WEEKEND: Halloween events scare up fun across Peninsula

Published 12:01 am Friday, October 24, 2014

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 24.

The North Olympic Peninsula is a veritable cornucopia of Halloween activities this weekend and next, with offerings for kids, parents, the young at heart — and even pets.

For more about the Super Spooktacular Drag Off, a contest and show for drag queens and kings Saturday night at Studio Bob in Port Angeles, see Peninsula Spotlight, the Peninsula Daily News’ weekly entertainment magazine.

SEQUIM

Pumpkin party, fair

SEQUIM — The Sequim Prairie Grange’s annual Pumpkin Party and Country Fair will be Saturday at the grange, 290 Macleay Road.

The children’s Pumpkin Party starts at 4 p.m. in the Glenda Clark Memorial Outdoor Kitchen, with pumpkin carving and sugar-cookie decorating.

The “grange ladies” will open the kitchen to serve beef stew, hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad.

The country fair starts at 5 p.m., with games, face painting, a cake walk and a white elephant table.

Haunted Hallways

SEQUIM — The Sequim High School’s Associated Student Body will host the annual Haunted Hallways event at the H Building, 601 N. Sequim Ave., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Parents and grandparents can bring children dressed in costumes for Halloween activities.

Admission is free, but canned food donations will be added to the high school’s annual October food drive to benefit the Sequim Food Bank.

For more information, phone Sequim High School at 360-582-3600.

Casino Halloween party

SEQUIM — 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101, will hold a Halloween costume party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

There is no cover, and the event is for those 21 and older.

The costume contest starts at 11 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Notorious 253 will provide entertainment.

For more information, visit www.7cedarsresort.com.

Church festival slated

SEQUIM — Dungeness Community Church, 45 Eberle Lane, will host a free fall festival from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Games with candy as prizes are planned, along with a chili cook-off and pie-baking contest.

There will be live music and a storytime, with a reading of Halloween: Is It For Real? by Harold Myra.

Costumes are encouraged.

For more information, phone 360-683-7333.

Abbott and Costello

SEQUIM — A free screening of “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” will be held at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The movie will show in the library meeting room.

Released in 1948, the film follows Abbott and Costello as they encounter such monstrosities as the Wolf Man, Dracula, Frankenstein and the Invisible Man.

For more information, visit www.nols.org, phone 360-683-1161 or email sequim@nols.org.

Boys & Girls Cub party

SEQUIM — The Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St., will hold a Halloween party from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Kids and parents are invited to partake in a haunted house, games, a scary movie screening and a night of dancing with a DJ.

The club is also offering pizza and pop to attendees.

Admission is $1. Proceeds benefit the club.

Cub Scout party

SEQUIM — The Cub Scout Pack 4490 will host a Halloween party at First Baptist Church, 1323 Sequim-Dungeness way, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.

There’s a free spooky house, a cake walk and games for children through fifth grade.

For more information, phone Becky Rice at 575-538-1186.

Hallow’d Eve festival

SEQUIM — Faith Lutheran Church, 382 W. Cedar St., will hold the Hallow’d Eve Harvest Festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

There will be free games, prizes, candy and a cake walk.

For more information, phone 360-683-4803.

Silent movies

SEQUIM — Nourish, 1345 S. Sequim Ave., will host Halloween silent movies to music at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

A montage of classic silent movies from the 1930s will be accompanied by live music.

Treats will be given to those who come in costume.

For more information, phone 360-797-1480.

SARC Monster Bash

SEQUIM — The Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center, 610 N. Fifth Ave., will offer an alternative to trick-or-treating at the fifth annual Halloween Monster Bash from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

The event will feature a range of activities in addition to dance exercise.

Zumba, salsa, Bokwa Fitness and Hot Hula Fitness sessions, plus an “Old Skool Dance Party,” will be led by dance fitness instructors from throughout the Olympic Peninsula.

Halloween-themed face and henna painting, fresh popcorn, balloon animals and the Laff Pack clowns round out the event.

Entry to the Monster Bash is $5, with free admission for kids 12 and younger.

For more information, phone 360-683-3344 or visit www.sarcfitness.com.

Trunk or treat

SEQUIM — First Baptist Church, 1323 Sequim-Dungeness Way, will hold a “trunk or treat” event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Children will trick-or-treat from cars in the church’s parking lots.

