Activate Church will host Christmas in the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. The free event includes free Christmas trees, live Christmas carols, free Santa photos, hot chocolate, Christmas characters, cookie decorating and other give-aways.
The community is invited to a free, all-ages Chanukah celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The family-friendly event includes a menorah lighting ceremony, LED light dance presentation and a gelt drop, where children will catch chocolate coins as they rain down. Attendees should bring canned goods to donate […]
The Rotary's Club's Vancouver Community Tree Lighting Celebration is 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 in Esther Short Park and Vancouver's Waterfront Park. The festivities will include a vehicle parade, starting with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus via tugboat at 5:30 p.m. in front of the AC Marriott Hotel at 333 W. Columbia […]
Dia De Muertos is a Day of the Dead celebration to remember and honor those who have departed. Join the festivities in Esther Short Park from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Admission is free. This gathering, brought to life by Vancouver Ballet Folklórico and bolstered by local organizations, pays homage to the ancestral observance […]
The Alzheimer's Association Oregon and Southwest Washington will host a Walk to End Alzheimer's from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of […]
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon will host its annual awareness walk and fundraiser, Sole Support for Parkinson’s, at the Esther Short Park on Sept. 23. The annual event brings people whose lives are impacted by a Parkinson’s diagnosis together with a caring and supportive community for a walk along the riverfront spreading awareness about this neurodegenerative […]
Relay For Life, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 16, is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Anyone is welcome to walk or run from the starting and finishing point in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park. Register for the event or donate at www.RelayForLife.org/ClarkCountyWA. The event also features music, food and activities […]
A Wellness in the Park event will be held in Esther Short Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10. The event will include a series of exercise classes, live music, and opportunities to speak with local health professionals, all free of charge. Schedule of events is as follows: 9 a.m. - A yoga […]
The Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair will celebrate its 20th year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets. This free festival showcases nonprofit agencies, churches, charities, volunteers and activists who are working to make Clark County better. Attendees will […]
The 23rd annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 25-27 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The Festival brings together 17 jazz, blues, and gospel bands, 60 Northwest wines, 20 fine artists and local cuisine. Grammy Award-winning and nationally acclaimed headline bands include Spyro Gyra, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro and […]
The 23rd annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 25-27 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The Festival brings together 17 jazz, blues, and gospel bands, 60 Northwest wines, 20 fine artists and local cuisine. Grammy Award-winning and nationally acclaimed headline bands include Spyro Gyra, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro and […]
The Esther Short Neighborhood Association and Cycle Vancouver are hosting a neighborhood bike ride at 11 a.m. Aug. 26 starting from Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver and ending with a picnic at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Learn more at facebook.com/Esthershortneighborhoodassociation/.
The 23rd annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 25-27 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The Festival brings together 17 jazz, blues, and gospel bands, 60 Northwest wines, 20 fine artists and local cuisine. Grammy Award-winning and nationally acclaimed headline bands include Spyro Gyra, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro and […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Arts Network and the City of Vancouver present the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival in and around Esther Short Park Aug. 4-6. The festival will offer multiple stages with live music and performing arts as well as pop-up galleries, regional and international art shows, an artisan market, family activities and […]
Volunteers age 16 and older are needed for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, Aug. 4 to Aug. 6. Help is needed with everything from pre-event setup on Thursday to event takedown on Sunday. There are a variety of volunteer options to choose from over the weekend with varying time commitments and responsibilities. Shifts are […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Arts Network and the City of Vancouver present the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival in and around Esther Short Park Aug. 4-6. The festival will […]
Volunteers age 16 and older are needed for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, Aug. 4 to Aug. 6. Help is needed with everything from pre-event setup on Thursday to […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Arts Network and the City of Vancouver present the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival in and around Esther Short Park Aug. 4-6. The festival will offer multiple stages with live music and performing arts as well as pop-up galleries, regional and international art shows, an artisan market, family activities and […]
Volunteers age 16 and older are needed for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, Aug. 4 to Aug. 6. Help is needed with everything from pre-event setup on Thursday to event takedown on Sunday. There are a variety of volunteer options to choose from over the weekend with varying time commitments and responsibilities. Shifts are […]
Visit Wine Country, Beer Village and Whiskey Town at the Craft Beer and Wine Fest in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park, July 28-30. Guests 21 and older can enjoy craft beer, wine and cocktails, food, art and live music. One ticket provides admission for all three days and includes all concerts. Tickets run for $7 […]