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

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.

Klager Christmas - Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
2024-12-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-13 01:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Cinema of Horrors
2024-12-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Washington
🎄 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.

Children's Discovery Museum - 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza
2024-12-13 03:30 - 18:30 | Washington
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

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.

Festival of Trees
2024-12-07 17:00, 2024-12-06 16:30 | 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!

Holiday Bazaar
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Children's Discovery Museum presents...Christmas Movie Night
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Childrens Discovery Museum, 404 Long Avenue, Kelso, Washington, 98626
Free Christmas Movie NightPlaying for your holiday pleasure: Elf

Take It to the Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
2024-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada’s most talented musicians and vocalists bring to life your favorite Eagles hits!

Lelooska Foundation & Cultural Center Living History Performance
2024-11-30 19:00 | Lelooska Foundation & Cultural Center, 165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel, Washington, 98603, United States
Living History Performance

Experience magnificent Northwest Coast masks as they come to life in the glimmering firelight of a Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial house. The Lelooska Family shares the songs, dances, stories, and masks which display the rights, crests, and privileges bestowed on them by the late Chief James Aul Sewid. Chief Tsungani carries on the traditions of his brother, the late Chief Lelooska, performing with other family members in Ariel, Washington, 31 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon.

The performance you will witness was developed by Chief Lelooska, Chief James Aul Sewid and tribal elders to share the history and culture of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. The Lelooska Foundation has sponsored these programs since 1977.

Turkey Trot Fun Run
2024-11-28 08:30 | Lake Sacajawea, WA, United States
Start your family tradition off with this single lap around Lake Sacajawea Park! Prizes for best costume, largest family participation and more!Thursday, November 28, 2024 ~ 8:30 AMHemlock Plaza, Lake Sacajawea$15/person

*Long sleeve tech shirts sold separately – $20/each – order deadline 11/13/2024**Ages 8 & under free with paid adult registration***Packet pickup from 12-5:30 pm on Wednesday, 11/27 at the Recreation Office, 2920 Douglas Street.

Happy Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 00:00 - 12:00 | Washington

44th Annual Seattle Comedy Competition
2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
The Seattle International Comedy Competition is the REAL “Last Comic Standing.” 10 Comics compete for one of the 5 finalist slots, and the audience helps pick the winner. America’s biggest touring comedic festival is sure to make you laugh the night away.

* Note: Adult content, not suitable for children.

Classic Films: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:06 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 American Neo-Western film written and directed by John Huston, and starring Humphrey Bogart, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett, and Walter Huston – the director’s father. Based on B. Traven’s 1927 novel of the same name, the film follows two downtrodden men who join forces with a grizzled old prospector, in searching for gold in Mexico.

Fred C. Dobbs and Bob Curtin, both down on their luck in Tampico, Mexico in 1925, meet up with a grizzled prospector named Howard and decide to join with him in search of gold in the wilds of central Mexico. Through enormous difficulties, they eventually succeed in finding gold, but bandits, the elements, and most especially greed threaten to turn their success into disaster.

Cort Carpenter
2024-11-13 07:00 - 20:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Sponsored by Cookin’ Country KUKN, Scott Foister with ReMax Premiere Group and Dick Hannah Toyota. Cort is coming back home with his full band! You would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Cort Carpenter, who is as humble as he is talented!

Lonesome Ace Stringband
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA, 701 Vandercook Way, United States
Masters of their trade, The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.

Cinema of Horrors
2024-11-02 19:00, 2024-11-01 19:00, 2024-10-31 19:00, 2024-10-27 19:00 | Washington
The Cinema of Horrors Haunted House at Three Rivers Mall – Walk Through Haunted House

Voted a Must-See Haunted House in all of Washington State – Step into the most terrifying haunted house experience in Southern Washington at the Cinema of Horrors. Located at the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, WA, our haunted attraction has been consistently voted as a top Halloween event for thrill-seekers of all ages. Whether you’re coming from Portland, Vancouver, Halloweentown in St. Helens or even Seattle, the Cinema of Horrors is your go-to destination for Halloween 2024.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Four Thrilling Haunted Houses: Each with its unique theme, designed to scare and thrill.

