Try This: Ridgefield Forest Fair, Farm Days, “Matilda: The Musical”

Wonder in the woods

The free Ridgefield Forest Fair, showcasing art and artisan products from 20 artists, is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. The fair begins with a Parade of Tiny Gardens led by dancers from Northwest Classical Ballet. Live music on the Burris Stage starts at 11:30 a.m. with Aram Arslanian, Barrie Dempsey and The Carlin Band. Ridgefield Main Street will host a beer and wine garden. Wood-fired pizza is available from Bella Bee Pizza. The event also includes a family craft area and selfie stations. Get details at facebook.com/RidgefieldForestFair.

Down on the farm

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host this summer’s last Farm Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday featuring the farm’s historic grounds, farm animals, artisans and vendors. Kids can enjoy an I Spy activity, yard games and hands-on activities. On-site parking is free. Leashed service animals are welcome. Food will be available to buy. Some vendors may accept only cash (there’s no ATM on the grounds). Admission is free, but donations to the farm, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are welcome. Learn more at pomeroyfarm.org/farm-days/.

King of car shows

The 20th Anniversary King’s Kruz-In is open to spectators from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. See 250 classic cars and enjoy live bluegrass music, barbecue fare and a snack bar. The event also features Woody the Magic Guy, a drone helicopter stunt team and a balloon artist. The show is free for spectators or $20 to enter. The fee includes a free lunch, a dash plaque and the chance to win a trophy at 1 p.m. Day-of-event registration is 8-10:30 a.m. Attendees should bring nonperishable food for FISH Vancouver food pantry.

Musical mayhem

Journey Theater presents “Matilda: The Musical,” based on Roald Dahl’s book, with performances from Friday to Aug. 12 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Tickets are on sale at journeytheater.org or call 360-750-8550. Adult tickets are $25. Youth and senior tickets are $20. Tickets for all performances are $2 more at the door. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday as well as Aug. 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. Saturday (with American Sign Language interpretation) and Aug. 12.

Lakeside learning

Battle Ground Lake State Park hosts free Saturday interpretive programs for kids and adults at 18002 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground, every week through Sept. 2. Park rangers and park aides will lead guided hikes and classes with information about flora and fauna, geologic history, squirrels, amphibians, bats, horses and owls. To register, email battle.ground@parks.wa.gov or call 360-687-4621. Enter the park using Discovery Pass or pay $10 for a day pass. Sessions this Saturday are a class at 9:30 a.m. about paddleboards and kayaks and a program about frogs at 7:30 p.m.

… And more

For more details about these and other events — like the Clark County Genealogical Society’s car boot sale, open mic night at North Clark Historical Museum and “Will the 2020s Roar Like the 1920?” at the Clark County Historical Museum — visit events.columbian.com.