Make a Difference Day Tree Planting in Vancouver

Burnt Bridge Creek at Northeast 18th Court near the west entrance of Arnold Park NE 18th Court – Near the west entrance of Arnold Park., Vancouver, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer tree-planting event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 at Burnt Bridge Creek, starting at N.E. 18th Court, Vancouver (near the west entrance of Arnold Park). Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Volunteers should bring their own water and […]

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Watershed Alliance Volunteer Planting Events

Various locations around Clark County WA, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]

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Columbia River Economic Development Council Innovation Expo

The VIC (Vancouver Innovation Center) 18110 S.E. 34th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Columbia River Economic Development Council will host the Innovation Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Vancouver Innovation Center. Attendees can explore exhibits showcasing sustainable and inventive solutions from local businesses. Learn about cutting-edge technology and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) projects. Admission is free. Learn more at credc.org. […]

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Bethel Holiday Market

Bethel Lutheran Church 12919 NE 159TH ST, Brush Prairie, WA, United States

Bethel Lutheran Church will host a Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie.

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Event Series Headless Horseman Train Ride

Headless Horseman Train Ride

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

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Halloween train rides with an appearance by the Headless Horseman. Passengers are encouraged to come in costume and bring cameras. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Tickets are $13 to $16 (fares are […]

$13 – $16

“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.

Fall Fest Nature Day at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA, United States

Columbia Springs will host a Fall Fest Nature Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fall. No registration is necessary for this drop-in event. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org. Above photo by Paul Peloquin

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Drive-through Drug Take-back Events

Various locations around Clark County WA, United States

Community substance misuse prevention coalitions, law enforcement agencies and medical providers in Southwest Washington are collaborating to host drive‐thru drug take‐back events at five different locations across Clark County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Community members are encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescriptions and over‐the‐counter medications for safe, free disposal to […]

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Event Series Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

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

Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is a fall tradition in Clark County. Visitors can take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of "pumpkin people" scenes. Guests can visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, find beautiful backdrops for photo-ops, and explore the historic farm grounds including farm animals and several kids' activities. […]

$5 – $7

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

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

Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts at The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR, United States

The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]

$8 – $10

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society Adoption Event at Dick Hannah Subaru

Dick Hannah Subaru 7407 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, Vancouver, United States

Dick Hannah Subaru will hold a pet adoption event with West Columbia Gorge Humane Society from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at 7407 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, Vancouver. Dick Hannah Subaru will also offer a direct grant of $4000 to West Columbia Gorge Humane Society to help pets in need. As a bonus, Dick […]

Gnome Trail Halloween Event

Gnome Trail Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway between Stewart Glen and Leverich Park, Hazell Dell, United States

Small gnomes, fairies, ghouls and goblins are invited to explore the Gnome Trail from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. The residents of the Gnome Trail need your help. An evil spell has been cast and some gnomes have been turned into pumpkins. Gnorbitt and Netta Gnome need help to collect the pumpkins on the […]

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Vancouver Community Concert Band and Jazz Band Spooky Concert

Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Community Concert Band and Jazz Band will present a Spooky Concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E. 18th […]

$5

Fall Festival at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

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

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Vancouver, will host a family-friendly Fall Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26. The festival will feature games, prizes, a costume parade at 4 p.m., crafts, face painting, a photo booth and a Trick or Treat Street. Food and drinks will be available to buy.   […]

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Zombie Brewfest at Doomsday Brewing in Washougal

Doomsday Brewing Company 421 C St., Washougal, WA, United States

Doomsday Brewing will host its annual Zombie Brewfest from 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 at its Washougal location, 421 C St., Suite 3. The brewer — whose downtown Vancouver and Hazel Dell locations will remain zombie-free — will offer 25 craft beers and spirits as well as pizza, hot dogs, soft pretzels and churros. […]

$30