• Christmas Toy Giveaway

    Fourth Plain Community Commons 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Inner Beauty in U, Shifted Theory Mentoring, Toys for Tots and the city of Vancouver are sponsoring a Christmas Toy Giveaway from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Fourth […]

    free

    Teen DIY: Handmade Holiday

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

    Camas Public Library is hosting a Teen DIY Handmade Holiday workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Teens will create a handmade gift to give this holiday season. All […]

    free
    ZooLights

    ZooLights

    Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

    ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features new light displays this year as well as familiar favorites. Enjoy a new meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train […]

    $13 – $35
    Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show

    Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show

    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
    Providence Academy Evening Tours

    Providence Academy Evening Tours

    Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Historic Trust will offer tours of Providence Academy from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. Tours begin at Suite 103, the docent office, […]

    free

    RedDoor Gallery Presents Emerging Artist Natasha Ramras

    RedDoor Gallery 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, United States

    RedDoor Gallery presents works by Natasha Ramras in an Emerging Artist Exhibition, Dec. 13-Feb. 12. The public is invited to an artist reception honoring Ramras from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at 411 N.E. Dallas Street. Guests will enjoy complimentary beverages, charcuterie and chocolate truffles.

    free
    Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

    Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

    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

    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
    Christmas on Franklin

    Christmas on Franklin

    Franklin Street 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. […]

    free
    Silent Book Club

    Silent Book Club

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

    The Camas Public Library’s Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading — it’s just an hour of silent reading followed […]

    free

    Activate Church hosts Christmas at the Park

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

    Activate Church will host Christmas at the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park. The event, which is open to everyone, includes free […]

    free

    Ekklesia Theatre presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Vancouver Christmas Show”

    North Creek Church 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, United States

    Ekklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]

    $15
    Friends of DanceWorks present “The Nutcracker”

    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
    River Homelink presents “Shrek, the Musical, Jr.”

    River Homelink presents “Shrek, the Musical, Jr.”

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

    River Homelink presents "Shrek, the Musical, Jr." showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 with 3 p.m. showings on Dec. 7 and 14 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater or at the door. Prices are $10 for general admission and $5 […]

    $5 – $10
    Battle Ground High School presents “Clue: On Stage”

    Battle Ground High School presents “Clue: On Stage”

    Battle Ground High School 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground, WA, United States

    The drama department at Battle Ground High School presents "Clue: On Stage," a theatrical adaptation of the 1985 film based on the popular board game. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, with a matinee at noon on Dec. 7 in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main […]

    $7

    Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “White Christmas”

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

    Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the […]

    $16 – $25

    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 successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas […]

    $16 – $25
    Scottish Country Dance

    Scottish Country Dance

    Columbia Dance 1700 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The local Scottish Country Dance group is welcoming new dancers. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 per class. Class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or special clothing is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. For more details, visit www.rscds-swws.org or contact […]

    $8

    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