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FALL FESTIVITIES AND FRIGHTS
Daytime fun at Maris: Littles looking for fall fun can head to Maris Farms all day long to enjoy spook-free activities on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29. Activities include duck races, pig races, the candy cannon, trout fishing, and light shows. Farm open times and select activities vary by day, so head to marisfarms.ticketspice.com/2023-maris-fall-fest for more information or to buy tickets. Please note that Farm Play admission does not include Haunted Woods access.
Haunted Woods at Maris: Maris Farms is once again opening up its Haunted Woods to anyone who dares step into its shadow. The woods are open from Sept. 30 through Oct. 29 (even the ghosts and ghouls want Halloween off to relax) Friday through Sunday; open times differ based on the day, so head to marisfarms.com/tickets/haunted-woods/ for more information. New this year is the Haunted VIP Night on Sept. 29, which includes a meal, a beverage, Haunted Woods access, and a Halloween light show at the end.
Fright Factory: Buckley’s famous Fright Factory opens Sept. 30 and runs Friday through Sunday through Oct. 29, plus occasional Thursday and Halloween, at various times. Unlike the Haunted Woods on the other side of SR 410, the Fright Factory is mostly indoors. General admission is $20 ($1 discount if you bring a canned food donation) or $35 for a fast pass (no discount for donations). For a full schedule, head to frightfactory.net; for additional discounts and specials, head to their Facebook page at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054473950278.
Costume fun at Thomasson: Thomasson Family Farm is hosting a trick-or-treat event during its regular operating hours (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) on Oct. 28 and 29 — wear your costume and get candy around the farm.
Cole Street Trick or Treat: The Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are hosting the annual downtown Enumclaw Trick-Or-Treat event, where Cole Street is closed for families to enjoy filling up their pumpkins and baskets and pillow cases with candy of every kind. Festivities will go on from 4 to 6 p.m., rain or shine.
SINGLE EVENTS
Sept. 29
• EHS Homecoming Parade: Enumclaw High’s annual Homecoming Parade will be making its way down Cole Street on Sept. 29, starting at 4 p.m.
• WRHS Homecoming Parade: White River’s annual Homecoming Parade will also take place on Sept. 29, and will roll down its Main Street at 5 p.m.
Sept. 30
• Free ice cream: Thomasson Family Farm is hosting its Ice Cream Parlor Grand Opening on Sept. 30, starting at 9:30 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a soft serve ice cream cone.
• BBQ, Brews and Brats: The Enumclaw Expo Center’s first-ever BBQ, Brews, and Brats event is being hosted on Sept. 30, from noon to 7 p.m., and Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-sale admission is $30 ($35 for onsite tickets) and comes with a commemorative tasing glass, three beer tickers, and two BBQ tasting tickets. Designated Driver tickets are $15 pre-sale ($20 at the door). There is also VIP access for $50 that comes with early access, additional beer and BBQ tickets, and more. For tickets or more information, head to enumclawexpo.com/p/events/bbq-brews—brats.
• Viking Feast: The Enumclaw Danish Sisterhood is hosting its annual Viking Feast on Sept. 30 at the Danish Hall. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., and dinner starts at 6 p.m. Viking attire is encouraged but not mandatory. The meal includes several appetizers, a soup, alcoholic drinks, and a whole smoked pig. Tickets are $60 per person, and you must RSVP by mailing a check to Pepe Terou, P0 Box 1163, Enumclaw, WA 98022 (make checks out to the DSS Lodge #75).
Oct. 2
• Dinner with Bird: Governor-hopeful Semi Bird is visiting the Field House on Oct. 2 as a part of his political campaign from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person, or $425 for a table; the event includes food served by local Chef Ky (grilled chicked with dijon sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and more). Buy tickets at birdforgovernor.com/product/a-night-with-your-future-governor.
Oct. 7
• Food Drive and pumpkins: Thomasson Family Farm is hosting a food drive on Oct. 7; each item turned into the ticket booth (five maximum) will take $1 off a pumpkin purchase. All donations will go to the Enumclaw Food Bank/Plateau Outreach Ministries.
• Hometown Harvest: Osceola Country Gardens (at the Matson Family Farm, 46620 228TH Ave SE Enumclaw) is hosting its annual Hometown Harvest event on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities at the gardens includes a bake sale, a scavenger hunt, artisan booths, and pumpkins, gourds, and flowers to pick. For more information head to Facebook at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083468135908.
Oct. 10
• Blood Drive at Ten Trails: The Ten Trails neighborhood in Black Diamond is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Welcome Center. To make an appointment, head to facebook.com/TenTrails.
Oct. 14
• Witches Night Out: “Double, double toil and trouble” — Witches Night Out returns to downtown Enumclaw on Oct. 14, starting at 3 p.m. Hosted by NW Magical Events, the night on the town includes prize drawings, costume contests, a scavenger hunt, and discounts for various stores. Tickets are $30; head to nwmagicalevents.com for more information or buy tickets.
Oct. 20
• Crystal Quilters: The Crystal Quilters of Enumclaw is hosting its 27th annual quilting show at the Enumclaw Expo Center on Oct. 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 250-plus quilts on display, a raffle quilt, various baskets and door prizes, demonstrations, and other country store and vendor booths. For more information, head to crystalquiltersofenumclaw.blogspot.com.
Oct. 21
• Battlefield Addiction annual dinner: Battlefield Addiction, a south King County nonprofit devoted to help those struggling with addiction and their families, is hosting its annual dinner and silent auction on Oct. 21 at the Muckleshoot Casino Event Center, starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 for one, or $800 for a table of eight. Head to battlefieldaddiction.com for more information or to buy tickets.
RECURRING EVENTS
Plateau Scottish Country Dancing: The Plateau Scottish Country Dancers are resuming weekly classes on Monday, Oct. 2. Classes are from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Danish Hall (1708 Porter St., Enumclaw). Cost is $5 per person and a partner is not required. Dances are taught according to the skill level of those attending, so beginners are always welcome. Scottish Country Dancing is a centuries-old tradition reflecting the music and culture of Scotland. It’s great exercise and a lot of fun. For more information call 360-825-6572 or go to plateauscottishcountrydancers.org.
Brewskis with a Newsie: Come meet your local journalists on every first Wednesday of each month at Cole Street Brewery (1627 Cole Street, Enumclaw) from 5 to 6 p.m. This is an informal event where residents can pitch stories, fact-check articles, and talk shop. For more information, email rstill@courierherald.com or call 360-802-8220.
Coffee with the Mayor: Coffee with the mayor of Enumclaw is held at City Hall on every first Monday of the month (Tuesday if it is on a holiday) from 9 to 10 a.m. This is a casual session for citizens to meet with Mayor Jan Molinaro to discuss issues, concerns, and projects.