Family-Friendly: While we recommend the event for ages 13 and older, we offer a special non-scary, trick-or-treat night for younger audiences.

Prime Location: Easily accessible from I-5 from North or South, with ample free parking right at the venue.

Indoor & Outdoor Attraction: The event is primiarly indoors with only two short outdoor transitions.

Indoor & Covered Waiting Areas: Don’t get left in the cold! Our main waiting area is inside the theater lobby with covered outdoor lines.

DATES, TIMES & LOCATION:

📅 Dates: September 27th-28th | October 4th-5th, 11th-12th, 18th-20th, 25th-27th & 31st-Nov 2nd.

⏰ Times: Fridays & Saturdays: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Sundays & Thursdays: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

📍 Location: Three Rivers Mall (1301 Grade St. Kelso, WA 98626)

🎟️ Tickets: $25-$40

ATTRACTIONS:

Pumpkin Manor: Realm of the Gourd In the heart of darkness, Pumpkin Manor stands—an old Victorian mansion now claimed by sinister pumpkin creatures. Eerie forces have taken root in its creaking corridors and dimly lit chambers.

Ripper Asylum: Sanity’s End The abandoned Ripper Asylum beckons with a history of dark secrets. Its halls were once filled with the echoes of the tormented souls of patients subjected to the twisted experiments of demented doctors. “Ripper Asylum: Sanity’s End” invites you to traverse its haunted corridors and dimly lit cells, where the boundary between sanity and madness blurs.

Cursed Cove: Creatures of The Deep A remote fishing village, once thriving, has been plagued by a malevolent curse. The town’s pier and shores have become haunted by unearthly creatures that emerged from the depths of the ocean. Delve into the mysteries of the Cursed Cove as you explore its haunted pier, abandoned fishing vessel, and the murky abyss that holds the chilling secrets of the cursed waters.

Funhouse Mania: 3D Enter a realm where reality and perception collide in “Funhouse Mania: 3D.” Blacklight guides your way through a funhouse of distorted rooms and illusions, where clowns come alive and gravity bends.

DIRECTIONS:

From Portland: Take I-5 North to exit 36, follow S Kelso Dr, turn left onto Grade St, and then right onto Three Rivers Dr. The event is located on your left.

From Seattle: Take I-5 South to exit 39, follow WA-4 W/Allen St, and then turn left onto Three Rivers Dr. The Cinema of Horrors will be on your left, next to Fiesta Bonita Mexican Restaurant.

First Friday Fun -Lets Laugh Kelso Theater Pub
2024-11-01 21:00 - 22:30 | Kelso Theater Pub, 214 South Pacific Avenue, Kelso, 98626
Sam Miller is a nationally touring comedian from Olympia, Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has two kids, (one of them is on purpose) he’s been married for 13 years, and has been clean and sober for 15 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it’s like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jails like in Yakima. His first album and special, Round Trip, was recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel, whose indie label, Stand Up! Records, Sam had recently signed a three-album deal with. Round Trip was released October 27th 2023 and immediately went to number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts. It even broke into the top 200 overall charts. Sam is a recurring guest and has been heard by an estimated 2.5 million listeners on the nationally syndicated “Bob & Tom Radio Show.” He has written for Newsweek. He was the runner-up in the 2021 Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He has headlined multiple major comedy clubs including The Laugh Factory in Chicago. He’s also performed with the Addicts Comedy Tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the country. For three consecutive years, he won awards in “The Best of Olympia” issue of the Weekly Volcano.2016 Best Local Hero2017 Best Local Celebrity2018 Best Comic Relief

Trick or Treat Downtown Kalama
2024-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Kalama WA, 1st Street, kalama, Washington, 98625
Trick or Treat Down Town Kalama WA3 pm to 6 pm1st Street downtown will be closed on Halloween for our Trick-or-Treating event. Expect traffic delays and please watch for kids on the streets.

Halloween Costume Contest
2024-10-31 14:30 | Washington
Located at Hoffman PlazaAge GroupsUnder 5K-4th Grade5th – 8th GradeHigh School & Older

Happy Halloween
2024-10-31 12:00 | Washington

Trick or Treat on Commerce
2024-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Washington
Trick or Treat with participating businesses in Downtown Longview.
