Summer is arguably the time to relax and unwind, but it’s the busiest time of year in Clark County. Use this list to plan your summer vacation, but be sure to check the internet sites or phone numbers before you leave in case the main things have changed. If you don’t see your favorite summer party on this list, don’t worry. The main points of many occasions are still being finalized. In the meantime, dust off your sunglasses and flip-flops and get ready for summer. , Clark County style.
The Hockinson Fun Days take place today from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. M. A 3:30 p. m. with a pancake breakfast from 7 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. m. in Fire District 3; The market position of a supplier from nine a. M. A 3:30 p. m. at the Hockinson School District offices; a midday parade at Hockinson High School; A country motorsport from 10 a. m. to 3. 30 p. m. at the Hockinson Community Center; and an antique car cruise to the Elim Lutheran Church from 9 a. m. M. A 2 p. m.
Big Paddle is now starting at 9:30 a. m. at 3 p. m. h. au oceanfront Lake River and at Overlook Park in Ridgefield. The occasion includes paddling, guided hikes, food trucks, hay rides, a farmer’s market, e-book sales, a craft beer garden, games, and live music. Registration may be closed on some occasions, but paddles may be brought.
Parkersville’s day is from noon to 3 p. m. at Parker’s Landing Historical Park, near the port of Camas-Washougal. Learn about local history through activities, exhibits, games, art, music, and storytelling.
Clark County Pride will host the fourth annual Rainbow Walk from 11 a. m. to Clark Pride. M. A 3 p. m. Sunday at Holley Park, 1000 E. Fourth St. , The Center. The hike begins at noon at the west end of the La Center Bridge. The occasion includes music, vfinishors, food and data on network resources.
Hunt for treasures at the five-p. m. Antique and Vintage Flea Market. to 8 p. m. on June 7 and from 10 to 5 p. m. June 8 at the Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St. , Vancouver. Admission is free. Apply to a vendor at this flea market and other flea markets in thevaliantballroom. com.
Paranormal Circus at the Vancouver Mall combines theater, circus, cabaret and horror for audiences over 18 years old. The taking of position at 7:30 p. m. on June 7 and 10; 6:30 pm. and 9:30 p. m. on June 8; and 5:30 p. m. and 8:30 p. m. June 9. Tickets are between $35 and $80 at paranormalcique. com or by calling 941-704-8572.
Music in the park is from noon to 6 p. m. June 8 at John Ball Park, at the corner of West 23rd Street and Kauffman Avenue, in downtown Vancouver. Pack a picnic basket and keep an eye out for live music in the park. Stop by Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St. , Vancouver, for a GaLodge deal and a $5 lunch with hot dogs, chips, and soda.
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St. , Vancouver, will host a Pride Block Party from noon to 7 p. m. June 8 on Seventh Street between Main and Washington. The event, co-hosted through the Queer Youth Resource Centre, will come with family-friendly activities, live entertainment and a “Wear Your Pride” fashion show. Tea drinks will be available for purchase at Dandelion Teahouse.
Woodland Planters Days features a carnival and other occasions June 13-16 in and around Horseshoe Lake Park. Events include a children’s parade and fireworks on June 13; e-book sales, bingo and farmer’s market on June 14; buffet breakfast, parade, vendor’s market, beer garden, bed shopping, and cruise on June 15; and Motor Show, Raffle and Market on June 16.
Enjoy music, Hot to Trot drinks, and tacos from Razo’s Tacos from 5:30 p. m. at 8 p. m. On June 14 at O. O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. , Vancouver, as part of the Historic Trust Summer Fest. There will be live music through True Vibez. Bring picnic blankets and back chairs bajo. la occasion is gratuita. thehistorictrust. org
The City of Vancouver and Odyssey World International Education Services will host a birthday party on June 10 from 10 a. m. to 10 a. m. M. A Cinco P. M. June 15 at Esther Short Park featuring live music with LaRhonda Steele and Jujuba, art exhibits, local vendors, and network resources.
