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Wednesday
Dec 10, 2025
8:00am - 9:00am

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 10, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 10, 2025
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Aviation Advisory Committee Meeting

Pearson Field Airport, Pilot's Lounge

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
5:30pm - 8:00pm

101 E Reserve St,
Vancouver, WA 98661

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 11, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Public Facilities District Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 11, 2025 10:00am Dec. 11, 2025 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Public Facilities District Board Meeting View meeting agendas and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 11, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, December 11, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 11, 2025 12:00pm Dec. 11, 2025 1:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Room

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at 360-487-8311; parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 15, 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 15, 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 15, 2025 4:00pm Dec. 15, 2025 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles City Council Workshop View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 15, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 15, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Dec 16, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Land Use Hearing

Online Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Meeting

Add to Calendar Dec. 16, 2025 6:00pm Dec. 16, 2025 8:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Online Land Use Hearing Online Meeting

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 17, 2025
8:00am - 10:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
8:00am - 10:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 17, 2025 8:00am Dec. 17, 2025 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Civil Service Commission Meeting View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Birch Conference Room
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    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 17, 2025
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 17, 2025 4:30pm Dec. 17, 2025 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Room

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 17, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm

No December Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

No Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm

No Meeting

Add to Calendar Dec. 17, 2025 6:00pm Dec. 17, 2025 8:00 pm America/Los_Angeles No December Urban Forestry Commission Meeting No Meeting

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8328

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 18, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, December 18, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 18, 2025 11:00am Dec. 18, 2025 12:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers
  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 18, 2025
12:30pm - 2:30pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, December 18, 2025
12:30pm - 2:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 18, 2025 12:30pm Dec. 18, 2025 2:30 pm America/Los_Angeles City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the CCRA meeting will be open to in-person attendance. Options for viewing and/or participating in the meeting remotely will also be accommodated. Virtual viewing is available at City Center Redevelopment Authority > Clark/Vancouver Television. Community Communications will be accepted in writing under the Public Comment item on the agenda. Please send all public comment requests to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouiver.us by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Please visit Events • Agendas & Minutes • CivicClerk for additional meeting details and materials. Thank you. City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the CCRA meeting will be open to in-person attendance. Options for viewing and/or participating in the meeting remotely will also be accommodated. Virtual viewing is available at City Center Redevelopment Authority > Clark/Vancouver Television. Community Communications will be accepted in writing under the Public Comment item on the agenda. Please send all public comment requests to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouiver.us by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Please visit Events • Agendas & Minutes • CivicClerk for additional meeting details and materials. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Dec 23, 2025
4:00pm - 7:00pm

CANCELED

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 23, 2025 4:00pm Dec. 23, 2025 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Monday
Jan 5, 2026
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Police Pension Board Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Monday, January 5, 2026
1:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Jan. 05, 2026 1:00pm Jan. 05, 2026 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Police Pension Board Meeting City Hall, Aspen Conference Room
  • Meeting Link

    Contact: April Stinson at april.stinson@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8403

Meeting Details

Monday
Jan 5, 2026
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Fire Pension Board Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Monday, January 5, 2026
1:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Jan. 05, 2026 1:30pm Jan. 05, 2026 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Fire Pension Board Meeting City Hall, Aspen Conference Room
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    Contact: April Stinson at april.stinson@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8403

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 13, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Jan. 13, 2026 4:00pm Jan. 13, 2026 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 27, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Jan. 27, 2026 4:00pm Jan. 27, 2026 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Feb 3, 2026
4:00pm - 7:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
4:00pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Feb. 03, 2026 4:00pm Feb. 03, 2026 7:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting Testify before the Transportation and Mobility Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Room
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    Contact: Transportation and Mobility Commission at TMC@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Feb 10, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Feb. 10, 2026 4:00pm Feb. 10, 2026 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Feb 24, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Feb. 24, 2026 4:00pm Feb. 24, 2026 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Mar 3, 2026
4:00pm - 7:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
4:00pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Mar. 03, 2026 4:00pm Mar. 03, 2026 7:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting Testify before the Transportation and Mobility Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Room
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    Contact: Transportation and Mobility Commission at TMC@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Mar 10, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Mar. 10, 2026 4:00pm Mar. 10, 2026 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Mar 24, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Mar. 24, 2026 4:00pm Mar. 24, 2026 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Events

