Clark County, WA

Join respected horseman Joel Conner for a horsemanship clinic focused on building a solid foundation from groundwork to riding. Whether you're looking to improve connection with your horse or advance your performance skills, this clinic offers practical tools and guidance for riders at any level.<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Dr. Jack Giesy Arena<br><br><strong>Friday, November 6: </strong>9:00 am to 6:00 pm<br><strong>Saturday, November 7:</strong> 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<br><strong>Sunday, November 8:</strong> 9:00 am to 5:00 pm<br><br>Event details are subject to change. For more information, please visit <a href="https://joelconnerhorsemanship.com/" target="_blank">joelconnerhorsemanship.com</a><br><br>

Vanessa Grace of Soul Amplified will lead a workshop about the spiritual aspects of autumn from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Self Balance Massage, 8301 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Autumn is the transition between the outward-focused, fast pace of summer and inward-focused, slow pace of winter. Students will learn how to “live the autumn life” in preparation for winter, the art of releasing and the significance of endings. Grace will lead participants in a guided mediation, leaf release ritual and journaling. The cost is $30, including a digital workbook. For details, email [email protected].

YWCA Clark County will host the 2026 BIPOC Youth Summit, Vibe and Thrive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-8. This free, two-day event brings together BIPOC youth ages 13-18 to celebrate identity, build connections, explore leadership and discover the power of joy. Enjoy workshops led by local BIPOC leaders, interactive activities, creative expression, and conversations about social justice and personal growth. The event includes free food, games, prizes and a block party.
Learn more and register at www.ywcaclarkcounty.org/bys.

Learn about your tenant and survivor rights as renters with YWCA Clark County and Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program’s Housing Justice Project during a workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at YWCA Clark County, 3609 Main St., Vancouver. Participants will learn about their rights and responsibilities as tenants, common housing issues and available legal resources. The workshop will also provide information specifically for survivors of domestic violence, including housing protections and considerations and resources to support housing stability. Register at eventbrite.com/e/tenant-rights-workshop-tickets-2002166313340.

Join us to discover and celebrate Día de los Muertos, an important Mexican holiday honoring loved ones.

We will tell stories, create block print artwork, and experience a vibrant performance by Folkloric Ballet of SW Washington. We’ll also share traditional pan de muerto and other festive treats. Come explore, create, and celebrate together!

Events are offered in partnership with La Casita Art Gallery & Cultural Center.

Participe con nosotros para descubrir y celebrar el Día de los Muertos, un importante día festivo mexicano que honra a los seres queridos.

Contaremos historias, crearemos grabados en bloque y presenciaremos una interpretación vibrante del Ballet Folklórico del Sudoeste de Washington. También compartiremos el tradicional pan de muerto y otras delicias festivas. ¡Venga a conocer, crear y celebrar junto con nosotros!

Los eventos se ofrecen en colaboración con La Casita Art Gallery & Cultural Center.

Each fall, Columbia Play Project celebrates of creativity, engineering, imagination, and play with Bricktastic!

Bricktastic! brings together children, families, hobbyists, artists, engineers, educators, and LEGO enthusiasts for a day filled with building challenges, collaborative engineering, creative showcases, and hands-on STREAM experiences inspired by the power of play.

In the weeks leading up to Bricktastic!, participants can attend special workshops where they explore robotics, simple machines, architecture, storytelling, animation, and engineering while creating original LEGO projects to display during the festival.

The event culminates in a community showcase where builders proudly exhibit their creations and everyone experiences Columbia Play Project’s Mobile Children’s Museum through hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity long after the event ends.

Bricktastic! demonstrates what children’s museums do best: transform play into meaningful learning.

• Saturday, November 14, 2026
• 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

• Marshall/Luepke Center 1009 East McLoughlin Boulevard Vancouver

Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.

For ages 0–5

Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:

¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años

Dreamfruit: The Story & Moons of 2026

There has never been a more beautiful moment to change how we think about ourselves and the world. Join us for work with Radical Belonging and the Dreamfruit Almanac, a guided path toward reconnection with the consciousness in nature.

*How can re-aligning ourselves with Lunar Time bring greater ease and well-being?

*What does the Generative Imagination have to do with building a better future?

*When did you stop thinking about the world as alive, and how can Animism re-enchant your life?

