Camas

First Friday – November 6th: “Thankful for YOU (and pie :)) Multicultural Celebration!” We love the fall and we are SO thankful for you! We all come from different places and have different heritages and we want to celebrate that. Our diversity makes us special and interesting! Bring your friends and family downtown for pie tastings, pie raffles, a pie walk dance party, multicultural displays and so much more!

• Ribbon Cutting at 6pm for the new expansion at Evergreen Vinyl! 321 NE 4th Ave.
• Enter Pie Raffles all around town!
• Yummy pie tastings at Fuel donated by Lore Tea + Coffee
• “Pie Walk Dance Party”–try to win a delicious pie! at 7:30pm inside of Journey, 304 NE 4th Ave. The Pie Walk is generously sponsored by Synkwise!
• Complete the “Gratitude Passport” throughout downtown businesses & be entered to win!
• Learn about your neighbors and our diverse backgrounds, cultures and histories!
• Drop off your unwrapped toys at registration at Fuel Medical for the Toys for Tots drive!
• Kids’ autumn art, crafts, games and treats
• S’mores roasting, weather permitting
• Art Shows and Receptions in Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th; RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th Ave, upstairs at the Camas Library.
• After hours shopping, dining, live music, more!

Start your evening at the DCA tables in the Fuel Medical lobby, 314 NE Birch St. See you in beautiful Downtown Camas for all the fall fun!

Gallery 408, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will feature an exhibit of tiny art by noted local miniaturist Lara Blair, host of the podcast Tiny Worlds, Big Stories. Blair creates detailed, story-driven miniature art displayed in shadow boxes and as small-scale scenes. This past spring, Blair appeared on NPR’s Think Out Loud to share her work and perspective on the world of miniatures. She is also the co-creator of the Tiny Gallery at Gallery 408, a miniature gallery featuring tiny art by local artists, which will also be on display with new art. Meet Blair and other artists at the exhibit’s opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6.

Enjoy back-to-back showings of this action-packed silent film that follows a young man’s journey to avenge his father’s death. Performed with live music by VSO-USA musicians, with a period-authentic live score compiled by pianist and arranger Rodney Sauer.

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Rose Salves Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Students will explore folklore surrounding roses and their gentle herbal properties, then create a rose petal salve to soothe the skin and spirit. The cost is $45. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Take a warm, dry, “virtual” tour of the pioneer cemeteries of Clark County, led by our cemetery expert, Peri Muhich! Discover the stories beneath the headstones, from pioneer shenanigans to untimely deaths, from names you’ll recognize to names you should know, we’ll cover it all!

FREE event

Annual Holiday Bazaar
Beautiful and Unique Gifts
Dozens of Vendors
Specialty Coffee Bar (All Proceeds go to the Giving Tree)
Pics with Santa & Holiday Photo Opp
Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser

Camas Library is hosting a food drive from Sept. 1-30. Donations benefit the Camas School District’s Family-Community Resource Center. All non-perishable food items are welcome, but there’s a special need for lunchbox snacks, canned fruit and pantry staples like chili, broth, cooking oil and condiments. Hygiene items (especially deodorant and toothpaste) and laundry pods are also accepted. The donation box is located inside the library near the north entrance. For details, visit CamasPL.org/fooddrive26.

Practice blanket stitching by creating cute and whimsical felt ornaments by hand! For teens in grades 6-12 with all material provided.

Registration is required for this event.

Registration will open on October 30, 2026 @ 11:00am.

This event is for registrants grade 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

Festive holiday shopping, good friends, cocktail tastings, and holiday music – so much fun during the Holiday Sip & Shop in Downtown Camas on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 from 4-9pm! Sip & Shop check-in is at Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)

We will also host a second Holiday Sip & Shop on December 10th–with new cocktail flavors and locations! Choose your favorite date or join us for both! You can visit the December event’s page HERE.

We are excited to host another enjoyable DCA event with shopping specials, festive cocktail and holiday drink tastings, live music, treats, photo booth, raffle prizes and other fun holiday activities! We will have fun “elves” throughout town this year handing out goodies and gift cards as well!

Your $25 ticket includes a passport with “sipping” locations and one free prize ticket to enter to win a fabulous “Explore Downtown Camas” Package from the merchants, including dinner for two, movie tickets at the historic Liberty Theatre, free coffee, free chocolate, free bottle of olive oil, and much more. You also receive tickets to enter to win with every $10 you spend downtown that evening. Best way to start your holiday shopping and support local for the holidays!

This event is a fundraiser for the Downtown Camas Association so we can continue to help Downtown Camas thrive! Thank you to all that choose to shop local and support our amazing downtown merchants.

