Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

We’re in that beautiful in-between stretch: summer’s fading, fall is nudging, and the air’s got just a hint more bite (but not quite sweater weather yet).

Oh, and don’t forget that this Saturday (9/27) is National Public Lands Day, which means free entry at every single National Park. Yes, including our very own Fort Vancouver, which is hosting an awesome event on Saturday (details down below!)

All this is happening while pumpkin is sneaking its way onto every menu in town, the leaves are gearing up to change (any day now), and our events calendar is packed tighter than a Trader Joe’s pumpkin display.

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

🍻 Cheers to 10 Years: Feral Public House Says Farewell!

After a decade of bold beers and delicious eats, Heathen Brewing’s Feral Public House (1109 Washington St.) is officially closing its doors on October 12, 2025. But don’t worry, the Heathen party will continue at their Salmon Creek Brewery & Kitchen. So, Vancouver, raise a pint, shed a tear, and toast to the end of an era. After all, you can’t spell feral without farewell.

🏠 Quail Homes Submits Plan for 23-Acre Subdivision in East Vancouver

Looks like Quail Homes is ready to nest in East Vancouver, with plans for a 23-acre subdivision in Vancouver. The property (that is currently home to a single-family residence) would have 82 attached and detached residences.

🎭 Vancouver Pours $7M Into Arts, Culture & Science

Starting in 2026, Vancouver is earmarking about $7 million annually (thanks to a new 0.1% sales tax that went into effect in April 2025) to fuel creativity, heritage, and science in the community. Think grants for local nonprofits and artists, more public programming, and cultural events. The first grant applications will open in early 2026, and we will keep you updated once they do!

WEATHER [9/26 - 9/28]

No rain, no sun, just…weather.

Friday, 9/26: 73/50 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Saturday, 9/27: 78/53 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy
Sunday, 9/28: 73/55 ☁️ Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [9/26 - 9/28]

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, SEPTEMBER 26th

🏠 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.

🍺 Craig Stein Oktoberfest @ Esther Short Park | 3PM - 9PM ($20)
Dust off your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy some brats, beer, and music! Proceeds from this event benefit several local charities (such as the Clark County Food Bank, Boys & Girls Club of SW Washington, the Humane Society of Southwest Washington and more), so hop to it!

🍻 Vice Beer + El Viejon 3rd Anniversary Weekend @ Vice Beer | 3PM - 9PM (FREE)
Vice Beer and El Viejon are turning 3, and they’re throwing 3 days of pure mayhem to celebrate! What do we mean? Well, $3 pints at 3PM sharp each day, El Viejon’s second truck dishing out three secret menu items, and three brand-new collab beers with Cloudburst, Fort George, and ISM (plus guest taps from all three West Coast states). Add in custom hat printing, live can art by Mayfair PDX, music by day, DJs by night, and a surprise daily photo op. Ale yeah!

🏳️‍🌈 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!

🚣‍♀️ 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, SEPTEMBER 27th 

🖼️ Camas Plein Air Event and Competition @ RedDoor Galley | 8AM - 6PM (FREE)
Come watch plein air artists bring Camas’ charming streets and autumn colors to canvas in real time. A reception will follow from 4-6PM, with art going on sale at 5PM. Just plein crazy!

🏁 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?!

🗑️ Annual Lacamas Lake Clean-Up @ Heritage Park | 9AM - 12PM (FREE)
Join the Watershed Alliance for a litter clean-up and ivy pull of Lacamas Lake. Water you waiting for? Come enjoy the pretty views and do some good while you’re at it!

🦆 Migratory Bird Celebration @ Klineline Pond | 9AM - 2PM (FREE)
Flock yeah! Join this family-friendly bird migration celebration where there will be bird walks, a migration game, nature bingo & more…it’s gonna be a real hoot.

