October Events

La Conner

Brew on the Slough

In the picturesque town of La Conner, Brew on the Slough is a vibrant annual celebration of craft brewing. It’s a must for beer lovers or anyone who just wants to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Swinomish Channel.   

This event highlights the region’s craft beer culture, featuring a diverse range of brews from local breweries. It’s a lively gathering where community spirit thrives, with attendees enjoying not only the rich flavors of various IPAs, stouts, lagers, and experimental beers but also live music and delicious food from local vendors. 

Location: Maple Hall, La Conner, WA | Date:  October 11, 2025,  5:00 – 9:00 PM | Tickets Here

Art’s Alive

Art’s Alive, La Conner’s premier PNW fine art event, is celebrating its 40th year! 

As a 40th anniversary look back, Art’s Alive is presenting the “LEGENDS” gallery including available artwork from past Featured and Invitational Artists from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000 to 2024. Art’s Alive’s rich history comes from Northwest Mystics, Heritage, and Contemporary fine artists, and over 50 of their works are available.  

In addition, the Open Show gallery presents the work of 30 local and regional artists representing Art’s Alive’s future, as well as the past. 

Location: Maple Hall, La Conner, WA | Date:  October 24-27, 2025

Sedro- Woolley

Scarin’ Up Some Fun Glow Run/ Walk 5k 

Sedro-Woolley is Scarin’ Up Some Fun with this 5k! Join the spooky adventure through the trails on at the Northern State Recreation Area. The course will go around the buildings and barns. It will be spooky and there will be hazards so keep that in mind when considering bringing children and dogs.  

Location: Northern State Recreation Area, Sedro- Woolley, WA | Date: October 25, 2025. Check-in at 5:00 p.m., starts at 6:00 p.m. 

Mount Vernon

Halloween Dance

Experience the magic of live big band music with Skagit Swings at the Halloween Dance! Get your groove on in October at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, and enjoy an unforgettable night of dancing, community, and timeless tunes.  

Location: Mount Vernon Senior Center, Mount Vernon, WA | Date: October 17, 2025.  7:00 -9:00 p.m.  

Trick or Treat on First Street

Head to Downtown Mount Vernon for the Annual Trick-or-Treat, where families come downtown for a fun and safe alternative to neighborhood trick-or-treating. Bring your costumed kiddos (and selves!) and stroll around to grab goodies from participating businesses on Friday, October 31, 2025. 

No worries if you can’t get there right at 4, trick or treating goes all the way until 6 so show up whenever you can! 

Location: 1st Street, Mount Vernon, WA | Date: October 31, 2025. 4:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. 

Halloween Baseball Tourney

Impact Baseball Club is hosting a Halloween Tournament on October 18th at the Skagit Playfields! Get your team together and start coordinating your Halloween costumes because the team with the best costumes will win back their entry fee!  

Location: Skagit Playfields, Mount Vernon, WA | Date: October 18-19, 2025. 9:00 p.m.  

Festival of Family Farms

The Festival of Family Farms is all about touring local Skagit Valley farms at the peak of autumn’s harvest. Savor the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, local shellfish, homemade jams and much more. 

The festival takes place on 13 participating family farms located in Bow, Burlington, Concrete, Mount Vernon, Rockport and Sedro-Woolley. Many are just a short drive from each other.  Bring your camera because it’s also a perfect time to take in the beautiful North Cascades Highway and the beautiful fall leaves.  

Location: Multiple Locations across Skagit Valley | Date: October 4-5, 2025 | Map  

Concrete

20th Annual Concrete Ghost Walk

This year is the 20th Annual Concrete Ghost Walk, an outdoor tour that invites you to explore the haunted hot spots of Concrete, WA! Every Saturday night in October, this unique experience blends history, local lore, and a touch of the supernatural as you wander through the dimly lit streets of our historic Town Center 

Starting at the iconic 101-year-old Concrete Theatre, the Ghost Walk takes you on a captivating journey through the town’s eerie past. You’ll hear about the characters and events that have shaped the spirited community. From ghostly visitations to tales of love, loss, and the darker side of history, each stop along the way reveals the secrets of those who once walked the Concrete streets.  

Location: Concrete Theater, Concrete, WA | Date: Every Saturday Night in October 

Halloween Trunk or Treat 

Walk through the annual Trunk-or-Treat in Bear Square, where costumed volunteers will be on hand with their decorated vehicles. Businesses on Main Street will welcome trick-or-treaters, too. Free, safe fun for the family! 

Location: Town Center, Concrete, WA | Date: October 31, 2025. 5:00 p.m. 

Burlington

Pupkin Fun Run 5k

Calling all four-legged, furry, tail-waggin’ friends! Leash up your well-behaved human and attend the FREE annual PupKin 5K Fun Run. Walk or run, this 5K is fun for everyone. Costumes are encouraged for both humans and their dogs, but not required. No pup? No problem! Anyone is welcome to join in on the fun. 

Location: Skagit River Park, Burlington, WA | Date: October 26th, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 

Fall Foliage

Looking for a peaceful drive to see the stunning, rust- colored fall leaves? Check out our Fall Foliage Blog for a complete guide to picture-perfect roads in Skagit Valley. 

And of course, you cannot skip the infamous Chuckanut Drive. The 22- mile scenic byway takes you along the coastline of Bellingham Bay, from Bellingham to Burlington — and the fall shades of orange and yellow make it just that much more stunning. There are breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and the Puget Sound, as well as plenty of viewpoints and restaurants along the way. Visit our Chuckanut Drive Itinerary for ideas!

Last, but definitely not least, is Larch Madness season in the North Cascades. There is a reason why so many people flock to see these golden Larch trees, whose needles become a bright yellow right before they shed. This typically occurs late September to early October. Some popular hikes to see them are the Heather- Maple Pass Loop and the Blue Lake Trail.