Plant Swap at Kindred Homestead Supply

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, and Potted Elephant are hosting a houseplant swap from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Bring a plant to donate and take a plant home. Participants should label plants. Cuttings should be brought in a plastic bag with water and a rubber band, wrapped in a wet paper […]

free

Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

$32 – $85
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
Event Series Living Nativity at Living Hope Church

Living Nativity at Living Hope Church

Living Hope Chruch 2711 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver, United States

Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, will present a free Living Nativity display at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 and 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 17. Attendees will hear a live retelling of the Christmas story with actors and live animals, including Curly the Camel.

free
Event Series Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane S.E. Peacock Lane, Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

free

Bells of the Cascades concert: “Once Upon a December”

Salmon Creek Church 12217 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, United States

Salmon Creek Church will host Bells of the Cascades for the handbell choir's "Once Upon a December" concert, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Hear new arrangements of familiar Christmas songs and other inspiring pieces. The program includes "Allegro Glorioso," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Savior of the Nations, Come," "Fantasia on Forest Green," […]

$20
Event Series Living Nativity at Living Hope Church

Living Nativity at Living Hope Church

Living Hope Chruch 2711 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver, United States

Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, will present a free Living Nativity display at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 and 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 17. Attendees will hear a live retelling of the Christmas story with actors and live animals, including Curly the Camel.

free
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

Upcycled Clothing Pop-Up at Kindred Homestead Supply

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, is hosting an Upcycled Clothing Pop-Up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring clothes by Pati Nadgwick Jeffers of Somethin' OUTTA Nothin'. Shop for repurposed and upcycled fashion essentials and home decor. Nadgwick Jeffers will bring a selection of "unmarried" graphic tees and flannel shirts; choose a tee […]

free
Event Series Oregon Rail Heritage Center Holiday Express

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

“The Muppet Christmas Carol” at Columbia Theatre

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA, United States

The Columbia Theatre presents "The Muppet Christmas Carol," a retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, literature's most famous miser. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways […]

$5