The event is appropriate for children through fifth grade.

For more information, phone Becky Rice at 575-538-1186.

LARC Gallery party

SEQUIM — The LARC Gallery, 425 E. Washington St., will host a Halloween party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

The event is free, and refreshments and drinks will be served.

There will be door prizes for the following:

■ Best “famous, historical artist” costume.

■ Best “hysterical” artist costume.

■ Best “nonart-related” costume.

This event also is the opening night of the gallery’s “4-D” art show, “Daring, Dastardly & Definitely Different.”

Those who wish to perform a solo or group rendition of “Monster Mash” will get the chance to win a free T-shirt.

For more information, phone Shirley Mercer at 360-775-9816 or email larcgallerysequim@gmail.com.

Church’s ‘trunk or treat’

SEQUIM — Olympic View Church of God, located on the corner of North Brown Road and East Fir Street, will host its fifth annual “trunk or treat” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

More than 15 decorated vehicles will be in the parking lots for trick-or-treating.

There also will be a hayride, hot dogs, hot apple cider and hot cocoa available.

For more information, phone Christine Paulsen at 360-461-1866 or the church office at 360-683-7898.

CARLSBORG

‘Trunk or treat’ slated

CARLSBORG — Eastern Hills Community Church will present its annual “trunk or treat” at 91 Savannah Lane from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Admission is free.

There will be train rides, bounce houses, hot dogs, music and candy.

For more information, phone 360-681-4367.

BRINNON/QUILCENE

Brinnon Fall Festival

BRINNON — The Brinnon Parent-Teacher Organization will hold its annual Fall Festival Carnival in the Brinnon School gymnasium, 46 Schoolhouse Road, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today.

There will be food and games including a cake walk, bakery bingo, balloon pop and more.

All are encouraged to come in costume.

Admission is free, and game tickets are 25 cents a piece.

Family Halloween

BRINNON — A Brinnon Family Halloween Party will be held at the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

There will be homemade pizza, cookies, games and prizes for all ages.

Quilcene center’s party

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Community Center, 294952 U.S. Highway 101, will kick off its free seventh annual Halloween party with a “Zombie Run” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

There will be games, prizes, food and photos.

All ages are welcome.

Costume contests for best costume, best family costume and more will be held.

Snacks will be served.

For more information, phone 360-765-3643 or email i.am.insain1@gmail.com.

PORT TOWNSEND

Key City dance party

PORT TOWNSEND — Key City Public Theatre will present a Halloween costume party with the Toolshed Trio and DJ Moody at 419 Washington St. from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 31.

“The Dance to Raise the Dead” features a costume contest, door prizes and drink specials.

Admission is $7.

The Toolshed Trio plays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., and DJ Moody spins from 10 p.m. to midnight.

PORT ANGELES

Dry Creek Oktoberfest

PORT ANGELES — An Oktoberfest celebration is slated from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Dry Creek Elementary School, 25 Rife Road.

Admission is free.

There will be a free Zumba dance party, fake tattoos by the Dry Creek Parent-Teacher Organization, pumpkin and face painting for $1, plus a root-beer float garden, hot dogs and snacks.

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, and a prize will be given out for best costume.

College dance slated

PORT ANGELES — A Halloween dance will be held in Peninsula College’s Pirate Union Building on campus, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., from 9 p.m. to midnight today.

Teens and college students are welcome. Admission is $3 for Peninsula College students and $5 for guests.

Music for the dance is by DJ O.B.1.

For more information, phone 360-417-6432 or email asc@pencol.edu.

Candy Land fall event

PORT ANGELES — Lighthouse Christian Center, 304 Viewcrest Ave., will hold its annual Candy Land fall event from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Free admission is offered to each attendee who brings a bag of wrapped candy.

The event’s offerings include free candy, games, giant inflatables, face painting and laser tag.

There is a rock-climbing wall for an added fee.

Food will be available for purchase from the church kitchen, and the church cafe will offer assorted beverages.

Wristbands are available for pre-sale for all attractions.

Visit www.lighthousepa.org for more information.

