Event Series Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

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. 25 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 […]

$5 – $18

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane N. 34th Court, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Candy Cane Lane on North 34th Court in Ridgefield is a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the holiday season with cookies, candy canes and caroling from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The Bella Noche neighborhood will be closed to vehicle traffic for guests to safely walk and enjoy the festivities and light displays. Santa […]

free, donations welcome

Valo Cellars Wine Dinner at Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States

Skamania Lodge is hosting a wine dinner with Valo Cellars from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. The five-course meal pairs dishes by Chef Zac Janssen and wines from Valo Cellars. Purchase tickets ($125 per person) and see the menu at skamanialodge.rezdy.com/596882/skamania-lodge-dine-discover-series-with-valo-cellars.

$125

Festival of Wreaths and Wine

Battle Ground Community Center 912 NE Main Street, Battle Ground, WA, United States

The Festival of Wreaths and Wine is an evening of music, wine tasting, dinner and a silent auction at the Battle Ground Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The community is also invited to bid in the online auction beginning Nov. 29. Proceeds benefit the Battle Ground Rotary Foundation. Tickets are $35 at www.battlegroundrotary.org.

$35

Christmas Ships

Marina Park, Port of Camas Washougal 24 S A St., Washougal, WA, United States

View the 69th annual Christmas Ships floating parade from Dec. 1-17. See the complete schedule for both Columbia and Willamette fleet parades at christmasships.org. The Port of Camas-Washougal will host an outdoor viewing celebration at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in Marina Park. Appearances on the Columbia River include: Dec. 1, 7 p.m. – North Portland Harbor […]

free
Event Series Live Music at Coast to Coast Fish House

Live Music at Coast to Coast Fish House

Coast to Coast Fish House 19206 SE 1st St Suite 102, Camas, WA, United States

Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]

free

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical

Beacock Music 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," showing in the Beacock Music Recital Hall Dec. 1-10. Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder, perfectionist Sally is mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse and Charlie Brown is in rare form. The musical spans the […]

$25

Vancouver Master Chorale Christmas Concert

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

Vancouver Master Chorale and orchestra will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert includes J.S. Bach's "Magnificat" and a musical presentation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" with narrator Rebecca Hoffman. Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for […]

$25
Event Series River HomeLink presents “Aladdin”

River HomeLink presents “Aladdin”

Prairie High School 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

River HomeLink will present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Dec. 1-9 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie, a reimagining of the classic Disney cartoon, featuring Genie, Jasmine, Iago and Aladdin. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children 10 and under. Buy tickets at the door or online at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater. Shows are […]

$10
Event Series Annie the Musical!

Union High School presents “Annie”

Union High School 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk Street, Camas, United States

Union High School Performing Arts presents "Annie," showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are $12 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. The show is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Tickets (cash only) are on sale at the door an hour prior […]

$8 – $12

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “1940s Radio Christmas Carol”

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the musical "1940s Radio Christmas Carol," Dec. 1-17, at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Family Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Pride Night is 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Meet Santa Day is 2 p.m. […]

$11 – $20
Event Series Next Fall by: Geoffrey Nauffts

Clark College presents “Next Fall”

Clark College Decker Theatre 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Clark College presents Geoffry Nauffts' "Next Fall," a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. The play’s central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke, examining what it means to "believe." Adult tickets are $12. Seniors age 60 and older are $10. Tickets are free for Clark College students, […]

$10 – $12

Magenta Theater presents “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta Theater presents the Jane Austen-inspired “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” showing from Dec. 1-17 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $23 at magentatheater.com or $25 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 360-949-3098. […]

$23 – $25
Event Series Christmas Train

Christmas Train

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United States

Visit Santa aboard the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's Christmas Special Trains, weekend excursions featuring three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. The 1941, ALCO S2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon, and 2:30 pm. each day from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River atop a hill-side vantage point […]

$16 – $22
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 held from 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

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club House 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is celebrating 76 years of model railroading with its annual Holiday Open House shows from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 and Dec. 2-3 at 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The show is a holiday tradition for local families. Ticket prices are $12 for adults age […]

$12

Gather Arts Studio Christmas Open House

Gather Arts Studio Shop 16523 N.E. 170th Ave., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

Gather Arts Studio, 16523 N.E. 170th Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting a Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. Browse the wares of 20 makers with many gifts under $10. Enjoy treats and snacks, enter the gift basket raffle, get permanent jewelry or buy a kid's cookie kit. Sign […]

free

Oregon Rail Heritage Center Holiday Express

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 S.E. Water Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is offering Holiday Express train rides along the Willamette River with Santa Claus as a guest. Trains, pulled by the Polson No. 2 steam locomotive, run every 90 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 17. Visit www.orhf.org/train-rides/holiday-express for tickets and […]

$25 – $99
Event Series High Tea at the Grant House

High Tea at the Grant House

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

Willful Wine is hosting High Tea at The Grant House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, featuring a selection of teas from Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary with a Tower of Treats, starting with traditional crustless tea sandwiches and savory bites. The tea also includes English scones […]

$65.22

Winter Wonderland Watercolor Class

Vancouver Art Space WA, United States

Vancouver Art Space, inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a beginner-friendly Winter Wonderland Watercolor Class from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Attendees will follow step-by-step instruction from artist Nathun Finkhouse. Pre-sketched canvases will be ready to paint. All supplies are included in the $75 fee. Register at […]

$75