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Behind the Plate: Meet the People Shaping Vancouver’s Food Scene

By Emily Corak

October 1, 2026

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Meet the passionate people behind some of Vancouver’s favorite dining spots. Discover the stories, cultures and creativity that make Vancouver’s food scene so special.

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6 events 1 6 events, 1 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Kids Throw Free at Firehouse Axes November 1 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Kids Throw Free at Firehouse Axes Join us on Sundays for some axe-citing fun for the whole fam! Up to two kids, ages 10-17 throw for FREE with each paying adult. -Reservations recommended, limited walk in availability -10+ years old to throw -Bring your closed-toe shoes […], 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Wildwood at OMSI November 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Wildwood at OMSI About the Film Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl's desperate quest to save her baby brother unfolds into a spectacular, high-stakes adventure through a forbidden forest full of enchanted […], 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Marigolds y Memorias November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Marigolds y Memorias Marigolds y Memorias is an original devised production inspired by the traveling carpa tradition, in which humor, music, and storytelling come together in a vibrant theatrical journey. Guided by an elder, a younger generation learns to build an altar, the heart of Día […] $24 – $32, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ekklesia Theatre Presents: Middletown November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ekklesia Theatre Presents: Middletown Middletown by Will Eno A funny, haunting journey through one small town-and the vast universe inside it. DATES: Oct 23–Nov 1, 2026 VENUE: Magenta Theater TICKETS: $15 · Open Seating Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm · Sundays at 2:00pm Doors […] $15 + 2 More	2 events 2 2 events, 2 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library November 2 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers. For ages 0–5 Mondays from 2:30-3:30pm Starts September 14 and ends November 30 (no class on November 23) Free, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tales with Tails November 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tales with Tails Age Group: School-Age Children Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on August 21, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event is for registrants grade 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Program Description Event Details Improve your reading skills by reading […] Free	7 events 3 7 events, 3 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store November 3 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store Get merry with us at the ReTails Holiday Store! Opening November 3, the Holiday Store is packed with bargains on decor, ornaments, home goods, vintage items, and more! You'll find everything you need to make the season bright at low […], 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Create November 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Create Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill. For ages 5–12 Tuesdays, September 15 - November 17 from 3:30-5:30pm Free, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Wildwood at OMSI November 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Wildwood at OMSI About the Film Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl's desperate quest to save her baby brother unfolds into a spectacular, high-stakes adventure through a forbidden forest full of enchanted […] + 3 More	10 events 4 10 events, 4 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tour November 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tour Free -- Duration: 30 Minutes Tours Wednesday-Friday from 10am-2pm Book a tour time here. Please check in for your tour at the front entrance of the Marshall House. Please be aware that tour availability is subject to change due to private […] Free, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours November 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours Providence Academy was built by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1873 and served as a school, orphanage, and governance offices for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Joseph, along with four other Montreal nuns, traveled to Vancouver to serve […] Free, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Toddler Open Gym Ages 0-3 November 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Toddler Open Gym Ages 0-3 Play, explore, and discover in our little gym, specially designed for toddlers ages 0–3 and their grown up! Sorry, but siblings or guests over age 3 will not be able to participate in the Open Gym. (Parent Participation Required) We’ll […] Free, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kids Read to a Dog November 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kids Read to a Dog Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9 The first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4-5pm September 2 & 16 October 7 & 21 November 4 & 18 Free + 6 More	9 events 5 9 events, 5 10:00 am - 11:30 am Go with the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour November 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Go with the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour Join us for a free tour of the City of Vancouver’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. This 90-minute walking tour will take you behind the scenes of what happens to all the water that goes down the drains in your […] Free, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours November 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours The Marshall House is named in honor of