Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

Wait… it’s August?! We blinked, and suddenly the back-to-school commercials are here, Halloween decor is creeping onto the shelves, and summer feels like it’s sprinting toward the finish line. Let’s make these summer days count…before the plastic skeletons take over entirely!

Here's what to expect in today's edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver):

📰 Local News
☁️ Weather
🎉 Events & Things To Do
🤔 Lateral Thinking Puzzle

Let’s get started!

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LOCAL NEWS

🎡 Clark County Fair Opens August 1st

Dust off your cowboy boots and prep your stomach for deep-fried everything…the Clark County Fair opens tomorrow for the season! There will be stomach-dropping carnival rides (30+ to be exact), but you can also look forward to: donut eating contests, diaper derbies, toddler trots, a parrot show, barnyard races, and much more.

🎃 ReTails Launches Halloween on August 2nd

Spooky season? Already? You bet your black cat it is. ReTails is kicking off Halloween on August 2nd, because apparently August is the new October? It’s never too early to get haunted, y’all!

WEATHER [8/1 - 8/3]

We couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Vancouver Arts and Music Fest! 🎉

Friday, 8/1: 84/57 Partly Cloudy
Saturday, 8/2: 85/57 Partly Cloudy
Sunday, 8/3: 79/55 Partly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [8/1 - 8/3]

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! 🎉

Stay tuned for Monday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekday events for next week!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st

🍳 Kitchen Supply Swap @ Kindred Vancouver | 10AM - 2PM (FREE)
You don’t really need three garlic presses, right?! Bring your extra kitchen doodads to Kindred and swap them out for…other kitchen doodads. Who knows? You might go home with a new way to make Zoodles or something!

🎉 First Friday Pop-Up @ Hotel Indigo | 5PM - 7PM (FREE)
Hotel Indigo and Pop-Local are partnering together for this multi-floor mashup of art, booze, and good taste (literally). Wander through 15+ curated spaces featuring local artists, creators, and small-batch spirits. No room key required!

🎉 First Friday @ Downtown Vancouver | 5PM - 9PM (FREE)
Yes, First Friday is still happening this Friday! Hit up Carino Coffeehouse for a midsummer night party from 5-8PM, swing by Heathen Feral Public House for a public art viewing, hit up Dandelion Teahouse for an arts and crafts party ($5), and so much more. Check out the full schedule of events here.

🚘 Friday Night Cruise-In @ Alderbrook Park | 5PM ($10)
Chrome, engines, and nostalgia…what more could you want? Polish your ride or just stroll and gawk at this wheely awesome classic car gathering in a beautiful scenic environment. This week’s 4th of July event features extended hours.

🎥 “Coco” @ Esther Short Park | 6:30PM (FREE)
Grab your familia and your lawn chairs, because Coco is taking over Esther Short Park this Friday night! Enjoy pre-movie festivities courtesy of the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival, then dive into the Land of the Dead with Miguel, Héctor, and a whole lot of good music!

🚣‍♀️ Dragon Boat Community Paddles @ Ridgefield Boat Launch | 6:30PM (FREE)
Ever wanted to commandeer a dragon boat? We have an oar-some opportunity for you. On summer Friday evenings, come to the Ridgefield Boat Launch to get your paddle on for free. No equipment or experience required!

🎪 Shoestring Circus @ Brothers Cascadia Brewing | 5PM or 8PM ($16 - $48)
Step right up, sip a pint, and prepare to be artfully amazed. Bellingham’s traveling Shoestring Circus brings masterpieces to life with acrobatics and in-tents illusions just next to Brothers Cascadia Brewing. This is an all-ages event, so feel free to bring the kiddos!

🎂 10th Birthday Bash @ Donnell’s Bar | 8PM (FREE)
Donnell’s is turning 10…and you’re invited to the party! Starting at 3 PM, Donnells will be rollin’ back well drink prices to what they were way back when they were just a baby bar. Come celebrate a whole decade of good times, better drinks, and the best people (yes, that’s you!)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd

🏁 Felida Cars and Coffee @ Creed Coffee Company | 8AM - 10AM (FREE)
Start your engines and your caffeine buzz at this classy cars + coffee combo! Bonus: if you attend, you get 10% off your coffee order. Wins all around!

🛒 Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park | 9AM - 3PM (FREE)
Your weekly reminder that vegetables can be aesthetic and bread is always the answer. Stock up, stroll around, and try not to spend all your money on honey and hot sauce. But, if you do, at least you’re spending local?!