Speaker Series: Green Schoolyards – Native Plants and Habitats in Local Schools

Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room 901 C St, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Bee Project presents the next installment in the Speaker Series: "Green Schoolyards - Native Plants and Habitats in Local Schools," a free presentation by Jane Tesner Kleiner at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Attendees can learn about the exciting projects, partners and […]

free

Washougal Pumpkin Bash

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

Attend the 21-and-over Pumpkin Bash from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 at Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal. The fundraiser for the new Washougal Community Library includes cocktails and pumpkin kegs, seasonal snacks and activities such as pumpkin smashing, dancing and the Great Pumpkin Sacrifice. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $40 per […]

$40

Saturday Spooktacular

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

Double, double, toil, and trouble....it's spooky season at the Camas Public Library. Guests of all ages are invited to an after-hours party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19 with scary stories, boo bingo and a haunted library. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/Spooktacular.

free

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical: An All-American Musical Odyssey through Agoraphobia, Adultery, Hysterical Pregnancy, Strippers, Huffing, Electrical Chairs, Flan, Roadkill, Toll Collecting, Spray Cheese and Disco," running Oct. 12-27. The play follows a new tenant at Armadillo Acres — and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. […]

$21 – $30
Event Series Haunted Walking Tours

Haunted Walking Tours

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Clark County Historical Museum guides will lead Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours are offered at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in September (except Sept. 27-28) and October. Most tours meet at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. A mix of stories, […]

$20

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks

The Grant House 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Tour-takers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays, except for Oct. 13, when the tour starts at 2 […]

$15 – $20

Vancouver Master Chorale performs Verdi’s “Requiem”

Skyview High School Concert Hall 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, WA, United States +1 more

Vancouver Master Chorale is collaborating with the Southwest Washington Symphony to perform Verdi's "Requiem." The 100-voice choir and soloists will join the Longview-based symphony for two concerts: 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Lower Columbia College's Rose Theater, 1600 Maple St., Longview, and 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. […]

$30

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical: An All-American Musical Odyssey through Agoraphobia, Adultery, Hysterical Pregnancy, Strippers, Huffing, Electrical Chairs, Flan, Roadkill, Toll Collecting, Spray Cheese and Disco," running Oct. 12-27. The play follows a new tenant at Armadillo Acres — and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. […]

$21 – $30
Event Series Insight Meditation

Weekly Insight Meditation at Art at the Cave Gallery

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.

$1 – $10
Event Series Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is a fall tradition in Clark County. Visitors can take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of "pumpkin people" scenes. Guests can visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, find beautiful backdrops for photo-ops, and explore the historic farm grounds including farm animals and several kids' activities. […]

$5 – $7

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks

The Grant House 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Tour-takers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays, except for Oct. 13, when the tour starts at 2 […]

$15 – $20

Historic Covington House Open House

The Historic Covington House 4201 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Attend an open house at Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver, for a presentation and exhibits of Indigenous weapons and other antique objects. The presentation, noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, is free. Learn more at covingtonhistorichouse.com.

free

Autumn Pumpkins Clay Workshop at Kilnfolk

Kilnfolk Clay Studio 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, United States

Celebrate the season with a pumpkin-making workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students will create their own ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. No experience is necessary. Family-friendly workshops are for adults and children over age five (with parent help). Workshops are $55 per person, including an hour and a […]

$55

Southwest Washington Wind Symphony presents “Celebrations”

Performing Arts Center at Union High School 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas, WA, United States

The Southwest Washington Wind Symphony presents the "Celebrations" from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Union High School's Performing Arts Center, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St. The concert will be conducted by Patrick Murphy, director of bands at the University of Portland, and Chris Sigman, music educator in the Evergreen School District. The performance kicks […]

free

Vancouver Master Chorale performs Verdi’s “Requiem”

Skyview High School Concert Hall 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, WA, United States +1 more

Vancouver Master Chorale is collaborating with the Southwest Washington Symphony to perform Verdi's "Requiem." The 100-voice choir and soloists will join the Longview-based symphony for two concerts: 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Lower Columbia College's Rose Theater, 1600 Maple St., Longview, and 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. […]

$30

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Ensemble: String Quartet with Clarinet and Horn

First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA’s Chamber Music Series begins the 2024-2025 season with the symphony's Chamber Ensemble: String Quartet with Clarinet and Horn performance at 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert will feature principal clarinet Igor Shakhman, principal horn Dan Partridge and a string quartet […]

$15 – $30

Fall Cooking Class at Class Cooking

Class Cooking 110 E 15th St., Vancouver, United States

WildSalt Studio is offering a Fall Cooking Class from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at Class Cooking, 110 E. 15th St., Vancouver. Attendees will make comforting fall recipes with a pumpkin-forward fall menu. The class will make handmade pumpkin gnocchi, brown butter and sage pasta sauce, autumn crunch kale Caesar salad and pumpkin cheesecake […]

$99

Sons and Daughters of Italy Celebrate Italian Heritage Month

American Legion Post 176 14011 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Sons and Daughters of Italy will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at American Legion Salmon Creek Post 176, 14011 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. The event includes a fundraiser to support scholarships, local and national charities. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for […]

$10 – $15

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical: An All-American Musical Odyssey through Agoraphobia, Adultery, Hysterical Pregnancy, Strippers, Huffing, Electrical Chairs, Flan, Roadkill, Toll Collecting, Spray Cheese and Disco," running Oct. 12-27. The play follows a new tenant at Armadillo Acres — and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. […]

$21 – $30