Halloween Round Up 2023: Flip your wig & dig your grave event here
By Jim Drakula ;)
The Gorge Halloween Season is upon us like zombies on an unlocked car full of teenagers!
October is SpookTackular in The Gorge with family-friendly events and after-hours parties that will cater to all Ghosts and Goblins. Get your Costume Ready and add these Top Halloween-themed gatherings to your Calendar. Check back often - and Don’t Miss a Scare! Have an event? Send it to me at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
Halloween Party at Dufur Valley Tavern
The Dufur Valley Tavern presents a Halloween Costume Party with music from Rich & Blonde on Saturday, Oct. 28. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075983479076
WHITE SALMON HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Ghosts, witches, superheroes, and even mythical creatures will haunt downtown White Salmon this All Hallows' Eve! As the air grows crisp and leaves crunch underfoot, White Salmon prepares to cast its enchanting Halloween spell. Residents and apparitions (visitors, if you will) are summoned to partake in the Halloween festivities downtown on Tuesday, October 31.
Amidst swirling mists and echoing laughter, this magical night promises a cavalcade of characters—from timeless phantoms and goblins to present-day superheroes and charming sprites. Lovers of spooks, fun, and all things Halloween, heed the call and join the annual bewitching downtown celebration.
From 5-7 p.m., Jewett Boulevard (Hwy 141) will be a pedestrian-only zone between Garfield Avenue and Estes Avenue.
What's in store?
Haunted House - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
146 W Jewett Blvd
The Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce, The Masons at White Salmon Lodge No. 163, and volunteers from other local community groups promise a haunted house experience fit for all ages. Venture in on the first-level and try to keep your wits as specters lurk in the shadows! Don't do scary? Go right upstairs to the Fun & Friendly Zone for treats, games and more.
Festival of Light - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
60 NE Wauna Ave (Bubba’s Brew Espresso Parking Lot)
A Halloween tradition for over two decades, hosted by Grace Baptist Church, is back! Enjoy carnival games, fresh cider, nibble on enchanted cookies, and marvel at the masquerade of costumes.
Trunk or Treat - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mt Adams Elks Lodge, 124 NE Church Ave (next to the White Salmon Fire Hall)
What could lurk inside a trunk on the spookiest night of the year? Maybe a Frankenstein jumper cable? A witch’s first-aid kit? Or could it be ghosts, goblins, magic brooms, and creeping cobwebs? Wait, did we leave out the heaps of yummy candies?
Community Treats - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Jewett Blvd between Estes Ave and Main Ave
Sorcerers, witches, and muggles alike—are beckoned to Jewett Boulevard to bestow treats upon eager little hands. We encourage everyone—individuals, groups, and businesses—to set up along Jewett Boulevard, hand out treats, and enjoy the best view of the costume parade. Please ensure all treats are commercially wrapped and sealed.
Costume Parade - 5:30 PM to 5:45 PM
White Salmon City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N Main Ave
Supported by the White Salmon Valley K-8 Parent Teacher Organization, strut your stuff or simply enjoy the parade of creative costumes. Margie’s Outdoor Store will lead the ghastly gang of participants down Jewett Boulevard.
All events are free and open to the public.
Come, be part of the magic, and share your experiences using #WhiteSalmonHalloween!
Halloween Costume Party with Chicken $#it Gamblers at The Ruins
Come out to The Ruins on Saturday, Oct. 28, decked out in your favorite Halloween Costume and enjoy the raunchy, crass, spirited Bluegrass music of the Chicken $#it Gamblers! 21+ over. Costumes required!
Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8234
About the Band
The Chicken $#!t Gamblers formed in 2017 when Luke Maddux (Guitar) and Neil Mangrum (Guitar) with Aaron Meader (Mandolin) met at Friends picking circles. The trio brought Jaimie Meldrum (Fiddle) and Bassist Jess Kunze (also of Countryside Ride) into the group and the chemistry of the unit congealed.
Halloween Box Car Drive In Movie at White Salmon Library
The White Salmon Library presents a Halloween Box Car Drive in Movie on Friday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 p.m.
About the Event
Bring your own cardboard box, and use our supplies (along with your imagination) to transform your box into your dream car. Relax inside your car and enjoy popcorn and lemonade while you watch a short, animated Halloween movie projected onto the big screen. Fun for anyone who can fit in a box!
