The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Halloween train rides with an appearance by the Headless Horseman. Passengers are encouraged to come in costume and bring cameras. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Tickets are $13 to $16 (fares are […]
Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is a fall tradition in Clark County. Visitors can take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of "pumpkin people" scenes. Guests can visit the pumpkin […]
Dick Hannah Subaru will hold a pet adoption event with West Columbia Gorge Humane Society from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at 7407 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, Vancouver. Dick Hannah Subaru will also offer a direct grant of $4000 to West Columbia Gorge Humane Society to help pets in need. As a bonus, Dick […]
Small gnomes, fairies, ghouls and goblins are invited to explore the Gnome Trail from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. The residents of the Gnome Trail need your help. An evil spell has been cast and some gnomes have been turned into pumpkins. Gnorbitt and Netta Gnome need help to collect the pumpkins on the […]
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Vancouver, will host a family-friendly Fall Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26. The festival will feature games, prizes, a costume parade at 4 p.m., crafts, face painting, a photo booth and a Trick or Treat Street. Food and drinks will be available to buy. […]
Doomsday Brewing will host its annual Zombie Brewfest from 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 at its Washougal location, 421 C St., Suite 3. The brewer — whose downtown Vancouver and Hazel Dell locations will remain zombie-free — will offer 25 craft beers and spirits as well as pizza, hot dogs, soft pretzels and churros. […]
Get To-Gather Farm will offer Haunted Hayrides at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 26 at 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal. Enjoy spooky autumn ambience on an after-dark hayride while Farmer John tells chilling stories of the farm's history. Afterward, guests are welcome to wander through the haunted Zen garden and trails. The ride is not […]
Families are invited to Liberty Middle School, 1612 N.E. Garfield St., Camas, for a Pumpkin Party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Enjoy night of carnival-themed activities, including carnival games, carnival prizes, the annual costume contest, inflatable games, photo booth (bring your camera) and crafts. No registration is required for the costume contest. Children […]
Clark County Historical Museum guides will lead Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours are offered at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in September (except Sept. 27-28) and October. Most tours meet at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. A mix of stories, […]
Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Tour-takers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays, except for Oct. 13, when the tour starts at 2 […]
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Halloween train rides with an appearance by the Headless Horseman. Passengers are encouraged to come in costume and bring cameras. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Tickets are $13 to $16 (fares are […]
Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is a fall tradition in Clark County. Visitors can take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of "pumpkin people" scenes. Guests can visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, find beautiful backdrops for photo-ops, and explore the historic farm grounds including farm animals and several kids' activities. […]
Mark your calendar for a spooky celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at Bridge Island Art and Vintage, 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., Camas. Participate in a raffle to win the shop’s most haunted items alongside make-and-take crafts, activities and snacks. Almost everything in the store will be discounted 15 percent -- plus […]
Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Tour-takers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays, except for Oct. 13, when the tour starts at 2 […]
Author and historian Jeff Davis will lead ghouls and gals on the Grant House Ghost Tour from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Tourtakers should meet at Willful Wine on the first floor, then Davis will spook the wine right out of your glasses as he reveals the history of Grant House and its five […]
Halloween on Franklin Street this year includes an even more elaborate Halloween display with two additional properties. The display (the largest in Clark County) runs from 6 to 9 p.m. every night in October featuring lights, special effects, music and costumed guest appearances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Halloween night, trick-or-treating will take place […]
Little Dragons will begin at Camas Public Library on Sept. 3. Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth-4 years old). By reading with your little dragon, you are teaching them about the sounds and letters that make up our language. You are also creating positive interactions with books, which is […]
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 […]
Clark College is hosting a mechatronics technology open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Clark College Columbia Tech Center, 18700 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Room 109, Vancouver. Tour the Clark College mechatronics facility, meet instructors, ask questions. Mechatronics is a growing technical field that integrates mechanical and electronic components managed by control […]
