OCTOBER EVENTS ON WHIDBEY ISLAND FOR 2024
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OAK HARBOR
October 5 11:00am - 5:00pm
The 2nd Annual Dia de Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Festival will be on Saturday, October 5 in downtown Oak Harbor. Will be held at SE Pioneer Way
There’ll be a DJ, Vendors, Food, Mariachi and this year we’re adding Latin Dance Lessons, Piñatas for the kids and Shannon Patiño!Vendor application period is open.
Vendors must be selling Hispanic products or food.
https://www.oakharbormainstreet.org/.../dia-de-fiesta-2/
October 5th, 2-5PM
51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor, WA, United States, Washington 98277
Come enjoy crafts, games and disc golf at Oak Harbor Park & Recreation Harvest Festival. Food will be available for purchase.
David Davinci
October 5th, at 10PM
Come witness the mind-blowing magic of David Davinci in this spectacular event! Prepare to be amazed by his thrilling illusions that will leave you questioning reality. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with wonder and excitement. This event is a must-see for fans of magic and mystery. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the magic of David Davinci live!
All proceeds will be donated to Ryan's House for Youth.Seating is first come first serve. Get there early!!
Purchase Tickets : http://tinyurl.com/ForRyansHouse
October 6th, 2024 from Noon-5PM at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor
Fun for all ages from a small indoor haunted house, trick or treat the tables, picture opportunities with all the fun characters walking around. FREE door raffle and sooo much more.
We have “LAVA LOUIES” pizza coming and live entertainment by the witches of Skagit!! Dance performance at 2pm!
Join us for a night of family friendly fun perfect for the Autumn season!
We will also update throughout the month with new vendors and food trucks added! Details for the event are:
390 NE Midway Blvd Oak Harbor, WA
Saturday, Oct 19
5pm to 9pm
Free to attend market!
Cards and cash accepted by vendorsIf you’re interested in being a vendor or a volunteer, please email us at marketlogcabin@gmail.com for information.
WHIDBEY NAVAL AIR STATION
FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ONLY
FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ONLY SEAPLANE BASE OCTOBER 25TH
Join us at the Navy Exchange on the Seaplane Base on Friday, October 25, for a family-friendly Spooktacular Halloween bash!
Come dressed in your best costumes and ready for a night full of fun!There will be a Trunk or Treat, Carnival Games, music, Fitness Tricks and Feats for Treat, Activities, and more!
The fun takes place 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., so don't miss out!
Want to join the competition? Prizes awarded to the top three trunks! Attendees will vote on their favorite trunk at the end of the row. Register to host a Trunk at MyFFR #992401-02 or call the Convergence Zone at 360-257-2432 to sign up for your trunk!
COUPEVILLE
Octoberfest and Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Grab your Lederhosen and Dirndls! Octoberfest at Meerkerk Gardens is fast approaching.The festival happens from 12 p.m..-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 just as the gardens start flashing fabulous fall color. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Bavaria.
Adult admission to Octoberfest is $15 – payable at the Meerkerk gatehouse entry by cash, check, credit card or pay in advance at www.meerkerkgardens.com/events). Kids under 13 are free. Parking is limited so please carpool, take the bus, ride a bike, or walk, if possible.Two local musical groups will perform for your enjoyment:Nathaniel Talbot Trio will take the stage at 12 p.m. and play an hour and a half-set centering on American roots music that combines the soulful edge of tradition with the Pacific Northwest’s legacy of freedom and innovation.Pickled Herring Band will take the stage at 2 p.m. and will perform all their favorites with accordion player Lori Hansen.Get your tickets here: https://square.link/u/oBipwonUWe will have traditional German food from the Chef in the Black Bandana and have beer from Georgetown Brewing in our Beer Garden.Rhododendrons also will be a big part of this festive event. Check out the nursery! Choose from hundreds of plants on display just in time for the fall planting season.Meerkerk Gardens, a 53-acre woodland wonder on central Whidbey Island, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day of the year. Enjoy 2-plus miles of trails, stunning vistas and a renowned collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and specimen trees. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Bring a lawn chair!
12:00 PM 4:00 PM Meerkerk Gardens
Oktoberfest Celebration at Greenbank Farm with
The Oompah-sters
October 19th at Oktoberfest
Join Whidbey's Saratoga Orchestra on October 19 from 11am-4pm for the first annual Oktoberfest celebration transforming the Greenbank barn into a lively and rollicking beer hall complete with traditional music, food and drink. Headlining the musical entertainment are THE OOMPAH-STERS, Saratoga Orchestra’s own German Band performing traditional Volksmusik, polkas, marches and more with special musical guests, the Puget Sound Alphorn Society performing throughout the day.
You are invited to dress in your finest Dirndls and Lederhosen for this family friendly event. Local handcrafted brews will be available for purchase along with brats and hot dogs from Coupe's Last Stand Bratwagon and traditional pastries from Seattle’s Kaffeeklatsch German Bakery. Enter the Saratoga Sausage Toss, Hammerschlagen (Nail Hitting) and Masskrugstemmen (Stein Lifting) for a chance to win prizes. A special family friendly area will include games and art activities. Proceeds benefit Saratoga Orchestra’s Education and Enrichment programs. Tickets are $20 online presale and $25 purchased at the door and 18 and under are free. Information and tickets at www.sowhidbey.com.
GREENBANK FARM HARVET MOON MARKET
October 25-28th
Whidbey Ren Faire is back for its second season! Harvest Moon Market is sponsored by the Port of Coupeville this year and will feature a haunted "dungeon" in the historic barn, trick-or-treating in the marketplace for littles, beer garden, live entertainment, and so much more!
Your support contributes to Whidbey Ren Faire 2025, which will be next Spring on Whidbey Island in Washington. And the best part is that kids age 12 and under get in absolutely FREE!
Tickets are now on sale for $12 online and $15 at the gate.
From 5-10pm
3 days to join the fun! 🤩
Haunted Dungeon
Beer Garden
Artisan Vendors
Food Trucks
Live Music and Entertainment
Kids Activities
Carnival Games
We can't wait to see you there!
Buy your tickets now, to beat the line and save some moolah for pumpkin spice and something nice.
Practicall Magic in Coupeville
October 24th, 25th & 26th
Witchy, nostalgic, and picture-perfect. Practically Magic is your chance to live out the October of your dreams, surrounded by the beauty of a historic town that comes alive with Halloween spirit. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s enchantment here for everyone!
Join us in Coupeville this October and create memories that will last a lifetime in this spellbinding celebration of all things Practically Magic.
Practically Magic Movie Nights
October 24th, 25th & 26th
Torchlight Parade & Street Dance
October 26th
The Great Coupeville Pumpkin Race
October 27th
Visit the Coupeville Historic Waterfront website for more
LANGLEY
Halloween at Bayview Hall
October 31st
All ages
Free
Everything else.
Details forthcoming
FREELAND
St Augustine's Blessing of the Animals
October 6th at 2PM
In Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi
St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church
5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland
Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.This wonderful celebration is for all beloved animals with whom we share our lives. If you are unable to bring your pet (not all animals like to travel or be around others), bring a photo for the blessing. Blessings will take place near the bell tower. There is plenty of parking. The more the merrier.Those who bring pet ashes to spread will gather at the Pet Spreading Garden at 2:45pm.We will be accepting donations of dog or cat food to support the work of WAIF and OASIS on Whidbey.
All animals and humans are welcome to come to this annual celebration!
