Fantastic Fall

PUMPKIN PATCHES

Waltons Farms

This Camas-based pumpkin patch is open through Oct. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Waltons Farms bills itself as a farm where you can “find the pumpkin that is perfect for you without the the congestion of the bigger farms.”

There are farm animals, a corn maze, the pumpkin patch, hayrides on weekends, a barrel train and more. Throughout October, the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association will display early power farm machinery, including engines, a washing machine, a corn sheller and a corn grinder.

Admission to the Camas farm, located at 1617 N.E. 267th Ave., is free for ages 2 and younger, $10 for ages 55 and older, and $12 for ages 3 to 54. Admission includes the corn maze, a train ride, a hayride (on the weekends only) and, for ages 3 and older, one free pumpkin, any size.

The farm has port-a-potties, a hand-washing area and free parking.

For more information, visit waltonsfarms.com, WaltonsFarms on Facebook, call 360-834-2810 or email waltonsfarms@yahoo.com.

Pumpkin patch at Skamania County Fairgrounds

Skamania County Community Events and Recreation hosts an annual pumpkin patch at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, 650 S.W. Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson.

With a variety of games, crafts, a hay maze and pumpkins, this event is suitable for all ages, but organizers say it is best for children ages 2 to 9.

The cost is $5 per person, and includes a small pumpkin. For more information, visit skamaniacounty.org/facilities-rec/homepage/events/pumpkin-patch or call 509-427-3980.

Bi-Zi Farms

Open every weekend in October, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, this Vancouver farm costs $12 for ages 3 to 61, is free for ages 2 and younger, and $10 for ages 62 and older. The pumpkin patch is closed to the general public on weekdays.

Entrance fee includes one free pumpkin, of any size that visitors can carry from the pumpkin patch; admission to the corn maze and the farm animals area; live music on Saturdays and Sundays, one free hot drink (coffee, spiced cider or hot chocolate); a wagon ride to and from the pumpkin patch, a corn shelling and grinding station, free apple cider sampling; and a number of children’s activities including a bale pyramid, pedal tractor driving, “hippity-hop races,” calf-roping station, a bale maze and two shots on the pumpkin launcher.

HARVEST FESTIVALS

Downtown Washougal Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Local families are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and receive a free pumpkin at the annual Downtown Washougal Pumpkin Harvest Festival, to be held this year — rain or shine — from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal.

The event, presented by the city of Washougal and the Downtown Washougal Association (DWA), will have nearly 1,000 pumpkins available, thanks to a donation from Columbia River Realty and support by the city. All pumpkins will be handed out free, one per child, while supplies last.

“The Pumpkin Harvest Festival has grown in popularity each year,” event organizer Rose Jewell, said. “It is wonderful to see so many Washougal families come out and enjoy this fun event.”

Previously held Wednesday afternoons during elementary school early release, organizers moved the event to Saturday in 2017, and Jewell said the city “saw an increase in participation with entire families able to attend.”

The event is free, open to the public, and features carnival games run by student and community volunteers, balloon-animal makers sponsored by IQ Credit Union, face-painting, apples donated by Washougal Family Dental, popcorn from the Washougal Fire Department and a selfie station.

“We love to host events such as this in downtown,” DWA President Heena Dwivedy said. “After families enjoy the activities at Reflection Plaza, many stay to explore shops and restaurants in downtown Washougal.”

Volunteers are still needed for this event. If you would like to help, email dwavolunteers@gmail.com.

Harvest Party at Camas Church of the Nazarene

The Camas Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Harvest Party with dinner, giveaways, games, a costume parade, trick-or-treating and more, from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the church, 2204 N.E. Birch St., Camas.

The free party offers families a fun, safe, warm place to gather on Halloween, with a costume parade for the children, indoor trick-or-treating, games and crafts, a photo booth, food and refreshments, a cake walk and several giveaways, including Amazon Fire tablets and movie ticket bundles.

For more information, visit Camas Church of the Nazarene on Facebook.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Boo Bash

This annual Halloween event in downtown Camas lets families bring their costumed little ones to Camas businesses from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, for an early evening of trick-or-treating.

Organized by the Downtown Camas Association, the event often draws 2,000 or more children to the streets of downtown Camas, where businesses provide candy, stickers, small toys and other treats.

The city closes Northeast Fourth Avenue from Northeast Adams to Northeast Franklin streets, and side streets from Northeast Third to Fifth avenues during the event to ensure children’s safety. The city requests that families do not bring bicycles, skateboards or scooters, and supervise children when crossing the road.

For more information, visit downtowncamas.com/event/boo-bash-trick-treat.

Haunted happenings at Camas Public Library

The Camas Public Library is filled with free, spooky fun for all ages during a Halloween extravaganza, Oct. 20-25.

The library will host a “Saturday Spooktacular” Saturday, Oct. 20, with a scary story writing contest read-aloud at 6:30 p.m. and Boo Bingo, a haunted library, crafts for children and snacks at 7 p.m. From 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, the library will host a paper sugar skull craft event for teens. The library also takes part in this year’s downtown Camas Book Bash trick-or-treat event, from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24. Finally, from 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, there will be a mini-pumpkin decorating event for all ages.

For more information, call Camas Parks & Recreation at 360-834-5307, or visit cityofcamas.us/parks.

Haunted house at Washougal High School

Hollywood’s greatest horror films come to life at “Screen Screams,” a haunted house produced by the Washougal High School Drama Department.

Check into the Bates Motel from the movie, “Psycho,” watch a man transform to a werewolf before your eyes and run for your life through the subterranean sewers of Stephen King’s horror classic, “It.”

The haunted house will run from 8:30 to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 and 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St. Admission costs $5 per person.

Halloween Eve party at Kent Place Senior Living

Kent Place Senior Living, at 2647 N.W. Kent St., Camas, will host a Halloween party from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30.