The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]
Friends of Danceworks presents "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E. 18th […]
Journey Theater presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," showing from Dec. 2-10 at Washington Grange, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put […]
After a three-year hiatus, Imago Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed mega hit ZooZoo is back. This December, the introverted frogs, finicky penguins and acrobatic larvae are coming out of hibernation to delight audiences […]
The Hockinson High School Theatre Company invites the community to its production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at […]
Love Street Playhouse presents the holiday comedy "A Nice Family Gathering," with performances from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11 at 125 Loves Ave. in Woodland. Non-refundable tickets are $22, plus […]
Portland Baroque Orchestra presents George Frideric Handel’s "Messiah," featuring Cappella Romana Dec. 9-11 at First Baptist Church, 909 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 […]
Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana join forces to perform the complete oratorio for the Handel's "Messiah," directed by Gabriel Crouch and featuring world class soloists. Performances are 7:30 p.m. […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Christmas Belles" from Dec. 2-18. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Holiday Out," running from Dec. 2-17 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17. Family […]
Join the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus for "Light the Way Home," with performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Newmark Theatre, […]
Single Seniors will attend Vancouver Church's Christmas Concerts Dec. 10, 3300 N.E. 78th St. There will performances at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call 360--892-8944.
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a tree planting along Burnt Bride Creek from 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 10. Attendees and volunteers are asked to park on […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market will host a Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at its regular location near Esther Short […]
Bring the kids to take professional photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at Dennis 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center (formerly Shorty's) at […]
Amboy's Holiday Artisans' Market is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Mt. Valley Grange, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy. The market features handmade gifts from local artisans […]
Join city staff from the Naturespaces program and volunteers from the Adopt-A-Park program from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 to pull invasive English ivy in Behrens Woods Urban Nature […]
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 […]
Join other volunteers to beautify the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, at the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10. There will be plenty of fall cleanup to do, such as deadheading and cutting back plants and grasses. Refreshments will be served.
The Historic Trust presents "Special Saturday: Santa at the Marshall House," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver. Santa Claus will be at the beautiful Marshall House, traditionally decorated for the holidays to take photos and receive hand delivered letters and wish lists. Guests can make holiday crafts, listen to […]
