Events

Gnome and Fairy Backyard Adventure
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Camas, NE 4th Avenue, Camas, 98607
Downtown Camas will host the Gnome and Fairy Backyard Adventure from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, May 2. Enjoy art shows, after-hours shopping, games, prizes, crafts and live music. Come dressed as a gnome, fairy or other garden critter. Take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Gnome. Roast s’mores at the corner of Fourth and Birch. Play the “Gnome-in-One” mini putt putt golf course. Find hidden painted rocks in downtown donated by local artist Melissa Guard Anderson or search for mushrooms around town. Enjoy free Fairy Clouds (cotton candy). Make a fairy wand and play gnome-themed games for prizes. Visit the First Friday Facebook page for more details.

Enhance Fitness Classes
2025-04-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, 98606, United States
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active.
The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays and Fridays at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 12919 N.E. 159th St. in Brush Prairie.
Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based group exercise program. It helps older adults (age 60 plus) become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. All older adults are welcome. Instructors tailor exercises to ability, from seated to full mobility.
Preregistration is not required and there is no cost to attend. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first class to complete registration on-site.
For more information call 360-694-8144.

Easter Bunny at the Vancouver Mall
2025-04-18 11:00 - 19:00 | Vancouver Mall JC Penney, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, will offer photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny from March 28 to April 19 in the JCPenney Court on the lower level. Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Reservations are recommended at bit.ly/3vUbw8F. Walk-up visits will be accommodated on a space-available basis. From 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, March 31 and April 7, the community is invited to bring leashed or crated pets for Easter Bunny photo sessions; make reservations for pet photos at bit.ly/49hOAi2. The mall will also host a Sensory Bunny event from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. April 6 for special needs children and their families; reservations are required at bit.ly/47WPFee. Learn more at www.shopvancouvermall.com.

Single Seniors at Olive Garden
2025-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Olive Garden, 8101 NE Parkway Dr, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Olive Garden, 8101 N.E. Parkway Dr., starting at noon April 18.
For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

NAMI Art Group
2025-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Single Seniors Food and Cards
2025-04-18 13:00 - 16:00
Single Seniors Friday meeting with food and cards from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

Family Bingo Night
2025-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Camas Public Library hosts a free Family Bingo Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Winners will receive a prize. All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.

Paint and Sip Tea
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, will host “Paint and Sip Tea” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 18. Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of painting and sipping tea led by Uplift Murals and Team Building. The evening is geared toward adults but kids age 10-18 are welcome with an adult guardian. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for check-in. The guided workshop will include an introduction to tools, painting samples and step-by-step painting. No experience is necessary. The cost is $44. Register at eventbrite.com/e/step-by-step-paint-sip-tea-on-april-18th-tickets-1287813758619.

Easter cookie decorating workshop
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.W. Lake Road, Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Heather Bruns from Bear Hug Bakery will host an Easter cookie decorating workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Rd., Camas. The cost is $60. Register at register.cityofcamas.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=12539465

Clark College Community and Continuing Education “Learn with a Winemaker”
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbia Ridge Winery, 3006 N.W. 199th St., Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
Clark College Community and Continuing Education will host “Learn with a Winemaker” from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 at Columbia Ridge Winery, 3006 NW 199th St, Ridgefield, a family-owned, solar-powered winery using sustainable methods to grow its own red wine grapes. The session includes wine tasting and small bites. The cost is $55. Register at clark.edu/cce/.

Pottery Date Night at Kilnfolk Clay Studio
2025-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, 98660, United States
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, hosts a “Clay Together” pottery date night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The cost is $150 per couple. Class features beginner-friendly projects like slab-rolled mugs and vases with one single-color firing (additional colors are available for an extra charge). Pottery pieces will be ready for pick-up three weeks after class. Register at kilnfolkclay.com/service-page/date-night-clay-together-price-for-2.

Music with Matt
2025-04-18 18:30 - 23:00 | Cloverlane Event Center, 16391 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie, WA, 98606, United States
Cloverlane Mercantile and Event Center offers Music with Matt from 6:30 to 11 p.m. April 18 at 16391 N.E. 182nd Ave. in Hockinson. Guests will enjoy live music. Street tacos, Mexican corn and taco salad will be available to purchase. Tickets are $5 at cloverlaneevents.com/event-details/music-with-matt.

Union High School presents "Frozen Jr."
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Union High School, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk Street, Camas, 98607, United States
Union High School’s Union Theatre Players will present Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” from 7 to 8 p.m. April 11, 12, 18 and 19 with a 2-3 p.m. matinee April 12 at 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Learn more at uniontheatreplayers.com.

Holy Week
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | St Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host a Palm Sunday service at 10 a.m. April 13. Attend a Seder dinner at the church at 5 p.m. April 17 (reservations required) followed by a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. The church will host a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 18 and an Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. April 20.

Ridgefield High School Theatre presents "Matilda, the Musical"
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Ridgefield High School Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, presents “Matilda, the Musical,” inspired by the 1988 Roald Dahl novel, “Matilda.” Performances at the Ridgefield High School Performing Arts Center are 7 p.m. April 11, 12, 18 and 19 with 2 p.m. matinee performances on April 12 and 19. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students with an ASB card. are available at gofan.co/app/school/WA22061 or at the door.

Scottish Country Dance Classes
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbia Dance, 1700 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Columbia Dance Center will host Scottish Dance Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to March 28. New dancers are welcome. No partner or experience is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 at the door. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.
