It’s Thursday October 16th in the Couve…
Spooky season has officially sunk its claws in, and yes—my girls are witches again for the umpteenth consecutive year, which means I’m a black cat. Again. I was holding out for a Star Wars phase so I could be Lando, but apparently, I’m stuck purring through October.
This weekend’s got all the fall flavors—Día de Muertos at Esther Short Park, Cinema of Horrors Drive-In at the Fairgrounds, and Loowit’s 13th Anniversary bash downtown. And if you haven’t hit Dine the Couve yet, your stomach is missing out.
Also: I cancelled my Trade Coffee subscription to buy local. Got a favorite light roast from a Vancouver roaster? Hit reply—I’m taking notes.
Top Picks For This Week
Dine the Couve
Cinema of Horrors
Loowit Brewing 13th Anniversary
Día de Muertos
The Patch
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Cheap Flights
I’ve been scrolling flight deals like my TikTok algo is on fire. Only stopping the scroll for Cabo’s beaches, Madrid’s tapas, and Athens’ ancient chaos. If you’ve been dreaming of a post-holiday escape, these fares might be your sign to book before the drizzle sets in for good.
Seriously though, when a nonstop to Cabo costs less than a round-trip to Seattle, you start questioning your loyalty to the Columbia River’s “beach.”
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From $358, normally $550+
Departing NOV - DEC 2025
Alaska Airlines
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Nonstop
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From $426, normally $850+
Departing DEC 2025, JAN - FEB 2026
Delta Airlines
Economy
Layovers
3h24m in New York City
5h30m in New York City (return)
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PDX ➜ Athens, Greece 🏛️🇬🇷
From $524, normally $850+
Departing NOV - DEC 2025, JAN - FEB 2026
KLM
Economy
Layovers
4h35m in Amsterdam
1h45m in Amsterdam (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
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Trap Door Brewing is throwing a 10th anniversary bash packed with live music, limited-edition beers, a magician, and custom hat pressing. Come toast a decade of killer craft brews, good vibes, and community spirit in Uptown Vancouver.
Thursday, October 16th
October 16–19 | Dine the Couve | Various Clark County Restaurants | $33
🍽️ Ten years of local flavor! Score three-course meals for $33 all across Clark County—your excuse to eat out all weekend, guilt-free.
Grab your dining pass here
October 16–19 | Holidays on Franklin Street | 4616 NW Franklin Street | FREE
🎃 Lights, music, and spooky inflatables take over Franklin Street every night this month. Halloween spirit levels: extreme.
See the lights here
October 16–19 | The Patch | Whalen Oaks Farm, Woodland | FREE
🎃 Sixty pumpkin varieties, hayrides, mazes, and photo ops galore. Basically every fall Instagram post waiting to happen.
Pick your pumpkin here
October 16–19 | Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch | Bi-Zi Farms | $14–$16
🌾 Classic fall vibes—pumpkins, hayrides, and a nighttime corn maze that’ll test your sense of direction (and courage).
Plan your patch day here
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🍅 Grab your fall veggies, local honey, and a pumpkin or two at the Thursday market. Ideal for stocking up before a weekend of pretending we eat kale more often than we do.
Pick your produce here
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🥕 A chill neighborhood market full of fresh produce, handmade goods, and good vibes. Bonus: free parking and fewer crowds than downtown.
Shop small, snack big
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Squishing of the Squash | Oregon Zoo | FREE
🐘 Watch elephants demolish giant pumpkins in one of Portland’s weirdest and most adorable fall traditions. It’s worth the drive and bridge traffic.
See the squash carnage
5:30 PM | Authors & Illustrators Dinner Auction | Hilton Vancouver WA | $125
📚 Meet bestselling author Robert Dugoni and help raise funds for FVRLibraries. A fancy night for book lovers who like their stories with wine and philanthropy.
Book your seat here
Friday, October 17th
6:00 PM | sow Listening Party | Ronald Records | FREE
🎧 Cassette week celebration with local artists and live DJ sets. No cover, all vibes, and plenty of reasons to finally dust off your Walkman.
Spin it here
6:00 PM | Special Purpose | Georgie’s Garage and Grill | $8 presale / $10 door
🎷 Get jazzy with this all-ages show featuring guitar, sax, bass, and drums that’ll make your dinner shake to the rhythm.
Get your groove on
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Cinema of Horrors Drive-In | Clark County Event Center | $59-$69 per car
🎬 Monsters crawl off the screen at this live-action drive-in horror event. Buckle up and scream your way through “The Ring.”
Drive (and scream) here
7:30 PM | D&D Comedy Night: Jon Bennett | Old Liberty Theater | Cost Varies
🎭 Storytelling meets stand-up in Ridgefield with international comic Jon Bennett. It’s part dice roll, part therapy session, all hilarious.
