Ali Wong performs at ilani

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

Comedian, writer, producer and actress Ali Wong will perform at ilani Casino Resort at 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets are $99 and $129 at ilaniresort.com. Wong is known for her […]

$99 – $129

2024 Legislative Outlook

Hilton Vancouver Washington 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Greater Vancouver Chamber will host its 2024 Legislative Outlook on Dec. 8, presented by the Port of Vancouver USA. Attendees will hear from the 17th, 18th, 20th and 49th Districts' legislators as they discuss the priorities that most affect the business community. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m., offering attendees an opportunity to network […]

$45
Event Series Indoor Exploratory Play Space

Indoor Exploratory Play Space

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

Columbia Play Project offers weekly indoor exploratory play from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and Fridays at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Activities include Science Touch and Explore, Construction, Art, Music and a Little Learners area. All ages are welcome.

free

Camas Public Library Little Dragons Programs

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

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.

Free

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
Event Series Art at the Cave hosts “Small Wonders”

Art at the Cave hosts “Small Wonders”

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

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.

Event Series Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights

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

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 […]

$12 – $26

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 Wreathmaking Workshop at Pomeroy Farm

Wreathmaking Workshop at Pomeroy Farm

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

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 […]

$45

Jazz Vespers at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., will offer an evening Vesper service at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 with jazz music featuring the Mike Horsfall Trio and Paul Mazzio on trumpet and flugelhorn. The service is free to attend though donations are welcome.

free

Hockinson Tree Lighting

Hockinson Community Church 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

The Hockinson Community Holiday Tree Lighting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Hockinson Community Church, 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, with parking at the Hockinson Community Center and Hockinson Middle School.  This year’s tree is a 20-foot Noble Fir and its hundreds of lights will be illuminated by a special guest from […]

free

Activate Church hosts Christmas in the Park

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

Activate Church will host Christmas in the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. The free event includes free Christmas trees, live Christmas carols, free Santa photos, hot chocolate, Christmas characters, cookie decorating and other give-aways.

free