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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 5:00pm
August 14 - Super Mario Galaxy (PG)
Fruit Valley Park (3200 Fruit Valley Rd.)
Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30pm
August 21 - Zootopia 2(PG)
Bagley Community Park (4607 Plomondon St)
Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30pm
August 28 - Superman (2025) ASL version(PG-13)
Columbia Tech Center Park (17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd)
Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30pm
Summer Concerts
Summer Concerts
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
(695 Waterfront Park Way)
(695 Waterfront Park Way)
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
July 9: Dina y Los Rumberos. (Cuban & international dance music)
July 16: Jujuba
(World Afrobeat)
July 23: Shanghai Woolies
(Swing, Latin, Jazz & Blues grooves)
July 30: Cha Wa -Thilo Kluth opens
(Mardi Gras Indian Funk)
Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds
(SE Sequoia Circle)
Sundays 6:00-8:00pm
July 12: Rock Concert Violinist Aaron Meyer
(Classical Rock Fusion)
July 19: Tracy Stone Band
(R &B, Motown, Funk & Soul)
July 26: Prom Date Mixtape (ultimate 80s Tribute Band)
Aug 2: Petty Fever
(Tom Petty Tribute Band)
Aug 9: Slicker Band
(Country hits)
Aug 16: Kalimba
(Spirit of Earth, Wind, & Fire)
Historic Trust
Concert Series
O.O. Howard House
(750 Anderson St A)
5:30-8:30pm
Bring blankets and charis for the FREE concert on the lawn. Food trucks and a beer garden are available.
June 26: Michael John
(Yacht Rock)
July 24: Bottleneck Blues Band
( Blues)
August 21: Huckle Buck Highway (Country & Classic Rock)
For details visit thehistorictrust.org
FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS
Juneteenth Freedom
Juneteenth Freedom
Celebration
Celebration
June 20
10:00am - 3:00pm
Esther Short Park
Music, vendors and activities (food available for purchase). More information: www.jfcvancouver.org
Vancouver Celebrates
Vancouver Celebrates
America 250
America 250
July 3
9:00am - 4:00pm
Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds
(1501 E. Evergreen Blvd.)
Features live music, family games and activities, and food vendors.
Saturday in the Park Pride
Saturday in the Park Pride
July 11
10:00am - 5:00pm
Esther Short Prak
(301 W 8th St)
Features live music, children's play area, food and craft vendors
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
August 7 - August 9
Esther Short Park
Musicians, pop-up galleries, art demonstrations, family activities, and local food vendors
More info: www.vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Harpers Playground Day of Play
Harpers Playground Day of Play
Saturday, June 27
10:00am - 2:00pm
Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station
at Marshall Park
(1069 E McLoughlin Blvd)
Columbia Play Project
Columbia Play Project
Vancouver Pollinator Festival
Saturday, June 20
9:00am-3:00pm
Marshall Park (1069 E McLoughlin Blvd)
Family Festival
Saturday, June 27
9:00am-1:00pm
Topaz Farm
For location details, please visit their website: columbiaplayproject.org/events.
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.
Family Craft Day
Family Craft Day
Saturday, June 27
10:00am - 1:00pm
Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks
(600 E Hathaway Rd)
Kids of all ages are invited to get creative and exercise their imagination with free craft activities representing our multicultural community. Hosted by THe Histroic Trust.
Pet Portrait Day
Pet Portrait Day
Saturday, July 25
9:00am - 1:00pm
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 everyone can enjoy 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 & Free Musuem Day
Family Fun & Free Musuem Day
Saturday, August 8
11:00am - 2:00pm
Grant House
(1101 Officers Row)
Families and kids will enjoy free music, magic, arts, crafts, and games. There will also be free tours of the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row and Providence Academy (400 E Evergreen Blvd).
Nature Days
Nature Days
One Saturday a month
10:00am - 1:00pm
Columbia Springs
(12208 SE Evergreen Hwy)
Nature Days are an exploration of the natural world. They are free events to get community members outside into nature. Start at the Visitor Center for maps, information and activities. Choose your own adventure around our forest and enjoy actvities, games, and guided walks.
June 20
Cultural Ecosystems
July 25
Wild Neighbors
Sept. 12
Fire, Fungi & Other Community Builders.
Visit their website for more information: www.columbiasprings.org/events
Reading in the Wild
Reading in the Wild
Wednesdays
June 24 - July 29
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. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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.
Pearson Field Education Center
Pearson Field Education Center
Open Saturdays
10:00am - 3:00pm
(201B E Reserve St)
The center can expereince hands-on learning and exploration. Explore the flight simulator lab, a vertical wind table, and historic airplanes. Admission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
1st Friday Art Walk
1st Friday Art Walk
5:00-8:00pm
On July 3 and August 7, you can explore downtown Vancouver on the art walk. See vdausa.org/first-friday for a map and more information.
Shakespeare's
Shakespeare's
"As You Like It"
"As You Like It"
6:00-8:00pm
Pre-show music at 5:30pm
Metropolitan Performing Arts will be performing an outdoor production of this classic at three different locations. All shows are free.
June 27-28 Columbia Springs
(12208 SE Evergreen Hwy)
July 11-12 Fourth Plain Commons
(3101 Fourth Plain Blvd. Ste 101)
July 18-19 Bookish
(3533 NE Everett St)
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