As the Water Center’s 20th anniversary year celebration comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at some favorite memories, moments, and activities from the past 20 years at the last Second Saturday of the year on December 10, 2016. This month, guests will have the opportunity to make holiday-themed crafts and gifts out of recycled materials, Paint a holiday-themed rock to take home, listen to fables…
Experience the sights and sounds of the 1840s Victorian-era winter holiday season at the annual “Christmas at Fort Vancouver” special event on Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Winter in the Pacific Northwest brings cold, rain, snow…and amazing seasonal beers! This year will mark the 5th year of pouring local Winter Ales in one gigantic heated tent at the Vancouver Winter Brewfest on December 9-10, 2016. The brewfest will be held outside at Esther Short Park, but be thoroughly tented and enclosed. The festival will be held between the clock-tower and the lighted Christmas tree, creating a festive downtown environment.
The Christmas tradition continues in Washougal with the annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. and will run along Main Street, then end at Reflection Plaza where the tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Battle Ground’s 27th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration in the Spirit of Giving will be held on Friday, December 2nd, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Battle Ground Community Center, located at 912 E. Main Street in the historic Old Town district of Battle Ground.
This traditional community celebration begins outdoors with caroling led by the Battle Ground High School Jazz Choir. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive about 5:45 PM via Fire District 3 Engine to greet all the children and light the tree.
After nearly 13 years, thousands of volunteer hours, and the dedicated work of neighborhood and community leaders, Sorenson Park is finally set to open. The Felida-area park will host a Ribbon Cutting event on Saturday, December 3, starting at 1:30PM. Felida Neighborhood Association President Milada Allen, Park Advisory Board Co-Chair Barbara Anderson, and Sorenson Park Co-Chair A.J. Sallee will share stories about the history of the Park and the uphill battle to get it built.
Sorenson Park is located at NW 26th Avenue and NW 109th Street.
The Port of Vancouver USA invites you to a special Christmas Ships viewing event and Terminal 1 Open House on Monday, December 5, 2016, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Come enjoy Christmas Ships viewing from the Grand Ballroom of the former Red Lion Inn at the Quay as well as getting a sneak peek at the Port’s plans to revitalize Terminal 1.
Join Clark Public Utilities for the Race for Warmth to support Operation Warm Heart on Sunday, January 29, 2017. This fun run will include a Kids Race, a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run. Operation Warm Heart is a Clark Public Utilities customer-funded program to help limited-income families in crisis situations who need help paying their electric bills.
The community is invited to the 5th Annual Christmas at the Park event on Friday, December 2, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Esther Short Park, Propstra Square.
The weather might be a bit chilly, but you can still bask in the warmth, wonder, joy and spirit you’ll find in downtown Ridgefield at the Community Tree Lighting and Hometown Celebration on Saturday, December 3, 2016. It’s a whole day of fun around Ridgefield starting at 9:00 am and going on till about 8:00 pm.
One of Vancouver’s most popular events, the Vancouver Rotary Foundation Festival of Trees celebration will begin on Friday, November 25, 2016, with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and continues for three days! There are lots of fun and festivities planned for visitors to the Festival of Trees. Of course, Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves will be there, as well as lots of live entertainment…
Start your Thanksgiving Day off by burning off those extra calories before you actually eat them! The 5th Annual Thanksgiving River Run will begin at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 24, 2016. You can choose either a 5k or a 10k distance. This is a beautiful trail run along the East Fork Lewis River.
Enjoy an exciting evening of indulgence and help the Washington Timbers Football Club raise funds to support the future of youth soccer players and club at their annual auction, “Committed to the Future”, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. This year’s auction venue holds a special place in the hearts of soccer families…
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad teams up with Moulton Falls Winery for a day of fun, food and friends as they celebrate the people who have served our country. The Patriot’s Wine Train will depart from Moulton Falls Winery on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Ridgefield First Saturday and the SW Washington Wine Association are partnering to create the Wine and Chocolate Gala on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Try sweet, spicy-hot and even tangy chocolate options married with soft, smooth, flavor-filled local wines at Ridgefield’s wine and chocolate extravaganza. Add live music, art, apple-cider making and gratitude graffiti for a full day of fun.
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) announced that it will be launching the organization’s first swimming program for children, youth, adults and military veterans with visual impairments. This program spans the first three Sunday nights in November.
Bring your friends and family downtown Camas for pie tastings and more fall fun! The November First Friday is a celebration of everyone’s love of pie with a variety of activities to create a family-friendly fall event in Downtown Camas. Visit downtown November 4, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and enjoy holiday shopping, fall dining options, art shows, kids’ crafts and painting, s’mores, gratitude activities, and lots of pie!
Join our community in honoring Veterans of all service branches at the Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade. The Fort Vancouver National Trust will host the 30th Annual Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The parade begins at 11:00 am, rain or shine.
The Clark County ScareGrounds is the premier all ages Halloween event located on the 170-acre Clark County Event Center campus in Ridgefield. Featuring four all new Haunted Houses, the Scream Parlor, Midway and Exhibits, Photo ops, and GHOULS GALORE! The ScareGround’s is the #1 destination for a scary-good time this October.
Enjoy three spooktacular fun and frightful experiences at Frightland; featuring Rigor Mortis Funeral Home, Nightmare Theater and the Haunted Woods at La Center Farms on Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, 2016. Frightland is a fun and fright show designed for ages 8 and up open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (6:00 to 7:00 is best for younger kids).
The Ridgefield Art Association, Dance Fusion NW and community members have come together to create a family friendly Halloween event, Halloween Hall, on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Abrams Park in Ridgefield.
Step back into time and enjoy the apple harvest the old fashioned way…at the Cider Squeeze and Blue Grass Jam event at Cedar Creek Grist Mill on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Bring the kiddos and let them get some hands on experience pressing apples with hand cranked presses. Pressing will begin around 9 am, and continue until…well, until about 10,000 pounds of apples have been pressed into cider!
Volunteers are needed for the sixth annual The Butt Stops Here cleanup to remove cigarette butts and other litter from parks on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Volunteer programs for Clark County and the city of Vancouver are coordinating the cleanup, which will be held in conjunction with Make a Difference Day.
Just because it’s Fall, doesn’t mean the outdoor adventures have to end! Take your family on an urban adventure at the Columbia Springs Family Nature Fest on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and enjoy guided wildlife hikes, hatchery tours, crafts, scavenger hunt, live animal shows, facepainting, and even make a volcano!
