Upcoming Events
Vancouver's gathering place
The Waterfront Vancouver is right in the middle of it all—and so are you. Whether it's live music at The Waterfront or a festival at Esther Short Park just three blocks away, there's always a reason to come out. Park once, walk everywhere—dining, shopping, and picture perfect views of the Columbia River are all within easy reach.
26th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
Brought to you by Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
PeaceHealth Appletree Sunset 5k
Join us for the 9th Annual PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE Boston-Qualifying Marathon, NEW First Responder’s Relay Marathon, Half Marathon & Sunset 5K
PeaceHealth Appletree Half Marathon and Marathon
Join us for the 9th Annual PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE Boston-Qualifying Marathon, NEW First Responder’s Relay Marathon, Half Marathon & Sunset 5K
Hands Across the Bridge
Join us annually on Labor Day at Esther Short Park and Holiday Inn Jantzen Beach
Patriot Day
Join us as we come together as a community to pay tribute to the victims and heroes of that tragic day
The Waterfront Vancouver Bluegrass Festival
Live music, local food & drink, waterfront views, family friendly, and free
Vancouver Arts & Music Festival
Brought to you by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA and the City of Vancouver
Vintage Japanese Car Show & Cultural Artisans
Binteeji is an event where everyone is invited to experience Japanese culture with a vintage car show, craft vendors, music and more!
Waterline Film Festival
The Waterline Film Festival is a non-profit organization working to ignite a greater film community in Vancouver, Washington.
Scooped Ice Cream Festival
Scooped Ice Cream Festival returns to Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA on July 18 and 19, 2026
Waterfront Concert Series at Waterfront Park
The north shore of the Columbia River is the place to be on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series