Columbia Basin Community Calendar for October 2023

COLUMBIA BASIN - As the holidays approach, there’s plenty to do in the Columbia Basin to have fun, support good causes and learn. Here are just a sample of those events. To submit your event for possible publication, please visit www.columbiabasinherald.com, click on the EVENTS tab and select Create an Event. Free and premium listings are available.

Oct. 6

Jon White in Moses Lake

Jon White will be performing live at the Moses Lake Taproom on a Friday night for those in need of a cold beverage and live music. White is a Moses Lake local who performs acoustically. 7-9 p.m. 530 W. Valley Road, Moses Lake. www.moseslaketaproom.com. 509-707-0052. connor@moseslaketaproom.com.

Oct. 6 & 7

Flannel Fest

Gen X and those who just appreciate the music of the 90s can step out for a festival dedicated to that era’s music. Acts include the following cover/tribute bands: Motorbreath (Metallica), Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Washed in Black (Pearl Jam), Nevermind (Nirvana), 21 Guns (Green Day), JAR OF FLIES (Alice in Chains), Blink 180TRUE (Blink 182), Linger (The Cranberries) and Siamese Dream (Smashing Pumpkins). 21 and up only. Grant County Fairgrounds. 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Camping Available. 509-765-3581. 90sflannelfest.com. $30-1129.

Teen Night

The Quincy Activity invites 13-19-year-olds out for a fun game night. Play XBox, Nintendo, board games, air hockey, foosball, ping pong and more. Music and snacks available. Admission is free and snacks/beverages are provided by the Quincy Partnership for Youth. 7-10 p.m. 102 2nd Ave. SE, Quincy.

Oct. 7

Moses Lake Farmers Market

Stop by McCosh Park in downtown Moses Lake to shop locally-grown produce alongside various crafts and other products. The market usually has live music near the stage and a festive atmosphere. www.moseslakefarmersmarket.com. 509-750-7831. moseslakefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Mennonite Country Auction

The Menno Mennonite Church hosts this annual event in support of the world relief efforts of the Mennonite Central Committee. The family-friendly event at the church will include homemade pies and ice cream, crafts, quilts, Amish cheese, freshly pressed apple cider, bacon, ham and German sausage to take home along from several food booths. Come out for some fun and to support good works. 7-9 a.m. 1378 N. Damon Raod, Ritzville. 509-659-0926.

April the Reptile Lady

If you have a love for scaly critters like snakes, alligators and lizards, stop by and spend time with the Reptile Lady, April Jackson at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. Attendance is limited to 200 people per show. First show begins at noon. Second at 1:30 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/REPTILEFUN.

Oct. 8

Liberty Quartet

The Menno Mennonite Church will host the Liberty Quartet, a faith-based group out of Boise, Idaho. Performance begins at 10 a.m. 1378 N. Damon Raod, Ritzville. 509-659-0926.

Oct. 10 & 24

Crafternoon

The Quincy Public Library invites youngsters to join them for afternoon crafts. The event takes place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Craft activities are family-friendly and vary each week. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 208 Central Ave. S., www.ncwlibraries.org/locations/quincy-public-library. 509-787-2359.

Oct. 11

Hogwarts Halloween

Join the crew at Rick’s in Moses Lake for a visit to the Potterverse. Paint a Harry Potter-inspired piece of art – with a little help from the folks at DP Artz. Attendees can also enjoy some trivia and door prizes. $40. 819 W. 3rd Ave., Moses Lake. https://bit.ly/HPARTFUN. 509-750-7112.

Oct. 12

Battle of the Badges

The Moses Lake Police Department and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office will get together for some good-hearted smack talk and competition at the Larson Playfields in Moses Lake. The charity game event invites the community to donate to the two departments’ community outreach programs that build bridges between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The event includes displays of law enforcement vehicles and K9 demonstrations. 6:30 p.m. Free admission (donations welcome). 2501 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. https://bit.ly/BDGBTL23.

Oct. 14

Bridal Fair

Join the team at The Garden for a bridal fair on a Saturday. Get the information you need to start – and finish – planning for a special day. 605 E. Nelson Road, Moses Lake. thegardeninmoseslake@gmail.com. 509-855-2954.

Oct. 21

Wine Walk

The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce invites those 21 and older to join them for some spooky fun with a Halloween-themed wine walk. Swing into the Ephrata Recreation Center to receive a glass, drink card and map before heading out for the walk. Once you’re done, rejoin the fun at the ERC for food, a chance to purchase featured wines and live music from Older & Wiser, featuring Ephrata High alum, Jim Harvill. Tickets are $40. T-shirts are available for pre-order. ID required. 4-7 p.m. 112 Basin Street SW, Ephrata. 509-754-4656. ephratawachamber@gmail.com.

Oct. 27

‘Assisted Living the Musical'

Columbia Basin Allied Arts invites the public to their season-opening act. From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st-century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals. That’s at least part of the premise for the production. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $15-30 advance tickets. $20-35 at the door. 6989 College Pkwy NE, Moses Lake. Cba-arts.org. 509-793-2059.

Calico Bones - Live

Join musical duo Calico Bones at Michael’s Market & Bistro in Moses Lake. Fun runs from 5-8 p.m. 221 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. michaelsmarketandbistro@gmail.com. www.michaelsmarketandbistro.com. 509-765-4177.

Oct. 27 & 28

Whiskey Tasting

The Sagecliffe Resort and Spa invites patrons out for a spooktacular evening of fine dining and whiskey at the resort’s Halloween Whiskey Dinner event. The fun includes a whiskey tasting, a four-course dinner and a movie. 21 and older only. $150. https://bit.ly/WSKYWA. 509-787-8000.

Oct. 31

Trick or Treat - Ephrata

Join the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce and its members for downtown trick-or-treating on First Avenue SW between the Ephrata Recreation Center and First Interstate Bank. The event is open to businesses, nonprofits and other organizations off the beaten path of downtown that would like to participate in the community. The fun goes from 5-7 p.m. for youngsters to put on their fav costumes and come out for some ghoulish fun. Spots are available for vendors who want to participate. Contact the Chamber for additional details. 509-754-4656. ephratawachamber@gmail.com.

SLPD Trunk or Treat

The Soap Lake Police Department invites the community to come out and get arrested by all the fun at this year’s trunk or treat event. Come meet your officers and first responders, check out the emergency vehicles, ask questions, and most importantly get some candy. 232 2nd Ave. SE, Soap Lake. 509-246-1122.