The Dreamfruit almanac is a moon-based journal and planner with a special collection of monthly musings for 2026, designed to inspire us toward a regenerative future. With each month of the year ahead, you're invited into a collective dreamscape that lights the inner & outer path toward greater alignment with lunar energies. Learn about the world of Dreamfruit and how this unique tool can re-awaken your vital connection with all life.

Bring your art journal. Come ready to write, imagine, and to enter a better dream for yourself and the world. 🌈🍄🌱👀

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a relaxing evening of wine, small bites, and cookie decorating. You'll decorate six charming fall-themed cookies while learning decorating tips and tricks to recreate them at home. Enjoy a complimentary drink as you welcome the season with friends and family.

The House Pilates, 2008 S.E. Eighth Ave., Suites 203 and 204, Camas, will open its new Restore Room featuring a red light bed. The event, from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Nov. 3, includes an open house and workshop.

Calling all cookie artists! What’s better than wine and cookies? Join us for an afternoon of “Sip” & “Decorate” at our Cookie Decorating Class.

Learn step by step instructions on how to make these beautiful designs. Don’t miss out on this fun, tasty, and memorable event — grab your tickets now before they disappear!

DATES:

Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 PM. Registration closes on October 11th at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM. Registration closes on November 15th at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, December 20th at 2:00 PM. Registration closes on December 13th at 5:00 pm.

Tickets are sold as a bundle ($65), including 6 cookies paired with your choice of a glass of wine, beer, cider, or soda. Must pre-pay to reserve your spot. Spots are limited. What’s included?

Step-by-Step Guided Instruction, Six Royal Icing Sugar Cookies, A Glass Of Wine, Take-Home Cookie Tray, One Complimentary Decorated Cookie, Photo Booth Moment, Recipes & Resources

Learn swing dance through beginner and intermediate classes that follow alternating monthly rotations. Beginner lessons cover Lindy Hop basics, partnered Charleston, swing-outs, and the Shim-Sham line dance. Intermediate topics include connection, turns, speed, momentum, differences between six-count and eight-count patterns, swing-outs, and fancy footwork. The material covered may vary depending on the group’s level, and requests and feedback are welcome. Classes are followed by a social dance. Lessons and social dancing are free for members.

Weekly Swing Dance featuring East Coast style and Lindy Hop.

Master Gardener and Master Melittologist Anne Bulger on native mason bees: why they’re such good pollinators, what’s hiding inside their nesting tubes, and how to harvest and clean cocoons so your bees make it through winter healthy. Good for total beginners and people already hosting bees. Part of the Community Workshop Series. Sign up ahead.

Susan Soltau of Dragon Half Art leads a Cosmic Watercolor Splatter Coasters workshop at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver. Students will learn the art of wet-on-wet watercolor blending, splatter techniques to create nebula-like patterns and color layering to build galactically inspired hues. No experience is needed. All supplies are provided. The cost is $35. Register at eventbrite.com.

Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in the Northwest! More than just a slideshow of edible mushrooms, this beginner-friendly class emphasizes skills and tools needed for accurate identification of mushrooms to determine edibility.

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.

Preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization) Test? Attend this ongoing U.S. Citizenship class to help you prepare for the test and interview. The class and study materials are provided free of charge. Presented in partnership with Goodwill Industries. Classes held weekly on Thursdays from 3–5 pm.

Walk-ins welcome.

¿Se está preparando para obtener la ciudadanía (naturalización) de los Estados Unidos? Asista a este curso en continua, que lo ayudará a prepararse para al examen y la entrevista. Las clases y los materiales se proporcionarán de forma gratuita. Este evento es presentado con la colaboración de Goodwill Industries.

Todos los Jueves de 3 a 5 pm.

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, offers First Friday Open Sculpting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Bring your own inspiration or choose from a variety of simple, beginner-friendly projects including mugs, vases, gnomes and animal sculptures. A clay instructor will teach you the basics of sculpting up to two pounds of clay into your own unique creation. No prior pottery experience is needed. Kilnfolk staff will fire and glaze your piece with the color of your choice and it will be ready for pick up about a month after the workshop. A separate custom glazing session is available at an additional cost. The workshop is $50 per person; sign up at kilnfolkclay.com.

