Events

Backpack Giveaway 2025 at Vancouver Verizon-Cellular Plus
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Verizon Cellular Plus, 12914 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, 98686, United States
Verizon-Cellular Plus across from Safeway in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon.
No purchase is required—this is simply a way of supporting local students and helping families gear up for a great start to the school year.
Donations will also be accepted in-store. Everything we receive will go directly to kids in the community.
Important: A child must be present with an adult to receive a free backpack. Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. One backpack per student.

Backpack Giveaway 2025 at Washougal Verizon-Cellular Plus
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Verizon-Cellular Plus in Washougal, 3307 Evergreen Way, Washougal, 98671, United States
Verizon-Cellular Plus in Washougal will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon.
No purchase is required—this is simply a way of supporting local students and helping families gear up for a great start to the school year.
Donations will also be accepted in-store. Everything we receive will go directly to kids in the community.
Important: A child must be present with an adult to receive a free backpack. Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. One backpack per student.

Vietnam War Fallen Heroes Remembrance Ceremony
2025-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Ft. Vancouver Parade Grounds, 600 Hathaway Road, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
A Vietnam War Fallen Heroes Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds, located at 600 Hathaway Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2.
This special event honors the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the 59 Clark County service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. Though the war ended 50 years ago, this will be the first public ceremony to formally recognize all of Clark County’s fallen Vietnam heroes together.
In addition to heartfelt tributes, a scheduled military jet flyover will add further honor to the occasion. The event aims not only to commemorate but to educate and unite the community in remembrance and gratitude.
The ceremony is co-sponsored by Lynn Vaughn, Founder of the Never To Be Forgotten Ceremonies, AMVETS Post 16, and Patriot Guard Riders.

Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
2025-08-02 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 20:00 | Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets , WA, United States
The Vancouver Arts and Music Festival is July 31-Aug. 3 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The free festival features outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition and family activities. Hear Grammy Award-winning artists Renée Fleming, Mark and Maggie O’Connor and Sharon Isbin perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Festival hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. July 31 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 1, 2 and 3. Learn more at www.vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com.

August Farm Days: Jamboree
2025-08-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host August Farm Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug 2-3. Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while listening to live music and strolling through the historic farm grounds. Hear multiple musical acts each day. Food will be available on-site as will children’s activities and farm animals. Admission is $3 for ages 6 and up; ages 5 and under are free. Parking is free. Only service animals are welcome. Some vendors accept only cash.

Transform a Metal Butterfly with Alcohol Inks & Posca Pens
2025-08-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Craft Warehouse, 9307 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Craft Warehouse will host an event creating metal butterfly wall décor from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2.
Elevate your wall décor with a burst of color! Transform a metal butterfly using alcohol inks and paint pens to create a vibrant, custom piece that’s perfect for your craft room, porch, or gallery wall. A relaxing class filled with fun techniques and personal expression.
To register or for more information, visit craftwarehouse.com.

Goin' for Broke in the PNW Barbecue Cookoff
2025-08-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Rd, Brush Prairie, 98606, United States
The Goin’ for Broke in the PNW Barbecue Cookoff is 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Prairie Tavern, 14925 N.E. Caples Rd., Brush Prairie. Participants set up and meet from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1. The entry fee is $125. First place award is $400 plus a trophy. For more information, contact Alta Hertz at al********@***il.com or 360-600-5727. Learn more at ribcookoffassociation.com.

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival
2025-08-02 15:00 - 20:00 | Heathen Estate Vineyard, 9400 NE 134th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival is 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Heathen Estate Winery, 9400 N.E. 134th St., Vancouver. Sample exclusive, one-of-a-kind brews from 30 breweries plus three food trucks, vendor area and live music from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $49 and include unlimited tastings and a commemorative glass. VIP admission is $64, with early admission and access to a VIP lounge with snacks and hot dogs. Get tickets at northbankbrewers.com.

Adult LGBTQ+ Book Group
2025-08-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library will host an Adult LGBTQ+ Book Group at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. Come to the teahouse or join online to discuss queer books by queer authors. Register at secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5q_gVhnEOo2egky3xeAoFg. Have your copy of the book sent to your local library, where you can pick it up and read in in preparation for the meeting. The group meets from 4-5 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month from July to December.

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Twelfth Night”
2025-08-02 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at 6 p.m. July 12 and 13 on the lawn at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Admission is free. On July 12, come at 3 p.m. to sign up for classes and to hear next season’s shows announced. Additional performances are July 19, 20 and Aug. 2 and 3 Learn more at metropolitanperformingarts.org.

Saturdays in the Park
2025-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Sternwheeler Park, 100 E. Fourth St., La Center, WA, United States
La Center offers Saturdays in the Park with live music in the Sternwheeler Park Amphitheater at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, June 28 through Aug. 16. The event is free and family-friendly, featuring a wide range of rock and cover songs from the 90s to the 2010s. Get more details at facebook.com/p/Saturdays-in-the-Park-100057689881489/. The line-up is:

June 28: Happy Face
July 5: Fortunate Gold
July 12: Kevin Self and the Tornadoes
July 19: Rick Layton and Tough Town
Aug. 2: Nobody’s Sweetheart
Aug. 9: The Filament
Aug. 16: Whiskey and Wildflowers

Shoestring Circus
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Brothers Cascadia Brewing – Hazel Dell, 9811 N.E. 15th Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Shoestring Circus, an artist-owned traveling circus from Bellingham, features circus artists from Broadway and Cirque Du Soleil as well as multiple world record holders. Expect dazzling visuals, mischief, surprises and expert circus skills under a vintage big top tent July 25-Aug. 3 at the Hazel Dell Commons, 9811 N.E. 15th Ave., Hazel Dell. Showtimes for this animal-free circus are 1 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2 and 3; 3 p.m. July 27; 5 p.m. July 26, Aug. 1 and 2; 6 p.m. July 27; 7 p.m. July 25 and 31; and 8 p.m. July 26, Aug. 1 and 2. Admission is $16 for children ages 3 to 12; $33 for adults ages 13 and up; or $48 for reserved front row seating. Get tickets and more information at shoestringcircus.com.

