Upcoming Events

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 […]

You're invited! Join us for a Forest Walk at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered what wildlife and plants can be found around our site? Under the guidance of a knowledgeable staff person or expert volunteer, you can discover the magic that our trails have to offer and learn what makes Columbia Springs unique. Let us know you’re coming in advance by registering at https://www.columbiasprings.org/events/guided-tours/ We will meet at 3:30pm. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather! Photo by Paul Peloquin

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

Bonjour! The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra is inviting you to a matinee celebration of French composers with a musical journey through Summer in Paris. Who: Oregon Mandolin Orchestra What: Summer in Paris Concert When: 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98663 Tickets: $15 at the door; $10 for students and seniors Information: www.oregonmandolinorchestra.org The concert program’s oldest piece, Lully Gavotte, was composed in 1686 by Marin Marais. Two compositions by Gabriel Fauré, Cantique […]

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! […]

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/events/guided-tours/ We will meet at 3:00pm. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather! Photo by Paul Peloquin

Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington! There is so much to explore at this free festival, with outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into a playground of creativity, where every corner holds a surprise waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning artists Renée Fleming, Mark […]

Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington! There is so much to explore at this free festival, with outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into a playground of creativity, where every corner holds a surprise waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning artists Renée Fleming, Mark […]