Square dance

PORT ANGELES — The Strait Wheelers will host a Halloween-themed square dance at the Sons of Norway Hall, 131 W. Fifth St., from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Admission is $5 per person or $10 per couple.

Conventional square dance wear is accepted, but Halloween-themed attire is encouraged.

For more information, phone 360-457-3912.

TAFY open house

PORT ANGELES — TAFY (The Answer for Youth) will host a Halloween open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at 711 E. Second St.

The public is invited as the group celebrate five years of helping homeless youths in Port Angeles.

There will be light snacks and Halloween treats.

Prizes will be offered to those bringing friends.

For more information, phone 360-670-4363.

Dog parade

PORT ANGELES — TLC Pet Pros Training Center, 514 W. Eighth St., will hold a Halloween Dog Parade on the sidewalks of Eighth and Lincoln streets at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

There will be prizes, treats and refreshments.

All are welcome to meet at the shop with well-behaved dogs.

For more information, phone 360-808-6080.

Price Ford event

PORT ANGELES — Price Ford, 3311 E. U.S. Highway 101, will hold a trunk or treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Thirty local businesses will provide a safe place for youngsters to trick or treat inside, rain or shine.

For more information, phone 360-457-3333.

Zombie circus

PORT ANGELES — Next Door Gastropub will present “A Halloween Zombie Circus” at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St., at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

This event is for those 21 and older and features a full bar, a fire and light show, and DJ Flave spinning music.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Tickets are available at the pub, 113 W. First St.; Moss, 120 W. First St.; or at www.zombiecircus.brownpapertickets.com.

Howl-O-Ween pet pics

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Veterinary Clinic, 1417 E. Front St., will offer “Howl-O-Ween” pet photos from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

A $5 donation goes to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.

There is a raffle for a $50 gift certificate for services and products at the vet clinic.

For more information, phone 360-452-8978 or visit www.olympicveterinaryclinic.com.

Hillcrest fall festival

PORT ANGELES — Hillcrest Baptist Church, 205 Black Diamond Road, will host a free fall festival event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Suitable for children ages 2 to 12 and parents, the event’s offerings include prizes, popcorn, candy, face painting, a kissing booth and a cake walk.

There is also the “Creepy Room,” a trick-or-treat area for costumed kids.

For more information, phone Linda Jordan at 360-457-7409 or email lindapjordan@me.com.

Park View Halloween

PORT ANGELES — Park View Villas, 1430 Park View Lane, will host a “Spooktacular” Halloween at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Participants can join in the lobby for a Halloween event with trick-or-treaters.

For more information, phone 360-452-7222.

Crestwood Halloween

PORT ANGELES — Crestwood Health & Rehabilitation will host a trick-or-treat event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Attendees can bring children to trick-or-treat through the halls at Crestwood Health and Rehabilitation.

For more information, contact Lily Carignan at 360-452-9206 or LCarignan@extendicare.com.

Witches Tea Party

PORT ANGELES — A Witches Tea Party will be held at Lake Crescent Lodge’s sun porch, 416 Lake Crescent Road, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.

The costs is $25 for an adult and child or $18 for adults and $8 for children.

Attendees are encouraged to wear witch or warlock costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed treats.

Reservations are required and can be made by phoning 360-928-3211 or emailing mills-rachel@aramark.com.

WEST END

‘Truck or Treat’

FORKS — “Truck or Treat” is slated at the Forks Assembly of God, 81 Huckleberry Lane, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Costumed kids of all ages are welcome to stop by and get candy and prizes from different themed trucks.

Boo Bash Party

FORKS — A Halloween Boo Bash Costume Party will be held at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road, from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 1.

Admission is $15 per person and includes dinner and dancing.

There’s a cash prize for best costume, a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.

This event is open to those 21 and older.

Proceeds benefit Elks charities.

For ticket information, phone 360-461-2630 or 360-640-0098.

NORDLAND

Halloween Carnival

NORDLAND — The sixth annual Halloween Carnival, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Flagler, will be held at the park, 10541 Flagler Road, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday.

Admission is $7 per person or $25 for a group of four.

The carnival features “The Portal of Peril,” “Trick-or-Treat Street,” carnival games and zombie-themed hay rides.

Ghost tours of historical buildings and areas of the park are at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for a suggested donation of $5.

Discover Passes are not required for this event.