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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Camas Library is hosting a Used Book Sale from Dec. 1-4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 with a bag sale. Proceeds from the sale help to bring enriching events […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Woodland will host Winterfest from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 starting at Hoffman Plaza, across from 100 Davidson Ave. at Dunham Avenue and Goerig Street. Hear the Woodland High School Jazz Band and enjoy a complimentary latte, mocha, hot chocolate or hot cider. Miss Woodland and Santa Claus will light the new community Christmas […]
The Port of Camas-Washougal, 24 S. A St., Washougal, will host a viewing party to watch the Christmas Ships Parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The floating parade of light-bedecked boats will pass in front of Parker's Landing Marina. Please note that the port building will be closed and there will be no indoor viewing, […]
Columbia Presbyterian Church will host an Advent Concert and Festival from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 4 at 805 Columbia Ridge Drive in Vancouver. Concerts will be offered at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and the festival includes family crafts, refreshments and a photo booth. For more information, visit www.columbiapresbyterian.org.
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 […]
The Rose Quarter Guitar Show will be at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4 with vintage, used and new guitars to see, buy, sell, trade and play. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as 100 sets of C.F. Martin acoustic strings and 100 sets of […]
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 […]
The Oregon Historical Society will host Holiday Cheer from noon until 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. Chat with 70 local authors and get into the spirit of the season at this annual celebration of Oregon’s literary talents as you sip on hot cocoa, listen to carols, and get a jump […]
The Camas Library is hosting a Used Book Sale from Dec. 1-4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 with a bag sale. Proceeds from the sale help to bring enriching events […]
Shoppers seeking unique holiday gifts will again have a wide variety of choices at the second annual MESO Makers Winter Market, opening Sunday, Dec. 4, at Alberta Commons, 376 N.E. Sumner St. in Portland. Hosted by the nonprofit Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), the free market will run until Dec. 23. The hours will […]
