Free things for families in Vancouver

4 listings in Vancouver, WA: free days out with kids: museums, workshops, storytimes and more.

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AttractionsFree (worth about $10)

Pearson Air Museum at Fort Vancouver: always free

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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Kids & familyFree (worth about $8)

Water Resources Education Center: free hands-on water exhibits and wetland trails in Vancouver

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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Classes & fitnessFree (worth about $10)

Wednesday Wanders: free guided nature walk along the Columbia River in Vancouver

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

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EntertainmentFree (worth about $10)

Vancouver Community Tree Lighting in Esther Short Park, with Santa's Christmas-ship arrival

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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