Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

This weekend is stacked. Seriously…no matter what you’re into, there’s something (or multiple things!) waiting for you. Want to soak up the sun? We’ve got outdoor festivals and markets. Prefer A/C? Plenty of indoor fun, on tap or not on tap. Feeling spooky already? There are events for that. Not spooky? Covered. Basically, if you’re bored this weekend, it’s not Vancouver’s fault…it’s because you didn’t scroll down far enough 🤪

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

🥘 Virasat Indian Food Coming to 192nd Avenue

Ready for some naan-stop flavor? Virasat Indian Food is coming to the former Coast to Coast Fish House location on 192nd Avenue in East Vancouver. Opening date and further details are still TBD, but honestly, your taste buds should start stretching now. We’re dal-ighted to get more Indian food in Vancouver!

💧 Vancouver Water Features Closing This Weekend Until Spring 2026

All good things must come to an end, and the Columbia River and Esther Short Park water features are no exception. Last splash is this upcoming Sunday, September 14th. Back in Spring 2026!

⚖️ Evergreen vs. Evergreen: Courtroom Edition

After two weeks of no school, Evergreen Public Schools is taking its 1,400 striking paraeducators, bus drivers, and staff to court, asking a judge to force them back to work. The district even sent out an email saying school would start Thursday…then sent out a correction less than 10 minutes later. The drama continues this morning at 9 a.m. in Clark County Superior Court. As always, we’ll keep you updated as we know more!

WEATHER [9/12 - 9/14]

What is the weather even doing these days?!

Friday, 9/12: 75/55 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Saturday, 9/13: 81/58 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Sunday, 9/14: 72/52 🌧️ Showers

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [9/12 - 9/14]

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, SEPTEMBER 12th

🎉 West Vancouver Habitat Store Grand Opening @ 3200 NE 52nd Street | 10AM (FREE)
Hammer time! Habitat For Humanity is cutting the ribbon on its second Vancouver store, and you’re invited to the grand opening bash. Food, family fun, and deals so good on furniture, home goods, and building materials you’ll wonder if a pricing mistake was made?! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.

🎨 Art Supply Swap @ Kindred Vancouver | 10AM - 2PM (FREE) 
Got a drawer full of crusty paint tubes and glitter you swore you’d use someday? Trade your guilt supplies for someone else’s forgotten treasures at this Kindred-sponsored art supply swap.

🏠 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.

🍷 Yoga & Wine @ English Estate Winery | 11AM ($17 - $28)
Stretch, sip, repeat. Join local yogi pro Lisa Stevens for Yoga + Wine at English Estate Winery! Wine not?

👟 Explore Clark County Walking Tour @ Old City Cemetery | 12PM (FREE)
Join the Clark County Historical Museum for a free lunchtime walking tour of the Old City Cemetery with historian Tracy Reilly-Kelly. You’ll hear the stories behind the stones, and maybe even leave with a new “grave” appreciation for Vancouver’s past. Meet at 13th & Z Street and just remember to creep it real.

🚘 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.

🎶 Summer Concert Series @ O.O. Howard House | 5:30PM (FREE)
The Historic Trust is serving up a free night of tunes, tacos, and totally legal day drinking. BYO picnic blanket and low-backed chair…because apparently, tall chairs are a crime against humanity?!

🚣‍♀️ 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!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th 

🏁 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?!

☮️ Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair @ Esther Short Park | 9AM - 3PM (FREE)
Trade out world domination for world improvement at the Vancouver Peace Fair, where you’ll get to meet activists, artists, eco-warriors, and idealists who are obsessed with making our city a better (and more peaceful) place.

👟 Walking Tour @ Heritage Farm | 10AM (FREE)
Klarna and Affirm didn’t exist in the 1900s. So, what happened if you couldn’t pay your bills? You got sent to the “poor farm.” Fast forward to 2025, and that “poor farm” is now operating as the 78th Street Heritage Farm. Come attend a free walking tour where you’ll learn alllll about this property’s robust history.

🍃 Nature Day @ Columbia Springs | 10AM - 1PM (FREE)
Fire, fungi, and…fun guys? Head over to Columbia Springs for a nature-packed day of hands-on science, critter encounters, and outdoor exploration. Everyone’s invited to dig into the hidden heroes that keep ecosystems thriving.

🗣️ Skills for Disagreeing Better @ Cascade Park Library | 2:30PM (FREE)
Feeling like political conversations are just shouting matches these days? This free workshop dives into why “the other side” believes what they do and teaches actual skills for listening, finding overlap, and disagreeing without combusting.

🎶 Chor Anno presents “In All Things Love” @ Holy Redeemer Catholic Church | 7PM ($20)
Yes, Chor Anno translates to “Annual Choir.” Yes, this is a choir that meets once a year to sing together. Chor Anno is made up of choral directors from Oregon and Washington, and they’re just busy, okay?! But for this one night, they’re all yours for your listening pleasure. Score!

👻 Haunted Walking Tour @ Clark County Historical Museum | 7PM ($20)
Think Vancouver’s nightlife is dead? You’re not wrong…the Clark County Historical Museum’s Haunted Tours dig up all the juicy ghost gossip lurking along Main Street from local historian Pat Jollota’s Darkness Next Door. How spooktacular!

🤣 Laughs on Loowit @ Loowit Brewing Company | 7:30PM (FREE)
Hops and humor = the perfect night. This free comedy show happens on the second Saturday of every month, and it’s the perfect chance to chortle while you chug. Or something like that.