“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19

Coping with Climate Change Support Circle

Leaven Community Center 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

A support circle for coping with climate change will be held at the Leaven Community Center, located at 5431 NE 20th Ave. in Portland, starting at 10am Aug. 24. This […]

Free
Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use […]

Repair Shop Pop-Up at Founders Coffee and Mercantile

Founder's Coffee and Mercantile 317 E Main Street, Battle Ground, WA, United States

Columbia Springs will host a "pop-up" repair shop at Founder's Coffee and Mercantile, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24. Attendees can bring broken household items, bikes, lamps, or clothing that needs repair. Skilled volunteers will fix or mend them for you. Scan the QR code to register your […]

free

Hidden Journey of Wastewater

City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Tour Vancouver's Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Plant from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 24 to learn about the unseen journey of our used water. After the treatment plant tour, participants will take a nature walk to the Columbia River to learn about the riparian ecosystem and see where the clean water is released. This […]

Free
Event Series Cape Horn Quilters Quilt Show

Cape Horn Quilters Quilt Show

American Legion Cape Horn Post 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal, Washington, United States

The Cape Horn Quilters Show is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at American Legion, Cape Horn Post 122, 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free. The show includes hourly door prizes, vintage quilt turning, a quilters' marketplace […]

$5

Summer Marketplace at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Late Summer Music Workshop – 5 weeks – Emerging or Advanced

Jam Session™ Class 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Jam Session will host a six-week music workshop starting Aug. 24 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St, Vancouver. Classes for emerging musicians are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and classes for advanced musicians are 2 to 4 p.m. Each class has three instructors for greater student-teacher interaction. Learn more at facebook.com/JamSessionClass/ or bassfitz.com/ […]

$125

Wheels and Wings

Grove Field Airport 632 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Port of Camas-Washougal will host Wheels and Wings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at Grove Field Airport, 632 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas. The event includes a free hot dog lunch and a Car and Airplane walk-through. Registration is $20.

$20

Doggy Fashion Show and Block Party

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

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary will host its fourth annual Doggy Fashion Show from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. The theme is "Under the Sea" and the event will include artisan vendors. Register your dog for the fashion show at forms.gle/Dv4L9kC4uFPsp93E6.

free
Event Series Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival

Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

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

The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, Northwest wines, fine art, food and exhibits. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Non-refundable tickets range […]

$30 – $105
Event Series Barbecue Fest at ilani

Barbecue Fest at ilani

ilani Casino Resort 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, United States

ilani’s annual Barbecue Fest returns Aug. 24 and 25, featuring celebrity chefs and pitmasters Alton Brown, Rodney Scott, Tiffani Faison, Kevin Bludso, Adam Perry Lang, Rasheed Philips, Misty Banchero, Alex Belew, Rick Browne, Mary Cressler, Gary the BBQ Chef, Matt Groark, Stan Hays, Holly Jubera, Sean Martin, Mike Miller and David Rose. Tickets and information are […]

$49 – $109

Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]

$10 – $48
Event Series Afterschool Program Open House

Afterschool Program Open House

Bridgeview Resource Center 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, United States

PDDBM is hosting an Afterschool Program Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. This open house is a chance to meet the teachers, explore the location and ask questions. The open house includes food, drinks, games, a […]

free

Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners

Art Zone 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas, United States

Art Zone is offering a Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Artist Instructor Hannah Complin will tech students the basics of watercolor, including painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how […]

$85

Music with Neighbors

First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, will host a "Community Porch Party" for kids and families from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in the church parking lot. Guests should bring chairs and a picnic dinner. Music and entertainment will be provided by Red Yarn. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

free

Gorge Summerfest

Cape Horn Preserve (parking at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary) 9731 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA, United States

Friends of the Columbia Gorge will host Gorge Summerfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Cape Horn Preserve just outside of Washougal (with free parking and shuttle service from Cape Horn-Skye Elementary, 9731 Washougal River Road, Washougal). This end-of-summer celebration is free and open to the public. Dance to live music from […]

free

End of Summer Madness Festival

Cloverlane Event Center 16391 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie, WA, United States

Cloverlane Mercantile & Event Center, 16391 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting the End of Summer Madness Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24. Cloverlane's 8800 square feet will be transformed into Stars Hollow, the fictional town setting for the TV series, "Gilmore Girls."  Partygoers will enjoy carnival games with themed prizes, show trivia, a […]

$25

Loowit Brewing – Ole’s Outpost Grand Opening

Loowit Brewing - Ole's Outpost 11202 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, United States

Loowit Brewing Company will host a grand opening event at its new Ole's Outpost location in Orchards, located at 11202 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 6pm Aug. 24. The evening will feature live music as well as food and drink specials.. The new location features 26 taps of Loowit beer and a selection of […]

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, United States

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10