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Holiday Bazaar
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McClelland Arts Center, 951 Delaware St, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Delaware St, United States
Tis the season! Longview Parks & Recreation presents our annual Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar. There will be something there for everyone! FREE admission.

Festival of Trees
2024-12-07 17:00 | Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue, Longview, WA, 98632, United States
Kick off the holiday season & join the Junior League of Lower Columbia on Friday, December 6th anytime between 4:30-7:30.

Come view the stunningly decorated trees, Santa will be visiting for photos, cookies, kids holiday craft, fun Photo Booth, no host bar, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Huge Thank you to Ablan PT for sponsoring this Free public event!

Happy Holidays!

Christmas with the Celts
2024-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Christmas with the Celts performs a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs but with Irish instrumentation.

Klager Christmas - Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
2024-12-13 01:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-14 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WA, 98674, United States
It’s beginning to look like Christmas is coming to Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens! We’re busy preparing for an “Old Fashioned Klager Christmas”

Friday, Dec 13th 1pm-7pmSaturday, Dec 14th 1pm-7pmSunday, Dec 15th Noon-5pm

Celebrate a “Klager Christmas“ at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, WA. Stroll through the gardens, see the lights and the old-fashioned Christmas decor at the farmhouse, see Santa and hear a Christmas story. Visit the barn/museum and enjoy a cup of cocoa and cookies.

Admission: Family $20, Adults $6, kids 2-16 $3, infants free.

Children's Discovery Museum - 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza
2024-12-13 03:30 - 18:30 | WA
The countdown is on for this Saturday’s Holiday Extravaganza at the Children’s Discovery Museum! From 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, enjoy games, crafts, holiday fun, and a chance to connect with these amazing local organizations and businesses:

Organizations: Kelso Public Library Cowlitz Community Network Community Mediation Center Highlander Hope Fosterful Parents Place United Way Cowlitz Indian Tribe WA State Dept. of Children and Families ESD 112 Lower Columbia Head Start Vendors The Sweet Side of Bex Ultimate Country Creations Havens Mind Body Collection The Lovely Lia Esthetics King’s Crafts Customs by Jazz Main Event Party Store Sweet N Scented BSJ 3D The Moss Guardian

Cinema of Horrors
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-14 19:00 - 22:00 | WA
🎄 Step Into a Holiday Nightmare at A Christmas Horror Story! 🎄

Join us at Cinema of Horrors in Kelso, WA, for a Christmas experience like no other – where festive lights meet spine-chilling frights! This December, discover the twisted holiday terror awaiting at A Christmas Horror Story, featuring four uniquely themed haunted houses, terrifyingly festive encounters, and photo ops with the ultimate holiday monster: Krampus!

Highlights:

🎅 Four Christmas-Themed Haunted Houses: Each house is uniquely decorated with spine-tingling holiday themes, blending festive cheer with heart-pounding scares.

🤳 Photos with Krampus: Capture an unforgettable holiday moment with Krampus himself – if you dare!

🎁 Free Hot Cocoa: Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa as you journey through thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.

🌟 1,000s of Christmas Lights: Experience the perfect mix of holiday cheer and haunting ambiance with every step surrounded by glowing holiday lights.

🎄 A Haunted Christmas Experience Like No Other: This isn’t your average holiday outing! Gather your bravest friends and family to explore Christmas’ darker side.

📅 Event Dates & Times:

December 13th & 14th, 2024

Gates open at 7:00 PM and close at 10:00 PM – Select an arrival time during checkout. Times are in 30 minute increments to help make your wait in line shorter! There is no difference in the experience length which is generally 20-30 minutes through the attractions.

📍 Location: Cinema of Horrors Haunted House1301 Grade St., Kelso, WA 98626Located next to Fiesta Bonita at Three Rivers Mall

Why You’ll Love This Event: This is the holiday scare fest everyone’s talking about! From chilling photo ops with Krampus to thousands of Christmas lights illuminating your haunted journey, A Christmas HORROR Story is perfect for thrill-seekers and horror fans looking for something truly unique this holiday season.

