The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]
The Historic Trust invites pet owners to a free pet portrait session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Portrait photographer Robert Holcomb will capture poses with a professional portrait backdrop and provide free downloads from the Pass Gallery landing page. No reservations are required. […]
Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from March to October in the alley next to the store at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Shoppers can find everything from handmade pottery and upcycled flannels to artisan soaps, lotions and art prints […]
The Uptown Village Association Show and Shine, hosted by the Slo Poks Car Club, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 on Main Street in Vancouver’s Uptown Village. The event is open event to all hot rods, custom cars, bikes, rat rods and collector cars. The show includes raffle drawings, giveaways and goodie bags […]
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
Art and Nature in the Park is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Downs Neighborhood Park, 3217 N.E. 62nd Ave., Vancouver. This free event brings together a variety of arts and crafts for families. Attendees will enjoy painting activities, seed planting kits, cooking classes, Columbia Play Project, free books and face painting. Snacks, […]
Art at the Cave gallery will host a Collage Laboratory with artist Greg Bee from for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialist while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts will host a "Night of Magic" for adults 21 and older. Castle doors open at 6:45 p.m. to check in and to fill out your house sorting quiz. After the Sorting Ceremony, guests can enjoy wand crafting, Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, Tarot readings, a trivia game with prizes and a […]
Camas Parks & Rec and the Camas Public Library are combining s’mores and stories for a free event under the stars on National S’mores Day. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Dorothy Fox Park, attendees can roast marshmallows then follow up with story time. Participants can wear pajamas, bring blankets, pillows, sleeping backs […]
Staff from Camas Public Library will offer an all-ages Storytime in the Park at a different Camas Park each Monday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. June 10 to Aug. 12. Participants should bring blankets to sit on. Here's the schedule: June 10 - Dorothy Fox Park June 17 - Forest Home Park June 24 - […]
The Camas Farmers Market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 2 in front of the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Find seasonal produce from 50 local growers, food vendors and artisans, plus live music and kids' activities. Find a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.
Beaches Summertime Cruisin’, Wednesdays through Sept. 25 (except Aug. 21) at Portland International Raceway, raises money for nonprofit organizations. Vehicle registration opens at 3 p.m. ($5 per person and $5 per bike) and spectators ($10 per person, 12 and under free) arrive at 4 p.m. The show, which continues until dusk, features 1,000 hot rods, […]
The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Salmon Creek, with a Harvest Halloween Market on Oct. 31. The market features fresh, local produce, prepared food, flowers and artisan products. Most farms represented at the […]
The Van Mall Retirement Car Show will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15. at 7808 NE 51st St. Cost is $20 registration per car. Proceeds benefit SHARE Vancouver. Interested participants can register in advance by calling 360-896-9140. The event is free and open to the public. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be […]
Sips and Bites is a 21-and-over tour of downtown Camas businesses from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15. Enjoy sips and nibbles of of tropical cocktails, mocktails and tantalizing bites from Feast 316, Tommy O’s, Nuestra Mesa, Grains of Wrath and other locations. Enjoy live live steel drum music featuring local musician Terry Baber, aka the Northwest Panman. […]
Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar will host bingo nights every Thursday in August to raise funds for Restored and Revived, a peer-led, family-centered organization serving those affected by […]
Alderbrook Park hosts a Friday Night Cruise-in from 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday night through Sept. 13 at 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Admission for spectators is $3 to $8 and vehicle registration is $5 to $10. Learn more at https://alderbrookparkevents.com.
The La Center Farmers Market runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23 in the north parking lot of La Center Church at the corner of Aspen and Sixth Street in La Center. The market features 23 vendors selling local produce, artisan products and food with live music and covered outdoor seating. New […]
East Woods Presbyterian Church hosts "Into the Woods," a family campfire at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month through September at 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. Enjoy a campfire, s'mores and songs. The s'mores fixings will be provided. Guests may bring their own hot dogs to roast. Everyone is welcome.
