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Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

October has just barely arrived, and there’s already so much going on: falling leaves, spooky season decorations multiplying like gremlins, and (most importantly!) Taylor Swift’s brand-new album dropping Friday!!

Vancouver Swifties will be trading friendship bracelets this weekend with a few T-Swift themed events. Add in First Friday, new restaurants and shops opening their doors, about a thousand other things happening, and you’ve got yourself a weekend that’s unbeatable!

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

🛒 TJ Maxx Officially Has an Opening Date 11/13/25

Clear your calendars and hide your wallets: The new TJ Maxx replacing the former Big Lots in East Vancouver (2100 SE 164th Ave) is officially opening Nov. 13. Prepare for the chaos of cart jousting in the candle aisle and fighting strangers over throw pillows. Ah, the suburbs!

🛍️ V Market Coming to Burton Road

Move over, 7-Eleven taquitos…Burton Road is about to glow up! Local developers are bringing V Market (8417 NE Burton Road), a high-end convenience store that promises “fresh and gourmet food you can’t find anywhere else” (so, not nacho cheese from a pump). Bonus: the space will also house Beer Paradise, a tap house aiming to open by Christmas. With solar panels, EV spots, and more bougie vibes than a Plaid Pantry could dream of, this isn’t your average convenience store!

WEATHER [10/3 - 10/5]

Does anybody here understand this weather? No? We don’t either.

Friday, 10/3: 67/52 Partly Cloudy
Saturday, 10/4: 65/47 Mostly Cloudy
Sunday, 10/5: 71/46 Partly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [10/3 - 10/5]

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, OCTOBER 3rd

🎃 Costume Swap @ Kindred | All Day (FREE)
Don’t be caught in last year’s costume! Bring your old ghoulish garb or magical outfit and trade it for a new-to-you costume. You’ll look boo-tiful, promise!

☕️ Coffee Corner @ Carino Coffeehouse | 9AM (FREE)
The Main Street Infrastructure Project team is brewing up updates on construction from 5th to 15th streets. Come bring your questions, join the conversation, and enjoy a little java-fueled civic chat!

🏠 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.

📖 Book, Binder, Blog, and Bot @ Three Creeks Library | 2PM (FREE)
Ready to branch out in your family tree? This genealogy session shows you how to dig up the past without getting dirt under your nails. With AI tools lending a digital hand, you’ll learn to turn names and dates into lively tales that actually leaf an impression.

🖼️ Studio Opening Reception @ A Hall Artworks | 4:30PM - 8PM (FREE)
A Hall Artworks is officially opening its doors (and its walls) with an inaugural gallery bash featuring talented artists such as Connie Ford, Daisy Henriquez Welch, Ashley Khemraj, and resident Alecia Hall.

🛒 Vintage & Antique Flea Market @ Valiant Ballroom | 5PM (FREE)
Step back in time (without the time machine) at the Vintage and Antique Flea Market, hosted by Most Everything Vintage inside The Valiant Ballroom. Treasures range from home decor and apparel to accessories, handmade goods, and upcycled finds.

🎉 Camas First Friday @ Downtown Camas | 5PM - 8PM (FREE)
Art, wine, and small-town charm collide in this monthly celebration of downtown fabulousness. This month’s theme is “The Wizard of Oz” and the October Pumpkin Pageant, so just don’t stray too far from the yellow brick road.

🎉 First Friday @ Downtown Vancouver | 4PM - 8PM (FREE)
First Friday is back! Downtown Vancouver lights up with art, live music, and good vibes. Stroll the galleries, sip something local, and discover your new favorite artist…or taco truck.

🖼️ Art4Art Fundraiser @ Vancouver Community Library | 5:30PM (FREE)
Looking for a novel way to support our library system? Head over to the Art4Art Fundraiser, where Every 8"x8" panel for sale is an original by a local artist. At just $30 a pop, you can build your own gallery wall without breaking the bank!

🚣‍♀️ 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!

👻 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!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th 

🦆 BirdFest and Bluegrass @ Ridgefield Overlook Park | 7AM - 2PM (FREE)
Get ready to crane your neck and tap your toes! Ridgefield celebrates the return of the majestic Sandhill Crane and all the feathered friends of the Refuge, while bluegrass bands pluck…what a perfect excuse to flock together!

🏁 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?!

👟 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.

🏡 Intro to Clark County Genealogical Society | 1PM (FREE)
Curious about who came before you? Join the Clark County Genealogical Society for a whirlwind intro to their free research library. Discover the treasure trove of materials you can use onsite or online, explore the handy hardware and software at your disposal, and navigate the CCGS website like a pro. Bring your laptop so you can stalk your ancestors, you know, anywhere with Wi-Fi.

🎤 Taylor Fest 2 @ Camas Public Library | 4PM (FREE)
Grab your friendship bracelets and get ready to celebrate Taylor’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, with an afternoon full of music, trivia, and crafts. We’d be enchanted to see you there!

🌶️ Pepper Palooza @ Various Locations | 11AM - 3PM (FREE)
Three Saturdays, three locations (Hazel Dell Commons, Gather and Feast Farm, and Flat Tack Farm), and a whole lotta spice! Admission’s free, but your taste buds might need a water break!

🥋 Tai Chi in the Park @ Esther Short Park | 11AM (FREE)
Wear your stretchy pants (the Farmer’s Market is right next door) to this free intro to Tai Chi & Qigong hosted by Eternal Arts Kung Fu. Move like a leaf in the wind, breathe like a serene dragon, and then strut over to the farmers market feeling balanced AF.

🌈 Adult LGBTQ Book Group @ Dandelion Teahouse | 4PM (FREE)
Join members of the LGBTQ community and allies for a tea-riffic book club sponsored by the Fort Vancouver Regional Library. This month’s book selection is the “Tensorate Series” so read up and get ready to sip sip hooray!

🎧 The Life of a Showgirl Listening Party @ Burnt Bridge Cellars | 6PM (FREE)
Looking for a more grown-up T-Swift listening party? Celebrate The Life of a Showgirl with $10 sparkling wine pours, friendship bracelet crafting, and a listening party. This is one night you won’t want to leave a blank space on.

🎃 Halloween Paint Night @ Vampire Unicorns | 6PM ($60)
Ready for a brush with the dark side? Join Crystal Stader for a Halloween Paint Night, where you’ll conjure a magical witch by candlelight. We look forward to seeing your brush-taking masterpiece!

👻 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!