Classic Films: The Nightmare Before Christmas
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:16 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
1993 classic directed by Henry Selick and written by Tim Burton, Michael McDowell, and Caroline Thompson. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween Town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween — but alas, they can’t get it quite right.

Lighted Christmas Parade
2024-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Martins Dock – Lake Sacajawea, 1051 Kessler Blvd., Longview, Washington, 98632
Cowlitz River Kayakers Annual Lighted Boat Parade Lake Sacajawea – Martins Dock

Merry Christmas
2024-12-25 00:00 - 12:00 | WA

Why Be Good, 1929 Silent Film with Live Orchestra
2025-01-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Why Be Good is the story of two people coming together in the right place at the right time. The film is set in the cabarets of New York and the department store where the heroine works days to support her Charleston-dancing evenings. Music direction provided by Rodney Sauer featuring musicians from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Imago Theatre: ZooZoo
2025-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Imago’s shows have been described as Cirque Du Soleil-evoking acrobatics mixed with Mummenschanz-like mime, set in a unique, yet accessible, French-influenced, avant-garde playground. ZooZoo is penguins playing musical chairs, a cat trapped in a giant paper bag, hippos with insomnia, anteaters as waiters, and a madcap revue of illusion, comedy and fun that has inspired audiences nationwide. Imago has performed in China, Europe and at some of North America’s most revered festivals.

A good time for the entire family!

Squatch Fest
2025-01-24 14:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-25 09:00 - 20:00 | Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue, Longview, 98632
sQuatch Fest, every January on the last Friday and Saturday of the month. A HUGE hit for Bigfoot fans and anyone else packed into two-days at the Cowlitz County Event Center. With presentations by renowned speakers and experts in the study of Sasquatch, along with a host of vendors and a place to swap Bigfoot tales over a specialty craft ale. Plus, there’s popular Kids Cave for young explorers.

Rainy Month Series: BIG BANG BOOM
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Established in 2007 out of Greensboro, North Carolina, this rockin’ 3-piece power pop band consists of talented artists and long-time musicians Chuck Folds, Steve Willard, and Eddie Walker. But this musical trio doesn’t play just any ole’ average music….

These dynamic dads play parent-friendly, educational children’s music! That’s right! After 20 years of touring the grown-up stages, Chuck, Steve, and Eddie decided to expand their horizons and play for parents (like themselves) who want MORE from children’s music. They write songs with a pop sensibility by cleverly mixing alternative, hip-hop, rock, country, and other genres to create music that both adults AND children can enjoy, because Big Bang Boom songs are fun and they teach you things!

Big Bang Boom is blowin’ up the Kindie Music world with three full-length albums, two bonus albums, and another album in production. Their song titled “Monster Under the Bed” won grand prize in the 2011 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and they wrote and performed the music for the WFMY’s Emmy Award Winning Community Service program, Read 2 Succeed! On Stage is how Big Bang Boom shines best! You may have seen them performing on the prestigious Kidzapalooza stage at Lollapalooza, the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), The Tosco Music Party, Musikfest, Hangout Festival and the NASCAR Coca Cola 600 Speed Street Festival, or at any of the countless libraries (Yes, they are LOUD in the library!), schools, performing arts centers, and other events around the United States! For years, BIG BANG BOOM has even sponsored a Rock Star Summer Camp at several North Carolina Children’s Museums!!!

Soul of Broadway
2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
The Soul of Broadway – Impossible Dreams starring Terron Brooks (produced by 4 Times Entertainment (creators of nationally recognized pop vocal group The Company Men), will bring Broadway to audiences in a fresh new way as Brooks reinterprets your favorite classic and contemporary Broadway songs. A two-time NAACP Award and Ovation Award nominee, Brooks is best known for portraying Eddie Kendricks in NBC’s Emmy Award-winning mini-series The Temptations and star of Broadway’s Lion King as Simba and Hairspray as Seaweed.

The evening will boast an array of newly arranged Broadway favorites by Mark Vogel, Terron Brooks and Sylvia MacCalla such as a 90’s R&B take on “Not While I’m Around” from Sweeney Todd, “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, sonically inspired by a mix of Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars and a stripped down anthemic rendition of “Tomorrow” from Annie, to name a few.

