Ho Ho Holiday Events Happening in Clark County and Beyond – 2021
The holiday season is here! And Southwest Washington is a fantastic place to celebrate it. From community Christmas trees and menorahs all over Clark County, to visiting Santa (and Buddy the Elf!) at Vancouver Mall, to festive plays and performances and holiday markets and bazaars, there’s something for everyone this year, and we’ve rounded up a few of the highlights below. Click on each event to get more details, plus find more events and activities in our online community calendar!
Santa and Buddy the Elf at Vancouver Mall
Visit Santa at Vancouver Mall’s fantastical set inspired by the beloved film, “Elf.” Plus, the mall’s MyPerks program members are invited to exclusive events throughout the season, including a Black Friday Bash, gingerbread house making and a PJ Cereal Party with Buddy himself!
“The Nutcracker”
Dancers all over Clark County have been busy for months rehearsing for their roles in the holiday ballet classic. Check out these local productions:
- Dec 3-4: Riverside Performing Arts (Live)
- Dec 18-19: Columbia Dance* (Live, plus Streaming Option)
- Starting Dec 11: Vancouver Dance Theatre (Digital Presentation Only)
*Go here to read more about Columbia Dance’s historically reimagined production of “The Nutcracker,” inspired by life at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s.
Community Christmas Trees and Holiday Celebrations
- Nov 28: Chanukah “Fire on Ice” Celebration
- Dec 2: Washougal Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
- Dec 3: Battle Ground Holiday Tree Lighting
- Dec 3: Camas Hometown Holidays
- Though no in-person public event is planned for this year’s community Christmas tree lighting in Vancouver, the tree will shine bright at Esther Short Park starting just after Thanksgiving!
Play Productions
- Pacific Stageworks presents “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)”
- Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
- Magenta Theater presents “Christmas Superpowers & Believing in Blitzen”: A Virtual Production”
Musical Performances
Markets & Bazaars
- Saturdays through Dec 18: Vancouver Fall Farmers Market
- Nov 26-27 & Dec 17-18: Holiday Night Market Vancouver
- Nov 27: Heritage High School Holiday Bazaar
- Nov 27: Christmas on the Farm Bazaar
- Dec 5: Our Annual Holiday/Christmas Bazaar
More Festive Events
- Dec 3-4: Wreath Classes at Pomeroy Farm
- Dec 3-21: Christmas Ships Columbia Fleet
- Dec 19: Santa’s Posse 5K Run
- Dec 17-18: Christmas Tea to Go at Pomeroy Farm
Just Across the River
- Nov 19-Jan 9: ZooLights
- Nov 19-Dec 19: Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Merry Happy Everything”
- Nov 26-Jan 1: Sunshine Division Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
- Nov 26-Dec 30: The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights
