Kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, Oct. 22­–23 and Oct. 28­–31. Activities are best suited for children ages 2-12, but all are welcome. A scavenger hunt around the zoo will teach kids about healthy habitats for wildlife. Activities take place each day until 3 […]

Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October; admission ends at 4 […]

Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, and 30. A special performance featuring the understudy actors will take place at 7:30 p.m. […]

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "Miss Holmes" from Oct. 7 through 23. This theatrical fan fiction re-examines the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women. When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 10th Anniversary Chamber Music Series begins with a performance inspired by the legacy of long-time cello section member and one of the orchestra's significant supporters -- Suzanne Rague. This performance at 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, will feature members of the orchestra's cello section […]

Oregon Children's Theatre presents "Dog Man: The Musical," from Oct. 23 to Nov. 20 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $20 to $42 at octc.org/dog-man. or call 503-228-9571. The show is recommended for ages 7 […]

Joseph and Julieann Platt will teach weekly Latin, country, and ballroom dance lessons starting at Vancouver Fitness Studio, 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110. Beginners' salsa and merengue classes will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m., no experience required. Intermediate country two-step classes will be held from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate foxtrot classes […]

The twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. ScareGrounds is open Fridays, […]

Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds,  17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see […]

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club will offer its annual holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 25 and Dec. 2 and […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944

The Camas Public Library will host a free-to-attend Tolkien Fellowship for bookworms, movie fans, and Tolkienites of all ages to discuss the literary works of J. R. R. Tolkien beginning with a group read of The Simarillion. Group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Camas Public Library, […]

Battle Ground High School was selected as one site for the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants during a special tour celebrating the 75th anniversary of the USAF. This free event is happening on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com/e/the-united-states-air-force-band-singing-sergeants-battle-ground-wa-tickets-407506431707?. The […]

The Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr., Portland, is offering a new exhibit from July 19 through Nov. 13, "Black in Oregon: 1840-1870." The Oregon Black Pioneers’ travelling exhibition highlights some of the Black individuals and families who came to Oregon during the years of legalized racial exclusion, when the provisional and territorial governments of Oregon […]

Single Seniors will meet at Shari's Cafe and Pies, 305 Chkalov Dr. starting at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host an evening playing bocce ball at Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., starting at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, weather permitting. Courts are located behind the main building. For additional information call 360-521-5584.

The Halloween display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, has been a community favorite for decades. Last year, an estimated 10,000 trick-or-treaters visited the site. The Mains family has been decorating their home for more than 37 years and this year's display offers many new additions. The display now stretches over four properties and includes […]

HOPE Dementia Support will host a community education presentation: "The Alzheimer's/Dementia Brain" online via zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 25. Guest Speaker will be Dr. Randall Woltjer, MD, PhD, Neuropathologist at OHSU. Dr. Woltjer will discuss his findings from many years of examining the Alzheimer's/Dementia Brain. For more information or to register, […]

The 10th anniversary Portland Film Festival is screening a film by a Vancouver filmmaker, "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts," which explores the role played by the Black soldiers throughout […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly group that meets every Wednesday at 17401 S.E. 39th St. from 8 to 11 a.m.. For more information, contact Sharon Hall at 360-332-5771.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Vancouver 1056 meets at Vista Del Ria 17401 SE 39th St. every Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Sharon Hall at 661-332-5771.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944

The Battle Ground Rotary club meets every Wednesday at the Galeottis Banquet Room in old town Battle Ground, 715 East Main St., starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m. for socializing. Battle Ground Rotary is a non-profit club. The club seeks to raise funds to help with local and […]

The Herb Shoppe, 3912 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, is offering a fragrance mist-making class using flower essences and essential oils from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Instructor Melia Goodenow, co-founder of Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals, will show students what flower essences are, the nine main flower essences, how to use them and how to choose […]

Belly dancing classes are offered at Malia's Dance Studio, 228 N.E. 19th Ave., Camas, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn shimmies, hip articulations, graceful hands, body fluidity and artistry. Classes combine fusion belly dance with eclectic music, from Wardruna to Lizzo to Fleetwood Mac to Metallica. In person and online classes are both available. […]

The next Science on Tap is "The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants" at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at […]

Clark County Green Neighbors presents a free Zoom workshop about lasagna garden composting from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Learn how to build and plant a raised-bed garden. Turn urban wastes into rich soil. No tilling or turning is required and most materials are free. Even if your soil is clay, sand, grass or […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

