There is nothing like fall in Clark County! We often have beautiful weather and the changing leaves make it a truly magical season. There are also a lot of fun activities and events to keep your spirits up! From cider pressing to scary movies and heavy machinery fun, there is something for the whole family to do. Check out the 2024 fall activities in vancouver and throughout clark county.
September
Camas Downtown Throwdown
September 9, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Downtown Camas
A new event in downtown Camas is the Camas Downtown Throwdown! This fall activity in Clark County is an evening of games, shopping challenges and prizes! There will even be a raffle disco starting at 8 p.m. The night benefits local food banks. For more information, visit the Downtown Camas Association website.
Haunted Walking Tours
September 13-14
September 20-21
Fridays and Saturdays in October
Clark County Historical Museum
1511 Main Street, Vancouver
The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting their Haunted Walking Tours starting mid-September. Learn about the strange and maybe even morbid-side of Vancouver history while walking the streets! Tickets must be purchased in advanced. For more information visit the Clark County Historical Museum website or call 360.993.5679.
Alderbrook Park Oktoberfest
September 28, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
24414 NE Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie
Head to Alderbrook Park for a fun Oktoberfest celebration in Brush Prairie! Entertainment includes live music, performances, weiner dog races, family games, cornhole tournament and more. There will be activities to do, Mini Golf, Train Rides. Bounce Houses, Swimming Pool, Pedal Boats, Pirate ship and various play structures all included with your admission! Shop over 100 craft vendors – perfect to get a jump on holiday shopping! – and then eat your fill at the food trucks, snack shacks, beer gardens and more. And of course, their restaurant will be serving up some fine Bavarian food!
Cornbread Day
September 28, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland
Learn all about cornbread and sample incredibly up-scale variations with fruit, peppers, bacon and more at this fall activity in Woodland. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a historical spot and a great place to spend the day for the whole family. More information can be found on the Cedar Creek Grist Mill website.
October
Harvest Festival
October 2, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Camas Farmer’s Market
4th Ave, between Everett and Franklin
Camas Farmers’ Market is having their Harvest Festival in October this year. Head over for all the fresh and handcrafted food and products, stay for the fun! There will be Live music, food, kid’s activities and more at this free event. Find out more information on the Camas Farmer’s Market website.
Old Apple Tree Festival
October 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Old Apple Tree Park
112 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver
This free event will offer live music, Vancouver Land Bridge tours, hands-on arts and crafts, apple tastings, cider pressing, and apples and food for purchase. Local musical groups the Ottomatics and JT Wise Band will provide live music throughout the day. The City’s Urban Forestry Commission will give away a limited number of tree cuttings from the Old Apple Tree during the festival. For more information, visit the City of vancouver website.
Dozer Days
October 5-6
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield
Kids will love Dozer Day at the Clark County Event Center! The whole family can even operate the machinery, with special help for those 12 and under. Activities, information and more will be at this fun fall activity in Ridgefield. More information and tickets can be purchased at the Dozer Day webpage..
Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Movies
October 9-13
October 16-20
October 23-27
October 30-31
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield
The Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Movies at the Clark County Event Center lets you watch scary movies the way they should be – from your car! It’s a fun way to add ambiance to the features…especially when they add in live monsters lurking about, high-quality sound and lighting and more twists to make you jump. More information including movies and tickets will be available on the Clark County Event Center website.
Washington State Toy Show
October 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield
The Washington State Toy Show is back and more fun than ever. If you love vintage toys, modern collectible and comic books, you don’t want to miss this event! Buy your tickets at the gate, just $5 entry and $6 for parking. More information can be found on the Washington State Toy Show website.
The Grimoire Exhibition & Market
October 19, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield
What’s more fitting for October than a spooky market? This is the first time this market has been held in Washington State! If you are into the horror, Halloween, witches, tarot, dark and gothic arts, herbology, folklore and more, this is the market for you! Wear your costume and have fun. Find out more and purchase tickets on the Clark County Event Center website.
Fall Leaves and Headless Horseman Halloween Run Train Ride
October 12-14, fall leaves
October 26-27, headless horseman Halloween run
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
207 Railroad Ave, Yacolt
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is a great activity for the whole family, a group of friends or a date night! Check out the beautiful changing leaves on October 12 and 13 with two trains each day. Then on October 26-27 be thrilled with the Headless Horseman Halloween Run. For more information, visit the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad website.
Apple Pressing
October 26, 9 a.m.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland
Once a year, people line up for the famous apple cider being pressed at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill. It’s distributed until gone, so get there early! Children are invited inside the Mill to help the volunteers press the cider. More information can be found on the Cedar Creek Grist Mill website.
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