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Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today! Flower Planting shifts and Uptown Village are full, but we still need volunteers for the downtown cleanup! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, Uptown Village Association and Parks Foundation for our annual Spruce the Couve event. Volunteers will be planting hundreds of flowers in Esther Short Park and working in teams to clean up downtown and uptown. Training, gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is […]

When: Saturdays, May 10 - June 7 | Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Where: theARTScentered, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663 What: Master your DSLR camera and explore digital photography techniques. Gain confidence in manual mode and best photo practices. Who: Led by art educator Tom Relth Registration Required: Sign up at Above & Below Art Studio or mail payment to 2114 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660

Unlock the tools you need to succeed! Join us to access resources to help you plan, fund, and expand your business. In partnership with City of Vancouver with sponsorship from Fourth Plain Community Commons. Fair held at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver. FERIA DE RECURSOS PARA PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS ЯРМАРКА РЕСУРСОВ ДЛЯ МАЛОГО БИЗНЕСА May 15, 4:30–6 pm 15 de Mayo de 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. • 15 мая 16:30 до 18:00 Connect with resources to start, grow and thrive […]

May is National Historic Preservation Month! Join long-time State Architectural Historian Michael Houser for an engaging presentation on the rich architectural history of Vancouver and surrounding communities in a statewide context. Learn from this Vancouver native about architectural styles and residential designs from the 1870s to the 1970s, with a particular emphasis on Officers Row. Houser holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and an MS in Historic Preservation from Eastern Michigan University. We are grateful to him for traveling from Olympia […]

You're invited! Join us for our annual Kids Fishing Fest! The event includes: • Fishing for kids ages 5-14 with one of our expert fishing mentors • Fishing pole for registered fishers • Opportunity for registered fishers to catch and take home up to two fish • Hands-on science and nature activities for all attendees • BBQ lunch for all attendees (veggie options available) How: Advance registration for a fishing time slot and ticket purchase is required for all attendees ages 5 and over […]

You're invited! Join us for a Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered how old the fish are in the round ponds or how the hatchery operates? Learn all about the Vancouver Trout Hatchery on one of our hatchery tours! Let us know you’re coming in advance by registering at https://www.columbiasprings.org/guided-tours-2025 We will meet at 3:00pm. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather! For more info: http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/guided-tours Photo by Paul Peloquin

Join Chef Fabi at Class Cooking for an afternoon of tamale making! Learn everything you need to know to make these tasty treats from beginning to end. We'll be making tamale dough and filling from scratch! You'll be a pro by the end of class and be able to share these quintessential Mexican bundles of goodness for all of your gatherings. You'll go home with tamales in hand! What to Expect: Class includes all ingredients, tools, recipes and instruction. Some demo + hands-on time. […]

We are SO excited for our 4th annual Pride Block Party on June 14th, hosted Queer Community Network (QCN)! Join us on 7th street between Main and Washington (right in front of Dandelion Teahouse) from 12-7 for this fun day of celebration! This is a free event for the whole family, all are welcome. This year's performers: 76TH STREET Jenna DeVries Rachel Wong & more TBA! Interested in having a booth at the party? Apply here: https://forms.gle/XwiayPJQa4E5ivKr5 Want to volunteer? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/7kMenBEnGB7tACfu8 […]

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Save the Date, Bring the Family—It’s Free and No Registration Required! Join Us for a Free, Family-Friendly Celebration! Pollinators are essential to our ecosystems—and they need our help! This festival is your chance to learn, celebrate, and take action to protect these amazing creatures while having fun with your community. TIME 9:00 am - 3:00 pm LOCATION Marshall Park 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Marshall Park in Vancouver, WA, for a day dedicated to celebrating pollinators and their essential role in our ecosystems. More information: www.pollinatorfestival.org

Experience Main Street like never before. During the Vancouver GoGest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon Journey-chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise. As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in the three themed zones: Uptown, Midtown, Downtown Live Music & Cosplay: - Mischief & Mayhem: Team Rocket's Interactive onstage Gameshow - Get your picture taken with Pikachu, Eevee and more at the Photo Booth! […]

Experience Main Street like never before. During the Vancouver GoGest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon Journey-chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise. As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in the three themed zones: Uptown, Midtown, Downtown Live Music & Cosplay: - Mischief & Mayhem: Team Rocket's Interactive onstage Gameshow - Get your picture taken with Pikachu, Eevee and more at the Photo Booth! […]