Halloween weekend came early. There's a headless horseman on the train tracks, a late-night screening of The Shining in Camas, and a pumpkin patch after dark (adults only). Plenty of non-spooky picks too.
IN THIS ISSUE
The Shining takes over downtown Camas
A headless horseman train ride
Monster Mash at Vancouver Mall
Books and beer at Fortside Brewing
Volunteer morning at Columbia Springs
Pumpkin Lane after dark, 21 and up
A new play at Magenta Theater
Press real leaves into clay at Kilnfolk
Free live music at 14 Acres
The last Sunday farmers market of the season
Final weekend at Velvet Acres
⭐ EDITOR'S PICK
"The Shining" Night in Downtown Camas
October 23, starting at 7:30 PM · Downtown Camas, NE 4th Ave · Free to join, movie tickets $8.50
Bars along 4th Avenue host a costume and scream contest and trivia, then the night wraps up with a late screening of The Shining at the Liberty Theatre. Spooky season is officially underway.
👪 BRING THE KIDS
Headless Horseman Halloween Train
October 24 and 25, departures at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM · Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 Railroad Ave, Yacolt (about 35 min) · $18 to $24
A train ride through a rock tunnel while the headless horseman gives chase. Some seating is open-air, so dress warm.
Monster Mash Stage Show at Vancouver Mall
October 24, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM · Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr · Free
A costumed stage show with a freeze dance, a costume contest, and an art station for decorating treat bags. Wear the costume early.
🙋 GO SOLO FRIENDLY
Brews and Books at Fortside Brewing
October 24, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Fortside Brewing, 2200 NE Andresen Rd, Suite B · Free
A book signing for the horror novella Blood for Beer Money, plus a spooky book raffle. An easy excuse to grab a seat at the bar on your own.
Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs
October 24, 9:00 AM to noon · Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy · Free
A volunteer morning pulling invasive plants and caring for the trails. Tools are provided. Working side by side is one of the easiest ways to meet people.
🍻 MEET PEOPLE AND DATE NIGHT
Pumpkin Lane After Dark
October 23, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM · Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd, Yacolt (about 35 min) · $40 per person, 21+
The grown-up version of Pumpkin Lane: an evening hayride past scarecrows, the pumpkin patch, BBQ, wine, and s'mores.
"Middletown" at Magenta Theater
October 23 and 24, 7:30 PM · Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St · $15
Ekklesia Theatre presents Will Eno's play about an unlikely friendship between two people in a small town, in partnership with NAMI Southwest Washington. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
🎸 LIVE MUSIC AND MAKING STUFF
Leaf Plates Clay Workshop at Kilnfolk
October 24, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM · Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St. · $55
Press real fall leaves into clay to make a plate. Beginner-friendly, and the studio fires and glazes it for you.
Free Live Music at 14 Acres Winery
October 23 and 24, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM · 14 Acres Vineyard and Winery, 2411 NE 244th St, Ridgefield · Free
Nick Walker plays Friday and the Soulcem Acoustic Duo plays Saturday. Wine sold by the glass and bottle.
🌲 GET OUTSIDE
Vancouver Farmers Market
October 24 and 25 (Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) · 8th and Esther St, downtown · Free to browse
This Sunday is the last Sunday market of the season. After October, the market switches to Saturdays only for winter.
Final Weekend at Velvet Acres Pumpkin Patch
October 23 to 25, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM · Velvet Acres Gardens, 18905 NE 83rd St · $10 Friday, $12 Saturday and Sunday
Pick-your-own pumpkins, the corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals. Open through the end of October, so this is your last full weekend.
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
Silent Book Club · October 22, 5:30 PM · Camas Public Library · Free, 18+ · More info
Camas Witches Night Out · October 23, 5:00 PM · Downtown Camas · Free
Haunted Walking Tours · October 23 and 24, 7:00 PM · Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. · $15 to $20 · More info
Baba Yaga Puppet Show · October 24, 11:00 AM · Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St. · $10 · More info
Free Shred and E-Recycle Day · October 24, 10:00 AM · Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd. · Free with a food donation · More info
81st Annual Chrysanthemum Show · October 24 and 25 · HH Hall Building, 10000 NE Seventh Ave. · Free
Scary-Oke Fundraiser · October 24, 3:00 PM · Drop the Mic Karaoke, Camas · Pay what you will · More info
VanCity Saturday Social Dance · October 24, 7:00 PM · 9212 NE Highway 99 · $10, no partner needed · More info
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