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 […]

free

Society of Washington Artists’ annual Veterans Art Exhibit

Esther Short Building 610 Esther St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Corridor Gallery, located in the halls of the Esther Short Building at 610 Esther St. in downtown Vancouver, is hosting the Society of Washington Artists' annual Veterans Art Exhibit. The exhibit features the work of six local artists who have served in the military. Art can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

free

Yacolt Tree Lighting and Vendor Market

Yacolt Town Square 102 E. Yacolt Road, Yacolt, United States

The Yacolt Tree Lighting and Vendor Market is 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Yacolt Town Square, 102 E. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Santa Arrives with sirens and lights at 5 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. Attendees can get 2024 city ornaments, meet Curly the Camel, enjoy hot beverages and treats […]

free

Winter Wonderland Drive-Through Light Show

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. 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

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. 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 States

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 […]

$18

Battle Ground Rotary presents the Festival of Wreaths and Wine

Battle Ground Community Center 912 NE Main Street, Battle Ground, WA, United States

The Festival of Wreaths and Wine is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Attendees are invited to bid in an auction for 12 handcrafted wreaths. The evening also includes a silent auction and a spaghetti dinner with wine tasting and pours from four […]

$25 – $280

Christmas Ship Viewing at Port of Camas-Washougal

Marina Park, Port of Camas Washougal 24 S A St., Washougal, WA, United States

The Port of Camas-Washougal will host the annual Christmas Ships viewing party at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at 24 S. A St., Washougal. A fleet of light-bedecked ships will parade down the Columbia River in front of Parker's Landing Marina.

free

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

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

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 […]

$16 – $25

Vancouver Master Chorale presents “Christmas Joy”

First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Master Chorale will perform two versions of the Magnificat by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and American composer Taylor Scott Davis. Two performances are offered at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert features a full orchestra and jazz ensemble. […]

$30

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, United States

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10

Love Street Playhouse presents “Live in 3, 2, 1”

Love Street Playhouse 126 Love St., Woodland, WA, United States

Love Street Playhouse presents "Live in 3, 2, 1," showing from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Travel back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the cutting-edge technology of television. A famous director and his trio of larger-than-life stars come to Radio Corporation of America headquarters in New York city […]

$25

Magenta Theater presents “Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta 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

Evergreen Real Estate Partners Hosts Coat Drive

Evergreen Real Estate Partners 2700 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Evergreen Real Estate Partners is hosting its eighth annual coat drive from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 to benefit Northwest Children’s Outreach. Participants are need to reach the goal of collecting 2,000 coats for families in need this winter. To find a donation location near you, text “coats4kids” to 59559. Donations can also be shipped […]

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 Christmas Tree Sale

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14 4607 NE St James Rd., Vancouver, United States

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will host a Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 1-22. Shoppers will find 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 post#14christmastreesale […]

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Special

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United States

Take 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