General George C. Marshall, who lived there from 1936 to 1938, serving as Commander of the Barracks and the regional Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This home’s Queen Anne architecture serves a striking […] Free, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craig Stein Yappy Hour November 5 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craig Stein Yappy Hour Join us for the Craig Stein Yappy Hour! Each month on the first Thursday, we honor our friend Craig Stein with waived adoption fees*. Promotion applies to adoptable pets at our Vancouver and Longview Campuses. Families who adopt during this […], 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Build It November 5 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Build It Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials. For ages 5–12 Thursdays, September 17 - November 19 from 3:30-5:00 pm Excludes October 29 Free + 5 More	17 events 6 17 events, 6 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Portland Holiday Market November 6 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Portland Holiday Market The annual Portland Holiday Market is the premier venue for holiday cheer! Kickstart your festive decor and gift shopping while enjoying gourmet food and festive family activities. The three-day market brings the community together for a weekend of getting into […], 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 60+ Senior community meal program November 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 60+ Senior community meal program Low income seniors age 60+ community meal program offers free lunch each Friday. Lunch is served from noon to 1:00pm This program is sponsored by the 5&2 Food Pantry located at Calvary Chapel Vancouver 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, […] Free, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Early Bird Holiday Bazaar November 6 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Early Bird Holiday Bazaar Make your list, check it twice and get a jump on holiday shopping at the Early Bird Holiday Bazaar. Talented local crafters and artisans offering display ready decor and gift-worthy creations. Friday, Nov 6, 2026 - 2:00 to 7:00pm Saturday, […] Free + 13 More	28 events 7 28 events, 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NW’S LARGEST MEGA Sale & Vintage Sale November 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm NW’S LARGEST MEGA Sale & Vintage Sale Early Birds Entry Opens @ 7AM General Admission Opens @ 8AM Closing Time 5PM You Can Purchase Tickets at the Ticket Booth Starting 1 Hour Prior to Opening Times Cash Only General Admission Shoppers 8AM-5PM: $8.00 Adults. Early Birds 7AM: […] $8, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover November 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover Design and Discover Para la descripción en español, por favor desplaza hacia abajo. English About the Workshop Design and Discover Engineers are problem solvers! Curious Kids in this class will work with their families to build, test, design, and improve […], 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Early Bird Holiday Bazaar November 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Early Bird Holiday Bazaar Make your list, check it twice and get a jump on holiday shopping at the Early Bird Holiday Bazaar. Talented local crafters and artisans offering display ready decor and gift-worthy creations. Friday, Nov 6, 2026 - 2:00 to 7:00pm Saturday, […] Free, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland November 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland GRAND OPENING! Pre-Season Farm fare, photos and fun! Create your own Hallmark moments ACTIVITES: Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Christmas Barn Store, S'mores Pit, Tree Maze, Fun Zone Weekends: November 7th-8th November 14th-15th November 22nd-23rd Hours of operation: Saturday and […] $10 + 24 More
10 events 8 10 events, 8 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland November 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland GRAND OPENING! Pre-Season Farm fare, photos and fun! Create your own Hallmark moments ACTIVITES: Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Christmas Barn Store, S'mores Pit, Tree Maze, Fun Zone Weekends: November 7th-8th November 14th-15th November 22nd-23rd Hours of operation: Saturday and […] $10, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Artstra Open Studios November 8 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Artstra Open Studios Discover Clark County’s creative side in a free self-guided tour as local artists open their studios to the public and share how, why, and where their art is created. Open Studios, a program of Artstra, is an annual juried event […] Free, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Portland Holiday Market November 8 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Portland Holiday Market The annual Portland Holiday Market is the premier venue for holiday cheer! Kickstart your festive decor and gift shopping while enjoying gourmet food and festive family activities. The three-day market brings the community together for a weekend of getting into […], 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Northwest Children’s Theater Presents: Diwali Festival November 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Northwest Children’s Theater Presents: Diwali Festival Diwali, "the festival of lights", is a holiday that is celebrated all across India. In collaboration with the Indian-American community, NWCT is excited to bring the festivities to The Judy. Decorate Rangoli, make a lantern, learn a Diya (lamp) dance, […] Free – $10 + 6 More	8 events 9 8 events, 9 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands November 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands We've made loads of dried orange slices ready for you to craft into ornaments, garlands, etc. In this self-guided class we'll provide dry dried oranges, lemons & limes, string & a