Halloween party at Funhouse Commons
There will be cookie decorating, cider pressing, spooky stories around an outdoor fire, face painting, treats and more on Friday, Oct. 26, from 3:45-5 p.m.
Orkila’s haunted hayride
Camp Orkila will offer its annual spooky, haunted hayride on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 7–8:45 p.m. This event is recommended only for older children and adults. Come take a ride on the legendary, fear-inducing, haunted hayride, leaving every 20 minutes from Camp Orkila’s pond area.
BOO-SEUM at the Orcas Historical Museum
Come to the Historical Museum on Saturday, Oct. 27, from noon-3 p.m. for an afternoon of fun at the BOO-SEUM.
You can take a free tour of the six homestead cabins under one roof and visit one room where you can watch historical (actually hysterical) black-and-white zombie horror movies. There will be Halloween hats available for the photo booth, fun crafts for the kids and treats for everyone. This is a free community event. In addition, the museum will be welcoming trick-or-treaters on Wednesday, Oct. 31. For more information, call the museum office at 360-376-4849.
NT Live’s ‘Frankenstein’
Orcas Center’s on-Screen season continues this Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. with the second version of “Frankenstein” featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in Danny Boyle’s celebrated production. Why, you might ask, are these on-screen events so worthwhile? They feature:
• A diverse sampling of the world’s best performing arts – theatre, ballet, and opera, without leaving the island.
• All the shows are filmed live with an actual audience during an actual performance.
• You get to view these shows from the best seat in the house in the world’s most renowned theatres.
• You watch these productions on Orcas Center’s 24-foot wide HD projection screen and full 5.1 surround sound.
Orcas Center now offers popcorn and other concessions you can bring into the theatre along with beverages in theatre cups. Prices for these world-class shows are now only $12 ($10 for members) to be comparable with movies.
Orkila’s fall festival
Join Camp Orkila for a free fall festival full of adventure and food. On Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1-5:30 p.m., hot dogs, soup, chili and cider will be available.
Participate in pumpkin carving, cider-pressing, face painting, archery, climbing at the climbing tower, games, a fun hayride, zip lining and much more.
Trick-or-treat for books
Orcas Library will host a “Trick-or-Treat for Books” in the community room from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Friends of the Orcas Library sponsors this program. Kids are invited to come in their costumes and pick out a book to take home. They will also be taking pictures.
Halloween dance
The Odd Fellows Halloween dance is on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. It features the live music of The Walrus and is the annual fundraiser for the Odd Fellows Scholarship Fund. There are many best costume prizes, and the dance is always a lot of fun. It is family friendly. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids.
Trick-or-treat in town
Trick or treat in downtown Eastsound on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 3–6 p.m
Orcas Community Church Fall Carnival
The community church will be hosting its annual Fall Carnival on Oct. 31 from 5 – 7 p.m. Children and adults are all welcome, and costumes are encouraged. There is free food and apple cider offered, as well as games, activities and prizes for kids of all ages. An hour of bingo will begin at 5:30 p.m.. This event is held in OICC’s main building and provides great, clean fun for everyone. For more info, call 360-376-6422.
Drop off candy at Islanders Bank for Bonnie Brae
Halloween candy donations for Bonnie Brae homeowners to hand out can now be dropped off at Islanders Bank in Eastsound. More than 200 trick-or-treaters visit the housing community.
Islanders can also donate money to the Bonnie Brae Halloween Fund. Candy and financial donations will be accepted until Oct. 31.
