You're invited! Join us for our first Kids Fishing Fest back on site since 2019! When: Saturday, May 18th from 8am – 2pm with 1 hour time slots for registered fishers to line up to fish Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: 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 […]

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) is excited to unveil their newest exhibit, Through the Decades: CCHMuseum at 60, which highlights the first 60 years of the museums work for Clark County. An exhibit ribbon cutting held by the Blue Crew will occur Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660) on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00 am after which visitors will be able to explore the new exhibit. Join us for the ribbon cutting and be part helping the museum […]

Why do some monsters seem to resonate through time? What do they say about our social and cultural anxieties around difference—in particular race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, and ability? This talk explores the shifting meanings vampires and werewolves have taken in popular culture, with a particular focus on the 1980s through the 2000s. In addition, these figures will be compared to the early Universal horror film monsters Dracula and The Wolf Man. Discover how the monsters we love tell us a great deal about […]

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE) are proud to announce a collaborative event celebrating 50 years of pride, inclusivity, and fundraising with an immersive presentation. Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour will explore the history of drag, storytelling, and the impactful fundraising and community outreach of the ISCRE, a vibrant Vancouver nonprofit organization. This special event is part of the History on Tap series at the Kiggins Theatre and will take place on Wednesday, […]

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE) are proud to announce a collaborative event celebrating 50 years of pride, inclusivity, and fundraising with an immersive presentation. Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour will explore the history of drag, storytelling, and the impactful fundraising and community outreach of the ISCRE, a vibrant Vancouver nonprofit organization. This special event is part of the History on Tap series at the Kiggins Theatre and will take place on Wednesday, […]

Enjoy great music, drinks, and tacos with us! It's the perfect opportunity to unwind after a long week under the shady trees of the O.O. Howard House lawn located on Officers Row. Bring along a picnic blanket if you'd like! Free admission. Delicious tacos available for purchase from Razo's Tacos and tasty beverages from Hot to Trot Mobile Beverage Bar. Local favorite True Vibez provides the tunes. Visit VancouverSummerFest.com for details and information on other summer events! 5:00pm - 8:00pm

You're invited! Join us for Forest Yoga at Columbia Springs Looking to get back in touch with nature this summer? Join us for Forest Yoga at Columbia Springs! We will meet with local yogi Alison Wesley from Movement at Work in this beginning level class, moving into gentle shapes that help us see ourselves and the world more clearly. When: 10:00am on Saturday, June 15th Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) on the lawn behind Heron House What: A beginning level […]

Songwriter Dave Wentz drove from Baltimore to Portland after feeling a desire to start a fresh music project; one with a cohesive vision that involved not only creating meaningful music, but also a vibrant and inclusive community. Dave also has a band called Tigers of Youth that creates bright edged alt-rock. 6pm-8pm

You're invited! Join us for a Solstice Walk at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered how old the fish are out in our round ponds, or what wildlife can be found around our site? Learn about all that Columbia Springs has to offer during one of our guided tours! When: 5:30-6:30pm Thursday, June 20th Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A guided tour of Columbia Springs and the Vancouver Trout Hatchery. How: Let us know you’re coming in advance […]