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RedDoor Gallery Hosts First Friday Art Reception & Pumpkin Contest!

Four Crazed Pumpkins; 15x30 Original Oil on Canvas by Liz Pike

RedDoor Gallery is unveiling several new pieces of fine art by its represented artists in time for Camas First Friday, October 3rd! Be the first to see a stunning new Autumn exhibit at the gallery’s popular First Friday reception from 5-8pm with an opportunity to meet many of the 13 talented artists inside the RedDoor. Visitors are invited to engage with gallery artists about their inspirations, techniques, and artistic journeys. Complimentary refreshments and an inviting ambiance make this an anticipated cultural gathering each month in Camas.

The October 3rd artist reception will also feature dozens of original art pieces created a week prior at the Camas Plein-Air Event. Much of the artwork painted plein-air on September 27th will remain on exhibit and available for purchase at RedDoor Gallery through October 25th.

Also on Friday, October 3rd, the public is invited to vote for their favorite carved pumpkin created by RedDoor Gallery’s professional artists beginning at 5pm. The Gallery will be presenting two awards to winning artists: $50 Best of Show and $50 People’s Choice, both of which will be awarded at 7:15pm inside the gallery. Stop by anytime between 5-7pm to vote for your favorite carved, painted or decorated pumpkin.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply enjoy being surrounded by beautiful art, RedDoor Gallery’s First Friday reception promises an evening of inspiration, connection, and an artistic celebration of Autumn. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the best of local art in a vibrant, welcoming space! 411 NE Dallas St.

8 x 8 at 408! How fun!

Join Gallery 408 on First Friday, October 3rd, 5-8pm for a special art experience! The Gallery will be hosting a non-juried show where all artists are from the Pacific Northwest and all art will be in an 8 x 8 inch format. The pieces will be up at the Gallery for the entire month of October for the public to view. Stop by and appreciate all these amazing new works! 408 NE 4th Ave.

Jingle All the Way to Holiday Sip & Shops!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and what better way to celebrate than with festive shopping, delightful cocktails, holiday tunes, and your favorite friends? Join us for one of our favorite Camas traditions — the Holiday Sip & Shops — cozy evenings full of sparkle and cheer!

🛍️🍸 Thursday, November 13th & Thursday, December 11th

⏰ 4:00pm – 9:00pm

🎟️ [Click here for November 13th tickets]

🎟️ [Click here for December 11th tickets – featuring new sips & shops!]

Whether you pick your favorite date or come to both, you're in for a magical evening!

You will enjoy:

✨ Holiday shopping specials at vibrant downtown boutiques

🍸 Festive cocktail and cozy holiday drink tastings

🎶 Live holiday music to set the mood

📸 A jolly photo booth

🎁 Raffle prizes & sweet treats

🎅 Fun “elves” roaming downtown with goodies & gift cards!

This cheerful event is also a fundraiser for the Downtown Camas Association, helping our downtown sparkle and thrive all year long. 🎁

Thank you for shopping small, sipping merrily, and making memories with us in Downtown Camas. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! ❄️💖

Autumn Adventures in Oz!

October First Friday, October 3rd | 5–8pm

There’s no place like Downtown Camas for a magical autumn evening full of heart, courage, brains — and pumpkins!

Here’s what’s over the rainbow:

-Pumpkin Pageant – Vote for your favorite creatively decorated pumpkin around town and enter to win wonderful fall prizes.

-Wizard of Oz Costume Contest – Dress as your favorite character from Oz — Dorothy, Scarecrow, Glinda, or even the Wicked Witch! Prizes for adults, kids, and groups. Sign up at the DCA tables in Journey lobby (304 NE 4th) from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Contest starts at 7:00 p.m.

-Ribbon Cutting – Help us welcome We Can! Learning Center to the community at 5:00 p.m. (415 NE Cedar)

-Art Shows & Live Music – Stroll through downtown and enjoy local art and performances.

-Themed Games, Crafts, Prizes & Photo Ops – Fun for the whole family.

-Festive Fall Shopping & Dining – Enjoy autumn specials, cozy treats, and great local finds all evening long.

Start your evening at the DCA table inside Journey’s lobby to pick up all the info for all the fun!

Click your heels together three times and say it with us:

There’s no place like First Friday in Downtown Camas!

Don’t miss this enchanting fall celebration!

Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die!

The Lost Boys is flying into Liberty Theatre on Thursday, October 17th for a special 10:05pm late-night screening — and you’re invited to be part of the cult classic chaos! 🩸🍿

Start the night off in Downtown Camas:

🍺 Enjoy drinks, bites, and bloodsucker vibes at our amazing Downtown restaurants and bars.

🧛‍♀️ 8pm at Caps N’ Taps for Spooky Vampire Trivia and a Vampire Costume Contest

Then stroll over to Liberty Theatre to watch 'The Lost Boys' with fellow fans — the music, the leather jackets, the maggots... you know the drill. 😈

🎟️ Get your tickets now before they vanish into the night!

👉 [Click here to buy tickets]

Because in Santa Carla (Camas?)-- "There's no such thing as vampires." (Or is there?)

We Are Grateful to Our Donors!

As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Downtown Camas Association relies on support from our amazing community. Wanted to give a shout out to all the donors who have supported the DCA and downtown through the Main Street B&O Tax Credit Incentive Program in 2025--we are able to facilitate all the efforts to make downtown thrive because of this support!

A most sincere thank you to:

Camas Antiques

Camas Cheese Co.

City of Camas

Experts Heating & Cooling

Port of Camas Washougal

Reaves & Co, CPA

Riverview Bank

Robertson & Olson Construction

Soaring Eagle Homes

Total Mechanical

You are all very much appreciated!