variety of beads and other embellishments to choose from […] $5 – $10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tiny Toppings Storytime November 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tiny Toppings Storytime Come join us with your little ones at Copper Bell Bookshop for a kid's story time! Everyone who participates gets a coupon for a free kid's ice cream scoop with the purchase of something of equal or greater value from […], 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library November 9 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers. For ages 0–5 Mondays from 2:30-3:30pm Starts September 14 and ends November 30 (no class on November 23) Free, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Rocketeer at Kiggins Theatre November 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Rocketeer at Kiggins Theatre We conclude our “We Love the 90s” series starting November 6th with the thrilling 1930’s set Disney classic THE ROCKETEER In the tradition of Raiders Of The Lost Ark, THE ROCKETEER is a full-throttle blast of thrills, fun and dazzling […] $10 + 4 More	5 events 10 5 events, 10 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store November 10 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store Get merry with us at the ReTails Holiday Store! Opening November 3, the Holiday Store is packed with bargains on decor, ornaments, home goods, vintage items, and more! You'll find everything you need to make the season bright at low […], 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Create November 10 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Create Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill. For ages 5–12 Tuesdays, September 15 - November 17 from 3:30-5:30pm Free, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game November 10 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. Whether you want to learn or are an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. Please fill […] Free + 1 More	7 events 11 7 events, 11 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours November 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours Providence Academy was built by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1873 and served as a school, orphanage, and governance offices for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Joseph, along with four other Montreal nuns, traveled to Vancouver to serve […] Free, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union November 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union The Historic Trust is proud to announce the 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union. Everyone in the community is invited to this free event to honor and celebrate America's veterans. The parade will take place, […] Free, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Toddler Open Gym Ages 0-3 November 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Toddler Open Gym Ages 0-3 Play, explore, and discover in our little gym, specially designed for toddlers ages 0–3 and their grown up! Sorry, but siblings or guests over age 3 will not be able to participate in the Open Gym. (Parent Participation Required) We’ll […] Free, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Teen & Adult Magic the Gathering Social Club November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Teen & Adult Magic the Gathering Social Club Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own. Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org. At the Cascade Park & Vancouver Community Libraries Each Wednesday in September, […] Free + 3 More	7 events 12 7 events, 12 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours November 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours The Marshall House is named in honor of General George C. Marshall, who lived there from 1936 to 1938, serving as Commander of the Barracks and the regional Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This home’s Queen Anne architecture serves a striking […] Free, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craig Stein Yappy Hour November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craig Stein Yappy Hour Join us for the Craig Stein Yappy Hour! Each month on the first Thursday, we honor our friend Craig Stein with waived adoption fees*. Promotion applies to adoptable pets at our Vancouver and Longview Campuses. Families who adopt during this […], 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Build It November 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Build It Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials. For ages 5–12 Thursdays, September 17 - November 19 from 3:30-5:00 pm Excludes October 29 Free, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holiday Sip & Shop Downtown Camas November 12 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holiday Sip & Shop Downtown Camas Festive holiday shopping, good friends, cocktail tastings, and holiday music – so much fun during the Holiday Sip & Shop in Downtown Camas on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 from 4-9pm! Sip & Shop check-in is at Fuel Medical Group (314 […] + 3 More	14 events 13 14 events, 13 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Adult & Teen Craft & Chat at La Center Community Library November 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Adult & Teen Craft & Chat at La Center Community Library Join us for our fiber arts social circles, where you can work on your own projects and make connections. