“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19

“Exquisite Creatures Revealed” at OMSI

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland, OR, United States

"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]

$15 – $20
Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

Columbia Springs Repair Event

Washington Grange No. 82 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

Columbia Springs will offer another Repair Clark County event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Washington Grange No. 82, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. Bring small broken household items. Experienced volunteers will fix them for free. Register at columbiasprings.org/repair_registration. For more details and to inquire about volunteering, email repairclarkcounty@gmail.com. For more information […]

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Event Series Ridgefield Winter Market

Ridgefield Winter Market

Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene 747 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA, United States

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/.

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Stocking Stuffer Holiday Market at Valiant Ballroom

Valiant Ballroom 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

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. […]

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Kingsugi Exhibit at Japanese Garden

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

The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]

$15.95 – $21.95
Event Series Indoor Ice Rink at OMSI

Indoor Ice Rink at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

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, […]

$7 – $9

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club open house

Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club House 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]

$5 – $25

Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland, OR, United States

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 rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]

$25
Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.

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Nutcracker Workshop

Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a make-your-own nutcracker workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7. Attendees will paint and decorate their own nutcracker. Students can choose from an assortment of styles and adornments to customize a 12-inch-tall nutcracker. The cost is $60 and includes all materials. Register at https://vampireunicorns.xyz/product/nutcracker-class/.

$60

Winter Fest at Get To-Gather Farm

Get To-Gather Farm 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, WA, United States

Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, will host winter festivities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7.  Enjoy hayrides to see Santa Claus for a family photograph, chestnuts roasted on an open fire, s'mores, hot cocoa and gluten-, dairy- and cane sugar-free treats sold by Camas-based Morenita. Photo packages begin at $21, including […]

Northwest Personal Training Workout Variety Pack

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

Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]

Event Series Christmas Teas at Pomeroy Farm

Christmas Teas at Pomeroy Farm

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

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 […]

$42

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “White Christmas”

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

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 […]

$16 – $25

Touch of Class Chorale presents “A Season of Hope”

East Woods Presbyterian Church 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver, WA, United States +2 more

Touch of Class Chorale presents its holiday concert series, “A Season of Hope," featuring traditional carols and contemporary songs from Latvia, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the United States. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at East Woods Presbyterian Church; 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church; and 3 p.m. Dec. 15 […]

$10 – $15

Circle of Life Chum Salmon Event

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA

Columbia Springs will celebrate salmons' return to their native waters with a drop-in, family-friendly event from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Woods Landing, Southeast Riverwood Lane, Vancouver. Meet at the Columbia Springs parking lot, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, at 2 p.m. to walk as a group to the spawning site. Guests can also […]

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