Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Special

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

Take a train to visit Santa with the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Christmas Specials. The 1941 ALCO S2 diesel locomotive departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30-31, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22 from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River then stop at Moulton Station for warm cider, cocoa […]

$16 – $22

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club open house

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club House 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]

$5 – $25
Event Series La Center Christmas Festival

La Center Christmas Festival

Downtown La Center Fourth St., between Aspen and Birch, La Center, WA, United States

La Center will host a Christmas Festival from Dec. 6-8, starting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 with Santa Housecalls (within La Center city limits). From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, get holiday shopping done at the Holiday Bazaar featuring local artisans at La Center Middle School, 2001 N.E. Lockwood Creek Road. […]

free

Hometown Holidays in Camas

Downtown Camas NE 4th Avenue, Camas

Camas Parks and Recreation and the Downtown Camas Association present Hometown Holidays from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Camas along Fourth Avenue. The event includes photos with Santa, crafts and activities, entertainment, free hot cocoa, holiday shopping and art shows. The tree will be lit at 5 p.m. with "snow." Food vendors […]

free
Event Series Little Dragons Reading Program

Little Dragons Reading Program

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

Little Dragons will begin at Camas Public Library on Sept. 3. Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth-4 years old). By reading with your little dragon, you are teaching them about the sounds and letters that make up our language. You are also creating positive interactions with books, which is […]

Free
Event Series Providence Academy Tours

Providence Academy Tours

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

free
Event Series Marshall House Tours

Marshall House Tours

Marshall House at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

free

Poetry Street PNW: A Poetry Open Mic Where Every Voice Is Heard

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

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Street PNW Open Mic from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Attendees are invited to read their own original poetry out loud, or share poems by a favorite poet -- or just come to listen. All ages are welcome. […]

free
Event Series Providence Academy Tours

Providence Academy Tours

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

free
Event Series Marshall House Tours

Marshall House Tours

Marshall House at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

free
Event Series Sip & Shop in downtown Camas

Sip & Shop in downtown Camas

Downtown Camas NE 4th Avenue, Camas

The Downtown Camas Association will host the annual Holiday Sip & Shop from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Enjoy holiday shopping, fun with friends, cocktail tastings, treats and holiday music. Elves will hand out goodies and gift cards. Get tickets ($25) at eventbrite.com/e/holiday-sip-shop-in-downtown-camas-2024-tickets-998828371547. Every $10 spent in Camas that evening enters […]

$25

Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Features Debra Elisa

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic night is 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Art at the Cave gallery, 108 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The evening features poet Debra Elisa. Her Moonpath Press collection, "You Can Call It Beautiful," debuted last year. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. For more details, see printedmattervancouver.com.

$5
Event Series Providence Academy Tours

Providence Academy Tours

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are […]

free
Event Series Marshall House Tours

Marshall House Tours

Marshall House at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture […]

free
Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

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

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features new light displays this year as well as familiar favorites. Enjoy a new meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train […]

$13 – $35

Activate Church hosts Christmas in the Park

Esther Short Park West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver, WA, United States

Activate Church will host Christmas in the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park. The event, which is open to everyone, includes free […]

free