Vancouver Family Magazine

01/16/2026

Coming up this weekend:

Family and Friends Friday Climb
Family Bingo Night at the Camas Public Library
Winter Cookie Decorating Class at Lacamas Lake Lodge
Autoretrato de Fridita at Milagro Theatre
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Herbal Apothecary Nature Day at Columbia Springs
Family Interactive Movie Day at Vancouver Community Library
Young Artist Showcase with The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA
The Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Oregon Convention Center

📆 Details and many more events on our calendar at https://vancouverfamilymagazine.com/calendar/

01/15/2026

Local Clark County wellness experts share simple mindset shifts for the new year to help parents and kids ease into 2026 with less pressure and more balance. https://bit.ly/3NeVoYg

Sway Positive, LICSW, LCSW, SUDP SpiritEd Adventures

01/12/2026

Looking for fun indoor activities that everyone will enjoy? Check out our new roundup of the top indoor play spaces for kids. https://bit.ly/3NI2ZhW

01/09/2026

Coming up this weekend:

Naydenov Gymnastics Rock N’ Roll Classic at Clark County Event Center
Dog Man: The Musical
The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise Broadway in Portland
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at The Old Church Concert Hall
Youth Pickleball Skills Clinic at Firstenburg Community Center
Sensory Storytime at Vancouver Community Library
Build It at Ridgefield Community Library
Pinecone Birdfeeder Kids Craft at Kindred Vancouver
Vancouver Farmers Market
Portland Youth Philharmonic Presents Camerata Winter Concert

📆 Details and many more events on our calendar at https://vancouverfamilymagazine.com/calendar

01/08/2026

Don’t miss the latest Couve Scoop! 🗞️

- FVRLibraries - Fort Vancouver Regional Library recently launched their Library of Things, where you can borrow more than books. You can check out items like musical instruments, educational toys and puzzles for kids, recreational equipment, tools and more.

- Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab has been named 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine! Learn how this local favorite is making waves in the coffee world.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NkjX5T

01/05/2026

Looking for the best schooling options in Vancouver & Clark County?

Our 2026 Education Guide has you covered! From preschools to high schools (and even college + dual‑language programs), explore public, private and charter options to find the right fit for your family.

Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/4qz9XnD

01/02/2026

Coming up this weekend:

Vancouver’s Downtown Association First Friday Art Walk
Northwest Children's Theater and School Presents: The Wizard of Oz
Family and Friends Friday Climb at Firstenburg Community Center
Zoolights
Clue in Downtown Camas Association
Family Fun Night in Salmon Creek
Resolution Run Why Racing Events
Vancouver Farmer's Market
La Center Historical Museum
Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center
Columbia Play Project Free Indoor Community Play
Pegasus and the Stories of the Stars at Magenta Theater
Youth Uptown Poetry at Metallion Cafe

📆 Details and many more events on our calendar at https://vancouverfamilymagazine.com/calendar

01/01/2026

Our new January issue is out now!

Read it online here: https://bit.ly/3N0yVy4

Find a print copy at 300+ locations all over Clark County: https://bit.ly/find-a-copy-of-vfm

In this issue:
🎓 2026 Education Guide
🚸 Top Indoor Play Spaces for Kids
☮️ Local Wellness Experts Share How Small Mindset Shifts Can Improve Your Year
🗞️Couve Scoop: FVRL Launches Library of Things | Kafiex Roasters Named 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine
🍩Online Exclusives: The Best Donuts in Vancouver | 2025 Year in Review: The Stories We Shared
📆 Find upcoming events in our community calendar.
📸 Cover photo by Shonda Rochelle Photography

12/31/2025

Thank you so much for reading this year! Whether you follow us on social, pick up the magazine every month, are new here or have been a reader for many years - we are so grateful to be a part of your community.

Did you miss any of the stories we shared this year? We've put together a recap for you here: https://bit.ly/4qt7xa7

12/30/2025

You can incorporate poetry at home with your kids! Check out these fun tips. Don't forget to read our feature article on our local poetry scene here: https://bit.ly/4oLIIFq

12/29/2025

Read the latest installment in “Real Talk with Dr. Bacon,” a series by Vancouver psychologist Dr. Krista Bacon of Endeavor Psychology & Consulting, all about emotionally, socially and psychologically thriving in today’s complex world.

This month's topic: Intergenerational Trauma - How It’s Passed Down in Families and What It Means to Break the Cycle

Read the latest installment in “Real Talk with Dr. Bacon,” a series by Vancouver psychologist Dr. Krista Bacon of Endeavor Psychology and Consulting, as she shares information on intergenerational trauma.