Single Seniors will be eating out at Red Robin, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, starting at 12 p.m. Oct. 27. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Camas Public Library is hosting a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book club for kids in grades six through eight. Library staff pick the theme and students pick the book. This month's theme is Halloween, and this new book club is a part of this year's Haunted Happenings. The club will meet at 4:30 p.m. […]

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 […]

The Battle Ground Community Center, 912 N.E. Main St., Battle Ground, will go to the dogs at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 with the Howl-o-ween Pooch Parade and Pet Costume Contest. Adorable pups will be on parade in the first ever Battle Ground "Barks" and Recreation pet costume contest. Registration is open until Oct. 20; the […]

The Halloween display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, has been a community favorite for decades. Last year, an estimated 10,000 trick-or-treaters visited the site. The Mains family has been decorating their home for more than 37 years and this year's display offers many new additions. The display now stretches over four properties and includes […]

Evergreen Habitat's Women Build Committee is hosting a Bingo Night at from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at 10811 S.E. 2nd St., Vancouver. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided and beverages are available to buy. The cost is $20 to play 20 rounds. […]

Clark County is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 to present the list of proposed code amendments to Clark County Code sections 40.440, Habitat Conservation and 40.450 Wetland Protection codes for the Critical Areas Ordinance update in accordance with the Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A. Participants will be provided an overview of the […]

VANtalks, a local version of the international TED Talk phenomenon, will host its fifth annual VANtalks event, "Beyond Change," from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 27,  at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The event will feature seven local changemakers who will challenge and inspire the audience. Tickets to the 2022 VANtalks: Beyond Change event […]

Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds,  17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see […]

Join VanPort Jazz for a Halloween Dance from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Elks Lodge, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd. The jazz band is thanking the community for […]

Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, […]

The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, 990 S.W. Rock Creek Dr., Stevenson, welcomes visitors to its new exhibit, "Unfiltered Expressions," featuring the works of abstract artist Gary Terry. This display […]

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last two days of the tax season. The drive-through kiosk is located at the east […]

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, open through April 9. Celebrating more than 80 years of the Marvel Universe, the interactive exhibition features […]

North Clark Historical Museum, located in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, will host its Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. […]

The Veterans and First Responders Board of Southwest Washington is hosting a dinner and concert fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, to honor the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and to honor first responders. Proceeds will be split between Buffalo Soldiers and first responders. […]

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. […]

The Clark County Historical Museum will host guided tours, telling the stories of Clark County's haunted history. Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October, starting at […]

Vancouver Elks 823 presents the fourth annual Nightmares on Elk Street Haunted House at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. This is an extremely scary indoor haunted house with disturbing depictions of blood and gore, including visual and auditory frights, strobe lights and fog machines. It is not […]

Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds,  17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see […]

The twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. ScareGrounds is open Fridays, […]

Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, […]

"Little Shop of Horrors" will play at Portland's Winningstad Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway, from Oct. 7 through 30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays […]

The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theatre will present "Pestilence:Wow!," a dark comedy set in France in 1348 where a third of the population has been wiped out by […]

Portland Center Stage and Artists Repertory Theatre present "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" by playwright and recent Tony Award-nominee Christina Anderson. "the ripple, the wave that carried […]

Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, presents "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, with performances on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; Nov 3, 4, 5 and 6. Shows […]

Do you want to combat climate change and do you like being outside and getting your hands dirty? Join Friends of Trees' planting crew. Get complete details and register at friendsoftrees.org/volunteer/how-to-volunteer/crew-leader/. […]

Breast Friends will host educational sessions and its annual luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the DoubleTree Portland Lloyd Center. This will be a day […]

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last two days of the tax season. The drive-through kiosk is located at the east […]

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad invites everyone to celebrate Halloween with the Headless Horseman on Oct. 29 and 30. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. each day from […]

Kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, Oct. 22­–23 and Oct. 28­–31. Activities are best suited for children ages 2-12, […]

The Vancouver USA Walking Club will tour Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood to see the holiday decorations from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29. Costumes are welcome but not necessary. Choose from two routes, a 5K and and 10K. Meet at Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 N.W. Daniels St. It is free to participate. For more information, contact […]

North Clark Historical Museum, located in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, will host its Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Vendors will provide a variety of hand-crafted items for sale, such as cards, jewelry, crocheted critters, wash cloths, kitchen towels, bibs, aprons […]

The Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," a special exhibition of more than 60 works by local BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) photographers made during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Perspectives features work by artists Emery Barnes, Joseph Blake, Linneas Boland-Godbey, David (Daveed) Jacobo, Mariah Harris, and Byron Merritt. The exhibition opens […]

Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]

Clark College Community and Continuing Education will host a class series on the history of Paris fashion, occurring weekly on Saturdays at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, from 10 […]

Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October; admission ends at 4 […]

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis are hosting a Halloween Make-up and Hair Design Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Perfect Look Hair Salon, 16600 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver. Volunteers will do professional make-up and hair design to match costumes and make-up artists will […]

During October, Vancouver's food scene will be on display as restaurants offer 3 items for $25 or $35. Dine the Couve returns as an annual month-long event hosted by Visit Vancouver WA to support small businesses, while celebrating the city's and county's culinary prowess. Restaurants will offer a three-course meal comprised of appetizer, entrée, and […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Five Fundamental Tools for Every Estate Plan!" starting at 11 a.m. on Oct. 29. This event will […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "The Five Most Critical Tools in Estate Planning" starting at 11 a.m. on Oct. 29. This event […]

Artists and art lovers over 18 are invited to join the Art Critique Group meeting every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the atrium at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., near Art on the Boulevard and Meiko's Marketplace Flowers. Attendees will draw, paint, and discuss art. For more information, email Gail at gqrn12316@gmail.com.

The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will host its 77th annual chrysanthemum show, "Reflecting on Our Past," from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 […]

Mosaic Arts Alliance will host a two-day raku animal mask-making workshop from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 at Russell Ford's studio, 610 E. 19th St., Vancouver. This sculptural workshop is open to all levels of experience. Students will work with clay and found or related objects. Students will create masks on […]

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 […]

The Clark County Historical Museum will host guided tours, telling the stories of Clark County's haunted history. Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October, starting at […]

Attend a showing of the classic 1925 horror movie, "Phantom of the Opera," with choral accompaniment by The Vancouver Master Chorale and orchestra. This will be the American premiere of music by Canadian composer Andrew Downing, whose “Phantom” music for chorus and seven instrumentalists debuted in Vancouver, B.C., in 2016. Two concerts will be offered […]

Vancouver Elks 823 presents the fourth annual Nightmares on Elk Street Haunted House at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. This is an extremely scary indoor haunted house with disturbing depictions of blood and gore, including visual and auditory frights, strobe lights and fog machines. It is not […]

Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds,  17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see […]

Locals Live at ilani is a competition for singers who will compete for $5,000 and a headlining show in ilani's Muze Lounge. Beginning 7 p.m. Oct. 15, preselected singers will […]

The women's choral group In Mulieribus offers an opportunity from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 to experience the sounds of early and contemporary music of Latin America composed for women’s voices. The program at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2408 S.E. 16th Ave., Portland, includes villancicos by 17th century Mexican composers Sor Juana Inés […]

Put on a costume and join Portland drag icon Clare Apparently for Trinity Music’s Halloween Organ Spooktacular, a free creepy-crawly Halloween organ concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th Ave., Portland. Enjoy a spine-tingling lineup of spooky music, like Bach's terrifying "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" and the […]

The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theatre will present "Pestilence:Wow!," a dark comedy set in France in 1348 where a third of the population has been wiped out by the Bubonic Plague. Part reality television, part psychedelic fever dream, this is a play about humans and the way we deal with real, actual tragedy: […]

"Little Shop of Horrors" will play at Portland's Winningstad Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway, from Oct. 7 through 30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets range from $27.25 to $52.25, available at www.stumptownstages.org or www.Portland5.com or by calling the box […]

Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, and 30. A special performance featuring the understudy actors will take place at 7:30 p.m. […]

The Oregon Symphony presents a screening of "Hocus Pocus" with full orchestral accompaniment, showing Oct. 29-31 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 31 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets are $45 to $135, available at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/hocus-pocus-concert. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and […]

Portland Center Stage and Artists Repertory Theatre present "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" by playwright and recent Tony Award-nominee Christina Anderson. "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" opens on Oct. 14 and runs through Oct.30 on the main stage at 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland, with preview shows Oct. 8-13. […]

Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, presents "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, with performances on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; Nov 3, 4, 5 and 6. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $21 to $25, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1. The story focuses upon a young […]