Jurassic Quest is America’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event, and walk among the dinosaurs at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds Nov. 25-27. Visit www.ClarkCoEventCenter.com for more information or see www.jurassicquest.com/events/ridgefield-wa for tickets. Timed tickets are available and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. […]

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will offer Christmas Special Train Rides every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Trains depart from […]

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 […]

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 […]

"Photos with the Grinch" at Grains of Wrath, 230 N.E. Fifth Ave., Camas, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 is a fundraiser for babies in need. Bring your cellphone and take photos with the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and other Whoville characters. Donation of cash and baby clothes are welcome.

The Portland Ballet will offer a performance of John Clifford’s "The Enchanted Toyshop" at 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27 at Lincoln Performance Hall at Portland State University, 1620 S.W. Park at Market St., Portland. Tickets range from $10 to $38. Group discounts and VIP packages are available. Runtime is about one hour […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Canadian Brass will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Newmark Theatre, located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. With a stellar international reputation, Canadian Brass is one of the world's most famous brass groups. Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has an engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. Concerts […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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

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, […]

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 […]

JT and Maggie Wise will perform at Brothers Cascadia, 9811 N.E. 15th Ave. in the Hazel Dell area of  Vancouver, from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and March 6. The husband-and-wife duo plays bluesy, roots rock featuring JT Wise on guitar and vocals and Margaret Wise on bass and vocals. Beer and food will […]

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, […]

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8 a.m. on Nov. 29. Committees will discuss progress towards yearly goals. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com or contact Sue Coates at 360-798-5196.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch together at Silver Dragon, 3605 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at noon Nov. 29. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Clark County Toastmasters Club will host an open house starting at noon on Nov. 29. This event will include a one-hour class teaching the basics of giving a great holiday toast. Guests will enjoy a keynote speech that will explain how a perfect toast can make special occasions even more fun and memorable. Then, guests […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at the Portland International Raceway will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 at 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. It's the largest light show in the Northwest, spanning the entire track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. […]

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will hold a free webinar from 5:15 – 6 p.m. Nov. 29, to raise awareness for lung cancer - […]

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.

HOPE Dementia Support will present a Community Education Presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 29. A panel of local palliative care and hospice practitioners will explain the difference […]

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.

Clark Conservation District is hosting an online sale of native plants from Nov. 30 to Feb. 18. Plants must be ordered online at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale and picked up in person on Feb. 18 at CASEE, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Drive-through pick-ups will be offered in 30-minute time slots from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

The Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Portland, presents a new exhibit, "Sign of the Time: The Great American Political Poster, 1844-2012," on display through Nov. 30. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10, with […]

Experience Portland Art Museum's newest exhibit, "Symbiosis," from Nov. 12 to Feb. 12 at the Center for an Untold Tomorrow building at 934 S.W. Salmon St., Portland. The exhibit is an immersive sci-fi storytelling installation by Dutch design collective Polymorf combining VR headsets and sensors, haptic suits, soft robotics, and taste- and smell-based elements. Symbiosis is a performative, […]

Clark College's Archer Gallery, located inside the Penguin Union building on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, presents its new exhibit, "Claiming Space," featuring large-scale paintings by Jeremy Okai Davis, V. Maldonado, Elizabeth Malaska and Michelle Ross. An opening reception with the artists is at noon on Nov. 16 and is […]

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 WSU Clark County Extension - Small Acreage Program will host a stream health monitoring workshop from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov 22. Attendees will partake in a short hike and learn about water quality monitoring techniques and discuss how to assess stream health. Natural resource and water quality Specialist, Ben Joner, of Clark County […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

Knit and Natter is a weekly drop-in program for knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Vancouver Mall Library, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #285. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Turner at 360-896-7135.

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. […]

Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver, will host weekly Advent worship services at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. In this Advent series, attendees will be reminded that Christ is born in us spiritually every day and exists to strengthen, support, save and renew us.

The Clark College Orchestra performs its Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Skyview High School Auditorium, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. The program includes Coleridge-Taylor’s Othello Suite, Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony and Brahms’ Symphony 3.  Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Donations to the Orchestra General Fund accepted at […]

The Camas Library is hosting a Used Book Sale from Dec. 1-4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0658 meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 S.W. 7th Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Donna at 562-355-0950.

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 host their monthly meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. on Dec. 1. Social and short meeting followed by a potluck, as well as an optional robber's gift exchange.

