Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! We hope today brings a little calm, a little joy, and something warm to drink. The city is understandably taking a breather, but Vancouver never fully shuts down…there are still a few things happening for anyone staying local, sneaking out for fresh air, or looking to escape the house for a bit.

And by the way, a whopping 81% of you stayed in town this year for Christmas. We’re glad you’re here…we’ve got some stuff for you to do this weekend!

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

🎅 Santa Made His Rounds in Vancouver, WA With No Problem

After days of ominous forecasts and windstorm hype, Christmas Eve in Vancouver turned out to be more silent night than stormageddon. The big winds never really showed up, which means Santa made his rounds safely…no sleigh delays, no rogue reindeer, and zero chimney turbulence. Consider this your official confirmation that the only thing blown away in Vancouver was wrapping paper!!

WEATHER [12/26 - 12/28]

🎵 It’s beginning to look a lot like weather 🎵

Friday, 12/26: 45/36 🌧️ Rain
Saturday, 12/27: 44/34 ☁️ Cloudy
Sunday, 12/28: 45/34 🌤️ Mostly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [12/26 - 12/28]

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, DECEMBER 26th

🏳️‍🌈 Queer & Trans Meet-Up @ Dandelion Teahouse | 5:30PM (FREE)
Yay for equali-tea! Come sip some beverages with fellow members of the LGBTQIA community at Dandelion Teahouse. Allies are always welcome!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27th

👐 Winter Gnomes Workshop @ Kilnfolk | 10AM ($65)
Time to gnome big or gnome home! In this all-ages ceramic workshop (8+), you’ll hand-build a winter gnome complete with a fuzzy hat and snowy beard. Gnome-body can stop you creativity..

🗓️ New Years Crafting & Traditions @ Vampire Unicorns | 11AM ($40)
Kick off the New Year with glue sticks and good vibes! Get crafty, and steal some New Year traditions from around the world (legally).

🐮 Highland Holiday Experience @ Gather and Feast Farm | 12PM - 6PM (FREE)
Get ready to have a moo-ry little Christmas at the Highland Holiday Experience & Maker’s Market: a totally free, no-admission-needed festivity filled with twinkle lights, crafty delights, and the fluffiest local legend…the udderly photogenic Gandalf the Highland calf. Wander the artisan market for gifts that are a cut above the hoof, warm up with wood-fired pizzas, cocoa, cider, and s’mores that will leave you grinning from ear to steer, and craft your heart out inside Gandalf’s Workshop.

🫖 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!

🌕 Protection Garlands @ Two Moons Wellness | 7PM ($20 - $30)
Protect your peace…with a little zest! Attendees will kick things off with a guided meditation to set intentions, then peel into crafting protective garlands using pre-dried, herb-infused oranges.

🛒 Trader Joe’s Bingo @ Burnt Bridge Cellars | 5:30PM ($1)
Grab $1 bingo cards (cash only) for a cause…every dollar supports the Clark Neighbors Food Project! Prizes include Trader Joe’s treats!!!!!! Bonus: every bingo card doubles as a raffle ticket. Come sip, snack, and yell BINGO like you just found the last jar of Cookie Butter.

🛒 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?!