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Halloween Events on Whidbey Island - 2022
Halloween is coming up and if you're looking for something to do on Whidbey Island, we've got you covered. From family-friendly events to things that are perfect for adults only, we've got something for everyone. Check out our list and start planning your festivities!
The Black Cat Ball
Bayview Community Hall's Black Cat Ball is a spooky celebration of all things Halloween. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best costumes, and there will be live music, a vinyl DJ set, and live visuals throughout the night. The event is a fundraiser for the hall, with bar proceeds going to support its operations. This year's Black Cat Ball is sure to be a night to remember!
Live Music / Vinyl DJ Set / Live Visuals
DJ Hall Pass / DJ MMD
Haunting Autumn / Woodbae & Treestar + special guests / Live Visuals
Donations at the door!
Get directions: 5642 Bayview Rd, Langley, WA 98260
Visit event page on Facebook
Spooktacular Langley
Bring the family for trick or treating in Langley!
Langley invites families to bring their super heroes, goblins, and ghosts to downtown Langley for a safe and fun trick or treating experience this Halloween.
Participating Langley merchants will have treats waiting for the kids from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
The whole town is dressed for the season, with merchants in costumes, lighted trees, crows, pumpkins, and more decorating the town, brought to you by Langley Main Street Association.
Get directions: Second Street, Langley, WA
Visit event page on Facebook
The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari
With Live Music by: Gideon Freudmann
On Sunday October 30th at 2:00 p.m. at the Clyde Theater in Langley you can have the distinct pleasure of hearing Gideon Freudmann, cellist and composer, play accompaniment to the classic silent film: The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.
Burton's Halloween Fantasy
Guest Conductor Gabriela Garza is back to lead the Whidbey Island Orchestra this October 29th at WICA in a Halloween concert: "Burton's Halloween Fantasy."
The program is full of Tim Burton movie themes, including inventive and humorous scores for "Beetlejuice," "Batman," "Edward Scissorhands," "Alice in Wonderland," "Willie Wonka," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
Atomic Bombshells: Put A Spell on You
Halloween Burlesque returns on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts! Show goes from 7:30 PM 9:00 PM.
Featuring the Atomic Bombshells, Seattle’s “most dazzling burlesque troupe” (Seattle Weekly).
Have yourself a risqué Halloween Day!
The Haunting of Coupeville
The haunting of Coupeville goes all month long and features a large variety of fun spooky events and activities. These include the Haunted Fort Casey, Pumpkin Patches with Trolley Rides, The Scarecrow Trail (Hocus Pocus themed this year), and more!
Torchlight Parade and Street Dance
You don’t want to miss this Coupeville Halloween tradition with a twist!
Join us at 5pm at Cook’s Corner on October 29th for our traditional costumed Torchlight Parade, immediately followed by a street dance and trick or treating. It will be a night of costume prizes, music, candy, and fun!
October 29th 5pm to 7pm - No Vehicles allowed
Family Halloween Party
Fun for the whole family at Oak Bowl & Mario's Pizza. Starting on Oct. 30th 5:30 to 7:30 is a 2 hour unlimited Glow Bowling event. Also includes treat bags & a costume parade for the kids.
You must make reservations online
Get directions: 531 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Halloween Zombie Corn Maze
Looking for a terrifyingly good time this Halloween? Will you find your way out of our Corn Maze or will you encounter a collection of gruesome ZOMBIES?
And keep one thing in mind - if you make a wrong turn, you’ll be forced to turn around and come across one of the maze monsters a second time!
Friday October 28 + Saturday 29 | 6pm - 10pm
Get Directions: 1422 N Monroe Landing Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
WISBA Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Come on out with the whole family for WISBA's first Trunk or Treat!
After you trick or treat outside make sure you make your way into the Elks Lodge for WISBA's Spooktacular Vendor Event! There will be 20+ vendors to shop from!
If you would like to participate in the trunk or treat, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/brpAGLWZ3X9JCj7L8
Any questions can be emailed to
No Tricks Safe Treats
Trick or Treating at Historic Downtown Oak Harbor Merchants. Free hot dogs! Puppy costume contest! What more can I say?
