“The Ephemerists” Paper Arts Group

Birdhouse Books 1001 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Birdhouse Books hosts "The Ephemerists," a paper arts and collage group that meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at 1001 Main St., Vancouver. The group will make journals, do collage, make washi tape and other paper-based creative projects. There's a $5 charge per person to cover costs for […]

$5
Event Series Zoo Nights

Zoo Nights

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

Over the course of 10 Fridays from June to August, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages, and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours. Food and snacks from local food trucks will be available, plus elephant ears […]

$21 – $26
Event Series Sip & Sway

“Sip & Sway” 4-week dance class at La Uva Fortuna

La Uva Fortuna Farms 16712 NE 219th St, Battle Ground, WA, United States

La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, will host "Sip & Sway," a four-week dance class with professional instructor Brynlee. Learn new moves during a dance class  from 6 to 7 p.m. every Friday night through Aug. 30. On the first Friday of the month, learn rhumba and swing. On the second […]

$20

Good Times and Wine at English Estate Winery

English Estate Winery 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, WA, United States

English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, offers Good Times and Wine from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 30. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, buy wine, cider and soft drinks from English Estate Winery, and enjoy live music. Guests may also pre-order charcuterie boards with meat and cheeses, […]

free

Jordan Nylander Benefit Piano Concert

St.Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., will host concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 featuring pianist Jordan Nylander, benefiting Babies in Need, a ministry of All Saints Episcopal Church. Admission is free but donations are welcome, as are packages of size five or six diapers. Nylander will debut two original compositions, […]

free

River Twain at the AC Lounge on Fridays

AC Hotel by Mariott Vancouver Waterfront 333 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.

Live Music with The Groove Factor at Slow Fox Chili Parlor

Slow Fox Chili Parlor 108 E 7th Street, Vancouver, WA

Portland cover band The Groove Factor will play at Slow Fox Chili Parlor, 108 E. Seventh St., Vancouver from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16. There's no cover charge for this all-ages show. Food and beverages will be available to buy from Slow Fox.

free

East Woods Presbyterian Family Campfire

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

East Woods Presbyterian Church hosts "Into the Woods," a family campfire at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month through September at 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. Enjoy a campfire, s'mores and songs. The s'mores fixings will be provided. Guests may bring their own hot dogs to roast. Everyone is welcome.  

free

Free Friday Night Movies in the Park

Various Parks Around Vancouver WA, United States

Start your weekend with Free Friday Night Movies in a different park each week from July 12 to Aug. 23. Arrive at 7 p.m. to enjoy pre-movie activities. Movies start at dusk. All movies are close captioned. Bring a picnic or buy food from local vendors. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Here is the […]

free

Sun Spot Viewing at 78th Street Heritage Farm

County Farm 1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners and Rose City Astronomers will host a sunspot viewing from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, at the intersection of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in Hazel Dell. All ages are welcome. The program is geared toward kids in grades one […]

free

Endless Summer Cruise-In at ilani

ilani Casino Resort 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Northwest Corvette Association's 39th annual Endless Summer Cruise-In is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Vehicle registration is $20 but the event is free for spectators. Call 360-353-2891 for more details. Proceeds benefit Northwest Battle Buddies.

$20
Event Series Ridgefield Farmers Market

Ridgefield Farmers Market

Davis Park 411 N 3rd Avenue, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]

Yacolt “Classic & Custom” Car Show

Yacolt Central Park and Town Square Corner of Railroad Avenue and Yacolt Road, Yacolt

Yacolt is hosting the Classic & Custom Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 in downtown Yacolt. The event is a showcase of classic and modern cars. The show includes a Kids' Car Show, artisan vendors, food carts and live music. Registration opens at 9 a.m. at $25 per vehicle. Funds raised […]

$25

Coffee Chats with Passages to Success

Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 205 E 39th St., Vancouver, United States

Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.

free

Columbia River Walk: Following Tracks

City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join a Water Resources Education Center guide on a tracking exploration along the water’s edge in search of the animals that call the edge of the cottonwood forest home. Participants should expect to walk two miles on uneven, sandy beaches, muddy wetlands and along some paved pathways. The free program, from 9:30 a.m. to noon […]

free

“Playing with Light” at OMSI

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

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19
Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

Summer Book Fair at Covington House

Covington House 4201 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Covington House Summer Book Fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at the historic Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver. Meet many local authors offering books across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance and children's literature. Admission is free. Learn more at covingtonhistorichouse.com.

free

Battle Ground Saturday Market

Battle Ground Station Food Cart Pod 106 E. Main St., Battle Ground, United States

The Battle Ground Saturday Market returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at Battle Ground Station Food Cart Pod, 106 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The market offers a blend of artisanal goods, fresh produce, handmade crafts and food from on-site food trucks. New vendors are welcome; visit battlegroundstation.com to learn more.     […]