Skyview Jazz Festival

Skyview High School 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver

Skyview High School Band and Dance Program will host its 25th Annual Jazz Festival from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 7 at Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St. […]

$5 – $10

Volunteer Tree and Shrub Planting along Burnt Bridge Creek

Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway at 41st Circle 1806 N.E. 41st Circle, Vancouver

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Volunteer Tree and Shrub Planting along Burnt Bridge Creek from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7. Volunteers should enter at Burnt Bridge Creek, Northeast 18th Court, near the west entrance of Arnold Park. From Northeast 15th Avenue, turn onto Northeast 41st Circle. Follow the signs to […]

free

Volunteer Planting in Vancouver

Burnt Bridge Creek at Northeast 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 and Shrub Planting along Burnt Bridge Creek from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 at Burnt Bridge Creek, Northeast 18th Court, near the west entrance of Arnold Park. From Northeast 15th Ave., turn onto Northeast 41st Circle. Follow the signs to parking. Volunteers should […]

free

Chickadee Arts and Crafts Market

Ridgefield Administrative & Civic Center 510 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

The Ridgefield Art Association will host the Chickadee Arts and Crafts Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Attendees will find a dozen tables with gift items from local artists. Learn more at ridgefieldartassociation.com.

free

40th Annual Walk and Knock Food Drive

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Interservice Walk and Knock of Clark County will hold its 40th annual food drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place one or two clearly marked bags of non-perishable food or toiletries on your front porch by 9 a.m. All food and monetary donations go directly to the Clark County Food […]

Candy Cane Christmas Market

The Gathering Place Church 2500 NE 78th St, Vancouver

The Gathering Place Church, 2500 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, will host a Christmas market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Attendees will find vendors selling handcrafted items for holiday gift-giving. Coffee and treats will be available to buy. Kids will enjoy making a take-home treasure in the candy-can craft booth.

Sons of Norway Christmas Market

Sons of Norway Columbia Lodge 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver, WA

The Sons of Norway Christmas Market is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Columbia Lodge, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Browse artisan holiday wares such as jewelry, ornaments, handcrafted items, woodworking pieces and leather goods. Pastries and cookies will be available to buy. Vendors can apply to join the market for $30. For […]

Winter Market

Living Hope Chruch 2711 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver

Women of Warrior Strength will host a Winter Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Living Hope XChange Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. Admission is free. Attendees can shop from local vendors, artisans and crafters and support our local small businesses. Santa Claus will be there for photos with children. Raffle […]

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Ridgefield Hometown Celebration and Tree Lighting

Downtown Ridgefield N. Main Avenue, Ridgefield

Ridgefield will host a Hometown Celebration and Tree Lighting on Dec. 7. Enjoy the hometown holiday spirit of historic downtown Ridgefield with twinkling lights, decorated businesses, gifts, food and holiday specials. Browse the Holiday Food and Gift Vendor Marketplace on Main Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See beautifully decorated trees at Overlook Park. […]

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Columbia Springs Repair Event

Washington Grange No. 82 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver

Columbia Springs will offer another Repair Clark County event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Washington Grange No. 82, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. Bring small broken household items. Experienced volunteers will fix them for free. Register at columbiasprings.org/repair_registration. For more details and to inquire about volunteering, email repairclarkcounty@gmail.com. For more information […]

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Nutcracker Workshop

Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a make-your-own nutcracker workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7. Attendees will paint and decorate their own nutcracker. Students can choose from an assortment of styles and adornments to customize a 12-inch-tall nutcracker. The cost is $60 and includes all materials. Register at https://vampireunicorns.xyz/product/nutcracker-class/.

$60

Winter Fest at Get To-Gather Farm

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

Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, will host winter festivities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7.  Enjoy hayrides to see Santa Claus for a family photograph, chestnuts roasted on an open fire, s'mores, hot cocoa and gluten-, dairy- and cane sugar-free treats sold by Camas-based Morenita. Photo packages begin at $21, including […]

Circle of Life Chum Salmon Event

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver

Columbia Springs will celebrate salmons' return to their native waters with a drop-in, family-friendly event from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Woods Landing, Southeast Riverwood Lane, Vancouver. Meet at the Columbia Springs parking lot, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, at 2 p.m. to walk as a group to the spawning site. Guests can also […]

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Society of Washington Artists’ annual Veterans Art Exhibit

Esther Short Building 610 Esther St., Vancouver

The Corridor Gallery, located in the halls of the Esther Short Building at 610 Esther St. in downtown Vancouver, is hosting the Society of Washington Artists' annual Veterans Art Exhibit. The exhibit features the work of six local artists who have served in the military. Art can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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Yacolt Tree Lighting and Vendor Market

Yacolt Town Square 102 E. Yacolt Road, Yacolt

The Yacolt Tree Lighting and Vendor Market is 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Yacolt Town Square, 102 E. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Santa arrives with sirens and lights at 5 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. Attendees can get 2024 city ornaments, meet Curly the Camel, enjoy hot beverages and treats […]

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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

Trap Door Brewery 2315 Main St., Vancouver

The Uptown Village Association is hosting an Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 with a finale at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver. Destinations include Brickhouse, UnderBar, Shanahans, Cellar 55, Wahi Hana, Doomsday Brewing, Tip Top Tavern, Thirsty Sasquatch and Pie Hole Pizza.

Battle Ground Rotary presents the Festival of Wreaths and Wine

Battle Ground Community Center 912 NE Main Street, Battle Ground

The Festival of Wreaths and Wine is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Attendees are invited to bid in an auction for 12 handcrafted wreaths. The evening also includes a silent auction and a spaghetti dinner with wine tasting and pours from four […]

$25 – $280

Christmas Ship Viewing at Port of Camas-Washougal

Marina Park, Port of Camas Washougal 24 S A St., Washougal

The Port of Camas-Washougal will host the annual Christmas Ships viewing party at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at 24 S. A St., Washougal. A fleet of light-bedecked ships will parade down the Columbia River in front of Parker's Landing Marina.

free

Clark College Concert Choir and Chamber Choir Fall Concert

First United Methodist Church, Vancouver 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver

The Clark College Concert Choir and Chamber Choir present their Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Admission is free. […]

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Vancouver Master Chorale presents “Christmas Joy”

First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main Street, Vancouver

The Vancouver Master Chorale will perform two versions of the Magnificat by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and American composer Taylor Scott Davis. Two performances are offered at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert features a full orchestra and jazz ensemble. […]

$30