Junior Symphony of Vancouver Holiday Concert

Cascades Presbyterian Church 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Junior Symphony of Vancouver presents a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. The program features music by J.C. Bach, […]

$15
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 Indoor Ice Rink at OMSI

Indoor Ice Rink at OMSI

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

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, […]

$7 – $9

Ornament Swap

Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host an Ornament Swap Party from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Participation is free. Attendees should bring ornaments to give away and can take a "new" ornament home with them. Get more details at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/ornament-swap-party/.  

free

Friends of DanceWorks present “The Nutcracker”

Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Friends of DanceWorks present "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. The production features more than 100 students  and pre-professional dancers, telling the story […]

$25 – $40

Magenta Theater presents “Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta Theater presents "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story," playing from Dec. 6-22 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. The play is an adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through theatrical storytelling. Actors transform from narrators into characters, and beloved carols are sung to joyful or sinister effect, giving a fresh perspective to this familiar Christmas story. […]

$25 – $28

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," showing Dec. 6-21 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a […]

$16 – $25

Touch of Class Chorale presents “A Season of Hope”

East Woods Presbyterian Church 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver, WA, United States +2 more

Touch of Class Chorale presents its holiday concert series, “A Season of Hope," featuring traditional carols and contemporary songs from Latvia, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the United States. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at East Woods Presbyterian Church; 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church; and 3 p.m. Dec. 15 […]

$10 – $15

Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show

Portland International Raceway 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland, OR, United States

See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]

$38

Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United States

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]

$6.25 – $18

Winter Gleam light show at Oaks Park

Oaks Amusement Park 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, United States

Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening in December. In addition to light displays, light tunnels and twinkling pathways, the event features holiday-themed games, seasonal food and treats, local vendors with […]

$18
Event Series Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane S.E. Peacock Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 17-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding streets. […]

free