Halloween Party at The Dalles Eagles
The Dalles Eagles/Elks presents a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7-9:30 p.m. This 21 and over event features a costume contest, music from Ray Lemley and more. Members and guest only. $5 cover charge.
Funkship presents Humanifestive Dance Party
The Funkship is taking the Halloween celebration to a new level with the Humanfest Dance Party, on Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 7:30 p.m., at The Bingen Theater. Attendance promises to “Funkify your Existence,” and help you in bringing the Funk to everything you do in life. Welcome Aboard! Tickets at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6151848
Halloween Downtown Hood River
Get ready for an evening of fun downtown Hood River on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 4-7 p.m. Oak Street will be closed to vehicles, creating the opportunity to walk freely through the streets showing off your amazing costumes. Join us in Trick or Treating with participating businesses as we enjoy a safe Halloween!
Halloween Eve Drag Show at Route 30
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween Eve Drag Show featuring the fabulous Darcelle XV & Co., at Route 30 Burgers, Bottles & Brews in The Dalles. Costumes are encouraged for this Rocky Horror themed show. Monday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. 21+ over only.
Tickets available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/630pm-halloween-eve-drag-show-with-darcelle-xv-co-tickets-724208807037
Create a Graveyard Scene Mug!
The Dalles Library hosts a Graveyard Book Community Read event on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 2:30-4 p.m. Come make a custom graveyard scene mug just in time for Halloween. The mugs change color with hot liquid!
Halloween Houses at The Dalles Library
Get ready to create a haunted house and a mini graveyard on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1-3:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library. This Graveyard Book Community Reads event is not to be missed. If you participated in our Holiday House program - you will recognize our Halloween Houses!
Underground Music Station Halloween Bash
The Underground Music Station in Hood River presents a Halloween Bash on Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be three amazing Hood River Bands: Isolated Oscillators (9 p.m.), Greenneck Daredevils (10:15 p.m.) and Vitamin D (11:45 p.m.). It's the late show to bring us past the Witching Hour! 21+ over only. Admission is $15 or $10 if you come with a wristband from the Chickensh*t Gamblers show at The Ruins.
Halloween Hootenanny at Mountain View Grange
The White Salmon Library is sponsoring a Toddler/Preschool Halloween Hootenanny at the Mountain View Grange in White Salmon on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m.Grab your costumes and get ready for a Halloween hootenanny with northwest favorite, the extraordinary Red Yarn. Red Yarn (aka Andy Ferguson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folk songs and puppetry into high-energy shows. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregiver/parent. Siblings welcome.
Rocky Horror Show at Bingen Theater
Big Britches Productions is rehearsing for a musical production of the Rocky Horror Show - opening night is Friday, Oct. 6, at The Bingen Theater. What better way to get ready for the Halloween Season!
Performance Dates include:
Friday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.
About the Musical
The Rocky Horror Show (written by Richard O’Brien) is “a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky, a sort of Frankenstein-style monster in the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfect muscle man complete "with blond hair and a tan".”
Viewing Advisory: The Rocky Horror Show is not for the faint of heart or pre-teen children. Due to the sexual nature of this show Big Britches Productions recommends youth under the age of 16 should attend only at a parent's discretion.
‘Graveyard Book’ featured for Community Read
The Community Read featuring “The Graveyard Book” is intended to be a shared reading experience with loads of activities throughout the month of October at The Dalles Wasco County Library. Designed for all ages, the event starts on Monday, Oct. 2, offering patrons free copies of the book – while supplies last. There will be arts and craft workshops, spooky snacks, games, a haunted graveyard walk, ghost tours and special performers. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the library will host a ‘big’ event – A Day in the Graveyard from 1-4 p.m. - later that evening a discussion of the book will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery.
About the Book
“The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman
“IT TAKES A GRAVEYARD TO RAISE A CHILD.”
“Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn’t live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack — who has already killed Bod’s family. The Graveyard Book, a modern classic, is the only work ever to win both the Newbery (US) and Carnegie (UK) medals.