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch—even mending! For ages 13+ Friday, September 11 from 10:00am–12:00pm […] Free, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm D.B. Cooper Con 2026 November 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm D.B. Cooper Con 2026 Visit Vancouver and The Kiggins Theatre are pleased to welcome back the annual D.B. Cooper Con produced by Vortex Events, LLC and taking place from November 13th through the 15th. Experience one or all of three full days of entertainment, […] $30 – $75, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 13 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […] + 10 More	32 events 14 32 events, 14 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team Sasquatch Science Team Para la descripción en español, por favor desplaza hacia abajo. English About the Workshop Sasquatch Science Team Scientists use the five senses! Curious kids and families will use their five senses to get to know and wonder […], 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Bazaar & Junior Market at River Homelink November 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Bazaar & Junior Market at River Homelink Food, Gifts & Crafts at the Holiday Bazaar and Junior Market!, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain View High School Instrumental Boosters Holiday Bazaar November 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain View High School Instrumental Boosters Holiday Bazaar Get ready to kick off the holiday season at the Mountain View Holiday Bazaar! Shop from a wide variety of local vendors, handmade crafts, holiday décor, gifts, and more—all while supporting the Mountain View Instrumental Boosters and our amazing student […], 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Washougal High School Marketplace Bazaar November 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Washougal High School Marketplace Bazaar The Holiday Marketplace Bazaar is a fundraiser for the WHS ASB! The bazaar runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Washougal High School, 1201 39th Street, Washougal, WA 98671. + 28 More
12 events 15 12 events, 15 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland November 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland GRAND OPENING! Pre-Season Farm fare, photos and fun! Create your own Hallmark moments ACTIVITES: Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Christmas Barn Store, S'mores Pit, Tree Maze, Fun Zone Weekends: November 7th-8th November 14th-15th November 22nd-23rd Hours of operation: Saturday and […] $10, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm D.B. Cooper Con 2026 November 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm D.B. Cooper Con 2026 Visit Vancouver and The Kiggins Theatre are pleased to welcome back the annual D.B. Cooper Con produced by Vortex Events, LLC and taking place from November 13th through the 15th. Experience one or all of three full days of entertainment, […] $30 – $75, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm European Christmas Market with Sweet Peas Tea Room November 15 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm European Christmas Market with Sweet Peas Tea Room The holiday countdown is officially ON! Dust off your festive sweaters because our 2nd Annual European Christmas Market is back and bigger than ever! After the absolute magic you all brought last year, we knew we had to level up. […], 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 15 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […] + 8 More	6 events 16 6 events, 16 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands November 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands We've made loads of dried orange slices ready for you to craft into ornaments, garlands, etc. In this self-guided class we'll provide dry dried oranges, lemons & limes, string & a variety of beads and other embellishments to choose from […] $5 – $10, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 16 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […], 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library November 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers. For ages 0–5 Mondays from 2:30-3:30pm Starts September 14 and ends November 30 (no class on November 23) Free, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Kids Read to a Dog at Ridgefield Community Library November 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Kids Read to a Dog at Ridgefield Community Library Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9 Monday, September 21 from 3:30pm–4:30pm Monday, October 19 from 3:30pm–4:30pm Monday, November 16 from 3:30pm–4:30pm Free + 2 More	7 events 17 7 events, 17 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store November 17 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store Get merry with us at the ReTails Holiday Store! Opening November 3, the Holiday Store is packed with bargains on decor, ornaments, home goods, vintage items, and more! You'll find everything you need to make the season bright at low […], 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 17 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […], 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Create November 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids & Tweens Create Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill. For ages 5–12 Tuesdays, September 15 - November 17 from 3:30-5:30pm Free + 3 More	12 events 18 12 events, 18 7:00 am - 9:00 am 2026 Clark County Prayer Breakfast November 18 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am 2026 Clark County Prayer Breakfast Join us in supporting our Heroes, First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Wounded Warriors at this year's 25th Annual . . .Clark County Prayer Breakfast. Hilton Vancouver WashingtonVancouver, WA Wednesday, November 18 • 7 AM - 9 AM Our Vision […], 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tour November 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tour Free -- Duration: 30 Minutes Tours Wednesday-Friday from 10am-2pm Book a tour time here. Please check in for your tour at the front entrance of the Marshall House. Please be aware that tour availability is subject to change due to private […] Free, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours November 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours Providence Academy was built by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1873 and served as a