1. Puppy swim
It’s three splashes of yay for Doggie Dive. This annual pool day for pooches is hosted by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington as dogs of all sizes can take a swim in the outdoor pool at the Lake Shore Athletic Club, 2401 N.W. 94th St., Vancouver. Seasoned swimmers can fetch in the large pool, while small dogs or inexperienced canines can try the wading pool from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Admission is $15 per dog. 360-213-2626 or http://southwesthumane.org/engage/events/doggie-dive/
2. Outdoor screen
Drive-in at Zidell Yards will create a temporary outdoor movie theater for cars, bicyclists and walkers alike, fashioned after the classic drive-ins of yesteryear. Those not in cars, be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Hosted by the Northwest Film Center, the movie lineup will feature the James Bond classic “Goldfinger” for Sept. 23, followed by Michael Jordan and the Looney Toons in “Space Jam” on Sept. 24; John Cusack stars in the teen comedy “Say Anything …” on Sept. 25, and Paul Newman finishes the lineup with “Cool Hand Luke” on Sept. 26. Gates open at 5 p.m. with films beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Zidell Yards, 3030 S.W. Moody Ave., Portland. Admission is $8 to $10. http://nwfilm.org/film-series/drive-in-at-zidell-yards-2
3. Eins, zwei, drei
Harvest festivals abound this weekend. Join Shorty’s Garden and Home for its last Harvest Celebration and Oktoberfest, celebrating once more with the original Donaumusikanten from Germany, with new songs from the Munich Oktoberfest. Enjoy a variety of hand-crafted beer from Mill City Brew Werks and a variety of German cuisine from Mill Creek Pub from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 23 at the garden’s Vancouver location, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Tickets are $20 for those 21 and older. Shorty’s follows up the German festivities with its Autumn Brewfest from 2 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24. Attendees can meet the brewers and owners of local breweries and cider houses during this third annual event, featuring 26 craft beers and ciders on tap. There will be music by Justin Sheehy from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by Abbey Roadster from 6 to 10 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from Steakburger, The Nomad’s Gourmet Hot Dogs and Southern Specialties. Tickets are $15 for those 21 and older, and include a souvenir pint glass and five tasting tokens. 360-892-7880 or www.shortysgardenandhome.com
The Alderbrook Park Oktoberfest will run from 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 24 at the private park, 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. The day will feature German music, a stein-holding contest, beer garden, family activities and weiner dog races at 2 p.m. There will be music throughout the day, with a concert by Petty Fever and The Cat Jugglers at 7 p.m. Admission is $10; $6 for ages 4 to 16; and free for ages 3 and younger. The park is restricted to those 21 and older after 7 p.m. 360-882-4444 or http://alderbrookparkevents.com
The annual Oaks Park Oktoberfest features authentic German food, beers from Bavaria, festive games, a children’s area, cooking demonstration, wiener dog races at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, dancing and polka bands. The amusement park attractions are also open to visitors. The festival runs 3 p.m. to midnight Sept. 23; 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 24; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Admission is $5 for ages 16 to 61, $2 for ages 15 and younger and $3 for seniors. 503-233-5777 or http://oaksoktoberfest.com
4. Ridgefield fun
Ridgefield School District will host Experience Ridgefield, a community carnival celebrating the town’s past, present and future from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24. There will be live music, games and activities including laser tag, flag football, potato sack races, arts and crafts, vendors, exhibits and displays at Ridgefield High School, 2724 S.E. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. The festivities will end with a screening of “Back to the Future,” at 7:30 p.m. in the football stadium. Experience Ridgefield was developed and organized by students in the district’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. The event will also feature a “Stuff the Bus” campaign, with donations going to the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. 360-619-1301 or www.ridgefieldsd.org/news/experienceridgefield-september242016
5. Historic runway
See 110 years of fashion during the Summer’s End Promenade as National Park Service Volunteers-in-Parks of all ages will stroll down Officers Row in distinctive clothing of each decade from the 1840s to the 1940s from the park’s Costume and Textile Department, while sharing details of local history. Visitors are invited to stop and have one-on-one conversations with participants from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 24. It will be part of the National Public Lands Day celebration, which includes free admission to the reconstructed fort. In case of inclement weather, the promenade will visit the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, and relocate to the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. 360-816-6253 or www.nps.gov/fova/learn/news/2016summersendpromenade.htm