Halloween events around Skagit County
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ANACORTES

TRICK OR TREAT: Kids ages 12 and younger can pick up candy and other goodies from participating downtown merchants during the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual Trick-or-Treat Downtown from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Bring donations of canned goods for the “Mile of Food” drive. 360-293-3832 or http://www.anacortes.org.

HAUNTED WAREHOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 30th Street and T Avenue. Enjoy live music by Mid Life Crisis, dancing, a costume contest, door prizes, food and drinks. $20 singles, $35 couples. For 21 years and older only. Proceeds will benefit people receiving treatment at the Cancer Care/Infusion Clinic of Anacortes.

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BIG LAKE

COSTUME PARTY, MUSIC BY WENDELJACK: 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 31, Big Lake Bar and Grill, 18247 Highway 9, Mount Vernon. No cover. 360-422--6411.

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BOW

SPOOKTACULAR BALL: $1,000 Halloween costume party, hosted by KAFE 104.3 FM, featuring music by The Spazmatics, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight, The Skagit, 5964 N. Darrk Lane. 877-275-2448. $10 general admission. Compete for cash awards for the best costumes.

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BURLINGTON

COSTUME DAY: For children and adults, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Belfast Feed Store, 6200 N. Green Road. Wear a costume to the store and receive a free gift. Watch for the Catapult Man on Highway 99, across from the KOA entrance. 360-724-3075.

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CONCRETE

GHOST WALK: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, leaving from the East County Resource Center, 45770 Main St. The tour features stories from the past, glimpses into some of the historic buildings and inexplicable phenomena reported by current residents and building owners. Ages 18 and older only. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Reservations required; $10. Call 360-853-8767 or e-mail .

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COUPEVILLE

HALLOWEEN TORCHLIGHT PARADE: Beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Cook’s Corner, the corner of North and Ninth streets, and then down Front Street. Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue will provide free flashlights (torches) to the first 100 children ages 10 and younger. Open to all ages in costumes. 360-678-3310 or .

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GREENBANK

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at historic Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, on Whidbey Island. Enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, kettle corn, cider and apples and more. 360-678-7700 or http://www.greenbankfarm.com.

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LA CONNER

TRICK-OR-TREATERS PARADE: The annual parade of trick-or-treaters will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, starting at Sixth and Morris streets. Participating merchants will hand out candy from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, call the La Conner Chamber of Commerce at 888-642-9284 or visit http://www.laconnerchamber.com.
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MOUNT VERNON

HALLOWEEN BASH: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th St.. Tricks, treats and other fun activities. $3 per person. 360-336-6215.

CORN MAZE, HAUNTED BARN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at Gordon Skagit Farms, 15598 McLean Road. Explore the seven-acre corn maze and a spooky barn. Maze easy to navigate for all ages; barn is kid-friendly. Free. 424-0363 or http://www.gordonskagitfarms.com.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST: Trick or treat from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Mount Vernon; then enter the costume contest at 4 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. Open to all ages, from babes in arms to teenagers, with prizes for different age groups. Free. 360-336-8955 or http://www.lincolntheatre.org.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Rexville Grange, 1929 Rexville Road. Live music by Rivertalk, dancing, costume contest, refreshments. No alcohol. All ages welcome. $15. $10, students. Free for children younger than 12. 360-428-2016 or 360-293-2984.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Rexville Grocery, 19271 Best Road. Show up in costume and get a dollar off on your beer. Prize for the best costume. 360-466-5522 or http://www.rexvillegrocery.com.

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OAK HARBOR

TWILIGHT, THE MOVIE!: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd. “Twilight” is an action-packed, modern-day love story between a teen girl and a vampire. Rated PG-13. Limited seating. Costumes are encouraged. $5. 360-679-2237.

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SEDRO-WOOLLEY

HAUNTED HOSPITAL: 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October on the grounds of the former Northern State Hospital, 7782 Northern State Road. $5. Proceeds benefit the Cascades Job Corps Student Scholarship Fund. Not recommended for children younger than 12. 360-854-2161.

OCTOBER FESTIVAL: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Jones Creek Farm, 32260 Burrese Road. $10. Features carnival-like games, crafts, tractor-pulled hay rides and a haunted house, from. Benefits the Lyman Co-op Preschool. Contact .

HALLOWEEN PARADE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning in the empty parking lot of the gas station across the street from True Value Hardware, corner of Eastern and Ferry streets. The parade will continue to the corner of Puget and Ferry. Children will then trick-or-treat down Metcalf Street. 360-855-1841 or http://www.sedro-woolley.com.

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STANWOOD/CAMANO ISLAND

HAUNTED HOUSE: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. N.W., Stanwood. $5. 360-629-7403 or http://www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. $10, $7 members. Tickets at the door. 360-387-0222 or http://www.camanocenter.org.





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