school, orphanage, and governance offices for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Joseph, along with four other Montreal nuns, traveled to Vancouver to serve […] Free, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 18 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […] + 8 More	11 events 19 11 events, 19 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours November 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours The Marshall House is named in honor of General George C. Marshall, who lived there from 1936 to 1938, serving as Commander of the Barracks and the regional Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This home’s Queen Anne architecture serves a striking […] Free, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 19 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […], 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craig Stein Yappy Hour November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Craig Stein Yappy Hour Join us for the Craig Stein Yappy Hour! Each month on the first Thursday, we honor our friend Craig Stein with waived adoption fees*. Promotion applies to adoptable pets at our Vancouver and Longview Campuses. Families who adopt during this […], 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Creative Crafts: Air Dry Clay November 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Creative Crafts: Air Dry Clay Come make your own sculpture as we explore air dry clay. Ages 5–9 Free + 7 More	25 events 20 25 events, 20 9:00 am - 10:00 am Gobble Wobble: A Thanksgiving Play Party November 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Gobble Wobble: A Thanksgiving Play Party Gobble Wobble: A Thanksgiving Play Party! Join us for Gobble Wobble, a fun-filled Thanksgiving indoor play adventure! Our special turkey-themed play park is packed with fun slides, obstacle courses, tunnels, and colorful balls—perfect for little turkeys, pumpkins, and all kinds […] $14.99, 9:30 am - 10:30 am Clark College Jazz Band Fall 26 Concert November 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Clark College Jazz Band Fall 26 Concert Dr. Doug Harris conducts the Clark College Jazz Band in their Fall Quarter Concert, Saturday, November 21, 7:00 pm in the Gaiser Student Center. Free admission. Donations accepted for Band Scholarship Fund. Friday, November 20, 9:30am – 10:30pm Saturday, November 21, 7:30 – 9pm […] Free, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Gift Wrap Swap at Kindred November 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Gift Wrap Swap at Kindred Unroll your extra wrapping paper, ribbons, and gift bags—let’s share the festive abundance! Got half-used rolls of wrapping paper? A stash of gift bags too nice to toss? Bring your clean, reusable wrapping supplies and trade them for something new-to-you. […] + 21 More	46 events 21 46 events, 21 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Become A Nature Detective November 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Become A Nature Detective Become A Nature Detective Para la descripción en español, por favor desplaza hacia abajo. English About the Workshop Become a Nature Detective Engineers are problem solvers! Curious kids in this class will work with their families to build, test, design, […], 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Stewardship Saturday November 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Stewardship Saturday Join us for a Stewardship Saturday! When: Saturday, November 21 from 9am – 12pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' beautiful […], 9:00 am - 10:00 am Free Community Play Day at Columbia Play Project Children’s Museum November 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Free Community Play Day at Columbia Play Project Children’s Museum Free Indoor Play for the Whole Family theARTScentered 1007 East Mill Plain Blvd. See the Events page for current schedule. Join us for free, hands-on, exploratory play designed for children and their caregivers. Columbia Play Project is committed to creating […] Free, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Boutique Craft Bazaar November 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Boutique Craft Bazaar Shop for handicrafts, baked goods, Heavenly Fudge plus raffle items. Tommy Tsunami’s Famous White Chicken Chili will also be available. + 42 More
14 events 22 14 events, 22 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland November 22 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thornton’s Treeland GRAND OPENING! Pre-Season Farm fare, photos and fun! Create your own Hallmark moments ACTIVITES: Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Christmas Barn Store, S'mores Pit, Tree Maze, Fun Zone Weekends: November 7th-8th November 14th-15th November 22nd-23rd Hours of operation: Saturday and […] $10, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sandy Claus’ Christmas Bazaar November 22 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sandy Claus’ Christmas Bazaar Get into the holiday spirit at Sandy Claus’ Christmas Bazaar, a festive shopping event featuring photos with Santa, a community food drive, and over 100 local vendors offering handmade goods, art, crafts, and unique gifts. Location: Exhibition Hall B Saturday, November […] $5, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pomeroy Farm Presents: Christmastime at the Farm November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pomeroy Farm Presents: Christmastime at the Farm Join us November 21st & 22nd, 2026 for the most festive time of year on the farm. Meet Santa, take your Christmas card photo at one of our many themed photo ops, shop at our holiday market, and more! November […] $4 – $6, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Gift Wrap Swap at Kindred November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Gift Wrap Swap at Kindred Unroll your extra wrapping paper, ribbons, and gift bags—let’s share the festive abundance! Got half-used rolls of wrapping paper? A stash of gift bags