The business community of downtown Eastsound is presenting a Halloween weekend for the whole family.

Eastsound has long been the perfect setting for a safe and intimate “Trick-Or-Treat” with businesses within the easily ‘walkable’ village welcoming costumed kids and families for years. This season, the old fashioned fun expands to bring a host of offerings during the holiday weekend. The event is on Oct. 29 and 31 and is called “Great Pumpkin Weekend.”

A group of active Eastsound business owners has organized the events to attract folks to Orcas Island… “The Gem of the San Juans’… for the crisp weekend wrapping up the October season.

Saturday, Oct. 29

At the Episcopal Church, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: costume contest, prizes for: up to 8, 9 to 18, and family; pumpkin bowling; scarecrow making – a judged competition with prizes; face painting; balloon twisting; food and treats.

At the Wildflower Bakery Garden, 2 to 4 p.m.: pumpkin carving contest, everything provided, including cookies. Prizes for: 4 to 8, 9 to 16, 17 and up.

At Darvill’s Books, 4 to 5 p.m.: story telling hour, with cookies.

Monday, Oct. 31

Downtown Eastsound, 3 to 5 p.m.: trick or treat!

For more information, go to www.orcasislandchamber.com or call 376-2273.