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Dun dun. Dun dun. Dun dun…. They’re here….. nature’s Halloween decoration…
It’s Spider Season!
It comes without fail every year. In what feels like a blink of an eye every tree, bush, and building corner is covered in shiny interwoven silk with a beady-eyed creature lurking somewhere nearby.
If you’re like most people, this is probably your least favorite time of the year. The occurrence of these little eight-legged animals provokes feelings ranging from mild disgust to outlandish fear. A lot of this fear comes from misinformation we’ve been given for a long time. So, let’s debunk some of these myths, shall we?
Myth #1 – “Spiders have dangerous venom that could kill.”
Although it is true all spiders have venom (yes, ALL spiders); only a VERY small number have the ability to harm humans, and of those, few are fatal. Even a bite from the most notorious arachnid, the Black Widow, is mostly non-life-threatening for healthy adults. Thanks to modern medicine our access to antivenom has increased dramatically.
Myth #2 – “We have Brown Recluses and Black Widows on Whidbey Island.”
No, you did not see a Brown Recluse in your bathtub and the black spider on the bush outside is not a Black Widow. Although these spiders do live in Washington State, the vast majority of them live on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Sightings of these spiders in western Washington is very rare and practically unheard of for Whidbey Island.
So, what is the “scary” brown spider in your bathtub? We’re glad you asked! Here are 3 of the most common spiders to see on Whidbey:
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The Common House Spider
Yes, there is a spider called the Common House Spider. Although there are several subspecies, they are all harmless but enjoy dry, warmer areas. You’ll often spot these spiders in the unused corners of your house hanging out and waiting for a fly to make its way towards them.
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Wolf Spiders
This was probably the spider is the bathtub! Also called a Wood Spider, these little eight-legged friends are plentiful on the island and admittedly a little intimidating. To an untrained eye, these guys look a lot like a Brown Recluse; however, they are actually a little bigger and 100% harmless. You’ll find them mostly outside on the ground as they are not the best climbers and typically don’t build webs.
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European Cross Spider
Probably the most majestic of our Whidbey Island spiders, you can thank these large rear-ended arachnids for the early Halloween decorations you find in your trees and bushes. Found almost exclusively outside, these beauties are the kings of web making. They are one of the few spider species who weave circular webs. Although mildly annoying, you can’t help but admire their workmanship.
So, there you have it. No need to take a torch to that tree this fall or scream when you see the tiny brown friend hiding in the corner. Just scoop them up and take them outside! Spiders are actually a great help when it comes to getting rid of actual pests like mosquitos or termites, and with any luck, they might just do the Halloween decorating for you this year.
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Get Your Ghoul on:
Whidbey Island Style
If you have found yourself strolling the streets of Coupeville recently, you might have noticed some spooky spirits lurking about. Don’t worry! These ghouls aren’t out to get you but instead, they welcome in the Halloween season.
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October 1st marked the beginning of the annual Haunting of Coupeville. Five years ago the City of Coupeville’s Chamber of Commerce decided the town’s holiday spirit and Spooktacular events deserved an overarching identity.
Thus, The Haunting of Coupeville was born!
Every year from October 1st – 31st the Haunting includes not only fun town decorations but events that are enjoyable for the entire family!
- Enjoy the weekend picking pumpkins and taking trolley rides at Sherman’s Farm; but be careful, the barn is haunted!
- On the 24th Potterhead’s can enjoy a Dark Arts Dinner Party at Front Street Grill complete with appetizers, potions, and maybe even some Butterbeer.
- Enjoy exploring Haunted Fort Casey on the 26th-27th where children are invited to participate in Trick or Treat Lane, games, ghost stories and a bounce house.
- Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race on Sunday the 28th serves as a grand finale to the festivities. Watch as participants race their handcrafted pumpkins down front street tin hopes to win the champion trophy.
Young or old, this season holds events that anyone and everyone can enjoy. So get your ghoul on this Hollows Eve in the beautiful town of Coupeville.
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For more information about the Haunting of Coupeville visit: www.HauntingOfCoupeville.com
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