Downtown Vancouver’s New Main Street Is Ready for the Holidays
Main Street is open and ready to welcome you this holiday season! Enjoy wider sidewalks, brighter nights, and a safer, more accessible downtown as you stroll beneath the festive lights and shop small. GIFT GUIDE COMING SOON.
Welcome to Downtown Vancouver, Neon Kitten
Downtown Vancouver has a new destination for cat lovers and anyone searching for a unique find! Located at the corner of Broadway and 7th Street, Neon Kitten offers a playful mix of cat scratchers, catnip, vintage and secondhand treasures, one-of-a-kind cat creations, and social justice apparel. Whether you’re shopping for your feline friend, a fellow cat enthusiast, or yourself, you’re sure to find something unexpected. With its quirky selection and distinctive style, Neon Kitten is the purr-fect place to find a gift that thinks outside the
Recognizing Blind Americans Equality Day on Main Street
On October 15, Vancouver's Downtown Association and the City of Vancouver welcomed students from the Washington State School for the Blind for a tour of Main Street in recognition of Blind Americans Equality Day. Accessibility is an important part of the Main Street Promise, Downtown Vancouver’s largest infrastructure project in more than 100 years, transforming Main Street to make the corridor safer, more accessible, and more connected for businesses, residents, and visitors. Students had an opportunity to experience features designed to support people who are blind
Help Shape a Downtown Vancouver Where Everyone Belongs
What makes Downtown Vancouver feel welcoming? We want to hear from you. Vancouver’s Downtown Association is partnering with Main Street America and Washington State Main Street to conduct the Belonging Barometer Survey, an initiative designed to better understand how people feel about belonging, connection, and inclusion in Downtown Vancouver, Washington. Whether you live, work, shop, dine, or spend time downtown, your perspective matters. Your feedback will help us better understand the community’s experiences and inform future programming that supports a welcoming and connected downtown. Your Feedback Is
Main Street Promise Spotlight: Metropolitan Performing Arts
Downtown Vancouver continues to grow as a destination for creativity, culture, and community, and Metropolitan Performing Arts is helping bring that vision to life. Located at 1014 Main Street in downtown Vancouver, Washington, Metropolitan Performing Arts is Southwest Washington’s home for theatre education and community theatre. Through classes, live performances, and opportunities for creative expression, this local arts organization brings people of all ages together to learn, perform, and experience the magic of the performing arts. They offer classes for kids, teens, and adults to explore
MAIN STREET IS OPEN
Thank you to the over 1,000 community members who joined the City of Vancouver and Vancouver’s Downtown Association to celebrate the reopening of Main Street! 26 NEW BUSINESSES opened during construction $26 MILLION INVESTED in the future of Main Street 5 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE The evening featured opening remarks from U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, VDA Executive Director Michael Walker, and new Main Street business owners, Noah Pluard owner of Softea and Sarah Frazee owner of Acme Rag. "Comparable projects suggest the potential for 2–5x in
A Greener Main Street: Planting Season Begins
Fall has arrived on Main Street, which means it is planting season. As part of the Main Street Promise, new trees, new plants, and new irrigation are being added throughout the corridor. These improvements are an important part of creating a greener, healthier, and more welcoming Main Street for years to come. 137 New Trees One of the most noticeable changes will be the number of new trees coming to Main Street. The project includes 137 new trees representing seven different species. Main Street previously had approximately 90
Preserving History on Main Street
Community feedback helped shape the Main Street Promise Project, including a focus on preserving the history of downtown Vancouver. Historic features along Main Street were identified, restored and incorporated into the project so they can remain part of the streetscape. Here are 7 historic features you can find along Main Street: 1. Vancouver Commerce Centre Sign — SE corner of E 8th & Main St. The historic sign received a new foundation, and its internal lighting system was restored. 2. Reder Sidewalk Markers — NE corner of E
Main Street Promise Spotlight: Birdhouse Books
Located in downtown Vancouver, Washington, Birdhouse Books is a locally owned used bookstore offering a rotating selection of second-hand books for readers of all interests. Housed inside Ronald Records, Birdhouse Books features titles across a range of genres, making each visit an opportunity to discover something different. The shop also offers a zine swap and serves as a gathering place for local writers, authors, and book enthusiasts. With its focus on second-hand books and community connection, Birdhouse Books adds to the variety of independent businesses and
Art Gallery Map – First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Vancouver
First Friday is when downtown Vancouver comes alive with art, music, and community. Each month, galleries, shops, and restaurants open their doors for an evening of art, connection, and discovery. At the heart of First Friday are downtown’s galleries—the backbone of our local art community. Many galleries celebrate new exhibitions with special receptions, giving visitors the chance to meet artists, view new work, enjoy music and refreshments, and connect with fellow art lovers. Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for