Christmas Ships Parade

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Christmas Ships Parade Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along the Columbia River, each decorated with glowing displays and festive themes. The parade is most visible from Vancouver Waterfront Park, Grant Street Pier, and scenic stretches of the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. Settle in at waterfront restaurants such as The Cove, WildFin American Grill, Twigs Bistro &…

Vancouver Waterfront / Steamboat Landing
695 Waterfront Wy
Vancouver , WA 98660

Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along…


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Heritage Park Tree Planting

Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:00 am Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Heritage Park Tree Planting Tools and gloves will be provided. We will begin the morning with a short tree planting demonstration before splitting up into smaller groups to plant trees. Registration is required. Sign up today. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Heritage Park
3100 SE 172nd Ave
Vancouver , WA 98683

Tools and gloves will be provided. We will begin the morning with a short tree planting demonstration before splitting up into smaller groups to plant trees. Registration is required. Sign up today. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.


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Christmas Ships Parade

Friday, December 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 12, 2025 7:00 pm Friday, December 12, 2025 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Christmas Ships Parade Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along the Columbia River, each decorated with glowing displays and festive themes. The parade is most visible from Vancouver Waterfront Park, Grant Street Pier, and scenic stretches of the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. Settle in at waterfront restaurants such as The Cove, WildFin American Grill, Twigs Bistro &…

Vancouver Waterfront / Steamboat Landing
695 Waterfront Wy
Vancouver , WA 98660

Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring…


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Community Menorah Lighting

Sunday, December 14, 2025
4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Sunday, December 14, 2025 4:00 pm Sunday, December 14, 2025 4:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Menorah Lighting The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of their 19-foot community menorah. Free donuts will be served, as foods fried in oil symbolize the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days instead of one in the Chanukah story. The celebration will also include music, live ice carving and a gelt drop with the Grand Menorah Lighting. Celebrate light in the darkness at the event’s new location at Vancouver Waterfront Park, along Waterfront Way and Tyne Place. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

Vancouver Waterfront Park
695 Waterfront Wy
Vancouver , WA 98660

The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of their 19-foot community menorah. Free donuts will be served, as foods fried in oil symbolize the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days instead of one in the Chanukah story. The celebration will also include music, live ice carving and a gelt drop…


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Christmas Ships Parade

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Christmas Ships Parade Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along the Columbia River, each decorated with glowing displays and festive themes. The parade is most visible from Vancouver Waterfront Park, Grant Street Pier, and scenic stretches of the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. Settle in at waterfront restaurants such as The Cove, WildFin American Grill, Twigs Bistro &…

Vancouver Waterfront Park / Renaissance Trail
695 Waterfront Wy
Vancouver , WA 98660

Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along…


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Rose Village/East 29th Street Corridor Planting

Thursday, December 18, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:00 am Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Rose Village/East 29th Street Corridor Planting Join the Urban Forestry team to help plant 15 new trees along East 29th Street in the Rose Village neighborhood. These newly planted trees will help shade pavement, filter air pollution and manage stormwater runoff along this neighborhood corridor. Registration is required. Sign up today! Urban Forestry staff will give a short tree planting demonstration before splitting into smaller groups to plant trees. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. People of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Rose Village/29th Street Corridor
1401 E 29th St
Vancouver , WA 98663

Join the Urban Forestry team to help plant 15 new trees along East 29th Street in the Rose Village neighborhood. These newly planted trees will help shade pavement, filter air pollution and manage stormwater runoff along this neighborhood corridor. Registration is required. Sign up today! Urban Forestry staff will give a short tree planting demonstration before splitting into smaller groups…


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Christmas Ships Parade

Friday, December 19, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 19, 2025 7:00 pm Friday, December 19, 2025 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Christmas Ships Parade Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along the Columbia River, each decorated with glowing displays and festive themes. The parade is most visible from Vancouver Waterfront Park, Grant Street Pier, and scenic stretches of the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. Settle in at waterfront restaurants. Times are approximate and may vary with…

Wintler Park / I-5 Bridge are
6400 SE Beach Dr
Vancouver , WA 98664

Each December, the Columbia River shimmers with reflections of holiday lights as the Christmas Ships Parade sails past the Vancouver Waterfront and other Clark County vantage points. This free, family-friendly event has been a local tradition for nearly 70 years, bringing a touch of magic to the river for visitors and residents alike. Watch dozens of lighted boats glide along…