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer “The Magical Mischief of Friday the 13th” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Students will explore the lore behind “unlucky” omens like walking under ladders, breaking mirrors and black cats crossing paths. Attendees will also learn about the lesser-known good luck charms associated with this infamous day. The cost is $45. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Join us for Turkey Bingo! Enjoy bingo, prizes, food, drinks, and family fun while supporting the Camas Parks Foundation.

Get ready for a fun-filled night of Turkey Bingo benefiting the Camas Parks Foundation!

Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Lacamas Lake Lodge for an evening of bingo, prizes, food, drinks, and plenty of Thanksgiving fun. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo player or just looking for a fun night out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone!

Get ready to yell BINGO! and take home some Thanksgiving favorites.

Prizes will include real turkeys—perfect for your Thanksgiving feast! We’ll also have a variety of delicious Thanksgiving staples and treats to win, including:

• 🦃 Turkeys for your Thanksgiving table
• 🥧 Pumpkin pie and other delicious pie flavors
• 🥔 Big bags of potatoes, sweet potatoes or other Thanksgiving staples

To make the evening accessible to more guests, we’re offering two bingo sessions:

Session 1: 5:00–6:30 PM
Session 2: 7:00–8:30 PM

Doors open 30 minutes before each session.

Adult Admission: $15
Includes 1 bingo card and reserves your spot. Additional Adult Bingo Cards are $10 each and can be purchased at the door.

Kids’ Bingo Cards: $10

Come hungry! Pizza, snacks, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening, including beer and wine for adults 21+.

Turkey Bingo is a fundraiser supporting the Camas Parks Foundation, helping support parks, recreation, and community projects in Camas.

Gather your family and friends, and get ready for a night of Thanksgiving-themed fun, delicious prizes, and plenty of BINGOs!

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Location: Lacamas Lake Lodge
Session 1: 5:00–6:30 PM
Session 2: 7:00–8:30 PM
Doors: Open 30 minutes before each session

Join us Friday, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, for one of our favorite community traditions—Little Box Friday!

Skip the crowds and chaos of big box shopping and spend the day enjoying the warmth and charm of Downtown Camas. Our locally owned shops are filled with unique gifts, friendly faces, and holiday cheer. Each participating merchant will feature an exclusive “Little Box” special, from discounts and treats to fun surprises you won’t find anywhere else.

As you explore downtown, keep an eye out for the Little Box QR Codes displayed inside participating stores. Scan each one to reveal that shop’s special offer and make your holiday shopping just a little more magical.

Shop small, shop local, and celebrate community with us this Little Box Friday in Downtown Camas!

Stay tuned for who is participating in 2026!

2025 Little Box Friday locations included:

Allure Boutique, 407 NE 4th AVE

Arktana & Bigfoot Mountain Outfitters, 425 NE 4th AVE

Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar Street

Autumn Leaf Books Store, 334 NE 4th AVE

Caffe Piccolo, 400 NE 4th AVE

Camas Antiques, 305 NE 4th AVE

Camas Bike & Sport, 303 NE 6th AVE

Camas Cellars, 602C NE 3rd AVE

Camas Plant & Supply , 417 NE 4th AVE

Caps N’ Taps, 337 NE 4th AVE

Drop The Mic Karaoke, 224 NE 3rd AVE

Expressions Fashion Resale and Exchange, 232 NE 4th

Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th AVE

Liberty Theatre , 315 NE 4th AVE

Navidi’s Olive Oil & Vinegars, 322 NE Cedar Street

Papermaker Pride, 339 NE 4th AVE

Periwinkle’s Toy Shoppe, 326 NE Cedar

RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE 4th AVE

Runyan’s Jewelers, 327 NE 4th AVE

Sweet Intention Gift Boutique, 218 NE 4th AVE

The Soap Chest, 521 NE Everett Street

Tommy O’s, 401 NE 4th AVE

William & Son Jewelers, 210 NE 4th AVE

Checkout other fun and festive happenings throughout Downtown!

Stop by LiveWell Camas, for their 5th annual Indigenous Makers Market.

Receive a free Golden Ticket in each participating location with any purchase to be entered to win $1000 in Camas Cash! Sponsored by our Downtown Camas Merchants. Click Here for a list of participating Golden Ticket locations!

Union High School will present “Elf, Jr., the Musical,” showing Nov. 12-14 at 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13, noon and 4 p.m. Nov. 14. The musical, based on the 2003 film, follows Buddy, a human who was raised as one of Santa’s elves. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students age 2-18 and free for children age 2 and under. Learn more at uniontheatreplayers.com.

The Camas Public Library is pleased to showcase its Cover to Cover Book Club, a general fiction book club for adults. Registration is not required to participate in the book discussion. However, the Library has a limited number of physical copies of the book for those who register.

To get a book you can either:

1) Register for the event to reserve one of the limited copies that have been set aside for the book club. Visit the Library before the group meeting to pick up your book.

OR

2) Use your Library card to check out the book, ebook, or eaudiobook.