Fire Department Hosts Open House!

The Camas-Washougal Fire Department is hosting their Open House, Health and Safety Fair this Saturday, September 27th, from 10 am– 2 pm, at Station 42, 4321 NW Parker Street.

The day’s events will include live kitchen fire demonstrations at 10:30 am, and 12:30 pm, a kids interactive vehicle fire suppression demonstration at 11:15 am, a house fire simulation with sprinkler demonstration at 11:45 am, a vehicle extrication demonstration at 12:45 pm, and Clark County Sherriff’s K9 unit exhibition at 1:15pm.

Local agencies and businesses will have exhibits focused on health, safety and emergency preparedness. Exhibits will include fire extinguisher demonstrations, emergency preparedness tips for families, and information on community support after crisis just to name a few.

This free community event is family friendly with something for all ages!

Enjoy a free hot dog, generously donated by NW Natural. There will be a balloon twister and face painting for the kids, ice cream, and treats!

Welcome to New DCA Member- Evergreen Vinyl!

Located at 321 NE 4th Ave, Evergreen Vinyl is a brand-new record store offering both new and used vinyl, CDs and tapes across every genre, including limited edition releases and rare finds. In addition to records, the shop is an authorized reseller of Audio-Technica turntables and accessories, making it a destination for both seasoned collectors and those just starting their journey into the world of vinyl!

Evergreen Vinyl officially opens their doors on October 18th-- Come celebrate their Grand Opening from 11am-6pm with a Ribbon Cutting at 11am to kick things off!

Harvest Festival at the Market Next Week!

The Camas Farmer’s Market invites the community to celebrate the close of its 18th season and enjoy everything that makes this farmer's market so special! The annual Harvest Festival will be held on Wednesday, October 1^st from 3pm to 7 pm at 625 NE 4th Ave, in front of the Camas Library.

The Harvest Festival marks the final market of the regular season and offers an afternoon filled with fall-themed activities, décor, and community celebration. Guests can enjoy live steel pan drum music from longtime market favorite Terry Baber, free kids’ activities such as face painting, pumpkin bowling, and corn hole, as well as a raffle for a grand prize wagon full of local produce and treats donated by vendors. The Todd and Maxine McClaskey Culinary Institute at Clark College will serve seasonal samples, while dinner and sweet treats will be available from popular food vendors including Morton’s Barbecue, Asian Inspired, Razo’s Tacos, Husubis’ Poke Shop and more!

Celebrate the end of the Market and the changing of the seasons with us!

Enjoy Harvey & Camas Antiques!

Camas Antiques is excited to partner with the historic Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal for another fun classic movie event! Please come to a special showing of the 1950 James Stewart classic, Harvey!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18th. Showtime is 2:45pm. Get your tickets now!

After the movie, head over to Camas Antiques for a movie-themed scavenger hunt trivia game and a chance to win a prize!

You're Invited- Elida's 50th Birthday Celebration!

Passports & Adventures – Celebrating Elida’s milestone birthday as she prepares to launch a year-long voyage around the world! Guests will “travel through time” with Elida by experiencing artwork from her childhood, adolescence, college years, early professional career, and her most recent works.

When: Sunday, September 28th
Time: Drop in anytime between 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Elida Art Studio & Gallery, 735 NE 6th Ave.

Light refreshments and Elida’s favorite cake will be served.
Artwork, prints, cards, and books will be available for purchase.
Art giveaways every hour
Cake cutting at 5:00 pm

Trunk or Treat at Camas Meadows!

What a fun thing for the community on Halloween! Join Camas Meadows for games, prizes, yummy food and of course Trunk or Treating on October 31st from 4-6 pm! Free Entry. Dress up, grab your candy bags, & join them for a night of spooky fun! Treats & Drinks available for purchase.

Want to join the fun? Host a trunk & be part of the magic! Psst there’s prizes for the best 3 trunks! Email events@camasmeadows.com to sign up.

Queer Book Club with Livewell Camas & Bookish!

Join Livewell Camas and Bookish for a monthly gathering of readers, thinkers, and dreamers as they explore powerful stories and ideas from Queer authors and voices. Their book club alternates each month between nonfiction and fiction, creating space for both reflection and imagination.

This round’s lineup:

Love in a F*cked Up World by Dean Spade
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Our Bold Voices: Defiant Moments

When: First Mondays, starting October 6th

Time: 9:30 am

Where: Bookish 3533 NE Everett St.

Save the Date for Hometown Holidays!

Save the Date for Hometown Holidays right here in Downtown Camas- Friday, December 5th, 5-8pm! Tree Lighting at 5pm!

Did You Know?

Did you know that Downtown Camas has three venues that have live music every Friday and Saturday nights? Check out Lane Cellars, Birch Street Uptown Lounge and A Beer at a Time and experience an amazing night out!

AND! you can scroll down further in our newsletter each week to see who is playing where!

What's Coming Up at the Library

Thursday, October 2nd @ 2PM

Mini pumpkin painting for preschoolers and their adult. All supplies will be provided.

Pumpkins donated by Trader Joe's.

Friday, October 3rd @ 4PM

Come learn about printmaking from Clark College art instructor Brian Shannon.

Brian will demonstrate different print techniques including linocut and then hand printing with water-base block print ink.

Participants will also have the chance to show examples of their work in the library.

Saturday, October 4th @ 4PM

Calling all Swifties! Celebrate The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor's 12th studio album, with an afternoon packed with music, fun, and all things Taylor! Meet fellow Swifties, craft friendship bracelets, and show off your song knowledge with Taylor trivia.

This event is for all ages. Kids under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.