Come learn the basics of bead embroidery, chat with fellow crafters, and leave with the inspiration to start your own dazzling projects.

For ages 18+

Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials.

Ages 18+

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.

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities. From building and designing to experimenting and exploring—there’s something for every curious mind.

For ages 5–12

Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Get all the details about our regional garbage and recycling system. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and why, and where items go after being picked up. If you are unsure if certain items can be recycled, bring those questions to this…

Odd Bone Crafts will lead a DIY Trollarium Workshop from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Magpie Dreams Collective, 1001 Main St., Suite B, Vancouver (directly underneath Short & Sweet bubble tea shop). Create your very own troll dome with trinkets and personalized details. All supplies are included in the $15 price. Register at instagram.com/0ddbonecrafts/.

Ballroom Dance Vancouver will host Sunday Ballroom and Latin Group Classes from 4-6 p.m. Sundays at Dance Fusion/Northwest Classical Ballet, 14511 N.E. 10th Ave., Vancouver. Beginning classes are 4-5 p.m. and advanced classes are 5-6 p.m. The cost is $15 for ages 12 and older. Learn more at ballroomdancevancouver.com, by emailing [email protected] or calling 503-789-3023.

Metropolitan Performing Arts will offer K-Pop Dance Workshops on Nov. 8, Dec. 6 and Jan. 17, taught by Caitlin Bui. From 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 8, kids 12-18 will learn “Iconic by Mistake” by Katseye, Illit and Le Serrafim. From 1:30-3 p.m. Dec. 6, kids 12-18 will learn “The Feels.” The Jan. 17 class from 3:30-5 p.m. is for kids ages 8-12. Each class is $25.

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

Ages 9–19

Join us to discover and celebrate Día de los Muertos, an important Mexican holiday honoring loved ones.

We'll share stories, create block prints, and enjoy a vibrant performance by Ballet Folklórico of Southwest Washington. We'll also share traditional pan de muerto and other festive treats. Come learn, create, and celebrate with us!

Events are offered in partnership with La Casita Art Gallery & Cultural Center.

Participe con nosotros para descubrir y celebrar el Día de los Muertos, un importante día festivo mexicano que honra a los seres queridos.

Contaremos historias, crearemos grabados en bloque y presenciaremos una interpretación vibrante del Ballet Folklórico del Sudoeste de Washington. También compartiremos el tradicional pan de muerto y otras delicias festivas. ¡Venga a conocer, crear y celebrar junto con nosotros!

Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.

For ages 0–5

Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:

¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more.

Discover the art of the perfect brew! Join us to learn fundamental tea terminology and how to select, prepare, and steep a variety of unique blends.

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.

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.

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!

Learn about the steps involved in buying a home and how to work with a Realtor and lender throughout the process. The workshops are taught by Tracie DeMars of RE/MAX Equity Group and Chris Berg of Advantage Mortgage, who have more than 15 years of experience teaching them and knowledge of the Southwest Washington market. Designed for first-time and repeat homebuyers, as well as anyone seeking a refresher, the workshops are kept small so attendees can get their questions answered.

Enjoy a night of mystery and magick with Yael in Tarot Class for Intermediate and Beginners!

Join in on the fun at:

Dandelion Teahouse

109 W 7th St Vancouver, WA 98660

on Sat. Nov 7th from 5:30 - 7:30

In this class we’ll go in-depth and explore relationships between the cards, different spreads, hidden symbolism, and tips and tricks for retaining the knowledge held within the cards.

After the official class, we’ll practice reading each other in a safe and supportive environment.

If you’ve ever been curious, but feel shy to ask your burning questions, this is the perfect space for you! No question is too complicated or too simple. Yael has created a safe and welcoming space for all to participate and learn at their own pace.

Bring your favorite deck, or borrow ones that we’ll have available in class.

Let’s have some fun!

✨ please arrive atleast 5 min before class begins (5:25pm) as we will begin promptly.

tickets are non-refundable if you are a no-show, but we can apply the credit to a personal reading 🖤

Yael is practicing witch, occultist, and lifelong student of the mysteries. She blends her psychic abilities and spiritual insight to offer readings that are honest, empowering, and deeply personal.

