6 free things to do and get in Vancouver, including 2 classes & fitness, 1 food, 1 attractions.
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Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–4pm
Pearson Air Museum, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
See five early 20th-century airplanes, hand-painted murals and exhibits on the history of Pearson Field, from military airfield to civilian field, at this National Park Service museum. Free parking next door.
Verified Oct 27 · National Park Service
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Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; 1st and 3rd Saturdays noon–4pm
Water Resources Education CenterVancouver
The city's riverside Water Center has free hands-on exhibits about water, plus wetlands and gardens to explore on the Columbia. Open Monday–Friday 10am–5pm and the first and third Saturday of each month, noon–4pm.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofvancouver.us
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Weekdays 9–9:30am, 1–1:30pm (not Wed), 5–5:30pm; weekends 9–9:30am and 3:30–4pm
Share HouseVancouver
Share serves free breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining room at Share House every day. Weekdays: breakfast 9–9:30am, lunch 1–1:30pm (no lunch Wednesdays), dinner 5–5:30pm. Weekends: breakfast 9–9:30am and dinner 3:30–4pm.
Verified Oct 27 · sharevancouver.org
Catch: For people who are homeless or have low incomes
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Firstenburg Community CenterVancouver
A free city class on the regional garbage and recycling system: what goes in the curbside bin and why, and where it all ends up. Bring the items you're unsure about.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofvancouver.us
Catch: Registration required
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Water Resources Education CenterVancouver
A city-led morning walk exploring the Columbia River shoreline and wetlands near the Water Resources Education Center: native plants, wildlife and how the waterways work. About 2 miles on paved paths, wetland trails and sandy beach. Good for adults and kids 6 and up.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofvancouver.us
Catch: Registration required
Fri, Nov 27, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Esther Short ParkVancouver
Festivities start at 3pm with live music, carriage rides and holiday treats. Around 5pm Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive escorted by the Columbia River Christmas Ships, ride a parade of decorated vehicles to the park at 6pm, and the tree is lit at 6:30pm. Lights stay up in the park through New Year's Day.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofvancouver.us
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