Kwanzaa Celebration

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

Join the Kwanzaa celebration of family, community and culture from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The event features music, dance, art and food. The holiday bazaar opens at 9 a.m. Doors will be locked from 11:45 a.m. to 2 […]

$9.99 – $39.99

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 Christmas Tree Sale

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14 4607 NE St James Rd., Vancouver

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will host a Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 1-22. Shoppers will find a variety of freshly cut Christmas trees. Sales support local veterans and their families. Weekday hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more details, visit […]

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Special

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt

Take a train to visit Santa with the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Christmas Specials. The 1941 ALCO S2 diesel locomotive departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30-31, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22 from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River then stop at Moulton Station for warm cider, cocoa […]

$16 – $22
Event Series “Playing with Light” at OMSI

“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

“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 Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

December Nature Day at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver

Columbia Springs' December Nature Day: Nature Connected is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy hands-on science and nature experiences exploring connections in nature. The event is designed for all ages. Admission is free. Drop-ins welcome. No registration is necessary. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org. Above photo by […]

free
Event Series Indoor Ice Rink at OMSI

Indoor Ice Rink at OMSI

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

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

$7 – $9

Tarot Day at Vampire Unicorns

Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting Tarot Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Visitors can choose classic tarot, intuitive readings, grounding sessions, rune readings or palm readings. Book an appointment at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/tarot-day/ using the following time and price scale: 15 minute session: $18 with appointment, $22 walk-in 30 minute […]

$18 – $50

Northwest Personal Training Workout Variety Pack

Northwest Personal Training 1011 Broadway, Vancouver

Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]

Event Series Christmas Teas at Pomeroy Farm

Christmas Teas at Pomeroy Farm

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

Pomeroy Farm will host six Christmas Teas at noon on Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21. The menu will feature assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and tea. Reservations are required by email to staff@pomeroyfarm.org. Include party size, preferred date and any dietary concerns. Tickets are $42 each. A tour of Pomeroy Farm's […]

$42
Event Series Open Door Stitchery Circle

Open Door Stitchery Circle

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

The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, hosts the Open Door Stitchery circle from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Attendees should bring a project to work on. Stitchers can share ideas, learn something new and make new friends.

free
Event Series Board Game Club

Board Game Club

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

The Camas Public Library offers an all-ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Some games will be provided or bring your own to share. No registration is required.

free

Friends of DanceWorks present “The Nutcracker”

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

Friends of DanceWorks present "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. The production features more than 100 students  and pre-professional dancers, telling the story […]

$25 – $40

Holiday High Tea at the Grant House

The Grant House 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver

Willful Wine will host three Holiday High Teas at the Grant House, 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Dec. 14 and Dec. 22. The tea includes crustless tea sandwiches and savory bites, an English scone with jam and cream and a selection of sweet treats. The cost is $50 per […]

$50

Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show

Portland International Raceway 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland

See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]

$38

Dine and Discover Wine Dinner with Solena Estate

Skamania Lode 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson

Skamania Lodge will host a "Dine and Discover" wine dinner featuring Solena Estate wines from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. Chef Zac Janssen will prepare a multicourse meal paired with Solena Estate wines. Guests will savor dishes such as duck confit with Yakima Valley apple fritter and […]

$135

Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]

$6.25 – $18

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," showing Dec. 6-21 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas […]

$16 – $25

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “White Christmas”

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the […]

$16 – $25

Ekklesia Theatre presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Vancouver Christmas Show”

North Creek Church 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver

Ekklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]

$15

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Performance

Skyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th Street, Vancouver

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents its Holiday Pops concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 and from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St. in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. The program will be guest conducted by acclaimed maestro Farkhad Khudyev. The performance will kick off […]

$45 – $55

Friends of DanceWorks present “The Nutcracker”

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

Friends of DanceWorks present "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. The production features more than 100 students  and pre-professional dancers, telling the story […]

$25 – $40

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

Junior Symphony of Vancouver Holiday Concert

Cascades Presbyterian Church 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver

The Junior Symphony of Vancouver presents a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. The program features music by J.C. Bach, Tchaikovsky and others, including sing-alongs! Tickets are $15 at the door. A reception follows the concert. For more details, call 360-696-4084 or visit oregonchamberplayers.org/junior-symphony-of-vancouver or […]

$15

Magenta Theater presents “Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main St., Vancouver

Magenta Theater presents "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story," playing from Dec. 6-22 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. The play is an adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through theatrical storytelling. Actors transform from narrators into characters, and beloved carols are sung to joyful or sinister effect, giving a fresh perspective to this familiar Christmas story. […]

$25 – $28