The fourth annual CooperCon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18-20 features three days of presentations, discussions and socializing at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Hear from first-hand witnesses of the infamous skyjacking, listen to experts on the case, learn about cutting-edge scientific discoveries that may lead to the case being solved […]

Attend the Gem Faire Nov. 18-20 at Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro, Ore. Fair hours are noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 (no admittance after 4 p.m.). Admission is $7 for a weekend pass. The fair features fine […]

The Portland Holiday Market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 17-20 at the Portland Expo Center, a holiday craft, food and gift show with more than a 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. The event features hundreds of local makers and creators selling handmade gifts, craft items, artwork, food items, clothing, jewelry, ornaments, […]

The 10th anniversary Portland Film Festival is screening a film by a Vancouver filmmaker, "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts," which explores the role played by the Black soldiers throughout American history, with emphasis on the settling of the American West and colonialism abroad. By combining diverse perspectives, the film examines the soldiers' sometimes contradictory […]

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

Jurassic Quest is America’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event, and walk among the dinosaurs at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds Nov. 25-27. Visit www.ClarkCoEventCenter.com for more information or see www.jurassicquest.com/events/ridgefield-wa for tickets. Timed tickets are available and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. […]

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. […]

The Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at the Portland International Raceway will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 at 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. It's the largest light show in the Northwest, spanning the entire track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. […]

Join the Rotary Club of Vancouver for the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Enjoy entertainment, live music, carriage rides and holiday treats. Santa and the elves will help everyone make merry as thousands of twinkling lights come alive at 6 p.m. […]

Jurassic Quest is America’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event, and walk among the dinosaurs at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds Nov. 25-27. Visit www.ClarkCoEventCenter.com for more information or see www.jurassicquest.com/events/ridgefield-wa for tickets. Timed tickets are available and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. […]

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]