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Winter Solstice Sunset Walk

Saturday, December 20, 2025
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 20, 2025 2:30 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025 2:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Winter Solstice Sunset Walk This program has met its registration maximum.  To add your name to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the sun’s return. From that moment, the light grows stronger—each day stretching a little longer until the summer solstice in June. On this eve of the solstice, take an afternoon walk along the banks of the Columbia River to honor this quiet turning point and the slow return of the light. Walk will happen rain or shine. Be prepared to walk 2 miles on paved…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

This program has met its registration maximum.  To add your name to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the sun’s return. From that moment, the light grows stronger—each day stretching a little longer until the summer solstice in June. On this eve of…


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Family Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, December 23, 2025 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 23, 2025 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Trivia Night Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining challenge where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team, best teamwork and top trivia champions. All groups must be accompanied by a person 18+. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $28 (City residents) or $35 (non-residents) for up to 4 participants.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining challenge where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team,…


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Puzzle Dash – Family Puzzle Challenge

Friday, December 26, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 26, 2025 5:30 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Puzzle Dash – Family Puzzle Challenge Registration is required. Sign up today! Prepare for a fast-paced group challenge to assemble a 500-piece puzzle against the clock. The first and second fastest teams will win a prize. All teams will be able to keep their puzzle as a prize. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided Open to all ages, each group must be accompanied by a person 18+ $30 (City residents), $38 (non-resident) includes 2-4 participants

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Prepare for a fast-paced group challenge to assemble a 500-piece puzzle against the clock. The first and second fastest teams will win a prize. All teams will be able to keep their puzzle as a prize. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided Open to all ages, each group must be accompanied by a…


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Beaver Adventures: Into the Wetlands

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, December 30, 2025 10:00 am Tuesday, December 30, 2025 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Beaver Adventures: Into the Wetlands Did you know that beavers are environmental superheroes? They are excellent builders and considered keystone species due to their incredible ability to shape the environment. Join us for an exciting winter break nature adventure at the Water Center’s wetlands where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of these amazing mammals! In this hands-on exploration, we’ll discover how beavers create their homes, build dams, and transform wetlands into thriving ecosystems. You’ll learn how their work helps other wildlife, cleans the water, and even impacts the landscape around us. This program is perfect for families with kids 6-12 years of age. All…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Did you know that beavers are environmental superheroes? They are excellent builders and considered keystone species due to their incredible ability to shape the environment. Join us for an exciting winter break nature adventure at the Water Center’s wetlands where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of these amazing mammals! In this hands-on exploration, we’ll discover how beavers create their…


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Wednesday Wanders

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, December 31, 2025 10:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2025 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Wednesday Wanders Join us on a Wednesday morning guided nature walk where we will explore the rich ecosystems along the Columbia River and adjacent wetland. As we wander, we’ll discover native plants, search for wildlife, and learn how these vibrant waterways support life all around us. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, there’s always something new to see and learn on the trail. This program is great for families with youth ages 6 and older as well as adults who want to get out and wander! Be prepared to walk 2 miles on paved pathways, unpaved wetland trails,…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join us on a Wednesday morning guided nature walk where we will explore the rich ecosystems along the Columbia River and adjacent wetland. As we wander, we’ll discover native plants, search for wildlife, and learn how these vibrant waterways support life all around us. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, there’s always something new to see…


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All Ages Bingo

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon of friendly competition and lively entertainment. It’s all about the thrill of the game, the possibility of winning fantastic prizes, and creating memories that will bring smiles to your faces. Our bingo games are designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a level playing field…


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Old Apple Tree Festival

Saturday, October 3, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 am Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Old Apple Tree Festival Celebrate the Old Apple Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of October at Old Apple Tree Park, located on Columbia Way just east of Interstate 5 Bridge. The annual Old Apple Tree Festival is a celebration centered on the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest, planted at Fort Vancouver in 1826. Providing fun, food, music, and history of Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree, the festival celebrates our community and its rich heritage. Throughout the day, Urban Forestry Commissioners give away cuttings from the Old Apple Tree; cuttings are limited and will be given out…

Old Apple Tree Park
112 Vancouver , WA 98660

Celebrate the Old Apple Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of October at Old Apple Tree Park, located on Columbia Way just east of Interstate 5 Bridge. The annual Old Apple Tree Festival is a celebration centered on the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest, planted at Fort Vancouver in 1826. Providing fun,…


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