This night of reimagined songs will take audiences through a journey of love, loss, and the hope of a new tomorrow. The Soul of Broadway pulls back the curtain for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to live out impossible dreams.

Community Concert Series: Window in a Wall
2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
4-Piece Multi-National Song and Dance Show

Tajci: European Teen Pop Sensation with Platinum Record Sales

Sanya: Lead Vocalist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour

Bringing the world together through the universal language of music, sisters Tajci Cameron and Sanya Mateyas present their new show “Window in a Wall” – a unique blend of light Jazz, show tunes, classic pop standards, European ethnic, and gypsy-influenced music. Echoing the song “Window in the Wall,” which was co-written by Tajci and recorded by Olivia Newtown John, the show features music that is beloved around the world, with costumes and dance that highlight the sibling’s Croatian heritage.

Painting With Porkchop at Children's Discovery Museum
2025-02-12 18:00 | Childrens Discovery Museum, 404 Long Avenue, Kelso, Washington, 98626
Porkchop is BACK at Children’s Discovery Museum! AND IT’S FREEEE!!2025, here we come!!

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Children’s Discovery Museum (CDM), Kelso, WA COST: ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Your favorite DJ from Cookin’ Country 105.5 KUKN & Solid Rock 101.5 The BLITZ is back for a night of music, creativity, and fun at Painting with Porkchop! And the best part? IT’S COMPLETELY FREE! No tickets, no fees—just show up and have a blast!

What is Painting with Porkchop?A high-energy, interactive painting event where kids and families can let their creativity run wild while rocking out with Porkchop, the beloved radio personality. Whether you’re an artist or just want to have some fun with paint, this is the place to be!

What to Expect: Live music & entertainment from your favorite DJ! A guided painting session – create your own masterpiece! Plenty of laughs and fun moments with Porkchop! Perfect for kids, families, and all ages! Photo ops with Porkchop & your artwork! AND DID WE MENTION IT’S FREE??

Let’s kick off 2025 the right way—ART, MUSIC, AND PORKCHOP STYLE… FOR FREE!

Cupids Aroma - Candlelight dinner for Two
2025-02-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Cupids Aroma, 1242 Commerce, Longview, Washington, 98632
Celebrate Love This Valentine’s Day at Cupid’s Aroma!

Join us for an unforgettable San Valentin Dinner Night designed to spark romance and create lasting memories.

Your Exclusive Dinner for Two Includes:Appetizer: Two Caesar SaladsMain Course: Two Savory Crepes of your choice Dessert: One Sweet Crepe to share Drinks Rose Bouquet to take home Special Gift: An Eternal Rose & a Necklace inscribed with “I Love You” in 100 languages

Date: Valentine Day, February 14th 2025Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pmLocation: Cupid’s Aroma – 1242 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA

Reservation Required Spots are limited—secure your romantic evening now!

Call/Text: 360-523-4479DM us to reserve your table today!

Let Cupid’s Aroma help you create the perfect Valentine’s celebration.

Date Night: Castle Rock Axe House
2025-02-14 18:00 | Castle Rock Axe House, 1239 Mt St Helens WAy NE, Castle Rock, Washington, 98611
Catered food, flower bouquet, and 1hr axe throwing6-8pmor7-9pmReservations are required for this event by Jan 24

Castle Rock Axe House - Date Night
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Rock Axe House, 1239 Mt St Helens WAy NE, Castle Rock, Washington, 98611
Catered food, flower bouquet, and 1hr axe throwing. Call for availability 360.490.2447

Hearts of Horror
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Cinema of Horrors – Kelso, 1301 Grade Street, Kelso, WA, 98626, United States
Step Into the Shadows of Love at Hearts of Horror!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a spine-tingling twist at Hearts of Horror in Kelso, WA! This February, discover a hauntingly romantic experience featuring four blackout haunted houses, eerie photo ops, and sweet surprises for you and your Valentine.