Having studied with the Berkeley Psychic Institute, she brings a grounded understanding of esoteric traditions and will take care to explain the symbolism of the sacred arts that reveal themselves in your reading.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, navigating a transition, or simply curious about what the cards have to reveal, each reading is approached with care, integrity, and a touch of magic. Bring your burning questions, and Yael will help you navigate the energy in a fun and educational session!

Aspiring writer? Published author? Currently seeking publication? If you're looking to make your writing the best it can possibly be, this program is for you. Twice a month, join our lively crew of creatives for an hour and a half of writing prompts and exercises, craft discussion, and workshopping. Submit your fiction and nonfiction for beta reads and feedback while making connections with other writers in a fun and welcoming environment.

First Thursday of the month: editing practice, writing exercises, and workshopping.

Third Thursday of the month: writing exercises, craft techniques, and workshopping.

All genres and skill levels welcome.

Learn how to make your own zines! We will cover how to construct a zine, zine culture, and ways to generate ideas and content.

Meet us in the Washougal Community Center, next door to the library.

Practice speaking Spanish in a group setting, led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer.

For adults 18+

To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:

• Introduce yourself
• Discuss topics related to your life
• Express ideas and ask simple questions
• Follow discussions on a variety of topics
• Confidently participate in the discussion

You do not need to converse completely error-free in Spanish and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are not formal language classes.

Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

For ages 5–12

Calling all cookie artists! What’s better than wine and cookies? Join us for a fun Fall afternoon of “Sip” & “Decorate” at our adult Cookie Decorating Class on November 22nd at Windy Hills Winery.

Learn step by step instructions on how to make these beautiful designs. Don’t miss out on this fun, tasty, and memorable event — grab your tickets now before they disappear!

Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM. Tickets are sold as a bundle ($65), including 6 cookies paired with a glass of your choice of wine, cider, beer, or soda. Must pre-pay to reserve your spot. Spots are limited. Registration closes on November 15th at 5:00 pm.

What’s included?

Step-by-Step Guided Instruction, Six Royal Icing Sugar Cookies, Complimentary Drink, Take-Home Cookie Tray, One Complimentary Decorated Cookie, Photo Booth Moment, Recipes & Resources

Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials.

For ages 5–12

We’ve made loads of dried orange slices ready for you to craft into ornaments, garlands, etc.

In this self-guided class we’ll provide dry dried oranges, lemons & limes, string & a variety of beads and other embellishments to choose from to make these garlands your own. Infuse with intention and hang in your home this coming season!

Easily stored or composted when you’re finished displaying them.

• First “leg” of your Succession Plan built (with a framework and toolset to set up yourself, your company, your team and your family for 2027)
• 3 pillars of a strong succession plan
• 6 questions every plan has to answer
• 5 surprises that can force a succession plan on you before you are ready
• BONUS: the 1 ingredient that holds the whole plan together

• Columbia Credit Union
• Edward Jones
• Securitas
• United Precision Corporation

Join the conversation and find new books to read with a bit of flavor! We will be reading books together and then have a cooking activity that ties in with our title.

For ages 5–9

If you’re just getting started with birdwatching, look no further! In this class you’ll learn what sort of equipment might be helpful, safe and ethical bird feeding, identification tools and some common backyard birds to look for, and other useful tips and resources for birdwatching both in your yard and beyond.

Come learn how to use a sewing machine and create a simple project.

Ages 13–19

NatureScaping Mason Bee Program coordinators Daniel Szumlas and Brigg Franklin will host a Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Event from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 21 at the CASEE Center located at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie.

Attendees will hear a short talk about mason bees, covering their lifecycle, the flowers and plants they love most and simple stewardship strategies to support the survival of this solitary, gentle pollinator. Guests will then clean their own mason bee houses with guidance from experienced volunteers. Guests can bring mason bee houses from home or simply watch the process.

Cost is free for NatureScaping members and $15 (plus tax) for non-members. Registration is required, to register contact [email protected] or [email protected], or call 360-737-1160.

The nonprofit Taoist Tai Chi Society will host Introductory Taoist Tai Chi classes from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 17-Jan. 2 (except Dec. 5) at Vancouver United First Methodist, Jason Lee Hall, 403 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Start at the first session or attend any session. Try a class or two before deciding to continue. For more details, email [email protected].