Looking for ways to keep curious minds engaged over spring break? We’ve rounded up a variety of local events and activities for families, from hands-on learning and creative workshops to outdoor fun and community events. Whether your student is interested in science, art, history or just getting out and exploring, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy:
Calendar of Events & Activities:
April 4: Hop into Spring at the Oregon Zoo
April 4: Yacolt Easter Egg Hunt
April 4-5: Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market
April 5: Battle Ground Farmers Market
April 5: Kinfolk Family Pottery Wheel Class
April 4 & 7-11: Visit Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
April 6: Color in a mural at the Battle Ground Community Library!
April 6-7: Explore science and the physics of fun
April 6 & 8: Kids Club Mermaid Experience
April 7-9: Spring Break Pottery Club for Kids
April 7, 9 & 10: Oaks Park Open Skate
April 8: Kids & Tweens Marshmallow STEM lab
April 8-10: Take a free tour of the historic Providence Academy or Marshall House!
April 9: Comedy & Magic at the Library
April 10 & 12: Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Annual School Performance
April 10-11: Battle Ground Farmers Market
April 11-12: Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market
April 11-12: Northwest Children's Theater Presents Alice in Wonderland
April 12: Kinfolk Family Pottery Wheel Class
April 12: Sci-Fi Film Festival at OMSI
Free - or nearly free - options:
Area parks:
Nearby parks:
Little Prairie Neighborhood Park
Orchards Highlands Neighborhood Park
Local places to visit and explore:
Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver, WA 98683
Hours: 5 a.m to 8 p.m. 7 days a week
Cost: Free
Battle Ground Community Library
1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Hours: Vary
Cost: Free
901 C St., Vancouver, WA 98660
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Monday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
Cost: Free
Water Resources Education Center
4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: Free
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour
1071 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., sunrise to sunset
Cost: $3
1115 E. Fifth St. in Vancouver
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (Closed Monday and Sunday)
Cost: Free