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Click on an activity or scroll through the page to get details. The following events are compiled by VPS Family Community Resource Centers. The events and activities are not endorsed by Vancouver Public Schools.
Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park
All movies are FREE. Bring your own blankets/chairs. Movies begin at dusk. See dates & titles below.
August 7 - Fantasia 1940 (G)
Esther Short Community Park (605 Esther St)
Pre-movie activities begin at 5:00 pm
August 14 - Super Mario Galaxy (PG)
Fruit Valley Park (3200 Fruit Valley Rd)
Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 pm
August 21 -Zootopia 2 (PG)
Bagley Community Park (4607 Plomondon St)
Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 pm
August 22 - Superman (2025) (PG-13)
Columbia Tech Center Park (17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd)
Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 pm
Presented with on-screen American Sign Language
SUMMER CONCERTS
SUMMER CONCERTS
Thursday Waterfront Park Concert Series
Thursday Waterfront Park Concert Series
(695 Waterfront Park Way)
(695 Waterfront Park Way)
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
July 9: Dina y Los Rumberos (Cuban and International Dance music)
July 16: Jujuba
(World Afrobeat)
July 23 - Shanghai Woolies (Swing, Jazz and Blues)
July 30 - Cha Wa
(Mardi Gras Indian Funk)
For more information, click here.
Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds
(SE Sequoia Circle)
Sundays 6:00-8:00pm
July 12: Aaron Meyer (Classical and Rock fusion)
July 19: Tracy Stone Band (R&B, Motown, Funk and Soul)
July 26: Prom Date Mixtape (80s tribute band)
Aug 2: Petty Fever (Tom Petty Tribute Band)
Aug 9: Slicker Band (Country Hits)
Aug 16: Kalimba (Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire)
For more information, click here.
Historic Trust Summer Concert Series
(O.O. Howard House- 750 Anderson St.)
5:30-8:30pm
June 26: Michael John (Yacht Rock)
July 24: Bottle Neck Blues Band (Blues)
Aug 21: Huckle Buck Highway (County & Classic Rock)
Bring blankets and low-backed chairs for free concerts on the lawn.
For details, visit: thehistorictrust.org
FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
June 20
10:00am - 3:00pm
Esther Short Park
(301 W 8th St)
Music, vendors and activities
(food available for purchase)
More information: www.jfcvancouver.org
Vancouver Celebrates America 250
Vancouver Celebrates America 250
July 3
9:00am - 4:00pm
Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds
(1501 E Evergreen Blvd)
Features live music, children's play area, and food vendors
Saturday in the Park PRIDE
Saturday in the Park PRIDE
June 20
10:00am - 5:00pm
Esther Short Park
(301 W 8th St)
Features live music, children's play area, food and craft vendors
More information: www.jfcvancouver.org
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
August 7 - August 9
Esther Short Park
(301 W 8th St)
Musicians, pop-up galleries, art demonstrations, family activities, and local food vendors
More info: www.vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Free Day Camp at Evergreen Park
Free Day Camp at Evergreen Park
Harpers Playground Day of Play
Harpers Playground Day of Play
Saturday, June 27
10:00am - 2:00pm
Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station (CHAMPS)
Marshall Park (1069 E McLoughlin Blvd)
Heights Bike Garden
Heights Bike Garden
Open 7 days a week
5:00am - 10:00pm
5411 E Mill Plain Blvd
The bike garden will offer children and adults a fun and safe way to develop cycling skills.
Columbia Play Project
Columbia Play Project
Vancouver Pollinator Festival
Marshall Park (1069 E McLoughlin Blvd)
Saturday, June 20 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Family Festival
Topaz Farm (17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd)
Saturday, June 27 , 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Vancouver Arts & Music Festival
Esther Short Park (605 Esther St)
Friday, August 7 2026 - Sunday, August 9 ,2026 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Click here for more details.
Reading in the Wild
Reading in the Wild
Wednesdays in July
10:00-11:00am
City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center
(4600 SE Columbia Way)
A story and nature series for 3-6 year olds.
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
Click here for more information
Nature Days
Nature Days
Columbia Springs
12208 SE EvergreenHwy, Vancouver, WA, 98368
One Saturday per month, 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Nature Days are an exploration of thenatural word. They are free events to get community members outside into nature. Start at ourVisitor Center for maps, information,and activities. Choose your own adventure around our forestand enjoy volunteer-led activities, games, and guided walks!
June20 - CulturalEcosystems
July 25 - Wild Neighbors
September12 -Fire, Fungi & Other Community Builders
Click here for more information.
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RD
Discounted tickets with the following benefit programs: WA Quest card; Medicaid - Apple Health; WIC - eWIC card; TANF
Can purchase 4 tickets for $13 each ticket.
Historic Trust Summer Events
Historic Trust Summer Events
Family Craft Day
June27 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Artillery Barracks (600 Hathaway Road)
Kids of all agesare invited to get creative and exercise their imagination with free craft activities representing our multicultural community.
MetropolitanPerforming Arts presents:
Shakespeare’s “As YouLike It"
Pre Show Music- 5:30 pm
Performance Begins- 6:00 pm
June 27 and 28
Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E.Evergreen Hwy)
July 11 and 12
Fourth Plain Commons (3101E.Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101)
July 18 and 19
Bookish (3533 N.E. Everett St., Camas)
Pet Portraits Day
July 25 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
O.O.Howard House (750 Anderson St)
Pets and their parents can schedule a time for furry, feathered and four-legged family members to pose for a free portrait, and everyonecanenjoy a demonstration by the Vancouver Police K-9 unit. Portrait registration is recommended but not required at thehistorictrust.org. Registration opens in July.
Family Fun Day and Free Museum Day
August 8, 11amto 2 pm
GrantHouse (1101 Officers Row)
Families and kids will enjoy free music, magic, arts,crafts and games.
MarshallHouse (1301 Officers Row) and Providence Academy (400 E.Evergreen Blvd) will be open for free tours.
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