Pacific Northwest events & family resources

Washington · Lakewood · 2026-10-23

Trick or Treating for Little Ghouls

Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:30–6:30 PM at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities, 6103 Mount Tacoma Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The clinic’s event page welcomes Veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Activities include a child-friendly haunted house, crafts, treats, and a photo booth. Registration is encouraged but not required; walk-ins are welcome. Free per the organizer.

Upcoming · free · registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Washington · Walla Walla · 2026-10-27

Veterans Movie Night — Walla Walla VA

Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Doors open at 5:00 PM; the movie starts at 5:30 PM. The community post gives the Theater, Building 78, 77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla, WA as the location. The film is listed as “to be announced.” These details came from a PNWVETS community post; VOW did not find a matching VA event page, so contact the facility to confirm the event is still scheduled before traveling.

Community-post details · confirm with VA before attending · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Washington · Tumwater · 2026-10-29

Women Veterans of Washington — Coffee, Conversation & Connection

Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Coffee Pub NW, 804 79th Avenue SE, Suite 108, Tumwater, WA 98501. The shared post invites women Veterans of any era to a casual social gathering. The event notice is from a PNWVETS community post; contact the organizer or venue to confirm details before making plans.

Community-post details · confirm with organizer · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Washington · Burlington · 2026-11-07

Skagit Veterans Fun Run — 2 Mile or 5K

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00–10:30 AM at the Burlington Visitor Information Center, 520 East Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233. Family-friendly 2-mile and 5K fun run/walk hosted by American Legion Memorial Post 91. RunSignup lists $30 entry, $10 for participants 18 and under, and race-day registration from 8:00–8:30 AM for $40 cash or check. Check the organizer page for remaining capacity and current fees.

Registration open when checked · capacity and fees can change · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Washington · Bremerton · 2026-10-21

Washington Women Veterans Forum & Resource Fair

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Bremerton Elks Lodge #1181, 4131 Pine Road NE, Bremerton. WDVA lists the in-person Women Veterans Forum from 8:30–9:30 a.m. and the Veterans Resource Fair & Resource Provider Roundtable from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. A virtual RSVP is available for providers joining the roundtable. Confirm event details with WDVA.

Scheduled · confirm participation details · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Washington · Lakewood · 2026-11-14

Operation Connection: Strengthening Family Bonds Workshop

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Cohen Clinic at Valley Cities, 6103 Mount Tacoma Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The workshop is designed for military families with children ages 6–14. Follow the organizer’s registration page for current availability and details.

Upcoming · registration details on organizer page · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Washington · Vancouver · 2026-11-14

Children’s Christmas Party — American Legion Post 14

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00–4:30 PM at American Legion Post 14, 4607 NE St. Johns Road, Vancouver, WA. The shared notice lists cookie decorating, games, a cake walk, Christmas cards for Veterans, and photos with Santa; parents may attend with children. It suggests donations of $20 per adult and $5 per child. Details were transcribed from a PNWVETS community post; confirm with Post 14 before traveling.

Community-post details · confirm with Post 14 · Details checked October 18, 2026

Washington · Cowlitz County · Seasonal resource

HEVIN Operation Santa — Holiday Gifts for Veterans’ Children

HEVIN’s community notice invites Veterans with children to apply for holiday gifts. It says proof of Veteran status is required, applications are first come, first served, and new applications will not be accepted after November 30, 2026. The post lists (360) 749-2016 and hevinvets@gmail.com for an application and details. Confirm the current application process directly with HEVIN; this is a community notice, and the 2026 form was not independently located.

Post lists November 30 deadline · confirm application availability · Details checked October 18, 2026

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Oregon · Central Oregon · Seasonal resource

Giving Thanks Meals for Veterans — Veterans Appreciation Events, DNP

Veterans Appreciation Events, DNP, says its Central Oregon programs include November “Giving Thanks” meals for Veterans. A PNWVETS community post shared on October 14 said several meals were still available. The post does not provide the meal date, delivery area, or sign-up details; contact the organizer to confirm current availability and eligibility.

November meals mentioned · ask organizer about current openings · Details checked October 18, 2026

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