The city of Vancouver will host a Winter Solstice Walk from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, beginning at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the winter solstice grows longer and gains light. Walk along […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting an astrology workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21. Attendees will learn the major astrology transits of 2025, planetary movements, retrogrades and changes. The cost is $40 per person. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/astrology-2025-class/.
Clark Conservation District will offer "Introduction to Fruit Tree Growing" from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, in Room 205 of Building B. Two fruit tree specialists from One Green World will teach attendees about selecting, planting and caring for […]
The public is invited to come and view various collections of angels, treasured by East Woods Presbyterian Church members and friends. Enjoy the stories associated with each collection. Coffee and cookies will be served.
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27. Â Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics […]
The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host the Winter Native Art Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at 1511 Main Street, Vancouver. The event will feature 16 local Indigenous artists and vendors. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and purchase unique, handcrafted items, including arts, crafts, jewelry and other Indigenous-made goods. […]
Pomeroy Farm will host six Christmas Teas at noon on Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21. The menu will feature assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and tea. Reservations are required by email to staff@pomeroyfarm.org. Include party size, preferred date and any dietary concerns. Tickets are $42 each. A tour of Pomeroy Farm's […]
Northwest Performing Arts Alliance and Riverside Performing Arts present "A Tale of the Nutcracker" at noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. This 1950s-themed production is inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and takes place on Christmas Eve at the Williams’ residence, […]
Art at the Cave gallery hosts a free Artist's Talk from 1 to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Artists featured […]
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 […]
Columbia 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 […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chess sets, if they have them.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Northwest Performing Arts Alliance and Riverside Performing Arts present "A Tale of the Nutcracker" at noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. This 1950s-themed production is inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and takes place on Christmas Eve at the Williams’ residence, […]
The Homeless Persons Memorial Day ceremony is Dec. 21 on the front steps of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver. Approximately 53 homeless individuals have died this year; their names will be read aloud. The pre-event (music and spoken word) begins at 5 p.m., and the main event is from 5:30 to 7 […]