Looking for ways to keep curious minds engaged outside of school? 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:
Events & Activities:
Battle Ground and Vancouver Farmers Markets
Fun Days (last weekend of May*)
Hockinson Blueberry Festival (2nd Sat of July*)
Hockinson Community Tree Lighting (1st Fri Dec*)
Places to Visit:
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
More local places to visit and explore:
Fort Vancouver and Vancouver Land Bridge
Free - or nearly free - outdoor options:
Area parks:
Nearby parks:
Little Prairie Neighborhood Park
Orchards Highlands Neighborhood Park