1. Pie of the beholder
Pie is delicious. Express your gratitude for this Dessert of Great Renown during Camas’ First Friday celebration, “Thankful for Pie,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 in downtown Camas along Fourth Avenue. Enjoy pie tasting, s’mores toasting, fall crafts for kids, art shows, a pie raffle, a pie dance party and family gratitude activities. Families can also sign up for “30 Days of Kindness,” a monthlong event in which participants are prompted to do a “random act of kindness” every day in November. 360-904-0218| or downtowncamas.com
2. Vintage years
The Northwest’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 draws over 500 vendors to the Clark County Event Center for a daylong flea market, with an “early bird” hour from 7 to 8 a.m., when eager treasure-hunters can pay $20 to get first dibs on fabulous finds. The rest of the day, $6 will admit shoppers into a junker’s paradise of refurbished and artfully repurposed vintage goods, antique jewelry, household wares, tools, electronics, toys and baby items. Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; kids 12 or younger are free, $5 for military with ID; $6 for parking. 360-907-5919 or www.nwgsales.com
3. True colors
Magenta Theater brings a colorful world to life in “Once Upon a Palace Purple,” a revival of the original play, first performed 10 years ago. This updated version — a fantastical bit of comedic escapism which runs Nov. 2 to 17 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver — follows the competing fortunes of the good Purple Kingdom and the bad Red Kingdom, ruled by rival sister-queens who are determined to wed their daughters to the most eligible princes. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 at the door. Check times and buy tickets at www.magentatheater.com or 360-635-4358.
4. Highland fling
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents a tribute to the moors, lochs and castles of Scotland during its next performances at 3 p.m. Nov. 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 4. The concert features Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 — the “Scottish Symphony,” inspired by the ruins of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Chapel and incorporating Scottish folk tunes. Audiences will also be roused by Berlioz’ Roman Carnival Overture and Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto in D-flat major, performed by pianist Dimitri Zhgenti. Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St.; Vancouver; $34 general admission, $50 for reserved seating. 360-735-7278 vancouversymphony.org