The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.
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 […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]
Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, invited over 100 artists to share 300 of their original creations for holiday gift-giving. See the show from Dec. 1-29 during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more at artatthecave.com.
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 […]
Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired, reimagined "Nutcracker" with performances at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. A sensory-friendly performance will also be offered at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. This one-of-a-kind production features beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving by covered wagon. Audiences will see a holiday […]
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, 16 and 17, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 18-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding […]
The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, non-denominational support group is open to all veterans and first […]
Journey Theater presents "The Wizard of Oz," Dec. 8-16 at Washougal High School. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and matinee shows at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. The Dec. 9 matinee show includes ASL interpretation. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround […]
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use […]
NatureScaping will host a presentation "Hope for a Happy Planet: One Day-One Backyard at a Time" at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 16. Presented by Gene […]
Single Seniors will attend at Holiday Bazaar together at Vancouver Point, located at 4555 N.E. 66th Ave., starting at 10 a.m. Dec. 16. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Vancouver Farmers Market is open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to […]
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke […]
Get holiday shopping done at the Sifton Street Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16. Browse from 40 vendors at Sifton Elementary School, 7301 N.E. 137th Ave., Vancouver. Admission […]