Laugh your armor off here
9:00 PM | Kill the Headlights & Drifter | Cascade Bar and Grill | $5
🎸 Two local rock bands, one stage, and a night guaranteed to make your neck sore in the best way.
Rock out responsibly
Saturday, October 18th
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🥖 Fresh bread, local crafts, and Ridgefield charm before noon. It’s the best way to start a fall Saturday—especially if you forgot your reusable bag again.
Grab your goodies here
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday - Sunday | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🌻 The fall edition of Vancouver’s biggest market is still bustling with produce, pastries, and street music that’ll have you lingering longer than planned.
Spend your Saturday here
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Pumpkin Lane | Pomeroy Living History Farm | $8 Adults / $6 Kids
🎃 Ride down Pumpkin Lane past “pumpkin people” scenes and farm fun. It’s charmingly spooky without the therapy bills.
Take the hayride
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Witchy Swap! | Kindred Vancouver | FREE
🔮 Trade tarot decks, crystals, and good energy at this three-day mystical market. Just don’t bring cursed items—we’re still healing from last year.
Manifest your next find
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Día de Muertos | Esther Short Park | FREE
💀 Celebrate life, memory, and Mexican culture with dancing, music, art, and luminarias in downtown Vancouver. Bring your ofrenda and your umbrella—both are essential.
Honor and celebrate here
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Loowit Brewing 13th Anniversary | Loowit Brewing | Cost Varies
🍺 Celebrate 13 years of local beer, live music, and supporting the Pink Lemonade Project. Toast to good times, good people, and pink pints.
Raise your glass here
6:00 PM | San Diego FC at Portland Timbers | Providence Park | Cost Varies
⚽ A Cascadia showdown with a San Diego twist. Expect loud fans, rain ponchos, and overpriced beer—it’s soccer season, baby.
Get your tickets here
7:00 PM | Andrew Matthews Band | Heavy Metal Pizza & Explorer Brewing | $10
🎸 Local rock energy, pizza, and beer—it’s basically a Vancouver trifecta.
Catch the show
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | SCREAM KINGS | Venue TBA | Cost Varies
👑 Drag meets comedy in this hauntingly fabulous Halloween show. Equal parts spooky and sparkly.
Snag your ticket
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Cinema of Horrors Drive-In | Clark County Event Center | $59-$69 per car
👻 This time it’s “The Conjuring 2.” Bring snacks, not bravery.
Enter if you dare
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Gaelic Storm | Columbia Theatre, Longview | $45
🍀 Celtic tunes, pub energy, and storytelling that’ll make you want to book a flight to Ireland.
Raise a pint here
Sunday, October 19th
7:00 PM | Ghastly Tales of Horror | 3 Howls Remedy House | $15-$20
📖 Local storytellers share eerie tales over cocktails—because the only thing better than a good ghost story is sipping gin while hearing it.
Hear the hauntings
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Cinema of Horrors Drive-In | Clark County Event Center | $59-$69 per car
🎬 Family night feature: Halloweentown! The only movie where Vancouver kids can dream about living in a world without bridge traffic.
Pack the car here
Looking Ahead
Saturday, November 8 | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Trap Door 10th Anniversary | Trap Door Brewing | FREE
🍻 Celebrate a decade of killer beer with live music, magic, hat pressing, and a bunch of limited-release brews.
Toast to ten here
The Tape Deck
Want to spread the good word about your business, a project your working on, a hire, or just want to say hi to over 12,000+ friends?
Meet Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary—a cozy downtown spot for teas, lattes, and wellness goods. Perfect for slow mornings or catching up with friends over something soothing.
Transform your backyard into a year-round hangout with The Patio Cover People. They are Vancouver and Ridgefield’s pros for custom covers, pergolas, and outdoor spaces built to handle PNW weather.
Our in-house favorite, Little Conejo is where tacos meet cocktails—craft margaritas, mezcal magic, and a playlist as bold as their salsa. Perfect for nights that need flavor + vibe.
Explore the 2.8 mile scenic trail at Lewisville Regional Park, where towering evergreens, river views, and crisp fall air make every step feel like a Pacific Northwest postcard.
If you want to put your businesses, event, or personal message on the tape deck rotation, reach out to us here.
Concert Calendar
SATURDAY, Oct 25, 2025 @ 8pm | Kool & the Gang | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $99 | 🤘 Tickets Here
FRIDAY, Nov 7, 2025 @ 8pm | An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $79 | 😂 Tickets Here
THURSDAY, Nov 20, 2025 @ 8PM | The Beach Boys | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $99 | 🌊 Tickets Here
And that’s all.
If you see a frazzled black cat wrangling two pint-sized witches downtown or at a trunk or treat this weekend, that’s me—just trying to make it through spooky season one black, light roast coffee at a time. Stay warm, avoid I-5 at rush hour, and I’ll see you out there in the fog.
See you next week,
—Jay 🍻