Event Series Netsuke Exhibit at Japanese Garden

Netsuke Exhibit at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4.  Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]

$21.95

Cascade Park Library hosts Noon Year’s Eve Party

Cascade Park Community Library

Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver, is hosting a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve party from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30. All ages are welcome (though younger kids might enjoy the celebration more). Attendees can enjoy crafts, music and dancing before counting down to noon. The party is free. Request accommodations […]

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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 Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin

Franklin Street Christmas 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 10 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, […]

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Event Series Live Music at Coast to Coast Fish House

Live Music at Coast to Coast Fish House

Coast to Coast Fish House 19206 SE 1st St Suite 102, Camas, WA, United States

Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]

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Event Series Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane S.E. Peacock Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Peacock 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, 16 and 17, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 18-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding […]

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Live Music at Cascade Bar and Grill

Cascade Bar & Grill 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Next Level Band will play at Cascade Bar and Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 30. Enjoy dinner and drinks while dancing to covers of R&B, funk and soul hits. There's a $5 cover charge.

$5

Single Seniors New Year’s Eve

Single Seniors will gather together to celebrate New Year's Eve with games on Dec. 31. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Event Series Insight Meditation

Weekly Insight Meditation at Art at the Cave Gallery

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 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.

$1 – $10
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 on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin

Franklin Street Christmas 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 10 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, […]

free
Event Series Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane Light Display

Peacock Lane S.E. Peacock Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Peacock 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, 16 and 17, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 18-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding […]

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New Year’s Eve Soiree at Vancouver Elk’s Club

Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Vancouver Elks Club, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, will host a New Year's Eve Soiree from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1. Step back in time to the glamorous 1920s at Speakeasy 823. Tickets are $35. Don flapper dresses, boas, three-piece pinstripe suits and fedoras to ring in the New Year, Roaring […]

$35

New Year’s Day Labyrinth Walk

First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, is hosting its annual New Year's Day Labyrinth Walk. Come any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 1 to walk an ancient meditative prayer ritual. Admission is free, though donations are welcome.

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New Year’s Day Hike at Battle Ground Lake

Battle Ground Lake State Park 18002 NE 249th St, Battle Ground, WA, United States

On Jan. 1, Battle Ground Lake State Park will offer free volunteer-led interpretive hikes, “Walking in Volcanic Wonderland,” at 10 a.m. and noon. Participants must register at parks.wa.gov/find-activity/activity-search/first-day-hikes. Admission to Battle Ground Lake is free on New Year's Day, whether participating in the guided hikes or not. It's one of 12 fee-free days at all […]

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Event Series Single Seniors

Single Seniors

Vancouver Mall Food Court 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, United States

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Event Series Single Seniors

Single Seniors

Vancouver Mall Food Court 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, United States

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.