La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 N. E. 21nineth St. , Battle Ground, will host Bikes and Brisket: A Father’s Day Ride from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. on June 16. Participants will start at the vineyard with coffee and donuts, then take a 2. 5-hour motorcycle ride along scenic country roads. Then, they’ll enjoy wood-fired chicken breast, jalapeno-lime coleslaw, and fried beans. Tickets range from $19. nine to $69. nine.
The Historic Trust’s Summer Fest celebrates the summer solstice from 6 to 8 p. m. m. On June 20 in the box of O. O. Howard House, 750 Anderson Street, Vancouver. A Space to Bloom Yoga will lead a gentle yoga consultation (yoga mats are not required) and visitors of all ages can paint over a make-and-go craft task. The occasion is free.
La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 N. E. La 219th Street, Battle Ground, offers outdoor Movies on the Lawn every Friday from June 21 to August 23. Bring low-backed blankets and chairs to sit on the grass. Wood-fired pizzas, wine and cider can be purchased. To purchase tickets ($2 for children ages five and up) and view the movie schedule, visit lauvafortuna. com.
Columbia Play Project presents Family Playday at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 10 a. m. M. A 3 p. m. Enjoy the family summer with dance, music, experimentation, building, creation, and exploration. It’s all free.
The Center hosts Saturdays in the park from June 22 to Aug. 10, with free weekly concerts with local bands at Sternwheeler Park, 100 W. Fourth St. , La Center. Bring a picnic, blankets, and low-backed chairs in the outdoor amphitheater. Headliners begin at 6 p. m. For the full schedule, see facebook. com/Saturdays-in-the-Park.
The Camas Public Library will host summer movies on Mondays from 2 p. m. at four p. m. June 2-Aug. 5 in the upstairs netting room with loose popcorn. Registration is required to watch the film. Here is the program: June 24: “Dora and the Lost City of Gold”; July 1: “Toy Story 2”; July 8: “Ponyo”; July 15: “Bolt”; July 22: “Shrek”; August 5th: “Finding Nemo. “
Yacolt’s Rendez-vous Days kick off with team games on June 28 and continue on June 29 with a fun Bigfoot race, market stall vendors, children’s activities, family games, a watermelon eating contest, a chalk art contest, and an office chair race. The HellzBellz Run will take place on June 30, the city-wide water combat on July 1, the movie evening on July 2, the skill exhibition on July 3, followed by a parade on July 4 and a party at City Hall on July 5. .
The Historic Trust will host a picnic in the park from 11 a. m. to 11 a. m. 6 p. m. July 6 at Fort Vancouver Parade Square. La free, family-friendly occasion features two stages with live music and entertainment, lawn games, magicians and face painting. Buy snacks and food from local vendors or the brewery (for ages 21 and older).
Pomery Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host the July Jamboree Farm Days from 11 a. m. to 11 a. m. M. A. to five p. m. , July 6-7. Listen to live music as you walk through the estate’s gardens and browse a craft market. The children will have an “I Spy” activity and the encounter with the farm animals. Admission and parking are free. Only service animals are allowed on farm property.
Columbia Tech Centre’s Sunday Sounds concerts will be performed on Vancouver’s east end starting at 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. on Sundays from July 7 to August 18. Bring a picnic lunch or buy food from local vfinishors. Alcohol is allowed. Park next to Southeast Cardinal Court, in the gravel lot south of the amphitheater. The band’s lineup is July 7 and 5, Guys Named Moe; 14 July: Dancehall Days; July 21: Britnee Kellogg July 28: Andy Stokes August 4: Beautiful Byrd; August 11: Dance Date Mixtape; August 18: Hit Machine.
The north bank of the Columbia River is the best meeting position from 6:30 p. m. at 8:30 p. m. on Thursdays from July 11 to August 15 for the Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series. Bring a picnic or something to eat at a local restaurant. Alcohol is not allowed. The Parks Foundation donates parking in the parking lot in front of Vancouver City Hall. Here’s the schedule: July 11: Curtis Salgado; July 18: Aaron Meyer; July 25: Pa’lante; August 1: LaRhonda Steele; August 8: Yujuba; August 15: Tasty.
