It’s Thursday October 9th in the Couve…
Vancouver’s looking extra festive this weekend—and not just because of the pumpkin spice explosion at every coffee shop north of the Columbia. Between the glow of Holidays on Franklin, the aroma from Dine the Couve, and the screams coming from Cinema of Horrors, we’re in peak spooky-season mode.
If you need me, I’ll be lost somewhere between a hayride at Bi-Zi Farms and a pint at ilani Oktoberfest, trying to remember where I parked.
This week’s standouts:
Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
Dine the Couve
Cinema of Horrors: Scream
ilani Oktoberfest
Holidays on Franklin Street
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Cheap Flights
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the right answer is always Italy. Venice canals or Milan runways? Either way, that’s your cue to start packing (and maybe brush up on your espresso order).
Sure, Utah’s cheaper—but you can’t sip Prosecco on a gondola in Provo.
PDX ➜ Provo, UT 🏜🧗🏼♀️
From $159, normally $340+
Departing JAN - FEB 2026
American Airlines
Economy
Layovers
1h12m in Phoenix
1h26m in Phoenix (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
PDX ➜ Venice 🇮🇹🛶🎭
From $542, normally $950+
Departing NOV - DEC 2025, JAN - FEB 2026
KLM
Economy
Layovers
1h50m in Amsterdam
1h45m in Amsterdam (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
PDX ➜ Milan 🇮🇹⛪️👠
From $518, normally $1015+
Departing NOV - DEC 2025, FEB - MAR 2026
American Airlines
Economy
Layovers
3h0m in New York City
3h10m in New York City (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
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Meet other Vancouver singles who actually know which side of the bridge they’re on 😏. Trivia, drinks, and low-pressure mingling at JB’s Taphouse—no cheesy speed-dating vibes, just good fun and maybe a spark or two.
Thursday, October 9th
October 9–12 | 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 9–12 | 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 9–12 | 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 9–12 | 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
October 9–12 | Cinema of Horrors Drive-In | Clark County Event Center | $59–$69 per car
🎬 Monsters, mayhem, and jump scares—without leaving your car. Each night features a different fright flick, from Scream to Ghostbusters.
If you dare, get tickets here
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🥕 Grab your produce and baked goodies before the weekend chaos begins. Thursdays are for stocking up and bumping into your neighbors.
Find your favorite vendor here
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🍓 Local farms, handmade goods, and that perfect “this feels like fall” energy. Bring a tote bag—you’ll need it.
Shop small and local here
8:00 PM | Comedy on Tap | Kiggins Theatre | $15
🎤 Local comics and cold beers in Vancouver’s favorite vintage theater. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll spill your pint.
Grab your tickets here
Friday, October 10th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Pick It Up Vancouver | Esther Short Park | FREE
🧤 Grab gloves and give back! Help clean up the park, then reward yourself with pizza from Hungry Sasquatch.
Join the cleanup crew here
6:30 PM | Fire Cider Make & Take | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary | Cost Varies
🔥 Brew your own herbal fire cider—perfect for fall sniffles or your next kitchen flex.
Reserve your spot here
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Mystic Mama | Cascade Bar & Grill | Cost Varies
🎸 Vancouver’s favorite cover band returns for a night of sing-along hits and dance-floor therapy.
Rock out here
Saturday, October 11th
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🌽 The freshest produce and friendliest small talk around. Saturday mornings don’t get more wholesome.
Stroll the stalls here
9:00 AM | GABF Viewing Party | Vice Beer | FREE
🍻 Cheer on WA and OR breweries as the Great American Beer Fest winners are announced live! Vice opens early for breakfast beers.
Toast the winners here
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Yoga & Wine | English Estate Winery | $17–$28
🧘♀️ A flow and a pour in a 120-year-old barn. BYO-mat, they’ll handle the Merlot.
Unwind here
1:30 PM | Guided Tour of Vancouver’s Oldest Cemeteries | Various Locations | FREE
🪦 Local legends come alive (figuratively) as you tour three historic cemeteries with expert storytellers.
Take the tour here
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Empanadas Cooking Class | Burnt Bridge Cellars | Cost Varies
🥟 Hands-on empanada making with Chef Fabi and plenty of wine to keep things fun.
Get your spot here
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Pumpkin Lane After Dark | Pomeroy Living History Farm | $40
🎃 Hayrides, s’mores, and local wine—the trifecta of autumn happiness.
Grab your hayride ticket here
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Retrofit Live | Georgie’s Garage & Grill | $10
🎶 Debut night for this high-energy cover band. Come hungry, stay for the music.
Jam out here
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Glitter and Gasoline | Cascade Bar & Grill | $5
💃 Rock, pop, and soul collide in this dance-heavy set. Come ready to move.
Feel the groove here
All Day | ilani Oktoberfest | ilani Rooftop | $10–$29
🍺 Brats, beer, and Bavarian beats—all with a rooftop view of Ridgefield.
Raise your stein here
All Day | Oktoberfest at Gouger Cellars | Gouger Cellars Winery | Cost Varies
🥨 Sausages, reubens, wine, and laughter. Carb heaven achieved.
Plan your visit here
Sunday, October 12th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🍅 The OG weekend market. Grab coffee, stroll, and inevitably buy something pickled.
Shop downtown here
9:00 AM | Girlfriends Run Half Marathon | Vancouver Waterfront Park | Cost Varies
🏃♀️ Run (or walk) for a cause with hundreds of local women supporting the Pink Lemonade Project.
Register or cheer here
Looking Ahead
Oct 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Squishing of the Squash | Oregon Zoo | FREE
🐘 Watch elephants obliterate massive pumpkins—it’s equal parts adorable and cathartic.
See the squish here
The Tape Deck
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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 hidden gem of Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area. You’ll find lush forests, peaceful trails, and quiet streams right in Vancouver’s backyard. Perfect for an easy hike or a quick nature recharge.
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.
Whether you’re grabbing pumpkins, pints, or pasta this weekend, there’s no shortage of fall magic around the ‘Couve. Just watch out for I-5 traffic near the bridge—it’s scarier than anything at Cinema of Horrors.
See you out there,
—Jay 🍻