This program is for Adults only.

Registration is not required, but is highly recommended in order to reserve a copy. Registration can be completed at CamasPL.org/RD2026Kickoff or by calling 360-834-4692.

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a “Creative Chaos” Paint Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8. Students will learn several paint techniques, then be free to experiment. This evening is about the process and not the end product, emphasizing the mood-boosting elements of unfettered creativity. The cost is $40. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

School-Age Children

• Registration is required for this event.
• Registration will open on August 21, 2026 @ 10:00am.
• This event is for registrants grade 1st Grade to 5th Grade.

Improve your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! These 15 minute sessions will give you the opportunity to boost your confidence and practice your skills to the best listener around.

Registration is REQUIRED for this program.

Please review the available time slots listed below to ensure they fit your schedule before registering.

• 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

This program is meant for kids in grades 1-5 who are wanting a safe space to practice their literacy. If you have a child outside of this age range that would be interested, please contact the library.

Please note each child needs to be registered to attend.

Dates Available:

9/21/26

10/5/26 & 10/19/26

11/2/26 & 11/16/26

12/21/26

1/4/27

2/1/27

3/1/27 & 3/15/27

4/5/27 & 4/19/27

5/3/27 & 5/17/27

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.//

Register by noon on Saturday of the PNO day.

Parents’ Night Out is for kiddos ages 5-14, from 6:00-9:00 pm on select Fridays & Saturdays.

Select Dates Available and Preregistration is required. Simply register online by noon on Saturday of an upcoming PNO so that you can reserve a spot for your child and we can properly staff the evening.

Parent’s Night Out Cancellation Policy
A credit on your VEGA account will be honored for cancellations in writing or email to the office by 12pm on the Wednesday prior to PNO.

Festive holiday shopping, good friends, cocktail tastings, and holiday music – so much fun during the Holiday Sip & Shop in Downtown Camas on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 from 4-9pm! Sip & Shop check-in is at Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)

We will also host a second Holiday Sip & Shop on December 10th–with new cocktail flavors and locations! Choose your favorite date or join us for both! You can visit the December event’s page HERE.

We are excited to host another enjoyable DCA event with shopping specials, festive cocktail and holiday drink tastings, live music, treats, photo booth, raffle prizes and other fun holiday activities! We will have fun “elves” throughout town this year handing out goodies and gift cards as well!

Your $25 ticket includes a passport with “sipping” locations and one free prize ticket to enter to win a fabulous “Explore Downtown Camas” Package from the merchants, including dinner for two, movie tickets at the historic Liberty Theatre, free coffee, free chocolate, free bottle of olive oil, and much more. You also receive tickets to enter to win with every $10 you spend downtown that evening. Best way to start your holiday shopping and support local for the holidays!

This event is a fundraiser for the Downtown Camas Association so we can continue to help Downtown Camas thrive! Thank you to all that choose to shop local and support our amazing downtown merchants.

Click here for the 2025 November Holiday Sip & Shop pictures!

Vampire Unicorns will host a Tea Blending Workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 14. Steep yourself in magic and learn the art of crafting bespoke tea blends to nourish body and spirit. Explore which teas pair with fragrant flowers, herbs and spices to create various tea blends. Students will make their own blend to take home. The cost is $35 and includes all ingredients. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Come on out young and old, newbie or experienced! Have fun, meet new people, and learn a new dance or two. We teach the dance by walking everyone through it first, so you don’t have to be experienced. Do as many or as few dances as you like. There are usually 40 – 80 people in attendance. You could be one of them! Suggested donation of $5 per person, or $10 per family. All proceeds go to the Fern Prairie Grange to keep it functioning for our community! Hope to see you soon!

Shop Small & Local in Downtown Camas on November 28th, 2026 for Small Business Saturday! Our downtown businesses will host specials in their shops on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Downtown Camas “elves” will also be out and about handing out goodies and coupons sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association to add to the festivities.

Also, in participating locations, shoppers will receive a Golden Ticket with each purchase. Each purchase is a chance to win $1,000 in Camas Cash!!

Speaking of Golden Tickets, look for the elves in Downtown Camas during Small Business Saturday, get a free chocolate bar, unwrap it and see if you’ve won a special Golden Ticket, sponsored by Sweet Intention Gift Boutique! Each ticket is good for $50 in Camas Cash, redeemable at downtown merchants. Will you be a lucky winner?

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2026 is the 16th Annual Small Business Saturday, marking over a decade of support for local business owners. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending over $200 billion across all 14 Small Business Saturdays combined*.

You can learn more about the history of Small Business Saturday here.

In order to drive shoppers to Shop Small® this year, the Downtown Camas Association is participating in the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program to spotlight small businesses and the impact they have on communities. An average two-thirds of every dollar ($0.67) spent at a small business in the U.S. stays in that local community.2 That means shopping small could help bring things like better schools, smoother roads, and new jobs to neighborhoods across the country.

