The Valiant Ballroom will host a Holidays Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday) at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Shop for handmade crafts, artisanal foods, original artworks, home decor, fashion, accessories and one-of-a-kind products. Learn more at facebook.com/events/386669380560744.
Dennis 7 Dees Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, will host Reindeer Magic on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. See real Reindeer, visit with Santa Claus and enjoy festive family activities at this holiday event. Additional vendor offerings include Santa photos, face painting, fresh food, sweet treats and warm beverages. Tickets are $9 per […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Shop small and local in downtown Camas on Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday. Downtown businesses will offer discounts and free "Shop Small" bags and merchandise. Downtown Camas “elves” will hand out goodies and coupons sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association. Get a candy bar from the elves and see if you're the winner of a […]
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 […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Christmas Spiders workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30. Attendees will learn about the European tradition of Yule logs in this hands-on class. Students will create their own "Magickal Yule Logs," according to their personality and style. The spider can become an ornament […]
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 […]
Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the […]
Willful Wine will host three Holiday High Teas at the Grant House, 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Dec. 14 and Dec. 22. The tea […]
The Uptown Village Association will host a tree lighting celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at Main Street Church, 1812 Main St., Vancouver. The event includes a tree lighting at dusk, a live band, a choir performance, Biker Claus and hot beverages to purchase. Learn more at facebook.com/uptownvillage/.
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 […]
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 […]
Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the […]
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 […]
Columbia Theatre presents Eagles' tribute band, Take It to the Limit, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. The band will play classics like "Hotel California," "Heartache Tonight," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Take It To The Limit," "Desperado" and "Life in the Fast Lane." Purchase tickets ($40-$45) at columbiatheatre.com.
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 […]
Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, will offer a Holiday Light Walk through the meadow and under the Douglas firs in Tree House Village from dusk until 9 p.m. every night from Nov. 29 to Jan. 3. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit at the end of their stroll.
