Wicked cool Whidbey Halloween Happenings!
— Created October 18, 2023 by Kathy Reed
By Kathy Reed
There are tons of Halloween and harvest season events going on over the next couple of weeks! Whether you’re on the prowl for the perfect pumpkin, feel like a good scare or just want to enjoy a few treats, here’s a list of some of the upcoming activities.
Pumpkin Patch:
Open daily through October, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Trolley rides and family fun on weekends.
Scenic Isle Farm, 46 S Ebey Rd., Coupeville
Case Farm Stand:
Open Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Case Rd., Oak Harbor
K&R Farm Stand and Corn Maze:
Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through October
36699 SR 20, Oak Harbor
Pirate Corn Maze:
Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Night Maze Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10 p.m.
through Oct. 31
Tickets and information: whidbeyfarmandmarket.com
Whidbey Farm and Market, 1422 N Monroe Landing Rd., Oak Harbor
Twisted Barn:
Weekends through and including Halloween, Nov. 3
Three options to choose from; check website for dates, times and tickets: the rollerbarn.com/the-haunted-barn
Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor
NAS Whidbey Halloween Spooktacular:
Friday, Oct. 20, 5-8 p.m.
Trunk or treat, scavenger hunt, games and more. Costumes encouraged. Base access required.
NEX Seaplane Base
Boo Bingo:
Friday, Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m.
Proceeds benefit South Whidbey Elementary PTA
Bingo Boards: $5
Hot dog, chips, applesauce and drink: $4
Lots of prizes. Cash only.
South Whidbey Elementary School Gym, Langley
Apples and Costumes:
Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dress up and bring your costumed pooch, too. Enjoy a doggy parade, candy for the kids, apple tastings and treats.
Bayview Farmers Market, Langley
Fall Festival and Cider Press:
Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fall fun for everyone. Bring an empty container and take some cider home. Donations welcome.
South Whidbey Community Center, 723 Cascade Ave., Langley
Haunted Drive Thru and Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m.
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, 2720 Heller St., Oak Harbor
Harvest Festival:
Friday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m.
Family Bible Church, 2760 Heller St., Oak Harbor
Haunted House:
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 6-11 p.m.
Family friendly 6-8 p.m.
$5 per person/$25 max per family
Fundraiser for Spark Elite Team
Spark Movement Academy, 628 W Oak St., Oak Harbor
Practically Magic Movie Nights:
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 6:30-10 p.m.
Cost: $5
For ages 21+. Enjoy watching the film “Practical Magic,” margaritas, costumes, music and more. Purchase tickets at coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com/practicallymagic/p/practically-magic-movie-night.
Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville
Spells and Brews Bike Ride:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Registration begins at 10 a.m.; cost to ride is $10 per person, including treats and a token for those 21+ for a beverage at the Spells and Brews Beer Garden.
Coupeville Middle School parking lot, 501 S Main St., Coupeville
Clues and Capes Scavenger Hunt:
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $14
Mariner’s Court, 23 Front St., Coupeville
Greenbank Farm Halloween Trunk or Treat:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 12-3 p.m.
Dress in costumes, bring the kids
Greenbank Farm
Trunk or Treat @ VFW:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m.
Treats, fun and prizes! Bring a nonperishable food item for North Whidbey Help House.
VFW parking lot, 3037 Goldie Rd., Oak Harbor
Trunk or Treat Langley
Saturday, Oct. 28, 3-8 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at the fire station; meet firefighters/EMTs, vote for the best trunk. Costumes welcome!
5579 Bayview Rd., Langley
A Nerfed Halloween:
Saturday, Oct. 28
3-4:30 p.m.-Costume Party (all ages/normal darts)
4:30-6:30 p.m.-Candy Cannon Contest (all ages)
6:30-8 p.m.-Costume Party (Ages 12+ with Rivals)
8-9:30 p.m.-Costume Party (Ages 18+ with glow-in-the-dark dodgeball)
$10 each event
The Patriot Family Room, 1751 N Goldie Rd., Oak Harbor
Filipino-American Association Halloween Party:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 5-8 p.m.
Prizes for best costume, couple costume and family costume; pizza and spaghetti, Filipino dessert raffle. Raffle proceeds benefit local scholarships.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 3259 Old Goldie Rd., Oak Harbor
Torchlight Parade and Street Dance:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m.
Cook’s Corner Park, 9th & Main St., Coupeville
Music, Magic and Mystery:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
South Whidbey High School
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.
Oak Harbor High School
Saratoga Orchestra will perform all manner of captivating music and magician JR Russell will host. Instrument petting zoo begins an hour-and-a-half before performances.
More information at sowhidbey.com.
Halloween Dance Party:
Sunday, Oct. 29, 12-2 p.m.
Island County Parent-to-Parent’s annual dance party and potluck. Costumes, crafts, face painting and more. Nothing scary, please. Bring a side dish, dessert or snack to share.
Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville
WISBA Spooktacular Trunk or Treat:
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor
The Great Pumpkin Race:
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Featuring handcrafted pumpkin racecars!
Town Park, Coveland and Broadway, Coupeville
Freeland Trunk or Treat:
Sunday, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m.
Fun for kids of all ages.
Christian Life Community Church, 1832 Scott Rd., Freeland
Rise Academy of Arts Trunk or Treat:
Sunday, Oct. 29, 5-7:30 p.m.
275 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor
Halloween Party:
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m.
Music, dance, costume competition.
Homeplace, 171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor
Spooktacular Langley:
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2:30-5 p.m.
Trick or Treat in downtown Langley
Freeland Chamber Trunk or Treat:
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Freeland Four Corners Harbor and Main Intersection, Freeland
Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 4-6:30 p.m.
Hero Ace Hardware, 150 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor
Coupeville Trunk or Treat:
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-6:30 p.m.
Coupeville Elementary School PTA and Living Hope Church join forces to host this fun family night . Contests for best trunk and best homemade costume.
788 N Alexander St., Coupeville
No Tricks, Safe Treats:
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
Trick or treat through historic downtown Oak Harbor. Enjoy Halloween music, pet costume contest, free hot dogs and more.
Pioneer Way, downtown Oak Harbor