Events
by The Columbian and Camas-Washougal Post Record
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Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show
Portland International Raceway 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland, OR, United StatesSee 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 […]
$38
Family Bingo Night
Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United StatesThe Camas Public Library hosts a free Family Bingo Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Winners will receive a prize. All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.
free
“The Ephemerists” Paper Arts Group
Birdhouse Books 1001 Main St, Vancouver, WA, United StatesBirdhouse 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
Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto
The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United StatesThe 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 […]
$6.25 – $18
Winter Gleam light show at Oaks Park
Oaks Amusement Park 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, United StatesOaks 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 […]
$18
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
Lacamas Lake Lodge 277 NE Lake Rd., Camas, WA, United StatesSign up for one of two Christmas cookie decorating workshops, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20, at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 277 N.E. Lake Rd., Camas. Heather from Bear Hug Bakery will offer step-by-step guidance to decorate six cookies. No experience is needed. Get more details and sign up at facebook.com/bearhugcookies/ or call 360-834-5307. The […]
$60
Drive-Through Live Nativity
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Vancouver North Stake 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesVisitors are invited to see a live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from the comfort of their vehicles. The nativity can be viewed from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20-22 in the rear parking lot at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver.
free
The Nutcracker presented by Columbia Dance
Skyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th Street, Vancouver, WAColumbia Dance presents its local history-inspired Nutcracker production with beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon. Showtimes are 6 p.m. Dec. 20 (sensory-friendly with softer music, more lights and buffer seats) and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Livestream viewing is available. The performance is […]
$20 – $25
River Twain at the AC Lounge on Fridays
AC Hotel by Mariott Vancouver Waterfront 333 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United StatesEnjoy 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.
Peacock Lane Light Display
Peacock Lane S.E. Peacock Lane, Portland, OR, United StatesPeacock 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 and 16, when the […]
free
Ekklesia Theatre presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Vancouver Christmas Show”
North Creek Church 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, United StatesEkklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]
$15
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”
Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United StatesMetropolitan 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 […]
$16 – $25
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “White Christmas”
Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United StatesMetropolitan 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 […]
$16 – $25
Scottish Country Dance
Columbia Dance Center 1700 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesThe local Scottish Country Dance group is welcoming new dancers. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 per class. Class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or special clothing is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. For more details, visit www.rscds-swws.org or contact […]
$8
Magenta Theater presents “Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story”
Magenta Theater 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesMagenta 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. […]
$25 – $28
Bells of the Cascades Concert: “Spirit of the Season”
Salmon Creek United Methodist Church 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, WA, United StatesSalmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, will host Bells of the Cascades for the handbell choir's "The Spirit of the Season" concert, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21. Hear new arrangements of familiar Christmas songs and other inspiring pieces. Tickets are available at the door. Adults are $20, students are $5 […]
$20
Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 Christmas Tree Sale
Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14 4607 NE St James Rd., Vancouver, United StatesSmith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will host a Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 1-22. Shoppers will find a variety of freshly cut Christmas trees. Sales support local veterans and their families. Weekday hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more details, visit […]
Coffee Chats with Passages to Success
Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 205 E 39th St., Vancouver, United StatesPassages 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
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Special
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United StatesTake 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 […]
$16 – $22
