Event Series Indoor Exploratory Play Space

Indoor Exploratory Play Space

Fourth Plain Community Commons 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Columbia Play Project offers weekly indoor exploratory play from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and Fridays at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Activities include […]

free

Ornament and Wrapping Paper Swap

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, will host a First Friday Holiday Ornament and Wrapping Paper Swap from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Get rid of that […]

free
Event Series Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights

Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Zoo Lights is the Oregon Zoo's annual nighttime display of millions of dazzling lights, open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 through Jan. 7. Purchase Zoo Lights Any Night tickets, available at oregonzoo.org/lights, which can be bought in advance and used spontaneously for any night and time throughout the season. Adult tickets range from […]

$12 – $26

Works by Gregory Manin and Jeff Gracz at Rebecca Anstine Gallery

Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The art exhibit "Colors of Abstraction" featuring the photography of Jeff Gracz and the paintings of Gregory Manin is on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery through February. The gallery, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, is on the sixth floor of the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. A reception for the […]

free

Clark County Historical Museum AfterHours

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum AfterHours. Visit cchmuseum.org/programs-events/firstfridays/  for detailed information on each […]

free

Camas Hometown Holidays

Downtown Camas 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Downtown Camas will host its Hometown Holidays celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk. The event includes photos with Santa, crafts and activities, live entertainment, free hot cocoa, street food vendors, after-hours holiday shopping and art show. The tree in front of the Liberty Theatre will […]

free
Event Series 2nd Annual Ridgefield Winter Market

Ridgefield Winter Market

Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene 747 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The second annual Ridgefield Winter Market is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 with vendors, food carts, a photo booth, raffles and Christmas shopping at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield.

free

First Friday Art Gallery at The Valiant Ballroom

Valiant Ballroom 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Valiant Ballroom will host a First Friday Art Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Enter the ballroom through the wardrobe at the back of Most Everything Vintage, 815 Washington St., Vancouver. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

First Friday at Pike Art Gallery

Pike Art Gallery 302 N.E. Sixth Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Pike Art Gallery offers a festive First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Gallery owner Liz Pike will host a reception with free beverages and charcuterie. The gallery, located in the lobby of Minuteman Press at at 26300 N.E. Third St., Camas, features the work of Pike and Vancouver artist Blue Bond. Both […]

free

Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway

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. 24-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. 15-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]

$32 – $85
Event Series Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

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. 25 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 […]

$5 – $18