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Celebrate the arrival of fall with these October events

Lee Clarkson
Statesman Journal

Through Oct. 31

  • Bauman’s Harvest Festival: More than 25 activities for kids of all ages — mazes, obstacle courses, rides, farm animals and memories-a-plenty, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bauman’s Farm & Garden, 12989 Howell Prairie Road NE, Gervais. Admission: Monday-Friday $5-$6 general admission, unlimited wristband $13-$14; Saturday and Sunday $7-$8 general admission, unlimited wristband $18.50-$20. baumanshf.com.
Bauman’s Harvest Festival has more than 25 activities for kids of all ages at Bauman’s Farm & Garden in Gervais.

Oct. 1-Nov. 1

  • History and Mystery: A Paranormal Tour of Dallas Oregon: Experience several of Dallas' iconic buildings and hear stories of paranormal activity in this unique 90-minute tour, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29, 31 and Nov. 1, Polk County Courthouse, 850 Main St., Dallas. $25-$40. facebook.com/events/2407826629429074 or 503-623-2564.
History and Mystery: A Paranormal Tour of Dallas Oregon runs tours throughout October.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

  • We Will Rock You - The Musical: A quirky, eccentric and heartfelt story of outsiders while reflecting the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $43-$85. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

  • North of Court Street Haunted Tour: The newest two-hour tour by Salem Ghost Tours examines historical and supernatural locations in downtown Salem with plenty of stories, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Marion County Courthouse, 100 High St. NE. $20. 971-304-1345 or eventbrite.com/e/58684249169.
The Stayton Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale is set for Oct. 3-5 at the Stayton Community Center.

Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 3-5

  • Stayton Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale: Thousands of books available and sorted into 40-plus categories with CDs and DVDs on sale as well, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Stayton Community Center, 400 West Virginia St., Stayton. 25 cents to $1.50. Fill a bag for $5 or a box for $8 Oct. 5. 503-769-8886 or fb.com/993433160988677.

Thursday, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

  • Off the Beaten Path Ghost Tour: This unique tour takes you away from Salem’s streets and sidewalks as it examines the city’s Native history and other points of interest., 7 p.m., meet along Commercial St. SE next to Salem City Hall and the library. $20. 971-304-1345 or www.eventbrite.com/e/58684652375.

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5

  • Keizer Community Library Fall Book Sale: The annual sale offering hardcover, paperback, audio book, CD, DVD, puzzle and VHS selections to benefit Keizer Community Library, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5, Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer. 50 cents to $1 per item. Bargain hour from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 5: fill a grocery bag for $4 or a box for $5. facebook.com/events/711168396065341.

Friday, Oct. 4

  • First Friday in Silverton: Silverton throws a party on the first Friday of every month – visit gallery openings, shops, boutiques and dine as you mingle with friends, 7 to 9 p.m., downtown Silverton. silvertonchamber.org.

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5

  • Salem Fiberarts Guild Annual Handweavers’ Sale: Check out textile demonstrations, purchase one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and try your hand at winning a raffle prize, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE, Suite 200, Salem. Free admission and parking. Information: salemfiberarts.wordpress.com. Questions: Salemfiberartsguild@gmail.com.

Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

  • Silver Crest Haunted House: Have a spooky time and support the Silver Crest Booster Club, which supports Silver Crest School, 7-9 p.m., Silver Crest School, 365 Loar Road, SE, Silverton. $7. Questions: silvercrest.hauntedhouse@yandex.com. Information: www.silvercresthauntedhouse.wordpress.com or facebook.com/hauntinthehills.

Saturday, Oct. 5

  • Champoeg Harvest Day: Enjoy live music, play games and see costumed volunteers demonstrate 19th century skills and activities such as quilting, lace making, spinning, sewing, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, carpentry and threshing wheat, 1 to 4 p.m., Champoeg State Heritage Area, 8239 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul. $5 per vehicle parking fee or free with an annual Oregon State Parks Pass.
  • Oregon’s Bounty: Fall Festival at the Capitol: Bring a little bit of the farm to the front steps of the Capitol with children’s activities, demonstrations, face painting, a free pumpkin patch, small animals, antique tractors and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE. Free. fb.com/2186051068177790.
  • Ryan Hamilton: Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho, Hamilton has become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene with TV appearances and a non-stop headlining tour, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $24-$44. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.

Sunday, Oct. 6

  • Bike Oregon Wine Country Fall Colors Ride: Take an extraordinary ride through gorgeous Polk County to celebrate falls colors and the harvest season, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eola Hills WIne Cellars, 501 S Pacific Hwy. W, Rickreall. $69. eolahillswinery.com/event/bike-oregon-wine-country-fall-colors-ride or 503-623-2405.
  • Spirit of Oregon + High Street Hustle: Approximately 1,000 runners will participate in this 5K, 10K and half marathon, plus an after-run vendor festival, begins at 7 a.m., Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE. $40 for 5K, $45 for 10K and $85 for half marathon. Less than 100 spots left, register at spiritoforegonrun.com.
Jake Shimabukuro performs Oct. 10 at the Elsinore Theatre.

Thursday, Oct. 10

  • Jake Shimabukuro: The American ukulele virtuoso and composer makes a stop in Salem in the midst of dazzling audiences at music festivals including Bonnaroo, SXSW, the Playboy Jazz Festival and Fuji Rock Festival, 8 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $41-$61. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.

