September is almost here and that means pumpkins, hauntings, fall leaves and maybe even a headless horseman! There are so many fun fall events in Camas, Vancouver, Yacolt and more – so tell Siri to set reminders so you don’t miss any of it! Here is your guide to fall activities in Clark County.
Fall Events in September
Camas Car Show
September 12, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Downton Camas
Downtown Camas is hosting its Camas Car Show on September 12 for 2026. Enjoy the classic cars as you stroll down the street and vote for your favorites. Own a classic? Enter for just $20!
Vancouver Haunted Walking Tours
DATES TBD
Clark County Historical Museum
1511 Main Street, Vancouver
The Clark County Historical Museum hosts these spooky Haunted Walking Tours most Fridays and Saturdays in September and October. Walk the streets and learn about the ghostly haunts that are Vancouver’s oldest residents. Tickets must be purchased in advance on Eventbrite. For more information, visit the Clark County Historical Museum website or call 360.993.5679.
Fall Leaves and Headless Horseman Halloween Run Train Ride
September 12-13, September run
October 3-4, fall begins run
October 17-18, fall leaves
October 24-25, headless horseman Halloween run
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
207 Railroad Ave, Yacolt
If you are looking to see some fall color while enjoying a peaceful ride, grab your ticket for the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad! It’s great for all ages. And for those looking for something a bit more spooky, get tickets now for the Headless Horseman Halloween Run. For more information, visit the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad website.
Alderbrook Park Oktoberfest
September 26, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
24414 NE Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie
Head to Alderbrook Park for a fun Oktoberfest celebration in Brush Prairie! Activities including dachshund races, cornhole, mini golf, bounce houses, a pirate ship, live music, train rides and more! Shop over 100 craft vendors and eat your fill at the food trucks, snack shacks, beer gardens – you won’t want to miss this.
Cornbread Day
September 26, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill’s annual cornbread day lets the whole family watch as they make their freshly ground cornbread! Then, taste some incredible varieties including cornbread made with fruit jam, hot peppers, cheese and more.
Camas Plein Air Event & Tribute to Marquita
September 27, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RedDoor Gallery
411 NE Dallas Street, Camas
Come paint the gorgeous fall landscape and you just may win some cash! It’s $30 to enter your painting, with $2,800 in cash prizes being awarded. Paintings must be complete in the open air, on site, in beautiful Camas. Learn more about the rules and register on the Downtown Camas website.
Fall Events October
October Pumpkin Pageant & Harry Potter Costume Contest
October 2, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Downtown Camas
Downtown Camas is ready for Halloween early and wants you to put on your Wizard robes and join the fun! Vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin at participating businesses. Put on your best “Harry Potter” costume (any character) and enter the costume contest. There will be prizes for adults and children. There will also be games, activities, photo ops, live music and more!
Old Apple Tree Festival
October 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Old Apple Tree Park
112 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver
There will be family activities, food, music and more at the Old Apple Tree Festival. Learn the history of the Vancouver apple tree and get a free cutting. Bring your own apples and have them pressed into cider – you need about 12 pounds for one quart.
BirdFest & Bluegrass Festival
October 3
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Enjoy the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge fee-free on October 3. Take a self-guided hike, check out the vendors and do a craft or two! Details are still being worked on, so visit the BirdFest & Blugrass Festival website to learn more as the date approaches.
Dozer Days
October 3-4, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield
If your kid – or you – loves heavy equipment, don’t miss Dozer Day Vancouver! This unique event lets the public operate heavy equipment! Drive an excavator or a bulldozer. Professionals will be right there next to you, with special help for those 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Dozer Day webpage.
Washington State Toy Show
October 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield
Love classic and vintage toys and games? Head to the Washington State Toy Show! Vendors will have everything from comic and action figures to LEGOs and video games. More information can be found on the Washington State Toy Show website.
Apple Pressing
October 31, 9 a.m.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is famous for its apple pressing event. Each year, they press around 10,000 pounds of apples into fresh, local cider. 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.
Boo Bash
October 28, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
downtown Camas
Downtown Camas will have a trick-or-treat event the Wednesday before Halloween. Just one more excuse to wear that costume! The event will be rain or shine and kids will get plenty of candy and other prizes from participating businesses.
If you have an annual pumpkin patch or other fall activity and would like to be included in our Clark County fall activities article, please email ClarkCountyTalk at submit@clarkcountytalk.com.
