Fairs & festivals
Home and Garden Idea Fair, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26. The 24th annual fair features exhibits and inspiration for improving the indoors and outdoors. There will be plant sales hosted by the Specialty Nursery Association of Clark County, the Energy Smart Home display, storm safety presentations and gold mining activities for kids. Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; free, $6 for parking, donations of canned food encouraged. www.clarkpublicutilities.com
Lilac Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through May 10. The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens celebrates the beauty of lilacs in bloom, opening up Hulda’s gardens, Victorian era home and farmhouse to visitors. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland; $3, free for ages 12 and younger. www.lilacgardens.com
Museums
Friday Night at the Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the art museum a bit differently, with special tours and games, a pop-up pub and social events. Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $5, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org
Attractions
Fort Vancouver’s Costume Department, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join Eileen Trestain for a behind the scenes look at the fort’s costume and textile operation; limited to 20 visitors. Part of National Park Week. Reservations recommended. Costume Department Building, 612 E. Reserve St., Vancouver; free. 360-816-6244 or www.nps.gov/fova