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 […]

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

Columbia Play Project provides exploratory play activities for the whole family from 9-12 on Mondays at Fourth Plain Community Commons. Activities focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math.

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

From 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, preschool and kindergarten-aged kids will explore smell and texture in this creative way to paint, adding water to spices to create an aromatic painting. This program is for preschool and kindergarten aged children with an adult. All materials will be provided and registration is required at CamasPL.org/SpicePainting.

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 […]

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. […]

Skamania Lodge will host a Village Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 in the ballroom at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. Shoppers will find the wares of […]

The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]

Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, will offer a Holiday Light Walk through the meadow and under the Douglas firs in Tree House Village from dusk until 9 p.m. every night from Nov. 29 to Jan. 3. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit at the end of their stroll.

Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are hosting an Aviation Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Find warbirds' paintings, prints and framed posters, airplane model kits, British World War I-related items, pins and aviation books. Included in the […]

The Valiant Ballroom will host a Holidays Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday) at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Shop for handmade crafts, artisanal foods, original artworks, home decor, fashion, accessories and one-of-a-kind products. Learn more at facebook.com/events/386669380560744.

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

LiveWell Camas, 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas, will welcome Indigenous makers and small businesses to share their wares at the Indigenous Makers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 during Little Box Friday.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is hosting a Holiday Market from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Hilton Hotel, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Find arts, crafts, gifts and treats from local makers. For more information, visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com or […]

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 rout, and more interactive displays. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market is hosting a Holiday Market from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Hilton Hotel, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Find arts, crafts, gifts and treats from local makers. For more information, visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com or […]

The Prairie High School Yuletide Carnival is a free event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. The community is invited to eat free pancakes, drink hot chocolate, play carnival games, get pictures with Santa and pick out a free toy from Santa’s Workshop (or kids can pick […]

Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are hosting an Aviation Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Find warbirds' paintings, prints and framed posters, airplane model kits, British World War I-related items, pins and aviation books. Included in the […]

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 […]

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Grinchmas Gift Bazaar in downtown Camas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donna Roberts Group offices, 403 N.E. Fifth Ave. Attendees will find a festive "Whoville" setting with refreshments, local vendors and selfies with the Grinch. Shop for artwork, scarves, jewelry, wine and home décor. Admission is free. For […]

Dennis 7 Dees Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, will host Reindeer Magic on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. See real Reindeer, visit with Santa Claus and enjoy festive family activities at this holiday event. Additional vendor offerings include Santa photos, face painting, fresh food, sweet treats and warm beverages. Tickets are $9 per […]

The Valiant Ballroom will host a Holidays Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday) at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Shop for handmade crafts, artisanal foods, original artworks, home decor, fashion, accessories and one-of-a-kind products. Learn more at facebook.com/events/386669380560744.

Shop small and local in downtown Camas on Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday. Downtown businesses will offer discounts and free "Shop Small" bags and merchandise. Downtown Camas “elves” will hand out goodies and coupons sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association. Get a candy bar from the elves and see if you're the winner of a […]

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 […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Christmas Spiders workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30. Attendees will learn about the European tradition of Yule logs in this  hands-on class. Students will create their own "Magickal Yule Logs," according to their personality and style. The spider can become an ornament […]

The Uptown Village Association will host a tree lighting celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at Main Street Church, 1812 Main St., Vancouver. The event includes a tree lighting at dusk, a live band, a choir performance, Biker Claus and hot beverages to purchase. Learn more at facebook.com/uptownvillage/.