Fall 2024: Upcoming Events In Clark County, Washington
It’s time to break out the flannels, cozy blankets, and pumpkin decor - Fall has officially come to Clark County! Here are some top local events to pin on your calendar and soak up all the festivities the season has to bring.
Rowena’s Picks
SEP 6-22 - CLARK COUNTY 2024 PARADE OF HOMES
Reserve at Lake River
Event Description:
Enjoy the latest in high-end home construction at the GRO Parade of Homes. Walk-through three stunning homes on a single site overlooking Lake River. Each home boasts open-air living spaces, and state of the art home technology, appliances, lighting, plumbing, textures, and colors. Food and beverage offerings from local food trucks will round out the experience for all to enjoy. Former and current clients are invited to join us on Thursday, September 19th from 3pm-8pm for a client appreciation party! Email Rowena@GoWithRo.com for the RSVP link.
OCT 5 - UNLEASH YOUR HEART GALA
Ilani Resort & Casino
Event Description
"Grab your friends and enjoy a special night with great food, wine, stories of impact, and a live auction at ilani. Our annual Unleash your Heart Gala & Auction is an event you don't want to miss. We'll celebrate and raise critical funds to support our lifesaving work with the animals.”
SEP 19 - INTRO TO LEATHERWORK WORKSHOP
Pomeroy Farm
Event Description:
”Join us in learning about the basic techniques and tools of stamping designs on leather. MacKenzie Krumhauerof MAK Leather Goods will lead us in using a variety of stamps to create different patterns or designs. You will be able to select and complete a project during the course. Time and supplies permitting, project options will include a bracelet, keychain, coaster or bookmark.”
SEP 20 - 21 - 5TH ANNUAL ELKTOBERFEST
Vancouver Elks Lodge
Event Description:
"5th Annual Elktoberfest! Join us for this family-friendly event full of lively local bands, dancing, traditional German fare, kids' carnival games, and an Arts and crafts marketplace, all in our BIG BACKYARD. There will be local craft beer as well as other adult beverages available, and you can learn about the charities and community events that the Elks support, plus all the fun we have while we are helping.”
SEP 21 - BREWING BRIDGES COLLABORATION FESTIVAL
Pearson Air Museum
Event Description
"Get ready for an unforgettable beer experience with our all-inclusive VIP food and beer tickets, or grab a beer-only ticket!
Join us as 30 breweries come together for one event, including our beloved Northbank Brewers and brewers from Oregon and other states, to create one-of-a-kind brews you won’t find anywhere else!“
SEP 22 - WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S SW WASHINGTON
Esther Short Park
Event Description:
"Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.”
OCT 4 - PUMPKIN PAGEANT & PIXAR COSTUME CONTEST
Historic Downtown Camas
Event Description
”Participating downtown businesses will each carve/decorate a pumpkin, and you get to vote for your favorite! Voting enters you to win cool fall-themed prizes! Come dressed as your favorite PIXAR character and enter the Costume Contest! Prizes will be given for Best Costume Winners and Runners up for adults and children, as well as an award for Best Group Costume. The contest starts at 7 pm in Journey, 304 NE 4th. Sign up that night in Journey between 5 pm and 6:45 pm. - PIXAR-themed Games and Prizes”
OCT 5 - BIRDFEST & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Event Description
"BirdFest & Bluegrass is a joint event planned in partnership between the City of Ridgefield and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the Refuge, the community, and everything nature has to offer. BirdFest & Bluegrass includes birding activities at the Refuge, vendors, kids crafts, Bluegrass performances, and a Pickers Festival.”
OCT 5 - OLD APPLE TREE FESTIVAL
Old Apple Tree Park
Event Description
"The festival celebrates our community and its rich heritage by providing family fun, food, music, and the history of Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree. Throughout the day, Urban Forestry Commissioners give away cuttings from the Old Apple Tree; cuttings are limited and will be given out until they are gone.
The festival features community apple cider pressing. Bring your own apples and a clean container to catch your fresh cider. Approximately 12 lbs of apples will make a quart of cider. Volunteers are needed for the cider pressing station. Contact Urban Forestry to learn more.”
OCT 13 - GIRLFRIENDS RUN HALF MARATHON
Vancouver Waterfront Park
Event Description
"The 18th Annual Girlfriends Run offers a Half Marathon, 10K & 6K designed specifically for women to get together to do something good for themselves and to help support a very important women’s cause. Benefits the Pink Lemonade Project.
We started this event to honor and support one of our BFFs, Joleen Skarberg, who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and continues to run it every year with her daughters, sisters, nieces, cousins and girlfriends! Watch for her – she’ll be wearing #1!”
OCT 19 - LUMINARIAS DE MUERTOS
Esther Short Park
Event Description
"Please join us at Esther Short Park for a Day of the Dead ancestral celebration to remember and honor those who have departed. Día de Muertos is truly a celebration of life, love and healing.
Experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, music, guest artists, catrinas and an ofrenda of the beloved deceased. This free, family-friendly event will take place rain or shine.”
OCT 23 - BOO BASH
Downtown Camas
Event Description
"Bring the whole family down for some Downtown Camas trick-or-treating on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. Local businesses give out candy or neat Halloween prizes to all the kiddos. Seeing all the kids (and many parents, too!) dressed in costume is exceptionally fun. There are always a few surprises as well! Come and enjoy your community! RAIN OR SHINE, WE WILL SEE YOU THERE! “
OCT 26 - CEDAR CREEK GRIST MILL APPLE CIDER PRESSING
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Event Description
"This event begins at 9AM and presses 10,000 pounds of apples into cider and is open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to get involved. The younger visitors are welcome to join the volunteers inside the Mill to help press the cider. The rumbling of the water powered belt and pulley system, the dimly lit mill, the floor covered with sawdust and the sweet smell of the fresh pressed apple juice makes an atmosphere that will put a smile on the faces of all visitors. Come down, join the fun and take home a jug of fresh pressed apple cider.“
OCT 27 - SCARY RUN HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K
Reflection Plaza
Event Description
"Join us for our 9th Annual Scary Run on October 27th, 2024.
Get out your Halloween costumes and be prepared to be scared out of your wits. If the running doesn’t increase your heart rate, being chased by monsters, zombies and psycho freaks will!We will make you earn your post-event party by running or walking a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K in beautiful Washougal, WA. Festive food and drink to follow the race!“