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NEWPORT — Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, and there’s lots going on to celebrate the spooky holiday. Also, The Miner’s Halloween coloring contest is being extended by one week. See last week’s issue, Oct. 21, for entries. Return them to our office by Monday, Nov. 2 for your chance to win a Spooktacular prize.
Newport
* Final Destination Halloween Marathon, Tuesday, Oct. 27 to Thursday, Oct. 29, The Newport Roxy: Celebrate Halloween week at The Roxy with all six “Final Destination” films on the big screen. The marathon started Tuesday, Oct. 27, but two more nights remain of suspense, outrageous accidents and the franchise that made everyone a little more cautious around logging trucks. Two movies play each night, starting at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Catch one film, make a night of the double feature, or join The Roxy for the rest of the marathon. For ticket prices, visit The Roxy’s website at newportroxy.com.
* Pumpkin Palooza, 6–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Newport Library: Celebrate the season with Pumpkin Palooza. Whether you choose to decorate, design or transform your pumpkin to something uniquely yours, this hands-on program is all about creativity and fall fun. Join the Newport Library for a festive afternoon and create a pumpkin you’ll be proud to show off.
* Downtown Newport Business Trick-or-Treat, 3–5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30: Calling all little ghosts, goblins and superheroes — grab your costumes and trick-or-treat bags for an afternoon of Halloween fun in downtown Newport. Join in for candy, community and a chance to celebrate with local businesses, the Newport Library and other establishments.
* Blackwood Manor, Friday, Oct. 30 to Saturday, Oct. 31, Pend Oreille Playhouse: Join the Pend Oreille Playhouse on for a hauntingly fun night.
From 4–5 p.m. is Sensory Hour, a less spooky experience for younger visitors and those who prefer a quieter environment. From 5–8 p.m. is The Full Haunt, when Blackwood Manor comes alive with bigger scares and darker shadows. Tickets are $5, and children ages 3 and under get in for free. Dare to bring friends and see what is lurking inside Blackwood Manor.
* Glow Painting, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, Newport Library: Add a little extra color to your creativity at Glow Painting.
Create a vibrant work of art using bright, colorful paints, then watch it shine in a whole new way. This is a fun and creative experience participants will not want to miss.
* Free Halloween Movie Marathon, Saturday, Oct. 31, The Newport Roxy: Spend Halloween at The Roxy with a full afternoon of family-friendly movies, costumes and absolutely no ticket price. Doors open at 12:10 p.m.; Come for one of the four movies or stay for the whole afternoon. The Roxy is also hosting a costume contest, with prizes awarded for the best costumes. The Best Adult Costume wins a one-night stay at Stoneridge. For the movie lineup, visit newportroxy. com.
Oldtown
* Trunk-or-Treat, 6–8 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
31, Super 1 Foods: Super 1 Foods in Oldtown is hosting another Trunk-or-Treat, its sixth annual Halloween night out. The event is set to provide some family-friendly Halloween fun. To host a trunk, sign up by asking for Tammera at Super 1 Foods. Trunk set-up begins at 3 p.m.
Priest River
* Halloween on Main, 3–6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30: Creek over to downtown Priest River for spooktacular fun. Free scares for the whole family, including a photo booth, trunk-ortreat, costume contests, activities, prizes and the Beetlejuice Escape Room.
* Falloween, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Freedom Farm: Join Freedom Farm for a one-of-a-kind fall adventure. Follow the clues through the farm, discover fun themed scenes, snap photos, collect treats and, of course, feed Freedom Farm’s fallow deer. Also, cuddle baby goats, try the Emu Challenge and enjoy farm-made ice cream.
Costumes welcome. Admission is $15 per person, $75 for groups of up to six and free for children aged 4 and under.
* Trunk-or-Treat, 5–8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Priest River Senior Center: There will be cars, candy and community at the Priest River Senior Center-hosted Trunk-or-Treat.
Usk
* Halloween Costume Party and Live Music, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Usk Bar and Grill: Usk Bar and Grill is putting on a Halloween Costume Party. First prize wins beer for a year, second prize dinner for four and third prize dinner for two. There will also be live music, karaoke and food and drink specials. For more information, call 509-445-1262.
Cusick
* Halloween Edible Art, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, Calispel Valley Library: Chocolate spiders, batty suckers. Come in costume or without, and create art that is both creepy and edible.
* Cusick Pet Parade, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
31: Start your trick-or-treating off right.
Dress up with a furry friend and join the first Pet Parade on Halloween night. Participants are walking from Cusick High School to the American Legion. There will be prizes for the Best Dressed and Most Behaved Pet. All pets are welcome.
Ione
* Halloween Party, 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Ione Public Library: The Ione Public Library has a huge bin of goodies to give away to children at its Halloween Party…and staff promise it is not more sweets.
Metaline Falls
* Fall Festival, 2:30–5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.
30, Cutter Theatre: The annual Fall Festival to celebrate Halloween returns, with the carnival beginning at 2:30 p.m. to be followed by the annual costume contest for kids and adults at 3:30 p.m. After that, there will be Trunk-or-Treat in front of the Cutter at 4:30 p.m. To participate in the Trunk-or-Treat, participants should have their vehicle ready by 4:15 p.m. Corndogs will be served as part of the festival. This is free and open to all.
* Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
31, The Metaline Rose Saloon: Costumes on, creativity up and may the best costumes win. The party runs “‘til the crypts open up,” with karaoke on the stage, drinks and good company all night long. Come celebrate with The Metaline Rose Saloon — costume contest, candy and a full night of Halloween fun for the whole family. The adult winner takes home a $100 gift certificate, and the child winner scores 100 scoops of ice cream.
Blanchard
* Trunk-or-Treat, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
31 to midnight Sunday, Nov. 1, Blanchard Community Center: The Blanchard Community Center is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween night. Set up is after 3 p.m.
Coolin
* Halloween Night, 5–8 p.m. Friday, Oct.
30, Priest Lake State Park: Join an evening of Halloween fun for the whole family at Indian Creek Campground. Take a walk on the Haunted Trail, create delicious caramel apples, bring pumpkins to carve and enjoy games and activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed and a little spooky fun awaits. Entry fee is $7 per vehicle. For more information, call 208-4432200.
Priest Lake
* Halloween at the Lake, 5–8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: Join Millie’s from 8–11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 for a DJ, dancing, drinks and a costume contest at 10 p.m. Then head to Hill’s Resort on Halloween night. Millie’s will be open from 4–10 p.m. on Halloween, so grab dinner and drinks there before the party at Hill’s.
Spirit Lake
* Spooky Science, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Spirit Lake Library: Spooky Science will transform household items into eerie, educational experiments perfect for Halloween. These hands-on experiments encourage curiosity while exploring chemical reactions, physics, and sensory play. For ages 5–10.
* Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: Spirit Lake’s community Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Maine Street.
There will be a best trunk contest for prizes, candy donation bins and community trick-ortreating at dark. * Halloween Costume Party, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 to 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Linger Longer Lounge: After Trunk-or-Treat, throw those costumes back on and head to Linger Longer Lounge for round two of Halloween madness. Prizes are up for grabs for Best Couple Costume, Best Homemade Costume and Best Overall – People’s Choice. Costume judging is at 9 p.m., karaoke is all night long.