Highlights:• Four Blackout Haunted Houses: Navigate through the darkness with only a single candle to light your way—romance meets terror like never before!• Kissing Booth Photos: Capture the perfect spooky Valentine’s moment at our themed photo booth.• Free Chocolate Box: Every ticket includes a complimentary box of chocolates to sweeten the frightful night!• Exclusive Haunt Merchandise: Take home memories (or mementos) of your hauntingly romantic evening.• Valentine’s Photo-Ops: Strike a pose at specially themed sets for a unique keepsake.

Event Details:• Dates: February 14th & 15th, 2025• Times: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM• Location: Cinema of Horrors Haunted House1301 Grade St., Kelso, WA 98626(Located next to Fiesta Bonita at Three Rivers Mall.)

Why You’ll Love This Event:Bring your bravest Valentine or group of friends for a chilling, one-of-a-kind date night! From navigating pitch-black haunted houses to capturing eerie memories at our photo ops, Hearts of Horror is the perfect blend of romance and terror.

Tickets are limited – reserve yours today for a night to remember!

Love Street Playhouse The Miracle Worker
2025-02-14 19:30, 2025-02-15 19:30, 2025-02-16 14:00 | Love Street Playhouse, 126 Love Avenue, Woodland, Washington, 98674, United States
Immortalized on screen by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, this Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months. With compassion, humor and dramatic tension, The Miracle Worker explores the volatile relationship between a lonely teacher and her headstrong charge.

Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, young Helen is violent and spoiled, treated by her family as subhuman. Only Annie sees a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from Helen’s dark, tortured silence. After scenes of intense physical and emotional struggle, Helen’s breakthrough finally arrives with the utterance of a single, glorious word: “water.”

Directed by Brenda McGinnis

Available to the public January 14

Ticket price $26

Stage Door: Diyet & The Love Soldiers
2025-02-15 07:30 - 21:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
“Enter through the stage door. Cafe-style seating on stage. hors d’oeuvres provided and an open bar. Each concert is an intimate, magical evening!”

Diyet’s poetic lyrics are heartfelt and true, full of hope and inspiration for positive change in her community.”- DISCourse

Born in a tent, raised in a cabin on the shores of a glacial lake in the Kluane region of Canada’s Yukon Territory, Diyet embodies her Southern Tutchone, Japanese, Tlingit, and Scottish roots with a musical presence that is equally diverse and unique. Diyet performs as a trio with husband and collaborator, Robert van Lieshout on guitar and multi-instrumentalist, Bob Hamilton.

Hearts of Horror
2025-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Cinema of Horrors – Kelso, 1301 Grade Street, Kelso, WA, 98626, United States
Step Into the Shadows of Love at Hearts of Horror!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a spine-tingling twist at Hearts of Horror in Kelso, WA! This February, discover a hauntingly romantic experience featuring four blackout haunted houses, eerie photo ops, and sweet surprises for you and your Valentine.

Highlights:• Four Blackout Haunted Houses: Navigate through the darkness with only a single candle to light your way—romance meets terror like never before!• Kissing Booth Photos: Capture the perfect spooky Valentine’s moment at our themed photo booth.• Free Chocolate Box: Every ticket includes a complimentary box of chocolates to sweeten the frightful night!• Exclusive Haunt Merchandise: Take home memories (or mementos) of your hauntingly romantic evening.• Valentine’s Photo-Ops: Strike a pose at specially themed sets for a unique keepsake.

Event Details:• Date: February15th, 2025• Times: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM• Location: Cinema of Horrors Haunted House1301 Grade St., Kelso, WA 98626(Located next to Fiesta Bonita at Three Rivers Mall.)

Why You’ll Love This Event:Bring your bravest Valentine or group of friends for a chilling, one-of-a-kind date night! From navigating pitch-black haunted houses to capturing eerie memories at our photo ops, Hearts of Horror is the perfect blend of romance and terror.

Tickets are limited – reserve yours today for a night to remember!

Northbound Tap House - Live Music
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
We are so excited to support our amazing local artists. Please join us this Friday, February 21st, for Woodland sensation Brand Lyn and Ron Ruiz!! Musical performance begins at 7 PM, so get here early and get a spot for some food, drinks, and good music.