The Camas Public Library is hosting Mind Readers, a book discussion group for seventh through twelfth graders. The club will meet every first Thursday of the month, beginning September 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Limit of 10 spots available. For September we will be reading Feed by M.T. Anderson How it works: Register for […]

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, […]

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 […]

Washougal kicks off the holiday season with the Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. For the first time in over a decade, there will be a harvested tree at the center of the plaza. (The tree in the corner of the […]

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. […]

54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, will host an evening of mystic folk music from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 featuring traditional tunes and favorites of artisinal songcraft with vocal harmonies and varied instruments, performed by married duo Raven Fables, Stephanie and Christopher Corbell. There is no cover charge. Food and beverages […]

Clark County Historical Museum wraps up its 2022 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, with “Storming the Skies: The 1930 Northwest Air Tour and Women Aviators.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance or […]

Powell's Books presents "Patti Smith: Songs and Stories" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets are $38.99 and include a copy of her new book, "A Book of Days." Books will be distributed at the event. Tickets are available at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/patti-smith?. In 2018, Smith posted her first Instagram photo: her […]

The Clark College Treble Ensemble and Clark College Chorale present their Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Choral Fund are accepted at the door. The treble ensemble will […]

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 […]

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 hundreds of artifacts, including original art, costumes and props, most of which have not been on public display outside of this exhibit. Museum admission, including […]

The Camas Library is hosting a Used Book Sale from Dec. 1-4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 with a bag sale. Proceeds from the sale help to bring enriching events […]

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 […]

Uniquely You Event Venue, 903 Washington St., Vancouver, will host a grand opening event from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. During the grand opening event, the newly renovated space will showcase ten local artists and makers. Complimentary beverages will be offered. The space is available […]

Vancouver artist and poet Bob Sunshine will display his large color painting at Los Alambres, 6331 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, during the month of December with a "Meet the Artist" event from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Sunshine will also have his jewelry on display. To learn more, follow Sunshine on TikTok at tiktok.com/@sunshinesartworks.

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, […]

The Artisans' Guild of Camas will show members' artwork from now through the end of December at the Second Story Gallery, located upstairs at the Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The show is open to the public for free during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 10 […]

Camas Parks and Recreation is hosting Camas Hometown Holidays and Tree Lighting from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in downtown Camas along Northeast Fourth Avenue from Northeast Adams Street to Northeast Garfield Street. The event will include photos with Santa, crafts, hay rides, entertainment, free hot cocoa, after-hours holiday shopping and art shows. The […]

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 […]

The Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at the Portland International Raceway will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 at 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. It's the largest light show in the Northwest, spanning the entire track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. […]

Artist Liz Pike will be the featured artist at Camas Gallery during December. Pike’s latest works will be on display from Dec. 2 through the end of the month. The exhibit, entitled "Blue Winter," is a compilation of oil-on-canvas works with winter themes. Pike is also showcasing a series of mini canvases with joyful Christmas […]

Attic Gallery's exhibit for December and January features a wide variety of work by gallery artists. The pieces will be on display through Jan. 28. There will be a First Friday opening reception at the gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas,  from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in conjunction with downtown Camas' Hometown Holidays […]

Come to downtown Vancouver from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 for First Friday. Vancouver's downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Free parking is offered by Biggs Insurance at 105 W. Evergreen Blvd. Free shuttle service is available from the Biggs Insurance parking lot to any destination […]

The city of Battle Ground will host its Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The event is free for all ages. Enjoy live music and caroling with the Battle Ground High School Choir. Santa Claus will make his grand arrival […]

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 […]

Art created by Clark County employees and their family members is currently featured at the Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery. The exhibit features a variety of photography, painting, fiber art and mixed media and will be on exhibit through the end of January. The Clark County Arts Commission will host a reception for the artists […]

The Historic Music Preservation Project and The Historic Trust present the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Providence Academy […]

The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]

Celebrate the winter season with student artists from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. Enjoy orchestra, band, dance and vocal performances along with desserts and beverages from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Table seating is $30 per person. Floor seating is $15 per person. […]

Journey Theater presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," showing from Dec. 2-10 at Washington Grange, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the […]

Agyei Marshall hosts a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins, 17720 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 160, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. This is a free event and is open to the public as well as Kennedy Violins students.

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 […]

The Clark College Concert Band presents its Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 N. Main St., Vancouver. Admission to the performance free and the concert is open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ridgefield will mark the start of the holiday season with its Hometown Celebration from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. along Pioneer Street in downtown Ridgefield and in Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Visitors will find twinkling lights, decorated businesses, gifts, food and holiday sales. Get started on holiday shopping at the Holiday Food […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market will host a Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at its regular location near Esther Short Park on the corner of 8th Street and Esther Streets in downtown Vancouver.  

