Grand Opening of Uniquely You Event Venue

Uniquely You Event Venue 903 Washington St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Uniquely You Event Venue, 903 Washington St., Vancouver, will host a grand opening event from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. During the grand opening event, the newly renovated space will showcase ten local artists and makers. Complimentary beverages will be offered. The space is available […]

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Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

$19 – $65

Camas Hometown Holidays and Tree Lighting

Downtown Camas NE 4th Avenue, Camas

Camas Parks and Recreation is hosting Camas Hometown Holidays and Tree Lighting from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in downtown Camas along Northeast Fourth Avenue from Northeast Adams Street to Northeast Garfield Street. The event will include photos with Santa, crafts, hay rides, entertainment, free hot cocoa, after-hours holiday shopping and art shows. The […]

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First Friday in downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver WA, United States

Come to downtown Vancouver from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 for First Friday. Vancouver's downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Free parking is offered by Biggs Insurance at 105 W. Evergreen Blvd. Free shuttle service is available from the Biggs Insurance parking lot to any destination […]

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Event Series The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United States

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]

$5 – $18

Winter Wonderland at the Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at the Portland International Raceway will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 at 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. It's the largest light show in the Northwest, spanning the entire track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. […]

$48 – $155

Battle Ground Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Battle Ground Community Center 912 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA, United States

The city of Battle Ground will host its Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The event is free for all ages. Enjoy live music and caroling with the Battle Ground High School Choir. Santa Claus will make his grand arrival […]

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Haus of Luna presents “Haus After Dark”

Haus of Luna 1004 W Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

$25 – $110
Event Series Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet Schedule

Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet Schedule

Various locations WA, United States

The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]

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Event Series KV Jam Session

Kennedy Violins Jam Session

Kennedy Violins 508 SE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, United States

Agyei Marshall hosts a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins, 17720 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 160, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. This is a free event and is open to the public as well as Kennedy Violins students.

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Sons of Norway Vancouver host Christmas Market

Sons of Norway Hall 2400 Grant St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The nonprofit organization Sons of Norway is hosting a Christmas market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Purchase jewelry, ornaments, woodworks, leather goods and more. Learn more at sofnvancouver.com.

Ridgefield Hometown Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

Downtown Ridgefield N. Main Avenue, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Ridgefield will mark the start of the holiday season with its Hometown Celebration from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. along Pioneer Street in downtown Ridgefield and in Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Visitors will find twinkling lights, decorated businesses, gifts, food and holiday sales. Get started on holiday shopping at the Holiday Food […]

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Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Christmas Special Train Rides

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United States

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will offer Christmas Special Train Rides every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Trains depart from the station at 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt; passengers should arrive early for boarding. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for military or seniors age 60 […]

$12 – $18

Autism Moms’ Support Group hosts “Sensitive Santa”

Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Autism Moms' Support Group will host "Sensitive Santa" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605 S.E. MicGillivray Blvd., Vancouver. This Santa is sensory-friendly and understands special needs kids, young and old. All families with disabilities are welcome. The free event, sponsored by local businesses and the […]

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Get to-Gather Farm Christmas Spirit Event

Get To-Gather Farm 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, WA, United States

Get in the holiday spirit at Get to-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, to get in the holiday spirit with a special event featuring Christmas stories by Farmer Johh and s'mores around the fire pit. In the farm store, find fresh wreaths in assorted sizes, gift packs of jam and other goodies and nut […]

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Unique Markets Holiday Artisan Market at Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Veterans Memorial Coliseum 300 N Winning Way, Portland, OR, United States

Unique Markets Portland presents a holiday artisans' market featuring 160 independent vendors at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4. Get all your shopping done under one roof while supporting independent designers, up-and-coming artists and emerging brands. Guests can browse for the perfect gifts, meet the […]

$10 – $40

Prairie High School Hosts Winter Carnival

Prairie High School 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, welcomes the community to its inaugural Winter Carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Prairie students and staff will offer a variety of activities for families, including a photo booth, carnival games and prizes, gifts, crafts, refreshments and treats and community resources. Bring donations for […]

Local Maker Holiday Pop-Ups at Dandelion Teahouse

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

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver, is offering a series of Local Maker Holiday Pop-ups from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17.  Local makers from the Vancouver and Portland area will set up in the loft upstairs to sell their artisan products. Here's the schedule: Dec. 3 All […]

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