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

The Nutcracker presented by Columbia Dance

Skyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th Street, Vancouver, WA

Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired Nutcracker production with beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon. Showtimes are 6 p.m. Dec. 20 (sensory-friendly with softer music, more lights and buffer seats) and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Livestream viewing is available. The performance is […]

$20 – $25

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 […]

$16 – $25
Event Series Scottish Country Dance

Scottish Country Dance

Columbia Dance Center 1700 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The local Scottish Country Dance group is welcoming new dancers. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 per class. Class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays at […]

$8

Bells of the Cascades Concert: “Spirit of the Season”

Salmon Creek United Methodist Church 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, WA, United States

Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, will host Bells of the Cascades for the handbell choir's "The Spirit of the Season" concert, 7 to 9 p.m. […]

$20
Event Series “Playing with Light” at OMSI

“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 […]

$14 – $19
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 […]

Winter Solstice Walk

Vanouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Winter Solstice Walk from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, beginning at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, […]

free