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The magazine for Southwest Washington families (USA). Learn our story at www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com/about

Editor: Nikki Klock, [email protected]
Publisher: Julie Buchan, [email protected]

10/10/2025

Coming up this weekend:

Vancouver Lake Community Paddle
Pumpkin Lane After Dark
Hello Kitty Festival
Guided Tour of Vancouver’s Three Oldest Cemeteries
Boots and Bow Ties Gala for Mount St Helens Institute
Girlfriend’s Race Why Racing Events
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra Presents: Young Artist Competition Finals
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Black Community Science Night
Kids Club Fun & Fitness Spooktacular
Merry Go Round Resale – Fall Consignment Event
Blackpearl Halloween Horse Show
Hocus Pocus Villains Brew Dayley Dance Academy NW
Starbird Theatre Presents: The 39 Steps
Kids Paint Workshop at Ashwood Taps and Trucks
Northwest Children's Theater and School Halloween Ball

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

10/09/2025

Time to pick your perfect pumpkin! 🎃 From corn mazes to hayrides and nighttime adventures, Clark County is bursting with pumpkin patch fun.

✨ Featured spots include Bi-Zi Farms, The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm, Pomeroy Farm’s Pumpkin Lane, Walton Farms, Get To-Gather Farm and more.

🎟️ Tip: Some require tickets or reservations, so read up on the details!

Read our article here: http://bit.ly/46Qgnqc

10/06/2025

☕ Cozy vibes + kid-friendly fun = the perfect fall hangout! 🍂

Discover the best family-friendly coffee shops & tea houses in Clark County — from book nooks to play cafés to charming tearooms.

Full roundup here: http://bit.ly/42ruRM0

Article and Photos by Emily Corak

10/03/2025

Coming up this weekend:

Dozer Day Vancouver
Costume Swap at Kindred Vancouver
First Friday Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Camas First Friday
Clark County Historical Museum After Hours with Columbia Springs
October Vintage & Antique Flea Market
Life of A Showgirl Crafting Party at Drip Drop Art Studio
Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm
Old Apple Tree Festival
Flynn Street Circus
Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
BirdFest & Bluegrass in City of Ridgefield
Harvest Market/Pumpkin Decorating in Yacolt
Northwest Children's Theater and School Presents: From a Hole in the Ground
Fourth “Playn” Indoor Play Space Columbia Play Project
The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm
I Am Frankenstein at Magenta Theater
Love Street Playhouse: There’s Still Snow on Silver Star

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

10/01/2025

Vancouver Family Magazine's October issue is out now and we can't wait for you to read it!

Read it online here: http://bit.ly/42QVt9i

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

In this issue:
☕ Best Family-Friendly Coffee Shops & Tea Houses in Clark County, WA

🎾 Pickleball in Southwest Washington: Courts, Community and How to Get Started

☀️ Visiting San Diego with Kids: A Family Travel Guide for Southwest Washington Families

🗞️Couve Scoop: Elizabeth Austin Playground Opens at Fruit Valley Park in Vancouver, Washington | Bookish Finds a New Chapter by the Lake in Camas

🎃Online Exclusives: Family-Friendly Local Pumpkin Patches

📆 Find upcoming events in our community calendar.

📸 Cover photo by Velvet Owl Photography

09/29/2025

Looking for family-friendly playgrounds near Vancouver? We’ve rounded up the best local spots from zip lines and climbing nets to swings, slides and open fields.

From Oakbrook Park to Elizabeth Austin Playground, Hartwood Park to Van Vleet — this guide covers must-visit playgrounds in Vancouver and Clark County.

Dive into the full list here: http://bit.ly/4nZH4Qw

09/26/2025

Coming up this weekend:

Haunted History Walking Tour Clark County Historical Museum
Broadway in Portland Presents Disney’s “The Lion King”
Every Brilliant Thing at Ekklesia Theatre
Annual Lacamas Lake Cleanup at Heritage Park
Camas-Washougal Fire Department Open House, Health and Safety Fair
Teen 5-Minute Film Festival Premiere at Battle Ground Cinema
Museum Discovery Day at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Presents Carmina Burana
Vancouver Farmers Market
Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch & Nighttime Corn Maze
3rd Annual Parent Prom hosted by Mom Connections Vancouver, Wa
Family Paint Night – Pumpkins Drip Drop Art Studio
Northwest Children's Theater and School Presents: From a Hole in the Ground
Oktoberfest at Alderbrook Park
Oregon Symphony: Tchaikovsky and Strauss

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

09/22/2025

Discover how Rising Above Daily, a Camas nonprofit for children, fosters togetherness through horses, sports and mentorship. http://bit.ly/4naT8yd

09/19/2025

Coming Up This Weekend:

Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch & Nighttime Corn Maze
Clark County Parade of Homes
Vancouver Mall’s 4th Annual CouveCon
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The Realms Unknown Festival
Elktoberfest
A Century of Flight: Pearson Airfield Centennial Celebration
Every Brilliant Thing at Ekklesia Theatre
Haunted History Walking Tour Clark County Historical Museum
Broadway in Portland Presents Disney’s “The Lion King”
Ridgefield Waterfront Cleanup
Archaeology Walking Tour of the Spruce Mill
Repair Clark County at Columbia Springs
Culture and Heritage Series: Drum Day at O.O. Howard House The Historic Trust
Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Esther Short Park
OMG Harvest Festival

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

09/18/2025

🌮 Clark County Food Truck Pods Are Calling! 🍔

From tacos to BBQ to shave ice, these local pods are perfect for family outings and foodie adventures. Check out the best spots around Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield and more! http://bit.ly/46cMX6S

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Founded in 2003, Vancouver Family Magazine is THE resource for Southwest Washington families. Our mission is to strengthen a sense of community by providing Southwest Washington families with comprehensive and locally based resources and information regarding parenting, education, news, community events and personalities, recreation, travel and more.

Editor: Nikki Klock, [email protected] Publisher: Julie Buchan, [email protected]