MESO Makers Winter Market at Alberta Commons

Alberta Commons 376 N.E. Sumner St., Portland, OR, United States

Shoppers seeking unique holiday gifts will again have a wide variety of choices at the second annual MESO Makers Winter Market, opening Sunday, Dec. 4, at Alberta Commons, 376 N.E. Sumner St. in Portland. Hosted by the nonprofit Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), the free market will run until Dec. 23. The hours will […]

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Gather Arts Studio hosts Winter Open House

Gather Arts Studio Shop 16523 N.E. 170th Ave., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

Gather Arts Studio, 16523 N.E. 170th Ave., Brush Prairie, will host a Winter Open House from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Shop from over 20 local makers and artisans and enjoy craft classes. The even also includes freshly cut local noble fir trees, with prices ranging from $45 for a six-foot tree to $80 […]

Portland Center Stage presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Portland Center Stage at The Armory 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland, WA

George Bailey, Clarence and the Bedford Falls community will come to Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" will open on Nov. 25 and run through Dec. 24 at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Tickets are […]

$25 – $98

Love Street Playhouse presents “A Nice Family Gathering”

Love Street Playhouse 126 Love St., Woodland, WA, United States

Love Street Playhouse presents the holiday comedy "A Nice Family Gathering," with performances from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11 at 125 Loves Ave. in Woodland. Non-refundable tickets are $22, plus a $2 service fee, at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at 800-966-8865. The play, set in Pryor Lake, Minnesota, centers around the first family Thanksgiving at […]

$22

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Holiday Out”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Holiday Out," running from Dec. 2-17 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17. Family Matinee Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Dec. 10 is Pride Night. The final performance on Dec. 17 will include a visit […]

$16 – $25

Magenta Theatre presents “Christmas Belles”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Christmas Belles" from Dec. 2-18. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 […]

$20 – $22

Friends of the Carpenter presents “Christmas with Jim Fischer”

First Presbyterian Church Vancouver 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Friends of the Carpenter presents “Christmas with Jim Fischer & Friends” at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Admission is free. This Christmas concert features Vancouver pianist and vocalist Jim Fischer with a group of singers and ensemble musicians such as vocalist Alyssa Schwary and saxophonist Renato Coronto. Also […]

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Event Series Black Nativity at Brunish Theatre

Black Nativity at Brunish Theatre

Brunish Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

PassinArt Theatre Company presents "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes, playing Dec. 1-4 at the Brunish Theatre inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Based on the traditional Nativity story, the spirit-filled, inspiring gospel song play features traditional Christmas carols performed in a gospel style with a few new songs specifically for the show. Performances […]

$15 – $30

La Center Community Tree Lighting

La Center City Hall 214 E. Fourth St., La Center, WA, United States

The city of La Center will host a community Christmas tree lighting from 4 to 7 p.m. along Fourth Street between Aspen and Birch in downtown La Center. The La Center High School Brass Band and La Center High School Choir will perform holiday music. There will also be a coloring contest, a meet-and-greet with […]

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Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

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

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

$19 – $65
Event Series The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United States

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]

$5 – $18

Haus of Luna presents “Haus After Dark”

Haus of Luna 1004 W Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]

$25 – $110

Intermediate Merengue and Salsa Dance Class

Vancouver Fitness Studio 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, United States

Joseph and Julieann Platt will host a four-week merengue and salsa class at Vancouver Fitness Studio, 9212 N.E. Hwy. 99, Suite 110, Vancouver, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Nov. 13 to Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 27). This class will be a continuation of the beginning class and will focus on footwork, crossbody leads, hammerlocks […]

$12 – $40

A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Music Makes the Season

Pittock Mansion 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, OR, United States

Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, rings in the holidays with this year’s Music Makes the Season exhibit. Take in the sounds of the season through the festive, music-themed displays by volunteer decorators. The exhibit is on display from Nov. 21 through Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Tuesdays, […]

$11 – $50

Be a Kid Librarian at the Camas Library

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.

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Jantzen Beach Carousel exhibit at Oregon Historical Society

Oregon Historical Society and History Museum 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Historical Society presents an exhibit featuring the Jantzen Beach Carousel, on display through April 30. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $10, with discounts for students, seniors, teachers and youth. "The Odyssey of the […]

$10
Event Series Single Seniors

Single Seniors

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

Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

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

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

$19 – $65
Event Series The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United States

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]

$5 – $18