Haunt the Heights at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents a Haunt-The-Heights Block Party with live music from Two Strikes, The Working Hands All-Stars and The Quick & Easy Boys on Saturday, Oct. 28, Event is noon - 10 p.m. No cover charge.Working Hands Fermentation Presents Haunt the Heights,
Second Anniversary Party
Party Featuring Seasonal Vollmond Märzen Lager, Vendors, Contests, Live Music, and more…
Join Working Hands Fermentation for the brewery’s second anniversary, the Haunt the Heights (formerly “Vollmond”) on Saturday, October 28, from 12 - 10 p.m. at Working Hands located at 1021 12th Street, Hood River, Oregon.
This celebration is intended to bring together small businesses from the Heights, Hood River, and the surrounding area for a family-friendly day of fun.
In addition, Working Hands will release its annual Vollmond beer, a Märzen lager traditionally served at the Munich Oktoberfest.
This all-day event features local artisans and vendors, live music, and delicious food and drinks. There will be activities and contests for all ages throughout the day, with lots of fun prizes.
Schedule of events:
• 11:30 a.m. Beer Belly Run prizes include a spot in the Mug Club ($20 fee)
• 12:00 p.m. Gates open
• 12:30 p.m. Two Strikes on stage
• 3 p.m. Dog Costume Contest
• 4 p.m. Working Hands All Stars on stage
• 6:30 p.m. Stein Hoist
• 7:30 p.m. The Quick & Easy Boys on stage
• 8:30 p.m. Costume Contest
Where: Events located on Pine Street from 11th-12th St, the Working Hands taproom, and the alley behind the brewery.
Admission is free. Follow Working Hands on social media for the latest news (Facebook, Instagram, X).
Sponsors for Haunt the Heights: Apple Green, Infinite Grafix, Westwind Frame & Gallery, Flow Yoga, Northwave, Kiddie City, Windance, Dog River Pet Supplies, Best Western Plus, Land Electric, DelCarpine Automotive, Kiwi Fence, Visit Hood River Chamber of Commerce, Cork Wines, James K. Woods P.C., and Wyeast.
Hood River Library Halloween Party
Get ready for a Spooktacular night of thrills at the Hood River Library Halloween Party on Tuesday Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m. Join us for an Eerie evening of creative crafts and activities, chillingly delicious punch, and free Boooooooooooooks.
The Dalles Witches Walk
Join Downtown The Dalles on Friday, Oct. 20, for the 7th Annual Witches Walk, 5-10 p.m.. Witches Walk will feature many downtown participating businesses. Last Stop Saloon is once again hosting the Witches Dance on Federal Street at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. If you like to join us at a dance this year, please message Johna at 541-993-8445.
Haunted Honky Tonk at Trout Lake Hall
The Trout Lake Hall hosts a Western Honky Tonk Dance & Costume Contest with Countryside Ride on Saturday, Oct. 28. Doors open 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. All Ages, tickets $15 advance/$20 day of show.
About the Band
Countryside Ride is a five-piece traditional Country and Western Honkytonk Dance band that has been entertaining audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest for over 17 years. Playing festivals, dances, special events, and rodeos like the Pendleton Roundup, Countryside Ride consistently entertains four generations of music fans while breathing new energy into traditional Country music.
Trick or Treat!
Get Ready for Trick or Treating:
Goldendale Library, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Costumes Encouraged!
Cascade Locks Historical Museum, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate the last day of museum season with candy and free admission for costumed visitors of all ages.
SCARYOKE at Solera Brewery
Unleash the spirit of song this Halloween at Solera Brewery’s SCARYOKE Night, Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. It’s a chilling evening of music, merriment, and monstrous melodies. Dress up in your best costumes and take the stage to belt out your favorite tunes. The only thing scarier than the costumes is the courage to sing your heart out in front of all your friends and neighbors. Special Prizes for best costumes and notable performances. Hosted by Roman. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9ish. Family friendly song selections until 8 p.m., then anything goes. We will have candy for trick-or-treaters.
Festival of Light at Covenant Church
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m., Festival of Light, Covenant of Hood River, Festival of Light is a Family friendly carnival at Covenant Church in Hood River (455 Frankton Road). There’s something fun for all ages and everything is free. Enjoy a Chili dinner, fresh-pressed (with our apple press) hot apple cider, carnival games, candy, obstacle inflatable, outdoor heaters, Bible Character Hunt for awesome prizes! Everyone is invited, costumes are encouraged but not required. Rain or Shine! If it is raining, we will just move inside.