VanCity's Saturday Social Dance and Beginners' Lesson
2025-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Vancity Ballroom, 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
VanCity Ballroom offers Saturday social dancing and beginners’ lessons at 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110, in Hazel Dell. A 45-minute lesson starts at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles until 10 p.m. No partner or dance experience are required. Learn a new dance each week, from ballroom and Latin to swing and country. The cost is $10. Get more details at vancityballroom.com.

Battle Ground Lake Interpretive Program: Volcanic Eruption! What Survives and Thrives?
2025-08-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 NE 249th St, Battle Ground, WA, 98604, United States
Dave Newcomb, Mount St. Helens Institute Volunteer, will lead an interpretive program at Battle Ground Lake, “Volcanic Eruption! What Survives & Thrives?” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St., in the covered picnic shelter near the day-use parking lot. Learn what survived during the 1980 Mount St. Helen’s eruption and nature’s amazing recovery. Bring folding chairs.

Free Summer Outdoor Fitness Bootcamps
2025-08-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, WA, United States
Northwest Personal Training will host free outdoor fitness boot camps at 9 a.m. Sundays from June 1 to Aug. 31, starting at 1011 Broadway in downtown Vancouver. Workouts feature full body muscle and cardio exercises. Workouts are designed for all fitness levels and all experience levels. Reserve your spot at nwpersonaltraining.com/2025-bootcamp-sign-up-and-waiver/.

Fisher's Landing Cars and Coffee
2025-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Kiddie Academy Vancouver-Fisher’s Landing, 1920 SE 167th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98683, United States
The Fisher’s Landing Cars and Coffee meet-up is 9-11 a.m. on the first and third Sundays of every month from June through September (June 1, 15, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17, Sept. 7 and 21). Grab a drink from Black Rock Coffee, 1801 S.E. 164th Ave., Unit 111 (behind Gustav’s) then drive over to the lot between Kiddie Academy and Big Al’s, located at 1920 S.E. 167th Ave., Vancouver. All types of vehicles are welcome. Learn more at facebook.com/FishersLandingCarsandCoffee.

Youth Uptown Poetry at Metallion Cafe
2025-08-03 17:00 - 18:15 | Metallion Cafe, 1906 Main St., Vancouver, 98660, United States
Youth Uptown Poetry open mic night meets from 5 p.m. to 6:15 on the first Sunday of every month at Metallion Cafe, 1906 Main St., Vancouver. Anyone age 18 and younger is welcome to share their poetry in a safe and supportive environment.

Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds
2025-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbia Tech Center Park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States
The city of Vancouver and Riverview Bank will host Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds at Columbia Tech Center Park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. in east Vancouver, from 6-8 p.m. Sundays, July 13-Aug. 17. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from local vendors while listening to a lineup that includes Curtis Salgado, Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts and Hit Machine.

Kids' Summer Camps at Get To-Gather Farm
2025-08-04 08:30 - 15:30 | Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
LiveWell Camas is offering kids’ full-day summer camps at Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, with nine weekly sessions starting June 23. Kids will enjoy movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection at this summer camp which blends yoga, art and nature. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with aftercare available until 5 p.m. Each week includes a different theme, daily yoga, nature walks, art projects, dance parties, group games, mindfulness and relaxation activities. Fees range from $380-$550 per week. Scholarships are available. Register at livewellcamas.com/camp.

Open Topics Weekly Meeting
2025-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom, WA, United States
Open Topics is a weekly online meet-up where members can share experiences, interests, ideas, knowledge and expertise. Anyone can join. Meeting formats vary from week to week. Possible formats include a prepared presentation followed by a question-and-answer session; an interview with an experienced individual in a specific field; a roundtable discussion with three or four participants making short presentations; or participants volunteer to respond to a given topic. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, email op***********@***il.com.

Single Seniors
2025-08-04 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Single Seniors Bi-Weekly Meeting
2025-08-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Vancouver Mall Food Court, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, United States

HOPE Dementia Support Group
2025-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Mallard Landing, 813 S.E. Clark Ave., Battle Ground, WA, United States
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 S.E. Clark Ave. in Battle Ground, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Summer Movie Mondays
2025-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Camas Public Library will offer Summer Movie Mondays from 2-4 p.m. Mondays June 23 to Aug. 4, except July 28, featuring classic family movies and free popcorn. Admission is free. Registration is required for each movie at CAMASPL.ORG/MOVIES or by calling 360-834-4692. The schedule is:

June 23: “Curious George”
June 30: “Ratatouille”
July 7: “Happy Feet”
July 14: “Dolphin Tale”
July 21: “The Little Prince”
Aug. 4: “Leap!”

HOPE Dementia Support Group
2025-08-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, Vancouver, 98665
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave., from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Close Knit
2025-08-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Camas Public Library hosts the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Create and converse with new crafty friends while knitting, crocheting or working on other fiber arts projects. Attendees are asked to please bring their own supplies. This program is only for adults. Sign up at CamasPL.org/closeknit.
