Events

Have you ever wondered how old the fish are out in our round ponds, or how the hatchery works? What temperature do you think the springwater is as it comes out of the ground? Find the answers to these questions and more on a tour of our unique historic hatchery! Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they trace the path of spring water through our unique site, and learn about the trout and salmon that grow up here along […]

Make Room for Gratitude 🍂 Join us for a spectacularly seasonal all-levels writing circle. Enjoy guided prompts and strengths-based feedback in the relaxed atmosphere of Dovetail Cellars. Charcuterie, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are on a sliding scale with limited Free Spots offered. -- What's in a Freewrite? Creative Writing and Art for All! The hardest part about creative hobbies is getting started and finding the time to do them. Join us to get some writing done. Get Delightfully […]

Musician, historian, and storyteller Joel Underwood returns to Vancouver for an engaging performance about the life and music of folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie. Join us in the beautiful Providence Academy chapel for this special DIRECTOR'S CUT version of this concert! Underwood will include stories and songs not previously performed! Guthrie’s music has seen a resurgence in the past several months, having been featured in recent concerts by artists such as Bruce Springsteen. It resonates with audiences today as much as, or maybe even […]

🎶 Good music, great people, and a little friendly competition! Join us for Musical Bingo at Pour Choices Pub on Thursday, November 19th at 7 PM. Grab your friends, sing along, and come make Pour Choices with us! 🍻 📍1919 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

Advance registration is required. Esther Short Park Cleanup RSVP. Saturday, November 21, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Esther Short Park Esther Short Park and Playground, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program and Vancouver's Downtown Association to take care of Esther Short Park! This is a new volunteer orientated effort to bring the community together for litter cleanups and beautification projects of Esther Short Park and the surrounding area to help keep the […]

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 natural area. Projects typically include removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and improving the accessibility and safety of the site. Columbia Springs will provide tools, gloves, and guidance. Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, gloves (if you have […]

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs. When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish! How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required! This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature […]

Chicano Leather Boxing presents: LosPleitos Round 1 This is the first amateur boxing event hosted in downtown Vancouver! 4 or 5 of our fighters from Young Guns will be fighting on this card and it is sanctioned by USA Boxing 🥊 November 28th, 2026 808 Harney St Suite A Vancouver, WA 98660

It’s chum salmon season! On Saturday, December 5th, welcome our returning salmon home in this family-friendly event hosted by the Wood & Gordon families. When: December 5th, 2:00-4:00pm (drop in when it works for you! We’ll feature a couple of speakers at 3:00pm) Where: Wood's Landing SE Riverwood Ln, Vancouver WA What: Learn about chum salmon and observe the spawning chum salmon at Wood's Landing! Why: Celebrate the return of the chum salmon! How: Park and meet us in the Columbia Springs parking lot […]

You're invited! Join us for a Forest Walk at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered what wildlife call Columbia Springs or what types of native plants you can find along the trails? Find the answers to these questions and more on a guided forest walk! Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they lead you on a walk on one of our trails to discover the magic of our site. Forest walks are great for all ages! Please note that our trails are not stroller […]

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day all about evergreen tree communities at Columbia Springs. When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring evergreen trees! How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required! This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for […]

Vancouver Movie Fête™ is proud to announce that our 
inaugural event will take place at REGAL City Center in 
downtown Vancouver, Washington—our official home for a
 full-scale cinema experience. The cinematic event is officially scheuduled September 17-19, 2027. Vancouver Movie Fête™ will showcase 
more than twenty anticipated movies selected for one
purpose: entertainment. The 2027 event will feature thrillers, horror, family-friendly movies, documentaries, and dark comedy. Unique to Vancouver Movie Fête™, our Next Gen category is
 dedicated to filmmakers ages 14–17, giving young talen t
the […]