Name: Fish Nature Day at Columbia Springs
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21

Firstenburg's beautiful community room is the perfect location for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthday celebrations, business meetings and seminars. What's more, our friendly staff members are ready to help you make your event a huge success.

Firstenburg Community Center

Introducing Courses Golf & Grill, the leading indoor golf simulator venue, showcasing Golfzon technology - the gold standard in indoor golf play. Courses Golf & Grill in Vancouver features the freshest new sports bar and grill in town

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For more than 30 years, Juliano's has been serving up hand-tossed dough, piled high with high quality toppings, cooked to perfection in a unique 3-tier rotating oven.

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A family-owned bakery in east Vancouver, Home Macaron Bakery has a wide selection of sweets for any occasion, including cakes, macarons (of course) in many flavors, and desserts for every mood. They offer gluten-free delights, local coffee, and a cozy atmosphere to boot.

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Auto's is a local neighborhood pub providing good food in a friendly and safe atmosphere for over 29 years. Auto's Pub is an age restricted establishment so guests must be 21 or older.

Auto's Pub

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Specializing in beef noodle soup (pho), banh mi, vegetarian dishes, and more Vietnamese favorites, Pho Vi Van is a local favorite on the eastside. Open daily at 10 am – 9 pm (8 pm on Sundays).

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Pick up the Gorge West End Transit shuttle at the Fisher's Landing Transit Center for a day of hiking and recreation in the Columbia River Gorge. The shuttle runs from May 2nd through October 11th and has stops between Vancouver and Stevenson, including Skamania, Beacon Rock, the Bonneville Dam, and Dog Mountain trailhead.

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Rated the best pizza in Washington State by BuzzFeed’s analysis of Yelp reviews, Pizzeria La Sorrentina has transformed its award-winning food truck into a brick-and-mortar destination. Featuring a wood-fired oven from Naples, Italy, and crafting authentic Neapolitan pizzas at nearly 900 degrees, the pizzeria now carries official recognition from the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (A.P.N.), with Chef Daisuke recognized as an Official Neapolitan Pizzaiolo. Experience traditional Neapolitan craftsmanship and a true taste of Italy in Vancouver, WA.

La Sorrentina

Chutneys Indian Restaurant serves authentic Indian cuisine in Vancouver, featuring flavorful curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, South Indian specialties, vegetarian and vegan options, and freshly made naan. The restaurant also offers takeout, delivery, catering, and an Indian grocery selection.

Chutneys Indian Restaurant

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

Visit Vancouver Washington

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.   
  
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm   
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683)   
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish!   
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!   
  
This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!   
  
Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org   
  
Photo by Paul Peloquin

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