OCTOBER

3
Lit Lab writer’s group, Camano Lutheran Church Pioneer Hall, 850 Heichel Rd., Camano, 6 p.m.; info at [email protected]

5
Town of Concrete 2025 Budget Workshop, Concrete Town Hall, 8 a.m.

5, 12, 19, 26
Concrete Ghost Walk; tour begins at 7 p.m. in Concrete Theatre; see article, p. 8 of October issue; info at concrete-wa.com

6
Benefit Pancake Breakfast for Hamilton Fire Chief, Hamilton Fire Hall, 951 Pettit St., 8 to 11 a.m.; see notice, p. 19 of October issue

7–8
Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms, various locations (including Double O Ranch near Concrete), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free admission; info at festivaloffamilyfarms.com

9
Clothing Swap, Skagit County Fairgrounds A & B Building, 1410 Virginia St. (North Entrance), Mount Vernon, 1 to 6 p.m.; info at 360.416.1575 and [email protected]

10
Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S 1st St., Mount Vernon; reception at 6 p.m., film at 7 p.m.; info and tickets at lincolntheatre.org/film-event-wild-scenic-film-festival-2024

12
“Wick Peth: The Original Rodeo Bullfighter” and “History of Rodeo in Skagit County” opens at Skagit County Historical Museum, 501 South 4th St., La Conner (runs through March 2, 2025); see ad, p. 28 of October issue; info at 360.466.3365

12
KSVR Benefit at Tarro Hall, Skagit Valley College, 1 p.m.

13
Skagit County Historical Museum presents “Soul of the Skagit: Climate Change, Conservation, and our Connection with Nature,” 2 to 4 p.m.; see ad, page 2 of October issue; info at skagitcounty.net/museum

16
Ballots mailed for General Election

18–19, 25–26
Concrete Haunt, 44872 SR 20, 7 to 10 p.m.; $15 admission (no one under 13 admitted without parent); info at concretehaunt.com or 360.526.0869

19
5K Glow Run/Walk, Northern State Rec Area, Sedro-Woolley; check-in at 5 p.m., race/walk at 6 p.m.; info/sign up at https://runsignup.com/race/wa/sedrowoolley/scarinupsomefun5kglowrunwalk

19
Halloween Benefit for KSVU 90.1 FM Upriver Radio, Marblemount Community Hall, 60155 SR 20, Marblemount, 5 p.m.; suggested donation $5/single, $20/family; costumes encouraged

20
“Cokedale: A Failed Dream,” Skagit City School, 17508 Moore Rd., Mount Vernon, 2 to 4 p.m.; info at skagitcounty.net/museum

22
Hamilton Town Council workshop, Hamilton Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

26
Frankenstein’s Fright Fest, South Main St., Lyman, 3 to 5 p.m.; see notice, p. 18 of October issue; info at [email protected]

26
Boots Bar & Grill Haunted House, Hamilton (21 and older)

31
Trick or Treat at Upper Skagit Library, 45952 Main St., Concrete, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., all ages

31
Trunk or Treat, Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave., Darrington, 4 to 7 p.m.; see notice, p. 24 of October issue

31
Trick-or-Treat Kiddie Parade, downtown Sedro-Woolley, 4:30 p.m.; kids should line up at the corner of Warner and Metcalf (in front of the Eagles)

31
Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat, Concrete Town Center, 5 p.m.; free admission

31
Concrete Haunt Kids Night (under 13, with parent), 44872 SR 20, 7 to 10 p.m.; $10 admission; info at concretehaunt.com or 425.530.8713

NOVEMBER

2
Town of Concrete 2025 Budget Workshop, Concrete Town Hall, 8 a.m.

2
Lynden Noon Kiwanis Club STEAM Expo, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Expo Building (Lynden), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free admission info at [email protected]

3
Daylight Saving Time ends; set clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. today

5
General Election; polls close at 8 p.m.

9
Book Sale at Darrington Library, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; see notice, p. 24 of October issue

DECEMBER

7
Parade, tree-lighting, and Santa party in Concrete Town Center, 6 p.m.; info at concrete-wa.com