🚞 Great Train Swap Meet @ Battle Ground High School | 9AM - 2:30PM ($5 - $10)
Choo-choo-choose your Saturday plans wisely! Model trains, collectibles, train memorabilia, and more at the Great Train Swap Meet. Arrive at 9AM for early bird admission ($10); the event opens to the rest of the passengers at 9:30AM ($5).

🛍️ Uptown Flea Market @ Kindred | 10AM - 4PM (FREE)
Flea your way to fun! Kindred has teamed up with Calluna Alchemy to bring back the Uptown Flea Market…treasures, trinkets, and bargain bliss await.

⛺️ Museum Discovery Day @ Fort Vancouver | 10AM (FREE)
Dig into history (literally) at Fort Vancouver! Join museum and archaeology experts as they unearth stories behind artifacts from the site’s massive collection. Kids (and curious adults) can embark on a Museum Quest to score a Junior Ranger badge.

💜 Native Art Market @ The Arts Centered | 11AM - 3PM (FREE)
The Native Art Markets (curated by the ever-talented Christina Felix) are back! Expect a mix of local and regional Indigenous artists showing off creations. Don’t brush off this event!

🍷 Grape Stomp & Harvest Party @ Maryhill Winery | 11AM - 7PM ($25)
Put your best foot forward…literally! Maryhill’s Annual Grape Stomp & Harvest Party lets you squish and stomp all your frustrations away. $25 gets you a glass, a shirt, and purple toes. Wine not?!

🏔️ Hobbit Day @ Vancouver Community Library | 12PM - 5PM (FREE)
Shire you ready to ring in a fun Saturday? Celebrate Bilbo & Frodo Baggins’ birthdays with snacks, crafts, trivia, and a screening of Fellowship of the Ring! Crawl through a life-size hobbit hole, soak in cozy Hobbiton vibes, and don your best hobbit, elf, dwarf, or wizard garb for a chance to win the costume contest.

❤️ Senior Lifestyle and Resource Fair @ Self Balance Massage | 12PM - 4PM (FREE)
Seniors, ready to age like fine wine? Swing by this free Senior Lifestyle and Resource Fair to explore local resources, meet service providers, and discover wellness tools that’ll have you feeling spry.

🐶 Adoptable Pet Meet & Greet @ Gossip in the Grain | 1PM (FREE)
Looking to add some furry friends to your family? Join the Dogs of Del Norte, Mila’s Mutts, and I Paw’d It Forward outside Gossip in the Grain Taproom for a combined adoption event. Meet 10+ adorable dogs, friendly cats, and even get your pets microchipped?! How WONDER-FUR!

💡 Jar Lights @ Cascade Park Library | 2PM (FREE)
Get ready to glow up at this free workshop hosted at the Cascade Park Library. You’ll learn how to make your own jar lights (and you’ll leave with them, too!) What an absolute de-light.

🪄 Henrik the Great @ Cloverlane Event Center | 3PM ($10)
Want a little magic (and juggling and comedy) added to your Saturday? Bring the whole family for a special performance by Henrik the Great. You’ll have a spell-tacular time!

🎶 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra @ Skyview Concert Hall | 7PM ($15 - $63)
The VSO and Portland Symphonic Choir kick things off in the season opener with Carmina Burana (aka the spine-tingling soundtrack to every epic moment you’ve ever seen in a movie trailer). You’ll be O-Fortuna if you’re able to attend this!

🍁 Mom Connections Vancouver Parent Prom @ Elks Lodge | 7PM ($34 - $77)
Parents, trade the PTA for a dance floor at Mom Connections Vancouver’s 3rd Annual Parent Prom! This grown-up gala serves up music, dancing, a silent auction, raffle fun, and a buffet. Take a mom-ent to celebrate YOU!

👻 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!

🎭 Improv Theater Show @ Magenta Theater | 7:30PM ($10)
A night where strangers make stuff up on stage and (somehow) it’s hilarious. Magenta Theater’s improv show is back…and the content is promised to be family-friendly!