Free outdoor showing of “Don’t Look Up”

Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Attend a free outdoor showing of the movie "Don't Look Up" on an inflatable 30-foot screen at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13. Attendees should bring their own blankets and chairs. On-site food trucks will offer meals for sale. Portable toilets large enough to accommodate wheelchairs […]

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Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “A Night of Magic,” Harry Potter-themed fun for adults

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "A Night of Magic," from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The evening includes a sorting ceremony, a Harry Potter Trivia contest, a lesson in defense against the dark arts, a costume contest, themed drinks, divination and more. This is an immersive event for […]

$18 – $20

Show and Shine Car Show

Uptown Village Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Slo Poks car club will host the Uptown Village Show and Shine car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 on North Main Street in Vancouver's Uptown […]

$15

Friends of Fort Vancouver Garden Party

Fort Vancouver Historic Garden 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Friends of Fort Vancouver will host its annual Garden Party from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Fort Vancouver Heritage Garden, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Attendees […]

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Sip and Stroll Fundraiser for Hough Foundation

Uptown Village Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Hough Foundation's delicious annual fundraiser, the Sip & Stroll, invites participants to enjoy specialty drinks from Uptown Village businesses, including craft beer, wine, cider and cocktails. Tickets are $35 per person, available at houghfoundation.org/sip-and-stroll/. Proceeds will be donated to the Hough Foundation to help local schoolkids. Come early for the Slo Poks car club's […]

$35

The Community Unity Picnic

Abrams Park 445 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The Ridgefield Community Group and Indivisible Greater Vancouver are hosting the free, family -friendly Community Unity Picnic from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at Bennett Hall in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. (The park is located at the end of Division Street off North Fifth  Avenue near Union Ridge Elementary School.) The […]

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Children’s Story Time with Olive and Dingo at Uplifted Boutique

Uplifted Boutique and Makers Market 5404 SE 72nd Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Uplifted Boutique and Maker's Market, in Portland's Mt. Scott neighborhood at 5404 S.E. 72nd Ave., Portland, present Story Time with Olive and Dingo from 10:30 to 11:30 every Tuesday from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13. Story Time features singing, stories, jokes, reading and music in the Good Medicine Theater connected to the boutique. The cost […]

$5

Science on Tap at the Kiggins: Using Neuroscience to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Kiggins Theatre presents Science on Tap -- "Making Memories: Using Neuroscience to Enhance Teaching and Learning," at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15 to $45, available at scienceontaporwa.org/events/kiggins_aug_25_memory/ or at kigginstheatre.com. Vaccine cards are required and checked at entry. Masks are recommended. The event is only in person […]

$15 – $45

Center Stage Clothiers hosts Drama Teacher Mingler

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Center Stage Clothiers will host a Drama Teacher Mingler from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26, beginning at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver. The event is […]

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Discover Radio Control Flying at the Fairgrounds

Clark County Fairgrounds 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Join the Clark County Radio Control Society RC club at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road,  Ridgefield, for a morning of learning to fly radio controlled airplanes. This event is for all ages, and families are encouraged to learn more about this sport and the club. The event includes […]

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Camas Vintage and Art Faire

Downtown Camas 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The annual Camas Vintage & Art Faire will return to downtown Camas from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Birch Streets, near Camas Antiques. This event features over 60 vendors including local artists and artisans in a variety of styles and mediums, as well as merchants featuring […]

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Clark County Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration

Clark County Genealogical Society and Library 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Clark County Genealogical Society will host its 50th anniversary celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library, 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. The event, a 70s-themed costume party that is open to the public, will be held rain or shine outdoors. Covered seating will be available. […]

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Dandelion Teahouse hosts Block Party and Doggy Fashion Show

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary is hosting a Block Party and Doggy Fashion Show from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27. The party, on Seventh Street between Washington and Main, will include vendors, activities, and of course - dogs! The main event is the doggy fashion show at 7 p.m. and the theme is "Garden Tea […]

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Slide Ride for Kids at Portland’s Creston Park

Creston Park 4454 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR, United States

Portland clowns Olive and Dingo will host a Slide Ride for kids from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 29. Children should meet at Creston Park, 4454 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland, at the playground near the Francis Street entrance. Olive and Dingo will be there with tall bicycles. Children should bring helmets, water and a […]

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Children’s Story Time with Olive and Dingo at Uplifted Boutique

Uplifted Boutique and Makers Market 5404 SE 72nd Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Uplifted Boutique and Maker's Market, in Portland's Mt. Scott neighborhood at 5404 S.E. 72nd Ave., Portland, present Story Time with Olive and Dingo from 10:30 to 11:30 every Tuesday from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13. Story Time features singing, stories, jokes, reading and music in the Good Medicine Theater connected to the boutique. The cost […]

$5
Event Series ReLit Upcycled Lamp Tour and Concert

ReLit Upcycled Lamp Tour and Concert

Downtown Vancouver and Columbia Springs WA, United States

Columbia Springs nature preserve and environmental education center, is hosting the ReLit festival from Aug. 31 to Sept. 28, when upcycled and repurposed items that have been made into lamps will be on display and on sale in locations throughout downtown Vancouver. Take a free tour around Vancouver to see the lamps; you'll be sent […]

$5 – $50

Event Series Mind Readers Book Club

Mind Readers Book Club

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library is hosting Mind Readers, a book discussion group for seventh through twelfth graders. The club will meet every first Thursday of the month, beginning September 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Limit of 10 spots available. For September we will be reading Feed by M.T. Anderson How it works: Register for […]

Free

Science on Tap at Alberta Rose Theatre: How’d They Film That? Behind the Scenes at OPB

Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland, OR, United States

The next Science on Tap at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland, will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. The presentation is "How'd They Film That? Behind the Scenes of Science Communication at OPB." Attend in person or watch a livestream. The cost to attend is $45 or $15 to watch the […]

$15 – $45

“Celebrate Art!” First Friday in Downtown Camas

Downtown Camas 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

“Celebrate Art!” will bring art in many forms to the streets of downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2. First Friday activities include live music and dance performances, artist demonstrations, a ribbon cutting, plein air painting, art receptions, games and prizes, collaborative art and after-hours shopping. “From Art to Finish” is a new element […]

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