It’s That Spooky Time of Year Again. Check out our list of Halloween Activities on Bainbridge Island for Kids of All Ages!
As we islanders know, we love our holidays on Bainbridge, and celebrating Fall and Halloween is no different. There’s a lot going on throughout the month of October, and here at The Island Wanderer, we’ve done our best to hit the highlights and compile a partial list of what’s happening!
All month – PUMPKIN WALK at Bainbridge Gardens – Pumpkin Walk is an all-month, fun, festive, free, family-oriented event hosted by Bainbridge Gardens. People of all ages come to walk along Bainbridge Gardens’ historic Nature Trail, to view hundreds of hand-designed pumpkins. Mon-Sat: 9am-5:30pm, Sun: 10am-4pm – Free Admission
All month – Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu PUMPKIN PATCH located on the Day Road Farm at 9229 Day Road E. They have a huge variety of carving pumpkins and winter squash, and their patch is filled with everything you need for your fall decorating and baking. They have beautiful fresh fall wreaths, ornamental corn, corn stalks; unique and unusual pumpkins and gourds; autumn bouquets, fresh local produce, U-cut dahlias…and more! This year, they are bringing back their popular Kiddy Hay Maze and tractor rides around the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin Patch Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 5pm / Monday thru Friday: 1pm to 6pm / School tours for kids of all ages available! Contact our Farm Coordinator, Bethany, at 206-802-4066 for more details or to schedule! Pumpkins – Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms
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All month – Winney Farm U-PICK PUMPKIN PATCH – 5145 McDonald Avenue NE –Unfortunately, the farm has sold out its pumpkins, and the weather has done in its Corn Maze, but the farm store is open, selling for fresh meat (pork, beef, poultry and more!) as well as fresh eggs, veg and baked goods. Order online here. Don’t forget to order your holiday turkey from Winney Farm, order online here.
Oct 1 – Oc. 31 – ANNUAL SQUASH HUNT at Bloedel Reserve and SPOOKY PLANTS WALK – Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown decorative delicacies! Pause at the Residence to snap a photo of yourselves with our largest pumpkin and guess its weight. Join Us for the 2025 Squash Hunt
As you search for squash along your walk, venture into the mysterious world of carnivorous plants: discover the prickly secrets of armored flora, hold your nose as you encounter the eeriest, “stinkiest” plants around, and uncover the enchanting wonders of plants pollinated by nocturnal beetles and moths. It’s a hauntingly fun experience that will leave you entranced by the wonders of the plant kingdom. Win prizes at the Shop at the Gatehouse when you complete the all-ages scavenger hunt.
Timed tickets are required, and the event is included with cost of admission to the Reserve. Learn more about the history of our annual squash hunt here.
Nov. 1 – Nov. 16 – Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) present DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS and Beyond – BIMA invites the public for Day of the Dead festivities, and a celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s expanded exhibition combines traditional Día de los Muertos themes and a participatory ofrenda (altar), with broader contemporary art from Puget Sound-area Hispanic and Latine artists. Mesa and Lovelace Galleries.
HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN IN DOWNTOWN WINSLOW Presented by Bainbridge Island Downtown Association at Winslow Way – Trick or Treating along Winslow Way on Oct 31 from 4-6 pm
Downtown merchants welcome all ghosts and goblins, witches and warlocks, Elevens and Dustins to ramble Winslow Way in search of tasty treats, spooky tunes and thrilling mobs! Hot apple cider can be had at Town & Country, along with coloring books for kids and, of course, candy; while chili and hot dogs at Eagle Harbor Church for a UNICEF donation. Winslow Way between Ericksen and Madison will be closed to through traffic from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. This year’s sponsors are the City of Bainbridge Island and Eagle Harbor Church.
For more events throughout the month, visit BIDA’s event page at Events – Bainbridge Island Downtown Association (bainbridgedowntown.org)
Source Materials: Courtesy of Bainbridge Gardens, Suyematsu Farm, Winney Farm, Bloedel Reserve, BIMA, and the Downtown Assoc. Portions of this report were written by TIW founding editor Margaret Millmore.
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