Events

Port Lecture Series – A Community Favorite

Our popular public lecture series offers an engaging way to learn more about the Port of Vancouver USA and the work we do for our community. Each season, expert speakers explore topics ranging from the maritime industry and global trade to tourism and more.

Lectures are FREE and open to the public, held at the historic Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main Street, Vancouver). Concessions are available for purchase—including excellent popcorn. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with port commissioners on hand to greet attendees before the program begins. And don’t worry about parking—it’s free downtown after 6:00 p.m.

Though the lecture series has concluded for the current season, it will return in 2026. We look forward to welcoming you back!

One past attendee shared:
“It’s an opportunity to see the great things happening here. You learn to appreciate how everyday lives are affected by trade and all the different work being done at the port.”

Community Events

One of the ways the port fosters community engagement is through our sponsorship and attendance of various community events. In 2025 we are supporting several local groups and events in Vancouver:

• National Night Out: LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park – Aug. 5
• Free Friday Night Movies: Fruit Valley Park – TBD
• Summer Fest at the Fort Vancouver Historic Reserve
• Pollinator Festival at Marshall Park – June 21
• 4 Days of Aloha – July 24-27
• Vancouver Arena Pokémon Go Festival – June 28 & 29
• Clark County Fair – August 1-10
• Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Gala – Sept. 12

Public Tours

Ever been curious about what goes on at the Port of Vancouver USA? Ever wonder how nearly 75,000 Subarus get from ship to land every year? If so, join us for a free port tour. We’re always excited to welcome guests to the port and show our neighbors around. Tour season runs from June through October with several dates and times provided. Click here to learn more about the port’s tours.