Save the Date: Frights, fun at Halloween events today through Monday

This is your last weekend to check out the four frights that wait at the Clark County Scare Grounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Will you test your might at the “Return to the Asylum,” brave the “Night Terrors,” make it through “The Lost Colony” or explore the unknown in “Area 51”? The Midway will also feature the Scream Parlor photo booth, Last Ride coffin ride, vendors, face painting and more. The haunted houses are open 7 to 11 tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Admission is $20 to $22, $15 to $18 for ages 10 and younger, with parking included. Receive a discount if you bring three canned food items for the Clark County Food Bank. 503-807-3322 or http://scaregroundspdx.com

Ridgefield Art Association’s Halloween Hall will feature a creative bit of Halloween fun for the whole family, with games, hay maze, music, concessions and more from 6 to 10 tonight at Abrams Park, 445 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Admission is $5. 360-931-9573 or www.ridgefieldartassociation.com/halloween-hall.html

Latte Da Coffeehouse’s annual Kids Halloween Party will feature sugar cookie decorating, crafting monster hands, a witches-hat ring toss, pumpkin bowling and a selfie table from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the coffeehouse and wine bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. 360-448-7651 or http://lattedacoffeehouse.com

The Branch Christian Church hosts Family Harvest Party open to all in the community for some costume-themed fun, with inflatable games, candy, carnival activities, photo booths, popcorn and other treats. The free festival runs 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Union High School, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. 541-730-0486 or thebranchcc.com

Get a preview of all 50 artists participating in this year’s Clark County Open Studios Tour at the preview and reception event from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Esher Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver. This artists’ reception will feature artwork by each of the 50 artists, along with a chance to pick up printed tour guides to better plan your route for the tour, which takes place Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 at artists’ studios across Clark County. http://ccopenstudios.org

Clark College hosts the annual community celebration Educating the Seventh Generation with an evening of music, dance and tradition. The event runs 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, starting with an Opening Prayer and presentation by the Native American Culture Club, in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux. It will be followed by performance by the Kaleinani o Ke Kukui dance troupe, a welcome address and more. The powwow grand entry begin at 6 p.m., with drumming and dancing in regalia in Gaiser Hall at Clark College,1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Admission is free. 360-992-2617 or http://clark.edu

Bandleader David Watson and the Bebop n Beyond ensemble will perform the music of “The Birthing of the Cool,” written by Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis and Gil Evans. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Tickets are $15. The event is part of the Ridgefield First Saturday event Wine & Chocolate Gratitude Gala. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Race to Remember will host a Veterans Day Race that will lead off the annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. There is an 11K and 5K running route, along with a 1K kids run. Race day registration opens at 9:30 a.m., with races starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 5. Registration is $45 for 11K, $35 for 5K, $15 for children’s race. www.racetoremember.com

Science on Tap Vancouver will explain the “Scientific Approach to Raising an Ideal Dog” with its event at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Veterinarian and animal behaviorist Rolan Tripp will talk about how to understand the mind of a dog, why canines behave the way they do, and how to better bond with your dog. Tickets are $8 to $10 as a suggested cover. www.viaproductions.org