Halloween fun: Spooky events for families, grown ups start this weekend

Lots of family Halloween events, and one for the grown-ups, start this weekend in the Valley. Events include: • Celebrate Halloween and autumn with a scenic walk in the country, Saturday Oct. 25, at Remlinger Farms in Carnation. Walkers start any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and choose five, 10 or 13 kilometer routes. The walks traverse farmland and country trails, and the Carnation community. Learn more at www.walkingwithecw.org.

Lots of family Halloween events, and one for the grown-ups, start this weekend in the Valley.

Events include:

Scenic walk at Remlinger Farms

Celebrate Halloween and autumn with a scenic walk in the country, Saturday Oct. 25, at Remlinger Farms in Carnation. Walkers start any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and choose five, 10 or 13 kilometer routes. The walks traverse farmland and country trails, and the Carnation community. Learn more at www.walkingwithecw.org.

Ghost stories, pumpkin contest at VIC

Families can come to the new North Bend Visitor Information Center for an entertaining afternoon of ghostly stories and mysterious tales of the Valley, performed by Bob Antone and friends, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Admission is free, and refreshments are provided by local businesses.

The center is also holding a carved pumpkin contest. Bring a carved or painted pumpkin to the center between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24, 25 and 26. The pumpkin must be clean, weighting no more than 20 pounds and no candles. A winner will be announced at 4 p.m. on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31.

Treat harvest in historic Snoqualmie

Trick or Treat Harvest in historic downtown Snoqualmie, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Friday, Oct. 31. Look for balloons at participating businesses.

Trick or treat planned on the Ridge

Snoqualmie YMCA brings back the “Trick or Treat on Snoqualmie Ridge” event for a third year, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. Admission is free. Children start at the Snoqualmie Ridge IGA, collect a goodie bag and a passport to participating locations.

Halloween bash at Brewery

Snoqualmie Taproom’s second annual Halloween Bash is 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the brewery, 8032 Falls Ave., Snoqualmie. Fun for the whole family. Live music by the King Dogs, ghoulish games, frightning food, no cover.

Halloween Town at High School

Mount Si High School choir’s annual carnival and haunted house, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Mount Si High School commons. Cost is $5. Come in costume for some indoor all-ages Halloween fun. Learn more at http://mountsichoirs.weebly.com.

Moose kids party

Snoqualmie Valley Moose Lodge’s annual Children’s Halloween Party is noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the lodge, 108 Sydney St., North Bend. The costume party includes games, a costume parade, prizes, cupcakes, face painting, and other activities. Lunch of hot dogs, chips and a drink will be served. All are welcome. Call the lodge at (425) 888-0951.

Trick or treating at North Bend Outlets

North Bend Premium Outlets will be celebrating Halloween again this year, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.  Many stores will have goodies for trick or treaters, young and old.