Learn about the history of old Vancouver at this volunteer event at the Old City Cemetery, 2700 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, from 1o a.m. to noon Oct. 22. Participants will get an educational history tour from the National Parks Service and have the opportunity to join a service project for National Make a Difference […]
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 […]
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 Rose City Vintage Market returns to the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, on Oct. 21 and 22, featuring two days of 250 curated vintage and antique collections where shoppers can find modern, retro and one-of-a-kind finds. Shoppers will find clothing, shoes, costume jewelry, mid-century furniture, lamps and décor galore. "Early Buy" […]
Meaningful Movies Ridgefield presents "Climate Solutions" from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ridgefield Community Library 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. These six short films showcase students speaking out, creating solutions and leading change. This event is for school-aged children and their parents. From 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22, there will be an […]
Vancouver Ballet Folklorico is hosting a Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) ancestral celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The event honors and remembers those who have departed. Día de Muertos is a celebration of life, love and healing. Experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican […]
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 […]
Meaningful Movies Ridgefield presents "Climate Solutions" from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ridgefield Community Library 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. These six short films showcase students speaking out, creating solutions and leading change. This event is for school-aged children and their parents. From 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22, there will be an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club will offer its annual holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 25 and Dec. 2 and 3. The event is a celebration of the organization's 75th year of operations. Admission is hourly timed endtry with final entry at 4 p.m. Make […]
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 […]
