From spooky slime to stein-holding contests, the Tri-Community is rolling out a full lineup of fall activities throughout October and into early November. Whether you’re looking to celebrate the Halloween season with crafts and costumes, or simply enjoy an autumn afternoon with food and music, there’s something for all ages happening in Wrightwood, Phelan, and Piñon Hills.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up this season:
WRIGHTWOOD LIBRARY – FAMILY SPOOKTACULAR PAINT NIGHT
Thursday, Oct. 2, 4 p.m.
Bring a silly Halloween monster to life on canvas. Your monster can be goofy, spooky or wacky. Family fun.
6011 Pine St., Wrightwood
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS – OCTOBERFEST
Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
Mass at 4 p.m. followed by an Octoberfest dinner at 5 p.m. outdoors on the church grounds. First come, first served. $10 includes sausage entrée, side and dessert. Presented by Women of Light Ministry.
975 Lark Road, Wrightwood
MOUNTAIN HIGH – OKTOBERFEST (Weekend 1)
Friday–Saturday, Oct. 4–5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities and contests all day for all ages: yodeling, stein-holding, pumpkin toss, costume contests, raffles and more. Traditional German fare. Free admission.
Mt High West Resort on Hwy 2 in Wrightwood.
WRIGHTWOOD LIBRARY – SPOOKY SLIME TIME
Thursday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.
Kids will have a blast creating their own creepy, crawly slime with a Halloween twist.
6011 Pine St., Wrightwood
MOUNTAIN HIGH – OKTOBERFEST (Weekend 2)
Friday–Saturday, Oct. 11–12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A repeat of the weekend fun with more food, contests and family-friendly activities.
Mt High West Resort on Hwy 2 in Wrightwood.
WRIGHTWOOD LIBRARY – ADULT HALLOWEEN CRAFT
Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m.
Relax and learn to create your own wickedly delicious potions and brews inspired by iconic villains.
6011 Pine St., Wrightwood
PHELAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY – MONSTER MAYHEM
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.
Dress the part—scary or sweet—as the library serves up tricks, treats, games, crafts and prizes.
9800 Clovis Road, Phelan
HOWL-O-WEEN AT FOREVER WILD
Sunday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the animals at this exotic sanctuary while enjoying music, food vendors, pumpkin carving, slime stations and “extreme feeds.” Meet-and-greets with skunks, alligators and more. $8 per person; children under 3 free.
8545 Buttemere Road, Phelan
foreverwild-sanctuary.org | 760-868-2755
PIÑON HILLS ELEMENTARY – FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, Oct. 24, 4 to 7 p.m.
Free games, opportunity baskets, $5 wristbands for jumpers, vendors and a costume contest. Free entry.
878 Mono Road, Piñon Hills
KIDS’ HALLOWEEN BAKING CLASS
Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Children ages 5–17 can learn to make spooky mummy cinnamon rolls. Free, but RSVP required at pphcsd.org/events. Adult supervision required.
Phelan Senior Center, 4128 Warbler Road, Phelan
15TH ANNUAL FRIGHTWOOD 5K, MINI MONSTER MILE & DRAC DASH
Saturday, Oct. 25, Noon (Registration opens at 11 a.m.)
All ages welcome. Walk, run or ride your broomstick in costume. Awards and prizes follow the race. Proceeds benefit CERT, Serrano High Drama and Wrightwood Elementary’s Raccoon Running Club.
Details: wrightwoodrunningclub.com
Contact: Melanie – 760-680-8215 or [email protected]
Start: Wrightwood Elementary School
WRIGHTWOOD ELEMENTARY – FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 to 6 p.m.
Games, inflatable activities, food and costume fun for the whole family.
1175 Hwy 2, Wrightwood
HIGH DESERT BAPTIST CHURCH – FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, Oct. 25, 3 to 6 p.m.
Free admission, games, candy and popcorn.
10484 Johnson Road, Phelan
WRIGHTWOOD ARTISANS – 4TH HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Friday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m.
Check out the haunted Halloween scenes and family-friendly treats in the parking lot.
Wrightwood Artisans Boutique, 5995 Cedar St., Wrightwood
PHELAN SAFE TRICK OR TREAT
Friday, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Phelan Chamber of Commerce in the west-side Stater Bros Plaza parking lot. Local clubs, businesses and residents hand out treats to hundreds of costumed kids.
Phelan
WRIGHTWOOD – LAST CLOWN STANDING CARNIVAL & PET PARADE
Friday, Oct. 31, 5 to 8 p.m. (or later)
A clown-themed carnival with games, prizes and maybe a few scares. Pet Parade starts at 5 p.m. at the CSD parking lot and ends at Wrightwood’s Littlest Pet Shop for a pet costume contest.
Hosted by Soul Window Tattoo and Wrightwood’s Littlest Pet Shop
6032 Cedar St., Wrightwood
CALVARY CHAPEL – HARVEST PARTY
Saturday, Nov. 1, 3 to 6 p.m.
Celebrate the season with booths, games, a bounce house, hayrides and candy. Costumes welcome.
4501 Nielson Road, Phelan
Whether you’re racing a 5K, making slime, or dressing up your pet for a parade, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy fall in the Tri-Community. From free family festivals to themed baking classes, this October promises something festive for everyone.