Saturday, Oct. 12

  • Aureum: Heart-stopping aerial routines and amazing acrobatics with original music and choreography, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $35-$55. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.
  • Confluence LGBT Chorus Presents: GALA a-Go Go, Again: A cabaret style concert featuring the Confluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus and Influence, Confluence’s smaller ensemble, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Marion St. NE, Salem. $20. Tickets at www.confluencechorus.org or at the door.
  • St. Paul Fresh Hop Festival: Taste great fresh-hopped beers, 21 and older only, 2 to 10 p.m., Jaycee Bullpen Beer Gardens, 4258 Park Ave., St. Paul. $12.50. facebook.com/events/303706733791622

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13

  • Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Concert: The group presents a pair of October concerts with newly appointed Artistic Director/Conductor Travis Hatton and violin soloist Jessica Lambert, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, 3 p.m. Oct. 13, Chemeketa Community College Auditorium, Bldg. 6, 6 E Campus Loop, Salem. Adults 18-64 $20, students 18 and older/seniors 65 and older $18, youth 17 and under free. salemphil.org.

Thursday, Oct. 17

  • Take Me To The River LIVE!: Celebrate the music of New Orleans with performances from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Walter “Wolfman” Washington plus Mardi Gras Indians with “Big Chief” Monk Boudreaux of The Golden Eagles and “Big Chief” Romeo of the 9th Ward Hunters, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $29-$49. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.

Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 17-20

  • Friends of Salem Public Library Fall Book Sale: A huge collection of books and Discovery Room items for teachers at very reasonable prices, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem. Free admission; prices from 50 cents to $1.25 per item. 503-588-6315.
The Friends of Salem Public Library Fall Book Sale is set for Oct. 17-20.

Friday, Oct. 18

  • Bootlegger’s Ball at the Heritage Hideaway — 2019 Fall Gala & Heritage Awards: An evening celebrating Mid-Valley history with a catered dinner, drinks, live music, a live auction and the presentation of the Heritage Awards, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE, Suite 200, Salem. $60 for WHC members, $70 for non-members, $450 for a table of eight. fb.com/399067780967664.
  • Discover the Wonder — Gilbert House Children’s Museum Benefit: A wine reception, dinner, live music by Gabriel Cox, and silent and live auctions in a beautiful vineyard setting to benefit the Gilbert House, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Zenith Vineyard, 5657 Zena Road NW, Salem. $95 per person, $190 per couple, $695 for a table of eight. acgilbert.org/discoverthewonder.

Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Barn Dance and BBQ: Join for a night of good old fashioned fun for those 21 and older at the 8th annual event, 5 to 11 p.m., Oregon Garden, Grand Hall, 895 West Main St., Silverton. Dance-only ticket: $25, $22 for members; Dinner and dancing ticket: $40, $37 for members. oregongarden.org/barn-dance.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

  • Frogtown: A multimedia musical based on Emmy winning author/composer Philip Pelletier's musical storybook “One Night In Frogtown,” 12:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $16. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.

Friday, Oct. 25

  • Halloween BINGO: A fun and spooky Halloween BINGO party with dinner, raffle prizes, costume parade and BINGO games, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Center 50 Plus, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. $25 in advance or $30 at the door. 503-588-6303 or mdaily@cityofsalem.net.
The Deepwood Children’s Halloween Party will be Oct. 26 at Deepwood Museum & Gardens.

Saturday, Oct. 26

  • Deepwood Children’s Halloween Party: Crafts, activities and treats will be on tap at this annual event to benefit programs at Deepwood, noon to 3 p.m., Deepwood Museum & Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $5 per child, $2 per adult, registration is required. deepwoodmuseum.org or 503-363-1825.
  • Community Harvest Party: Games, activities, refreshments, face painting, prizes and more, plus character-friendly costumes are encouraged, 3 to 5 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE, Salem. Free, with donations accepted for the church's canned food drive. 503-399-8601.
  • The Rocky Horror Show - Stage Musical: A fully interactive experience based on the classic movie. Show is ecommended for ages 18 and older, 9 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. elsinoretheatre.com or 503-375-3574.
  • Stayton Chocolate Walk and Ghost Tour: See several downtown shops and learn about Historic Downtown Stayton while accompanied by a Victorian-costumed guide before collecting gourmet chocolates, 5 to 9 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. $15 advance tickets before Oct. 24. brownhouse.org/events.
For King & Country will take the stage Oct. 27 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

Sunday, Oct. 27

  • For King & Country: The Grammy Award-winning duo makes a stop in Salem with a thrilling new stage and lighting setup, 7 p.m., The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem. $20-$200. eventbrite.com/e/68013930497.
  • Heroes vs. Villains 5K: Dress up as your favorite superhero or villain for this 5K and kids 1/2 mile; villains get a two-minute head start with heroes trying to track them down, starts at 8:30 a.m., Creekside Golf Club, 6250 Clubhouse Drive SE. $20-35 through Sept. 30, $25-40 after. heroesversusvillainsrun.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

  • Willamette University "Hauntcert": Family-friendly Halloween concert featuring the Willamette University Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m., Hudson Hall at Mary Rogers Music Center, 900 State St., Salem. Adults $10, students $5. Tickets: www.willamette.edu/go/musicstore. Information: 503-370-6255.

Thursday, Oct. 31

  • Haunted Halls: Willamette University's annual Halloween featuring carnival games, trick-or-treating, prizes and candy for little ones and their families, 4 to 7 p.m., Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. Free. fb.com/756898511396959.

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