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Happy Turkey Day, Vancouver!

We hope your basters are primed, your ovens are cooperating, and your stretchy pants are already deployed. Today is all about gratitude…and gravy!

But once the feast-induced fog lifts, don’t snooze too hard…because Vancouver has plenty cooking this weekend, and we’re not just talking leftovers. Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are stuffed (yes, stuffed) with things to do and places to shop local.

Enjoy your meal, savor the chaos, and get ready to gobble up some Vancouver fun all weekend long.

Anyways, 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

🎏 A Flag-Raising, Bell-Ringing, Tower-Ding-ing Spectacle Will Take Place Downtown Tomorrow

Vancouver is about to raise the bar (and a brand-new City flag) tomorrow at 3PM at City Hall. The old flag will get a respectful retirement, the new one will get its moment to shine, and the designers get prizes AND the Key to the City.

Then, the celebration will switch over to revealing the refurbished Salmon Run Bell Tower. The bells will strike at 4PM, immediately followed by the Rotary Tree Lighting festivities. Check out more info here.

WEATHER [11/28 - 11/30]

Ah, perfect weather to just…hibernate after Thanksgiving!

Friday, 11/28: 53/42 🌧️ AM Showers
Saturday, 11/29: 48/38 ☁️ Cloudy
Sunday, 11/30: 49/36 🌥️ Partly Cloudy

Medik8’s 30% off Black Friday Sale!

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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [11/28 - 11/30]

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, NOVEMBER 28th

🎁 Holidays and History Market @ Fort Vancouver | 9AM - 4PM (FREE)
Step into a festive time machine at this vintage artisan market, where gifts come with a side of nostalgia! Shop ornaments, artwork, books, and decor featuring Santas, snowmen, and nutcrackers who have clearly seen some things.

🎁 Gift Wrap Swap @ Kindred | 10AM - 2PM (FREE)
Ready for a wrap battle?! Trade your leftover rolls for someone else’s…leftover rolls and give your gifts a glow-up without spending a dime. It’s the most sustainable time of the year!

🎁 Build-a-Box Open House @ The Valiant Ballroom | 10AM - 5PM (FREE)
Build the ultimate gift box without breaking a sweat (or your tape dispenser). Shop one-of-a-kind local goodies, then wrap them up on-site. Sip free mocktails while you shop, and get ready to think outside the box!

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step inside the Marshall House, where Queen Anne elegance meets military history. Once home to General George C. Marshall, this turreted treasure features stained glass, intricate woodwork, and a peek into the past with period furnishings and a recreated study. Walk-in tours available Wed–Fri, 10–2, and select Saturdays, 11–3.

🎄Community Tree Lighting @ Vancouver Waterfront/Esther Short Park | 3PM - 6:30PM (FREE)
Kick off the holidays with Vancouver’s most lit tradition…literally! Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand entrance by tugboat, followed by a glowing parade of decked-out vehicles heading into Esther Short Park. The big tree flips on at 6PM!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29th

🎁 Holidays and History Market @ Fort Vancouver | 9AM - 4PM (FREE)
Step into a festive time machine at this vintage artisan market, where gifts come with a side of nostalgia! Shop ornaments, artwork, books, and decor featuring Santas, snowmen, and nutcrackers who have clearly seen some things.

💵 Young Entrepreneurs Holiday Pop-Up @ LiveWell Camas | 10AM - 4PM (FREE)
Support the CEOs of tomorrow! These kid-run booths at the Young Entrepreneurs Holiday Pop-Up feature crafts and creations that could turn into the next big thing. Shop small, shop local, and shop youth-powered brilliance…because supporting young entrepreneurs is always a smart investment!

💰 Small Business Saturday @ Downtown Camas | 10AM - 5PM (FREE)
Skip the malls and sleigh on over to Downtown Camas, where Small Business Saturday comes with elf-approved perks. Local shops are rolling out special deals, and the Downtown Camas “elves” will be roaming the streets handing out goodies and coupons like festive little ATMs.

🛒 Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park | 10AM - 2PM (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?!

🎁 Build-a-Box Open House @ The Valiant Ballroom | 10AM - 5PM (FREE)
Build the ultimate gift box without breaking a sweat (or your tape dispenser). Shop one-of-a-kind local goodies, then wrap them up on-site. Sip free mocktails while you shop, and get ready to think outside the box!

👕 Build-a-Flannel @ Kindred | 10AM - 4PM
Ready to get a shirt that’s just sew orginial? Pati from Somethin’ Outta Nothin’ is popping in with a mountain of upcycled tees and flannels, and she’ll stitch up a custom mashup just for you…right before your very eyes.

🛍️ Holiday Market @ YogaSix West Vancouver | 11AM (FREE)
Strike a shopping pose! Flow through local vendors and gifts that stretch your imagination without bending your budget.

🫖 Holiday Tea @ The Grant House | 2PM ($55)
This afternoon holiday-themed tea is steeped, brewed, and served with extra chai-rming cheer. Come enjoy sandwiches, savory bites, scones, and more. What a tea-riffic day!

🎄 St. Nick’s Holiday Market + Tree Lighting @ Uptown Village | 4PM - 8PM (FREE)
Get ready to spruce up your evening at one of Uptown’s most tree-mendous traditions! St. Nick’s Holiday Market kicks off with local makers bringing alllllll the festive goodies. Then at 5PM, St. Nick himself rolls in for photos...on a Harley!