ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features new light displays this year as well as familiar favorites. Enjoy a new meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train rout, and more interactive displays. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all […]
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 […]
Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway St., Vancouver, hosts an event from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. Enjoy live music, wine and small plates by Chef Kim Mahan, owner of Class Cooking.
LiveWell Camas hosts First Friday Unplugged from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month at 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas, featuring live music by local musicians playing family-friendly tunes. Admission is free. Learn more at livewellcamas.com.
Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library presents a juried member exhibition from the Northwest Oil Painters Guild, running Nov. 1 to Dec. 20. The Northwest Oil Painters Guild is a community of artists focused on oil painting. Two artists' receptions will be offered from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. The […]
The Ridgefield Winter Market is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 with vendors, food carts, a photo booth, raffles and Christmas shopping at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Get more details at facebook.com/p/Winter-Market-Ridgefield-100086788043405/.
The Stocking Stuffer Holiday Market at the Valiant Ballroom, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, features a selection of products priced at $30 or under, perfect for a Christmas stocking. Shoppers will find an array of handcrafted goods, artisanal treats and unique products created by local makers. […]
The Camas Lions Club will host Photos with the Grinch from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce, 422 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Attendees should bring phones and cameras to get photos with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Donations for the Camas Lions Club community service programs are welcome.
Relax and enjoy a free sweet treat and hot drink at a First Friday evening of locally created poetry, art and music from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at 1007 East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. At 5 p.m., hear poets Susan Dingle, Derek Klein, Elmo Shade, Tony Blaine and Emily Ransdell. Enjoy serenades and […]
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]
Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, presents the Small Wonders art show and sale from Dec. 6-27. This holiday exhibit features 300 works priced between $5 and $150. Buyers can take home art on the spot. The opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First […]
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 […]
Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, is hosting a holiday card workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. Attendees will create a variety of cards using water colors and other materials. The price of class includes supplies. Learn more at dandelionteahouse.com.
Battle Ground will host a Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E Main St, Battle Ground. Festivities will begin outdoors with caroling led by the Battle Ground High School Choir and continue indoors with hot cocoa and cookies, coloring sheets, letters to Santa and photos […]
KilnFolk Clay Studio is offering a hand-building workshop where guests will create their own ceramic holiday luminaries, designed to allow candlelight to shine through the windows. No prior experience is necessary, Guests will build luminaries using rolled slabs, adding windows, cut-outs and other designs as desired. KilnFolk will bisque fire the luminaries and glaze it […]
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. […]
The Hockinson Community Tree Lighting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hockinson Community Church, 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, with parking at the Hockinson Community Center and Hockinson Middle School. A 20-foot noble fir will be lit and Santa will arrive by fire truck. Enjoy crafts, carolers, holiday treats, live music by […]
Sign 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 […]