Thank you for shopping local in Downtown Camas!

Join in the holiday spirit and make a beautiful Christmas tree candle. Step-by-step instructions provided by Kati Campbel of Black Crown Candle. Included: all candle supplies and complimentary beverage. Take home your lovely masterpiece. Scan the QR Code or click the link to register today.

Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances in intimate, local venues. Whether you need an exciting date night, you're a die-hard comedy fan, or you're just looking for a fun night out, Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes, and an experience you won't want to miss.

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Yule Garland Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22. Students will learn the old-world tradition of weaving a festive, aromatic Yule garland to grace the hearth or doorway. Fresh and dried ingredients will be provided. As participants create their garlands, they’ll learn the folklore, spiritual meanings and magical properties of each element in the garland. The cost is $75. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. We will be reading YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters & themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community.

This month’s book is The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich.

After you register for this club, pick up a copy of the book at the service desk at the Library. The book is yours to keep just for attending the discussion. This book is also available as an ebook on Libby. This service is free with your Library card.

• Registration is required for this event.
• This event is for registrants grade 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

Join us Friday, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, for one of our favorite community traditions—Little Box Friday!

Skip the crowds and chaos of big box shopping and spend the day enjoying the warmth and charm of Downtown Camas. Our locally owned shops are filled with unique gifts, friendly faces, and holiday cheer. Each participating merchant will feature an exclusive “Little Box” special, from discounts and treats to fun surprises you won’t find anywhere else.

As you explore downtown, keep an eye out for the Little Box QR Codes displayed inside participating stores. Scan each one to reveal that shop’s special offer and make your holiday shopping just a little more magical.

Shop small, shop local, and celebrate community with us this Little Box Friday in Downtown Camas!

Stay tuned for more shopping locations coming soon!

2026 Little Box Friday locations included:

4Ever Growing Kids, 440 NE 4th AVE

Autumn Leaf Books Store, 334 NE 4th AVE

Camas Bike & Sport, 303 NE 6th AVE

Evergreen Vinyl , 321 NE 4TH AVE

Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th AVE

Navidi’s Olive Oil & Vinegars, 322 NE Cedar Street

Runyan’s Jewelers, 327 NE 4th AVE

Tommy O’s, 401 NE 4th AVE

Checkout other fun and festive happenings throughout Downtown!

Receive a free Golden Ticket in each participating location with any purchase to be entered to win $1000 in Camas Cash! Sponsored by our Downtown Camas Merchants. Click Here for a list of participating Golden Ticket locations!

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

AGES 2-6

45 minutes

$12 per athlete

ages 2-6 (no caregiver onsite required)

runs every Friday, 4:15 – 5:00

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Crafting Yule Magic Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. In this festive workshop, attendees will not only learn about different Yule traditions but they will also create an array of seasonal goodies, including simmer pots, fragrant pomanders and a classic string garland with dried citrus and cinnamon sticks. Students will take home their handmade treasures to adorn their home or give as gifts. The cost is $45. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Learn the building blocks of a great scene through playful storytelling, character choices, and TTRPG-inspired adventures! For kids in grades 3-5 with an adult.

• Registration is required for this event.
• Registration will close on November 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
• This event is for registrants grade 3rd Grade to 5th Grade.

The Camas Public Library hosts a monthly English Conversation Group on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 12:30-2 p.m. Attendees will practice speaking, listening and expressing one’s self confidently. Attendees will enhance their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/TSITP.

The Camas Public Library hosts Page Turners book club for kids in fourth through sixth graders and their adults. The club meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. To attend, register at CamasPL.org/pageturners or call 360-834-4692, then pick up the book at the library. After the meeting, keep the book for free.

This ‘DiNovember,’ dig up dinosaurs from their frozen eggs with water! A fun, hands-on adventure for preschoolers!

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Create a piece of art, one bead at a time! Choose one of three designs and make a tapestry to hang on your wall.

All materials provided.

Registration is required for this event.

Registration will open on October 21, 2026 @ 10:41am.

Story Explorers is a book discussion group for 2nd -3rd graders and their adult. Limit of 12 spots available.

How it works:

1. Register for this event.
2. Come into the library to pick up your copy of the book.
3. You and your child both read the book.
4. We meet on the second Monday of the month and discuss the book. It’s a blast!
5. You get to keep the book, for free!

You will be able to sign up for next month’s book club and pick up your copy of the book at the book discussion.

This event is sponsored by the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library (FFCL). Click here to support them!

• This event is for registrants grade 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade.

The Camas Public Library will host a Spanish Conversation Group for beginning Spanish speakers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This group is geared toward adults. Registration isn’t required. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/spanishconvo or call 360-834-4692.