What’s happening for Halloween in Baker County
Published 6:07 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Churchill Haunted Studios runs Oct. 24-25, and on Halloween, at Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St. in Baker City.
A variety of Halloween activities are scheduled around Baker County over the next several days.
Baker City
- Get a fright at Churchill Haunted Studios on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, plus Halloween, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Churchill, 3451 Broadway St. Tickets are $13 in advance or $18 at the door. For details, visit churchillbaker.com. Also, a cardboard maze will be available for ages 3 and older (no scares) for $1 from 6-8 p.m.
- Get ready for spooky history with Haunting on the Hill on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center near Baker City. From noon to 4 p.m., visitors can make crafts, join a costume contest and take a spooky tour of the exhibits. Admission is free.
- JQ’s Livestock and Dog 4–H Club will have a Pup Parade and Paw-stume Contest at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Geiser-Pollman Park. The group will parade through the park and down Main Street to Court Street. Participants can start checking in at 1 p.m. Entry is $5 and prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category: Partners (human and canine); Favorite “Pup” (age 8 and younger); Spookiest; Funniest; Most Creative. Dogs must be six months or older, in good health and on leash at all times. All proceeds support the JQ’s 4H Club dog program. For information, call Dana at 541-403-0113.
- A Harvest Festival is planned at Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St., from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The afternoon includes a Dutch oven cook-off, bone fire, laser tag, food, apple cider and more. For information, call 541-523-4233 or bakercityharvest.org.
- For a healthier take on the holiday, check out ”Halloween for the Health of It” trunk-or-treat from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Quail Ridge Golf Course, 2801 Indiana Ave. There will be treats, games, activities and youth bike rodeo.
- The annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, organized by the Baker City Kiwanis Club, will be from 4-6 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Campbell Street to Auburn Avenue. Businesses and organizations on and off Main Street are welcome to hand out candy. For more information, call Debbie Poe, 541-403-0483.
- A Trunk-or-Treat is planned for 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7. You’ll find games, s’mores, hot dogs, chili and, of course, candy.
Durkee
- The Durkee Community Corp. will have a Halloween Carnival from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Durkee Grange Hall. Attendees will find games, treats, music, prizes, costume contests and candy.
Halfway
- A New Moon Halloween 2 Star Party is 5-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Pine Valley Fairgrounds in Halfway. Enjoy food, drinks, activities and star gazing. Dress warm, and bring chairs and blankets.
Huntington
- The Huntington Haunted Forest runs two days this year: Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, 6:30-11 p.m. Meet at the Huntington Lions Park and take a shuttle to the family-friendly Halloween walk-through scene. Admission is $10 adults and $5 for ages 15 and younger. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available by donation, and other concessions can be purchased (cash only).
Richland
- The Eagle Valley Grange’s truck-or-treat is Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Valley Grange community park. Activities include games, contests, candy and a lunch of chili dogs. To donate, or for information, call Brooke, 541-540-3953 or Meghan, 541-893-3287.
Sumpter
- The Sumpter Valley Railroad will offer four short Halloween train runs from the Sumpter Station on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fares are $19 adults, $16 seniors/military, $13 ages 3-17.
- On Saturday, Oct. 26, Sumpter’s main street will fill with decorated vehicles for the annual Trunk-or-Treat from 1-3 p.m.