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 Northwest Personal Training Chair Yoga

Northwest Personal Training Chair Yoga

Northwest Personal Training 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

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
Event Series Warriors Reprieve

Point Man International Ministries Meeting

Church on the Rock 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground, WA, United States

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 […]

free

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical

Beacock Music 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," showing in the Beacock Music Recital Hall Dec. 1-10. Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder, perfectionist Sally is mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse and Charlie Brown is in rare form. The musical spans the […]

$25

Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker”

Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10. This production features more than 100 student and adult dancers on stage at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $25 to $35 at […]

$25 – $35

Journey Theater Presents “The Wizard of Oz”

Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Touch of Class Chorale Presents “Come Gather ‘Round the Fire”

Mill Plain United Methodist Church 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States +2 more

Touch of Class Chorale, a community choir celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will present "Come Gather 'Round the Fire," a concert featuring favorites like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Go Tell It On the Mountain" along with choral classics from the 1600s to today. Concert dates and times are 2 […]

$10 – $12
Event Series River HomeLink presents “Aladdin”

River HomeLink presents “Aladdin”

Prairie High School 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

River HomeLink will present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Dec. 1-9 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie, a reimagining of the classic Disney cartoon, featuring Genie, Jasmine, Iago and Aladdin. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children 10 and under. Buy tickets at the door or online at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater. Shows are […]

$10
Event Series Annie the Musical!

Union High School presents “Annie”

Union High School 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk Street, Camas, United States

Union High School Performing Arts presents "Annie," showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are $12 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. The show is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Tickets (cash only) are on sale at the door an hour prior […]

$8 – $12
Event Series “Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes

“Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes

Brunish Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

See "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes at the Brunish Theatre, Fourth Floor, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Shows are offered Nov. 25 through Dec. 10 with a preview show on Nov. 22. Opening day is 3 p.m. Nov. 25. Other performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. "Black […]

$20 – $30

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “1940s Radio Christmas Carol”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

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. on Sundays. Family Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Pride Night is 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Meet Santa Day is 2 p.m. […]

$11 – $20