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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Prairie High School Winter Carnival is a free event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2. The community is invited to eat free pancakes, drink hot chocolate, play carnival games, get pictures with Santa and pick out a free toy from Santa's Workshop (or kids can pick out gifts for parents in the […]
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 […]
Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, presents "Passages," featuring the work of Yoshihiro Kitai and Matthew Letzelter, faculty at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The exhibit explores the marks that reference patterns and experiences between man-made and natural environments. The exhibit is free and open to the public Dec. 1-30 during regular […]
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy cookies and cider from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Troutdale Historical Society Barn Exhibit Hall, 732 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Ore. For more details, call 510-661-2164 or email troutdalehistory@gmail.com.
Full Circle Collective, 300 E. 13th St. #102, will host a pop-up market from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 to celebrate its new location in downtown Vancouver. Vendors will offer botox, IVs, B12, D3, immunity, skinny shots, tooth gems, permanent jewelry, baked goods, candles, handcrafted jewelry and makeup. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Attendees […]
Columbia Springs is hosting the Circle of Life Chum Salmon Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at Wood's Landing, S.E. Riverwood Lane, Vancouver. The gathering celebrates the return of the spawning chum salmon. Park and meet in the Columbia Springs parking lot at 2 p.m. to walk as a group to the salmon […]
Touch of Class Chorale, a community choir celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will present "Come Gather 'Round the Fire," a concert featuring favorites like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Go Tell It On the Mountain" along with choral classics from the 1600s to today. Concert dates and times are 2 […]
Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, is offering a Learn to Knit Class from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2. The class is designed for total beginners. Students will learn the basics of knitting while creating a garter stitch infinity scarf. Students will learn how to do a long tail cast on, knit stitch, […]
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 […]
Yacolt is hosting a tree-lighting celebration from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Stop by the library, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt, to decorate paper cutout gingerbread ornaments and take a hot chocolate goody bag with you to enjoy at home. Visit the outdoor market beginning a 4 p.m. and stay for the annual Christmas […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer a series of wreathmaking workshops from No. 30 to Dec. 8. Attendees can enjoy a cup of wassail and listen to Christmas music while making authentic greenery wreaths. Participants should bring clippers, wear gloves and dress warmly. The cost is $45, including all materials for […]
Zoo Lights is the Oregon Zoo's annual nighttime display of millions of dazzling lights, open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 through Jan. 7. Purchase Zoo Lights Any Night tickets, available at oregonzoo.org/lights, which can be bought in advance and used spontaneously for any night and time throughout the season. Adult tickets range from […]
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 24-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. 15-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
