Clark College Hosts Annual Día del Niño on Apr. 24

For Immediate Release
April 14, 2026

Community members of all ages welcome to celebrate at free event

A banner that says 'Día del Niño, Celebracion de primavera' with graphics of butterflies and a sunflower on the right side

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College invites the community to its free, family-friendly event celebrating children and the Latine culture. Día del Niño (Day of the Child) is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 24, held at Gaiser Student Center on Clark’s main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

The annual event celebrates children and families with arts and crafts, dancing, singing, and snacks, and will feature performances by children’s comedian and entertainer Angel Ocasio, traditional Mexican dance group Vancouver Ballet Folklórico, and Forest Grove High School's Mariachi Tradición.

Celebrate Día Del Niño with activities for kids and adults

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. to celebrate children, families, reading, dancing, and singing with environmentally friendly games, arts and crafts and snacks.

Learn more event details

Dancer with kids

All Are Welcome: Clark College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

Accommodations: If you need accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please contact Office of People and Culture, Melody Williams at MWilliams@clark.edu or (360) 992-2432. Please make requests as early as possible to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington’s largest public institution of higher education. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. This public community college offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor’s and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves almost 10,000 students including high school students, veterans, displaced workers, multilingual and mature learners. About three-quarters of its students are the first in their families to attend college.

For additional information: (event details):
Michelle Golder, Clark College Event Services
T: 360-992-2543 E: mgolder@clark.edu

For additional information: (media inquiries & photo requests):
Maureen Chan-Hefflin, Clark College Communications & Marketing
T: 360-992-2243 E: mhefflin@clark.edu