Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic night is 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Art at the Cave gallery, 108 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The evening features poet Debra Elisa. Her Moonpath Press collection, "You Can Call It Beautiful," debuted last year. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. For more details, see printedmattervancouver.com.
Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, will offer a Holiday Light Walk through the meadow and under the Douglas firs in Tree House Village from dusk until 9 p.m. every night from Nov. 29 to Jan. 3. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit at the end of their stroll.
Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]
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, […]
Camas Public Library is hosting a Teen DIY Handmade Holiday workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Teens will create a handmade gift to give this holiday season. All materials are provided. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/HANDMADE.
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features new light displays this year as well as familiar favorites. Enjoy a new meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train rout, and more interactive displays. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all […]
The Historic Trust will offer tours of Providence Academy from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. Tours begin at Suite 103, the docent office, the first door on the right in the main lobby. Enjoy live music by the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra in the Providence Ballroom following […]
Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]
Activate Church will host Christmas at the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park. The event, which is open to everyone, includes free pictures with Santa Claus, free toys for kids and free Christmas trees, as well as hot cocoa, cookie decorating and live Christmas carols. Get more […]
Jebale Coffee at The Portal, 1207 E. Reserve St., Vancouver, is hosting Christmas in the Couve, a holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15. The market features local vendors with handmade gifts, treats, and seasonal goodies. Enjoy coffee from Jebale while browsing. Admission is free but RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-the-couv-tickets-1109269939249. Learn […]
"A Christmas Bazaar" is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 in Clark College's student center on the college's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The market features vendors offering handmade wares, free hot chocolate and free candy canes. Kids will enjoy free face painting, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit from 12:30-3:30 […]
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 […]
The Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative will host a drop-in open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the historic Columbia Lancaster House on Plas Newydd Farm, 33415 N.W. Lancaster Road, Ridgefield. Attendees will have warm drinks, snacks, and an array of hands-on arts and crafts activities, including wreath-making, origami, writing and […]
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, […]
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 […]
Visit the pop-up Holiday Shoppe from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 in the upstairs atrium of the Camas Hotel, 405 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Find one-of-a-kind, artisanal, hand-block printed shirts and bags.
LiveWell Camas, 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas, will host a huge sale from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 featuring vinyl records, tapes, CDs, clothing and other memorabilia. Guests will also enjoy live music and beverages.
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.
