A local tradition
Halloween on Franklin Street features an entire block of decorated homes at Northwest 46th and Franklin streets in Vancouver’s Northwest Neighborhood. Lights, music and special effects are on 6 to 9 p.m. daily. Weekends feature live guests spooking visitors after dark. On Halloween night, trick-or-treating is 5 to 9 p.m. with guest characters including the Ghostbusters, Barbie and Michael Myers. Learn more at holidaysonfranklin.com.
Boo to you
Booville is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Vancouver Mall. Enjoy stage performances by Circus Luminescence, trivia, games, bingo and prizes. Enter to win a gift basket and other prizes. Meet Captain Hook, Maleficent, Cruella and Ursula or trick-or-treat at booths. Costumes are encouraged and admission is free. Return to the mall between 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday for Trunk-or-Treating with Orchards Cars and Coffee in the southeast parking lot by JCPenney. Come dressed in costume, take a stroll among classic and custom cars and enjoy a spooky time. To show your car, message Orchards Cars and Coffee at facebook.com/Orchardscarsandcoffee/.
Silver screen shivers
Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, features a line-up of horror movies daily through Oct. 31. Gates open at 7 p.m. Films begin at 7 p.m. or later, depending on sunset. Live monsters lurk in the audience, scaring guests before and during films. Tickets start at $59 per vehicle. See the movie schedule and buy tickets at ridgefield.cinemaofhorrors.com.
Fall family fun
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Vancouver, is hosting a Community Fall Festival 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday featuring Trick or Treat Street, a costume parade and contest for all ages, carnival games and prizes, crafts, a photo booth and face painting. Refreshments will be available to buy. This indoor event will occur rain or shine. Everyone is welcome. Learn more about St. Andrew’s at www.salcvan.org.
