Oct. 25

Oaktoberfest at Meadowbrook Farm, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The third annual Oaktoberfest is back at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend. Activities include a bean bag toss, where all participants receive a free crocus bulb to plant for early emerging spring pollinators. Participants include the Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club, the Homegrown National Park Movement, the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Ancestral Land Movement, Meadowbrook Farm Preserve Association and more. Native plants will be available for purchase through Mt. Si Nursery and the Washington Native Plant Society.

Snoqualmie trick-or-treat events, 1-4 p.m.: Snoqualmie’s Halloween festivities begin in Snoqualmie Ridge with trick-or-treating from 1-3 p.m. There is also trick-or-treating from 1-3 p.m. at Snoqualmie Valley YMCA. Then, from 2-4 p.m., trick-or-treating will take place in historic downtown Snoqualmie. For more information, visit snoqualmiewa.gov/1031/Halloween-Events.

North Bend Trick-or-Treat Street, 3-5 p.m.: North Bend Downtown Foundation’s annual Halloween event is for the whole family, costumes encouraged. The afternoon will include treats, activities and participating downtown North Bend merchants.

Carnation Halloween Candy Crawl, 1-4 p.m.: The event takes place at Tolt Commons in downtown Carnation. Features crafts, games and trick-or-treating. A raffle drawing will take place at 3:45 p.m. For questions about being a vendor or setting up a booth, contact Stacey Smith: secretary@carnationchamber.com.

Oct. 25-26

Fall Festival at First Light Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: First Light Farm’s Fall Festival includes pumpkin picking and decorating, scavenger hunting, bracelet making and s’mores. There also will be produce to harvest. No admission fee; small fee for s’mores and bracelet making. The festival will continue Oct. 25-26.

Through Oct. 26

Halloween train rides: Join the Northwest Railway Museum for an autumn celebration featuring slightly spooky fun including hot cider, cider press demonstrations, live music, hands-on apple coring and other seasonal activities. Costumes encouraged for visitors of all ages. North Bend departures are at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Snoqualmie departures are at 11:00 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $16-$32 and can be purchased at trainmuseum.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1000076.

Novelty Hill Farm fall festival: Visit Novelty Hill Farm in Duvall every weekend through Oct. 26 for fall fun. Activities include pumpkin picking, a corn maze, farm critters, a trike track, a makers market and fall treats. Festival is 3-6 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Oct. 28

Mayoral candidates forum: The Snoqualmie Tribe and League of Women Voters of Seattle King County are hosting a mayoral candidates forum from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Salish Lodge and Spa Ballroom, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Invited are candidates for mayor of Duvall, Issaquah and Snoqualmie. Questions will be focused on the environment and the forum will be moderated by Paula Barnes. All ages welcome. Free public parking. Food and beverages provided. A livestream will be available. Register online at snoqualmietribe.us/event/mayoral-forum. To learn more, email gasp@snoqualmietribe.us.

Through Oct. 30

Toilet paper drive: St. Clare’s Episcopal Church is partnering with the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank and South Fork to gather toliet paper for the food bank. This year’s goal is 6,000 rolls. Donations can be dropped off from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the trick-or-treat festivities in downtown North Bend. To learn more, call 425-831-6175 or email admin@stclareschurch.org.

Oct. 31

‘Wicked’ fun in Fall City, 5-7 p.m.: For the first time ever, Aroma Coffee Co. will stay open until 7 p.m. on Halloween night, offering a cozy, family-friendly landing spot for the whole community. Guests are invited to stop in, refuel, recharge, and be “Wicked”-ly entertained. Fall City Arts and 4Culture are sponsoring photo opportunities with theater performers dressed as Elphaba and Glinda, plus a roaming magician from The Great Surprisal. “Wicked” inspired décor and festivities will fill the shop through Nov. 1, making Aroma Coffee Co. a magical stop all season long. Aroma is also hosting Billy Bones, a beloved Fall City Halloween tradition. This 12-foot skeleton, known for his clever themed costumes, has delighted the community for years thanks to a cherished local family. This year, the family is taking time to focus on a challenging health journey, and Fall City Arts and Aroma Coffee Co. are carrying on the tradition, hosting Billy outside Aroma, dressed as Glinda from “Wicked.” A nearby QR code will allow visitors to donate to Live Gray’s Way, the nonprofit chosen by the family.

Nov. 30

Artists Sunday: North Bend Art and Industry invites residents and visitors to participate in Artists Sunday, the nationwide art-shopping movement held annually on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Snoqualmie Middle School, the Valley will highlight its vibrant local art scene by encouraging shoppers to purchase handcrafted items and artistic experiences as unique holiday gifts. The. celebration will feature local artists and creatives, musicians, free photos with Santa, and much much more. Visit www.northbendartandindustry.org or email ellen@nbaicc.org to learn more.

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