Territorial Days of Amboy at Territorial Park, 21400 N. E. 399th St. , Amboy, features a beer garden, bingo, silent auction, scavenger hunt, parade, logging show, car show, music and lawnmower races. It will be held from July 12 to 14. Check out the full calendar of events on tdays. org.
Watch free videos on Friday nights in another park week from July 12 to August 23. Arrive at 7 p. m. for pre-movie activities. The videos start at dusk. Bring a picnic lunch or buy food from local vendors. Alcohol is not allowed. Here’s the schedule: July 12: “Shrek” (PG) at Bagley Community Park; July 19: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (PG) at Nikkei Neighborhood Park; July 26: “School of Rock” (PG-13) at Marshall Community Park; August 2: “West Side Story” (1961, PG) at Esther Short Community Park; Aug. 9: “Wish” (PG) at Fruit Valley Neighborhood Park; August 16: “Migration” (PG) at David Douglas Community Park; August 23: “Barbie” (PG-13) at Columbia Tech Center Park.
Vancouver USA Pride performs Saturday at Park Pride from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. on July 3 at Esther Short Park. The event includes live performances, food vendors, a craft market, and booths with information from LGBTQ groups and businesses.
Battle Ground hosts Harvest Days with a Harvest Nights cruise at 6 p. m. On July 19 and a 7 a. m. pancake breakfast. M. A 10 a. m. on June 20, followed by the Harvest Days parade at 10 a. m. m. Attend the fireworks at 10 p. m. on July 20.
Four Days of Aloha is a Hawaiian arts and culture birthday party that kicks off at Clark College with hula and craft workshops on July 25 and 26 and a pa’ina occasion on July 25. Events at Esther Short Park include a Hapa Hole Hula contest. on July 26, Ho’ike occasion on July 27, concert in the park on July 27 and Celebration of Cultures on July 28. Most of the time they require tickets or registration.
The Bed Days feature two parades, music, street vendors, bath races, a wine street and microbreweries, and activities for children. Craft activities and food vendors will be open from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. on July 26 and 27. Wine, craft beer and music will be presented from five in the afternoon. to 11 p. m.
Cedar Creek Flour Mill hosts 1 p. m. Blueberry Pancake Day. at four p. m. , on July 27 at the four 3907 N. E. Route du Moulin in Grist, Forêt. Enjoy pancakes made with flour and new local cranberries and cranberry syrup. Admission and food are free.
Ride Around Clark County runs from 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. M. on July 27, with four scenic motorcycle trails ranging from an 18-mile family circle to 104 miles. All addresses feature food, mechanics, and equipment, as well as a birthday party at the end of the line and a sandwich bar. Children under the age of 12 loose with a paying adult. Helmets are mandatory.
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The Clark County Fair will be held at the Clark County Events Center, Fairgrounds, 17402 N. E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Aug. 2-11. Tickets purchased in advance online are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $7 for youth ages 7-12. Tickets at the door are an additional $2. Children under the age of 6 are free. Carnival wristbands for unlimited travel cost $35 if purchased online or $37 at the booth. The fair is open daily from 10 a. m. to 10 a. m. M. a 10 p. m. , except Fridays and Saturdays, when it closes at 11 p. m. m. The attractions open every day at noon. Parking is $8.
The Craft Beer and Wine Fest at Esther Short Park features 60 craft beers, 20 craft wineries, local craft spirits and music, plus Johnny Wheels.
The Washougal Arts and Music Festival takes place from nine a. m. to 3 p. m. on Aug. 10 at Reflection Plaza on Main Street. The Artists’ Market brings together several dozen local artists who promote their exclusive creations. Live music will be offered through the Washougal Songcraft Festival.
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