Take a train to visit Santa with the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Christmas Specials. The 1941 ALCO S2 diesel locomotive departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30-31, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22 from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River then stop at Moulton Station for warm cider, cocoa […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 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.
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]
La Center will host a Christmas Festival from Dec. 6-8, starting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 with Santa Housecalls (within La Center city limits). From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, get holiday shopping done at the Holiday Bazaar featuring local artisans at La Center Middle School, 2001 N.E. Lockwood Creek Road. […]
Virtuosity Dance presents "The Nutcracker," with performances from 3:3o to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Tickets are $21 to $26 at vegagym.com/virtuosity-dance/.
Love Street Playhouse presents "Live in 3, 2, 1," showing from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Travel back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the cutting-edge technology of television. A famous director and his trio of larger-than-life stars come to Radio Corporation of America headquarters in New York city […]
Magenta Theater presents "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story," playing from Dec. 6-22 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. The play is an adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through theatrical storytelling. Actors transform from narrators into characters, and beloved carols are sung to joyful or sinister effect, giving a fresh perspective to this familiar Christmas story. […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," showing Dec. 6-21 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the […]
Enjoy a holiday chamber concert featuring Daniel Dickson and Colleen Adent from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Camas United Methodist Church, 706 N.E. 14th Ave., Camas. Musical selections include Beethoven's "Bagatelles," Mozart's "12 Variations," "Scriabin's "Preludes for Left Hand," Brahms's "Intermezzo in A major," Liszt's "Mephistopheles Waltz," Liszt's "Liebeslied von Robert Schumann," Brahms's […]
The Clark College Concert Band presents its fall concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St. in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. The concert is open to the public and admission is free, though donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome. The concert opens with Christopher […]
The Vancouver Master Chorale will perform two versions of the Magnificat by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and American composer Taylor Scott Davis. Two performances are offered at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert features a full orchestra and jazz ensemble. […]
Virtuosity Dance presents "The Nutcracker," with performances from 3:3o to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Tickets are $21 to $26 at vegagym.com/virtuosity-dance/.
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-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. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]
Camas Parks and Recreation and the Downtown Camas Association present Hometown Holidays from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Camas along Fourth Avenue. The event includes photos with Santa, crafts and activities, entertainment, free hot cocoa, holiday shopping and art shows. The tree will be lit at 5 p.m. with "snow." For more […]
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 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 […]
Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening in December. In addition to light displays, light tunnels and twinkling pathways, the event features holiday-themed games, seasonal food and treats, local vendors with […]
The Vancouver West Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Northwest Symphonic Pops Orchestra present Handel's "Messiah" Sing Along and Christmas Concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at 9729 N.E. 50th Ave., Vancouver. Attendees should bring copies of Handel's "Messiah" and join in singing selections from the oratorio as […]
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]
Columbia Play Project provides exploratory play activities for the whole family from 9-12 on Mondays at Fourth Plain Community Commons. Activities focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math.
