1. Zomb(eer)
Hold onto that brew for dear life.
You might see a thing or two at Zombie Brewfest that will make you jump in horror. That’s kind of the point. Throw on a zombie costume, and throw back some beers at Doomsday Brewing’s Halloween celebration. The event features more than 25 craft beers, live music from Guillotine Necktie and A Foot Ahead, along with food; $15 admission includes eight beer sample tokens. There’s also a free souvenir glass for the first 300 ticket holders. This eventwhich runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 at 421 C. St., Washougal, is for ages 21 and older. 360-335-9909 or www.facebook.com/events/380817205671734.
2. Pick your pumpkin
Save some money, and snag a free pumpkin at the Downtown Washougal Pumpkin Harvest Festival from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Costumes are encouraged. Browse the more than 300 pumpkins picked from the city garden’s plot, or check out the nearly 900 pumpkins donated by Columbia River Realty. But free pumpkins are only a fraction of what this festival offers. The “Halloween Hunt” returns; participants search for themed images posted at downtown businesses. The Washougal Police Department will give out reflective candy bags and there will be popcorn, apples and carnival games to round out the festivities, rain or shine; free. www.cityofwashougal.us/community/page/pumpkin-harvest-festival.
3. Train of terror
The only thing better than riding a train through wilderness is riding a spooky train through the wilderness. The Steam Headless Horseman Halloween Train provides exactly that opportunity when it leaves the station at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Starting at the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., in Yacolt, the steam train will take travelers through north Clark County with a stop at Moulton Station and Yacolt Falls, where the Headless Horseman lurks on his steed. Candy, games for children and complimentary refreshments included. Advance reservations recommended; $20, $19 for seniors, $15 for ages 5 to 12, $13 for ages 2 to 4, and free for ages 2 and younger. 360-686-3559 or http://tickets.bycx.org.
4. Don’t look back!
There’s no better catalyst for running fast than a mixture of fear and adrenaline, so test your speed at the Washougal Scary Run starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. In costume, choose whether you want to tackle the 5K, 10K or half-marathon. The races are followed by food and drinks, plus prizes for best costumes. Registration is $55, $75 and $95, for the 5K, 10K and half marathon, respectively. For kids 16 and younger, the prices are $30 and $35 for the 5K and 10K, respectively. 360-574-7292 or http://whyracingevents.com/event/935/#loaded.