too nice to toss? Bring your clean, reusable wrapping supplies and trade them for something new-to-you. […] + 10 More	10 events 23 10 events, 23 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands November 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands We've made loads of dried orange slices ready for you to craft into ornaments, garlands, etc. In this self-guided class we'll provide dry dried oranges, lemons & limes, string & a variety of beads and other embellishments to choose from […] $5 – $10, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine November 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine Start a New Christmas Tradition Giving Machine experience is coming to Vancouver! These unique vending machines turn buying into giving. Choose a gift to help someone in your community or around the world. Nov. 23 - Dec. 13, 2026 Open […], 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tiny Toppings Storytime November 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tiny Toppings Storytime Come join us with your little ones at Copper Bell Bookshop for a kid's story time! Everyone who participates gets a coupon for a free kid's ice cream scoop with the purchase of something of equal or greater value from […], 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 23 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […] + 6 More	11 events 24 11 events, 24 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center November 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center Ages 9 months - 6 years old Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence […] $7 – $9, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store November 24 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ReTails Holiday Store Get merry with us at the ReTails Holiday Store! Opening November 3, the Holiday Store is packed with bargains on decor, ornaments, home goods, vintage items, and more! You'll find everything you need to make the season bright at low […], 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine November 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine Start a New Christmas Tradition Giving Machine experience is coming to Vancouver! These unique vending machines turn buying into giving. Choose a gift to help someone in your community or around the world. Nov. 23 - Dec. 13, 2026 Open […], 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dinosaur Eggs November 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dinosaur Eggs This 'DiNovember,' dig up dinosaurs from their frozen eggs with water! A fun, hands-on adventure for preschoolers! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 […] Free + 7 More	11 events 25 11 events, 25 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours November 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Academy Tours Providence Academy was built by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1873 and served as a school, orphanage, and governance offices for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Joseph, along with four other Montreal nuns, traveled to Vancouver to serve […] Free, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday Wanders November 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday Wanders Join us on a Wednesday morning guided nature walk where we will explore the rich ecosystems along the Columbia River and adjacent wetland. As we wander, we’ll discover native plants, search for wildlife, and learn how these vibrant waterways support […] Free, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine November 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine Start a New Christmas Tradition Giving Machine experience is coming to Vancouver! These unique vending machines turn buying into giving. Choose a gift to help someone in your community or around the world. Nov. 23 - Dec. 13, 2026 Open […], 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 25 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […] + 7 More	7 events 26 7 events, 26 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ridgefield Public School Foundation’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot November 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ridgefield Public School Foundation’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot Thursday, November 26 \| Union Ridge Elementary School The 10th Annual Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Credit Union, takes place on a scenic route through Ridgefield, traveling through Abrams Park and […] $15, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 2026 Turkey Trot November 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am 2026 Turkey Trot What: 5K run/walk and 10K run When: Thanksgiving Morning, Nov 26, 2026 Time: Race starts at 9am Where: Klineline Pond, Salmon Creek Regional Park 1112 NE 117th Street Vancouver, WA, 98685 Cost: $45 all races, $20 polar plunge Questions? Email: […] $20 – $45, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours November 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Marshall House Tours The Marshall House is named in honor of General George C. Marshall, who lived there from 1936 to 1938, serving as Commander of the Barracks and the regional Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This home’s Queen Anne architecture serves a striking […] Free, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Thanksgiving Day Cruise with the Portland Spirit November 26 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Thanksgiving Day Cruise with the Portland Spirit The perfect setting for a wonderful Thanksgiving with the whole family. Let us do the cooking this holiday! Sit back and relax as you cruise down the river taking in the views of the city of Portland and the historic […] $47 – $94 + 3 More	24 events 27 24 events, 27 Featured 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vancouver Holiday Market Featured November 27 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vancouver Holiday Market