Spooky October Events

Spooky season is back and we are all ready for it! What kind of spooky or harvest events do you and your family have planned this lovely October? There are so many events and great pumpkin patches around this time of year. Maybe you aren’t aware of all the things going in the Salem, Oregon area? Well here is a great list of great events going on this month!

E.Z. Orchards Harvestfest

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – 12:00pm to Thursday, October 31, 2019 – 12:00pm

October is Harvestfest month at E.Z. Orchards. Started in 1996 as a way to bring people into closer contact with the fields, orchards and animals of E.Z. Orchards, we are still providing that “real contact” with the farm. Through the years we have added more and more features to our farm for you to experience. $3-$8.

E.Z. Orchards

5504 Hazelgreen Rd. NE

Salem, OR 97305

The Rocky Horror Show

Friday, October 11, 2019 – 7:30pm to Sunday, November 3, 2019 – 2:30pm

Enlightened Theatrics is proud to present: The Rocky Horror Show! Come see this cult classic show that follows Brad and Janet as they enter a house full of wild characters. $25.

Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre

187 High Street NE

Salem, OR 97301

503-585-3427

Harvest Lunch & Tour

Friday, October 18, 2019 – 11:00am to 1:00pm

REPEATS EVERY WEEK EVERY SUNDAY AND EVERY FRIDAY AND EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL SUN OCT 27 2019.

Meet in the Bjornson Tasting Room at 11:00 am, for a toast to the 2019 vintage and a tour of Bjornson Vineyard and Winery!  See exactly what goes on during harvest and learn how the grapes make their journey from the vine to becoming great wine. Afterward, sit alongside our team for a hearty harvest lunch (prepared by R&R Culinaire) paired with Bjornson wines. $50.

Bjornson Vineyard

3635 Bethel Heights Rd NW

Salem, OR 97304

503-687-3016

The Pacific NW Reptile and Exotic Animal Show

Albany, OR – October 19 & 20, 2019

Saturday – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This is not a spooky event but definitely worth your time! The Pacific NW Reptile and Exotic Animal Show (PACNWRS) is a public trade show and is the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. There are four shows annually, alternating every three months between Albany, OR and Puyallup, WA.  Both venues boast nearly 100 vendors occupying over 25000 sq. ft. of venue space.

3700 Knox Butte Rd. E

Albany, OR 

8th Annual Barn Dance & BBQ

Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 5:00pm to 11:00pm

The 8th annual Barn Dance and BBQ, held at the Oregon Garden, is Oct. 19. Don your cowboy boots and come out for a fun night of line dancing, drinks and fun. The event is for adults over 21 only. Tickets are required. $25/$22 for members.

Oregon Garden

879 Main St. 

Silverton, OR 

503-874-8100

Deepwood Children’s Halloween Party

Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Join us for a fun, non-scary Halloween party! Registration fee includes crafts, activities, and more! Both adults and children must register as attendance is limited. Activities are planned with children 12 and under in mind. $5 per child, $2 per adult.

Deepwood Museum & Gardens

1116 Mission Street SE

Salem, OR 97302

503-363-1825

Stayton Ghost Tour and Chocolate Walk

Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 5:00pm to 9:00pm

After a brief history of the Brown House (Stayton’s first hospital), the tour will proceed to several buildings downtown, accompanied by a costumed guide. Then return to shops to collect gourmet chocolates. Walking required. $15.

Brown House Event Center

425 N. First Avenue

Stayton, OR 97383

503-767-2317

These are just some of the great events available this October! Don’t forget to get some Odd Moe’s Pizza to refill between events!