquisite Creatures Revealed” at OMSI

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland

"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]

$15 – $20
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 […]

Fall Fest Nature Day at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver

Columbia Springs will host a Fall Fest Nature Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fall. No registration is necessary for this drop-in event. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org. Above photo by Paul Peloquin

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Drive-through Drug Take-back Events

Various locations around Clark County WA

Community substance misuse prevention coalitions, law enforcement agencies and medical providers in Southwest Washington are collaborating to host drive‐thru drug take‐back events at five different locations across Clark County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Community members are encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescriptions and over‐the‐counter medications for safe, free disposal to […]

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Event Series Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

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

Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is a fall tradition in Clark County. Visitors can take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of "pumpkin people" scenes. Guests can visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, find beautiful backdrops for photo-ops, and explore the historic farm grounds including farm animals and several kids' activities. […]

$5 – $7

Sapporo and Hokkaido photography exhibit

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

The Portland Japanese Garden's "Vision of Place" exhibit runs through June 10. The exhibit features  photography from Portland’s sister city, Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the cities' sister city relationship. Admission is $21.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors 65 and older, $17.95 for students with ID, $15.95 for youth ages […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Kingsugi Exhibit at Japanese Garden

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

The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland

The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]

$25

Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts at The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland

The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]

$8 – $10

Gnome Trail Halloween Event

Gnome Trail Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway between Stewart Glen and Leverich Park, Hazell Dell

Small gnomes, fairies, ghouls and goblins are invited to explore the Gnome Trail from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. The residents of the Gnome Trail need your help. An […]

free

Vancouver Community Concert Band and Jazz Band Spooky Concert

Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver

The Vancouver Community Concert Band and Jazz Band will present a Spooky Concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E. 18th […]

$5

Fall Festival at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Vancouver, will host a family-friendly Fall Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26. The festival will feature games, prizes, a costume parade at 4 p.m., crafts, face painting, a photo booth and a Trick or Treat Street. Food and drinks will be available to buy.   […]

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Zombie Brewfest at Doomsday Brewing in Washougal

Doomsday Brewing Company 421 C St., Washougal

Doomsday Brewing will host its annual Zombie Brewfest from 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 at its Washougal location, 421 C St., Suite 3. The brewer — whose downtown Vancouver and Hazel Dell locations will remain zombie-free — will offer 25 craft beers and spirits as well as pizza, hot dogs, soft pretzels and churros. […]

$30

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical: An All-American Musical Odyssey through Agoraphobia, Adultery, Hysterical Pregnancy, Strippers, Huffing, Electrical Chairs, Flan, Roadkill, Toll Collecting, Spray Cheese and Disco," running Oct. 12-27. The play follows a new tenant at Armadillo Acres — and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. […]

$21 – $30

Halloween Party at A Beer at a Time

A Beer at a Time 216 N.E. Third Ave., Camas

A Beer at a Time, 216 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a Halloween Party at 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Come in costume to participate in the costume contest and […]

free

Haunted Hayrides at Get To-Gather Farm

Get To-Gather Farm 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal

Get To-Gather Farm will offer Haunted Hayrides at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 26 at 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal. Enjoy spooky autumn ambience on an after-dark hayride while Farmer John tells chilling stories of the farm's history. Afterward, guests are welcome to wander through the haunted Zen garden and trails. The ride is not […]

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Pumpkin Party at Liberty Middle School

Liberty Middle School 1612 N.E. Garfield St., Camas

Families are invited to Liberty Middle School, 1612 N.E. Garfield St., Camas, for a Pumpkin Party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Enjoy night of carnival-themed activities, including carnival games, carnival prizes, the annual costume contest, inflatable games, photo booth (bring your camera) and crafts.  No registration is required for the costume contest. Children  […]

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Event Series Haunted Walking Tours

Haunted Walking Tours

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver

Clark County Historical Museum guides will lead Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours are offered at 7 […]

$20

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks

The Grant House 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Tour-takers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays, except for Oct. 13, when the tour starts at 2 […]

$15 – $20

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical: An All-American Musical Odyssey through Agoraphobia, Adultery, Hysterical Pregnancy, Strippers, Huffing, Electrical Chairs, Flan, Roadkill, Toll Collecting, Spray Cheese and Disco," running Oct. 12-27. The play follows a new tenant at Armadillo Acres — and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. […]

$21 – $30