Start shopping for those loved ones on your list and support local artisans at the three-day Vancouver Holiday Market on Nov. 27-29 located at the Hilton Vancouver WA. Featuring more than 120 talented local makers from across the region, you’ll […] Free, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […], 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Little Box Friday Downtown Camas November 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Little Box Friday Downtown Camas Join us Friday, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, for one of our favorite community traditions—Little Box Friday! Skip the crowds and chaos of big box shopping and spend the day enjoying the warmth and charm of Downtown Camas. Our […], 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Battle Ground Holiday Market November 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Battle Ground Holiday Market The Holiday Market is returning this holiday season, and by popular demand, you’ll have TWO full weekends to shop, gather, and get into the holiday spirit! Curated local makers & small businesses Beautiful, unique & gift-worthy finds Festive holiday atmosphere […] Free + 20 More	40 events 28 40 events, 28 Featured 9:00 am - 11:30 am Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit Featured November 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit Set sail to Maybeland this holiday season with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! Since 2005, this beloved holiday tradition has delighted families with loads of festive fun on the Willamette River. The whole family will enjoy a […] $52 – $72, Featured 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Vancouver Holiday Market Featured November 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Vancouver Holiday Market Start shopping for those loved ones on your list and support local artisans at the three-day Vancouver Holiday Market on Nov. 27-29 located at the Hilton Vancouver WA. Featuring more than 120 talented local makers from across the region, you’ll […] Free, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover November 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover Design and Discover Para la descripción en español, por favor desplaza hacia abajo. English About the Workshop Design and Discover Engineers are problem solvers! Curious Kids in this class will work with their families to build, test, design, and improve […], 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar November 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar Our Yuletide Bazaar is the major fundraiser for PHS Bands. Our Vendors must handcraft the items they sell which makes for lots of wonderful unique gifts.The Yuletide Bazaar is November 28, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM. + 36 More
21 events 29 21 events, 29 Featured 9:00 am - 11:30 am Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit Featured November 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit Set sail to Maybeland this holiday season with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! Since 2005, this beloved holiday tradition has delighted families with loads of festive fun on the Willamette River. The whole family will enjoy a […] $52 – $72, Featured 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Vancouver Holiday Market Featured November 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Vancouver Holiday Market Start shopping for those loved ones on your list and support local artisans at the three-day Vancouver Holiday Market on Nov. 27-29 located at the Hilton Vancouver WA. Featuring more than 120 talented local makers from across the region, you’ll […] Free, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train Rides November 29 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train Rides The excursion departs from Yacolt, through the tunnel, across the East Fork of the Lewis River with a stop at Moulton Station to visit Yacolt Falls. Please plan on arriving at the station at least 20 minutes before departure to […] $18 – $24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Oregon Rail Heritage Center Holiday Express November 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Oregon Rail Heritage Center Holiday Express All aboard for holiday magic! Join Santa Claus and his elves for a joyful train ride behind a historic steam locomotive. Decorated in festive cheer, the heated vintage rail cars transport you along the Willamette River in the heart of […] $25 – $35 + 17 More	11 events 30 11 events, 30 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands November 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm DIY Orange Garlands We've made loads of dried orange slices ready for you to craft into ornaments, garlands, etc. In this self-guided class we'll provide dry dried oranges, lemons & limes, string & a variety of beads and other embellishments to choose from […] $5 – $10, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine November 30 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Light the World Giving Machine Start a New Christmas Tradition Giving Machine experience is coming to Vancouver! These unique vending machines turn buying into giving. Choose a gift to help someone in your community or around the world. Nov. 23 - Dec. 13, 2026 Open […], 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience November 30 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Santa Photos \| An Elf™ Christmas Experience 🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Elf™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Vancouver Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: H&M Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 13 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo […], 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library November 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers. For ages 0–5 Mondays from 2:30-3:30pm Starts September 14 and ends November 30 (no class on November 23) Free + 7 More

