The Halloween display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, has been a community favorite for decades. Last year, an estimated 10,000 trick-or-treaters visited the site. The Mains family has been decorating their home for more than 37 years and this year's display offers many new additions. The display now stretches over four properties and includes […]
The next Science on Tap is "The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants" at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland. Tickets are $15 to $45. Complete information is available at scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_oct_26_sounds-of-life/. The event will be in […]
Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]
Evergreen Habitat's Women Build Committee is hosting a Bingo Night at from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at 10811 S.E. 2nd St., Vancouver. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided and beverages are available to buy. The cost is $20 to play 20 rounds. […]
The Battle Ground Community Center, 912 N.E. Main St., Battle Ground, will go to the dogs at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 with the Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade and Pet Costume Contest. Adorable pups will be on parade in the first ever Battle Ground "Barks" and Recreation pet costume contest. Registration is open until Oct. 20; the […]
The Halloween display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, has been a community favorite for decades. Last year, an estimated 10,000 trick-or-treaters visited the site. The Mains family has been decorating their home for more than 37 years and this year's display offers many new additions. The display now stretches over four properties and includes […]
VANtalks, a local version of the international TED Talk phenomenon, will host its fifth annual VANtalks event, "Beyond Change," from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 27, at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The event will feature seven local changemakers who will challenge and inspire the audience. Tickets to the 2022 VANtalks: Beyond Change event […]
Join VanPort Jazz for a Halloween Dance from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Elks Lodge, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd. The jazz band is thanking the community for its support over the past year by waiving admission, though donations and tips are appreciated. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and no one will […]
North Clark Historical Museum, located in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, will host its Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Vendors will provide a variety of hand-crafted items for sale, such as cards, jewelry, crocheted critters, wash cloths, kitchen towels, bibs, aprons […]
Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host guided tours, telling the stories of Clark County's haunted history. Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October, starting at 6 p.m. at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Tour guides will lead up to 25 people for approximately a […]
The twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. ScareGrounds is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, plus Oct. 26, 27 and 31. Experience The Silver Scream, Grimthorne Manor and The Complex haunted houses, plus dodge monsters on the […]
Vancouver Elks 823 presents the fourth annual Nightmares on Elk Street Haunted House at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. This is an extremely scary indoor haunted house with disturbing depictions of blood and gore, including visual and auditory frights, strobe lights and fog machines. It is not […]
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad invites everyone to celebrate Halloween with the Headless Horseman on Oct. 29 and 30. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. each day from the train station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Passengers are welcome to come in costume. Bring a camera to capture a family photo with […]
The Vancouver USA Walking Club will tour Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood to see the holiday decorations from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29. Costumes are welcome but not necessary. Choose from two routes, a 5K and and 10K. Meet at Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 N.W. Daniels St. It is free to participate. For more information, contact […]
Kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, Oct. 22–23 and Oct. 28–31. Activities are best suited for children ages 2-12, but all are welcome. A scavenger hunt around the zoo will teach kids about healthy habitats for wildlife. Activities take place each day until 3 […]
North Clark Historical Museum, located in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, will host its Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Vendors will provide a variety of hand-crafted items for sale, such as cards, jewelry, crocheted critters, wash cloths, kitchen towels, bibs, aprons […]
Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October; admission ends at 4 p.m. Take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, pick out the perfect pumpkin (priced by circumference from $1.50 to $12 for standard pumpkins; specialty pumpkins are […]
The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis are hosting a Halloween Make-up and Hair Design Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Perfect Look Hair Salon, 16600 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver. Volunteers will do professional make-up and hair design to match costumes and make-up artists will […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will host its 77th annual chrysanthemum show, "Reflecting on Our Past," from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Enter off Reserve Street. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition-size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style […]