Join the City of Vancouver's Volunteer Programs department, the Water Resources Education Center, and the Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group will host a mulching work party and nature walk from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 3. Volunteer attendees will work mulching and removing invasive plants before finishing the day with an educational nature walk. […]

Walk and Knock’s 38th annual food drive is back to pick up donations from front porches from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Put out a bag or two of non-perishable food or toiletries by 9 a.m. to be picked up by volunteers. All donations help the Clark County Food Bank assist the one-in-four […]

The nonprofit organization Sons of Norway is hosting a Christmas market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Purchase jewelry, ornaments, woodworks, leather goods and more. Learn more at sofnvancouver.com.

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will offer Christmas Special Train Rides every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Trains depart from the station at 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt; passengers should arrive early for boarding. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for military or seniors age 60 […]

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, […]

The Oregon Historical Society presents "Motown: The Sound of Young America," featuring stage outfits from many of the label’s top performers, interviews with Motown legends and opportunities to get inside the creative process perfected at Motown. Visitors will also experience interactive displays, including a chance to perform the Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” […]

Experience Portland Art Museum's newest exhibit, "Symbiosis," from Nov. 12 to Feb. 12 at the Center for an Untold Tomorrow building at 934 S.W. Salmon St., Portland. The exhibit is an immersive sci-fi storytelling installation by Dutch design collective Polymorf combining VR headsets and sensors, haptic suits, soft robotics, and taste- and smell-based elements. Symbiosis is a performative, […]

The Autism Moms' Support Group will host "Sensitive Santa" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605 S.E. MicGillivray Blvd., Vancouver. This Santa is sensory-friendly and understands special needs kids, young and old. All families with disabilities are welcome. The free event, sponsored by local businesses and the […]

Get in the holiday spirit at Get to-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, to get in the holiday spirit with a special event featuring Christmas stories by Farmer Johh and s'mores around the fire pit. In the farm store, find fresh wreaths in assorted sizes, gift packs of jam and other goodies and nut […]

Unique Markets Portland presents a holiday artisans' market featuring 160 independent vendors at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4. Get all your shopping done under one roof while supporting independent designers, up-and-coming artists and emerging brands. Guests can browse for the perfect gifts, meet the […]

The Camas Library is hosting a Used Book Sale from Dec. 1-4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 with a bag sale. Proceeds from the sale help to bring enriching events […]

Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, welcomes the community to its inaugural Winter Carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Prairie students and staff will offer a variety of activities for families, including a photo booth, carnival games and prizes, gifts, crafts, refreshments and treats and community resources. Bring donations for […]

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver, is offering a series of Local Maker Holiday Pop-ups from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17.  Local makers from the Vancouver and Portland area will set up in the loft upstairs to sell their artisan products. Here's the schedule: Dec. 3 All […]

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.

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 […]

The Columbia River Chorus, a women's barbershop chorus and a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will perform its combination 60th anniversary celebration and Christmas show from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th Way, Vancouver. Songs include a holiday medley, "Mary, Mary," "Christmas Is...," "Huron Carol," "Silent […]

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 […]

St. Paul Lutheran Church at the corner of 13th and Franklin in Vancouver will host an Advent series on Saturdays from Dec. 3 through 17 at 4 p.m. The services will be followed by a soup supper. Services will include the Holden Evening Prayer.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Woodland will host Winterfest from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 starting at Hoffman Plaza, across from 100 Davidson Ave. at Dunham Avenue and Goerig Street. Hear the Woodland High School Jazz Band and enjoy a complimentary latte, mocha, hot chocolate or hot cider. Miss Woodland and Santa Claus will light the new community Christmas […]

The Port of Camas-Washougal, 24 S. A St., Washougal, will host a viewing party to watch the Christmas Ships Parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The floating parade of light-bedecked boats will pass in front of Parker's Landing Marina. Please note that the port building will be closed and there will be no indoor viewing, […]

St. Luke's~San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host Festive Musical Saturdays in December. Join Mike Horsfall and Friends in an Advent/Christmas Jazz Vespers service and concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Two weeks later, join joyful singing elves Hope McCulley and St. Luke's~San Lucas music director Julie Cross for Christmas […]

Journey Theater presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," showing from Dec. 2-10 at Washington Grange, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the […]

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 […]

Join the Junior Symphony of Vancouver for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. The symphony will perform winter selections including music by Henry Purcell, Arcangelo Corelli, Victor Herbert and Yukiko Nishimura. The Junior Symphony will also auctioning off the chance for one audience member to […]

The Clark College Concert Choir will perform its Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Admission is free and the […]

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 […]

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 […]