November 1

November 1 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Kids Throw Free at Firehouse Axes

November 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Wildwood at OMSI

November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Marigolds y Memorias

November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ekklesia Theatre Presents: Middletown

November 2

November 2 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library

November 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tales with Tails

November 3

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

ReTails Holiday Store

November 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kids & Tweens Create

November 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wildwood at OMSI

November 4

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tour

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Providence Academy Tours

November 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Toddler Open Gym Ages 0-3

November 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Kids Read to a Dog

November 5

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Go with the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tours

November 5 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craig Stein Yappy Hour

November 5 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kids & Tweens Build It

November 6

November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 6 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Portland Holiday Market

November 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

60+ Senior community meal program

November 6 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Early Bird Holiday Bazaar

November 7

November 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

NW’S LARGEST MEGA Sale & Vintage Sale

November 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover

November 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Early Bird Holiday Bazaar

November 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thornton’s Treeland

November 8

November 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thornton’s Treeland

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Artstra Open Studios

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Portland Holiday Market

November 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Northwest Children’s Theater Presents: Diwali Festival

November 9

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

DIY Orange Garlands

November 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tiny Toppings Storytime

November 9 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library

November 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Rocketeer at Kiggins Theatre

November 10

November 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 10 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

ReTails Holiday Store

November 10 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kids & Tweens Create

November 10 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game

November 11

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Providence Academy Tours

November 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union

November 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Toddler Open Gym Ages 0-3

November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Teen & Adult Magic the Gathering Social Club

November 12

November 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tours

November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craig Stein Yappy Hour

November 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kids & Tweens Build It

November 12 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holiday Sip & Shop Downtown Camas

November 13

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adult & Teen Craft & Chat at La Center Community Library

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

D.B. Cooper Con 2026

November 13 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 14

November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team

November 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Holiday Bazaar & Junior Market at River Homelink

November 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mountain View High School Instrumental Boosters Holiday Bazaar

November 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Washougal High School Marketplace Bazaar

November 15

November 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thornton’s Treeland

November 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

D.B. Cooper Con 2026

November 15 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

European Christmas Market with Sweet Peas Tea Room

November 15 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 16

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

DIY Orange Garlands

November 16 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library

November 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids Read to a Dog at Ridgefield Community Library

November 17

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

ReTails Holiday Store

November 17 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Kids & Tweens Create

November 18

November 18 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am

2026 Clark County Prayer Breakfast

November 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tour

November 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Providence Academy Tours

November 18 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 19

November 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tours

November 19 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craig Stein Yappy Hour

November 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kids Creative Crafts: Air Dry Clay

November 20

November 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Gobble Wobble: A Thanksgiving Play Party

November 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Clark College Jazz Band Fall 26 Concert

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gift Wrap Swap at Kindred

November 21

November 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Curiosity Kids: Become A Nature Detective

November 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stewardship Saturday

November 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free Community Play Day at Columbia Play Project Children’s Museum

November 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Boutique Craft Bazaar

November 22

November 22 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thornton’s Treeland

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sandy Claus’ Christmas Bazaar

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pomeroy Farm Presents: Christmastime at the Farm

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gift Wrap Swap at Kindred

November 23

November 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

DIY Orange Garlands

November 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Light the World Giving Machine

November 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tiny Toppings Storytime

November 23 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 24

November 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

November 24 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

ReTails Holiday Store

November 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Light the World Giving Machine

November 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Dinosaur Eggs

November 25

November 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Providence Academy Tours

November 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday Wanders

November 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Light the World Giving Machine

November 25 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 26

November 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Ridgefield Public School Foundation’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot

November 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

2026 Turkey Trot

November 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tours

November 26 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Thanksgiving Day Cruise with the Portland Spirit

November 27

VFM Holiday Market (1)

November 27 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Vancouver Holiday Market

Free

November 27 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Little Box Friday Downtown Camas

November 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Battle Ground Holiday Market

November 28

Cinnamon Bear Cast Wave from Portland Spirit_Photo by Eddy Nunez

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit

$52 – $72

VFM Holiday Market (1)

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Vancouver Holiday Market

Free

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar

November 29

Cinnamon Bear Cast Wave from Portland Spirit_Photo by Eddy Nunez

November 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit

$52 – $72

VFM Holiday Market (1)

November 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Vancouver Holiday Market

Free

November 29 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Train Rides

November 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oregon Rail Heritage Center Holiday Express

November 30

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

DIY Orange Garlands

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Light the World Giving Machine

November 30 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Santa Photos | An Elf™ Christmas Experience

November 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Early Learners Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library

December 1

December 1 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Find Eddie the Yeti at the Mountain Timber Market

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Letters to Hollie

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

ReTails Holiday Store

December 2

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tour

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Providence Academy Tours

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Letters to Hollie

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Light the World Giving Machine

December 3

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Go with the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Marshall House Tours

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Letters to Hollie

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Light the World Giving Machine

December 4

All day

Very Merry La Center Christmas

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Letters to Hollie

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ornament Swap at Kindred Vancouver

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Battle Ground Holiday Market

December 4

All day

Very Merry La Center Christmas

Cinnamon Bear Cast Wave from Portland Spirit_Photo by Eddy Nunez

December 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit

$52 – $72

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Holiday Pop-Up Market + Kids Market

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

December 5 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Candy Cane Christmas Bazaar