You know the holiday season has arrived in Vancouver, WA when the tree in Esther Short Park is lit up in all it’s sparkling glory. Join in celebrating the “flip of the switch” on November 28, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Enjoy live music, local food and beverage vendors, the Loci train and bring the kids for a visit with Santa Claus. This free community event is sponsored by the Vancouver Rotary Foundation, Waste Connections and the City of Vancouver. Santa will arrive at 6:00 PM, followed immediately by the tree lighting.
On November 30th, starting at 8:00 am, burn off some of those holiday calories at the Energy Event’s Hot Buttered Run. Celebrate at the finish line with music, food and hot buttered rums (21+) and hot chocolate.
Vancouver Rotary Foundation’s Annual Festival of Trees
Just across fr0m Esther Short Park, visit the Annual Festival of Trees. A holiday tradition for many who live in and around Vancouver, WA. It is an event that kicks off the season and this year will not disappoint with a fun-filled Festival for all ages.
Friday, November 28, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 29, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Vancouver Farmers Holiday Market
Discover some of the area’s finest artisans just in time for Christmas and have the opportunity to shop local this season. At the Holiday Market, held inside at the Hilton Hotel (301 W 6th St), you will find amazing gifts, holiday treats, lots of good music and of course Santa will be on hand too.
Saturday, November 29th, 2014
Sunday, November 30th, 2014
9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
Activate Church invites you on December 5th, 2014 starting at 7:00 PM for a free community event in Esther Short Park. There will be Christmas carols, free hot cocoa, photos with Santa, a Christmas tree giveaway and an opportunity to participate with the community Giving Tree.
This is 21 and over event will help you kick off the holidays with a little Christmas cheer on December 12, 2014 through December 14, 2014. Energy Events is proud to present the 3rd Annual Vancouver Winter Brewfest. This year will feature 30 local breweries with tasty seasonal beers to sample, as well as 5 beers from Belgium. Grab your friends, your holiday spirit and come join us for a mug or two!
Esther Short Park
415 W 6th Street
Vancouver, WA