Terrifying Tales Short Story Contest
Sat/Sun Oct 10/11 FREE
Put your storytelling skills to the test and submit your spooky story to KCLS by October 21 for a chance to have your Terrifying Tale published on the KCLS website. Entries will be judged on creativity, the quality of the writing, and scariness. Winners will be chosen in each of the following age groups: 9 to 11, 12 to 14, 15 to 17, and 18 +.
Only one submission per person, and submissions must be 1500 words or less and your own original work. Audio recordings also welcomed; include a written version. Winners will be announced by October 31.
Cedar River Salmon Journey
Sat/Sun Oct 10/11 FREE
Fall is here! Get outside to enjoy it and come watch salmon as they head up river to spawn. Beginning in mid-September, Chinook and sockeye begin entering the river, followed by coho in mid-October. Come learn about their habitat and the things we can all do to help keep our local salmon (and orcas too!) safe. October is peak viewing season for sockeye and the best month to spot all three species. In response to COVID-19, all the usual in-person salmon programming has been canceled. But you can download family-friendly activities and visit the Cedar River with your family to spot salmon! See website for more information.
Trick or Treat for Unicef (Virtual)
Sat, Oct 10 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. FREE
It’s the 70th anniversary of this iconic charity tradition, and UNICEF USA is launching a virtual trick-or-treat for UNICEF experience. Through the month of October, you can add purpose to Halloween by collecting lifesaving donations for UNICEF virtually, and teach your children the importance of giving back and fundraising.  Register online and receive a code. Then participate in fun activities, watch educational videos and earn trick-or-treat coins that add up to real-life earnings. Kids can then choose where they want their earnings to go. Visit the website for more information.
Campfire: Improvised Ghost Stories (Virtual)
Sat Oct 10 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5-15
Take a trip back to the campfires of childhood, when talented storytellers spun spooky stories around the fire. At this event, improvisers gather true-life events from YOU and turn them into improvised campfire stories and hilarious scenes. Some stories are scary and some are funny, but all of them will have you perched on the edge of your screen. You can also submit your spooky story in advance. The host might choose it as material for the improvisers. If the host chooses your story, you will get a free household ticket for the night. So please make sure to pick the nights that you are available.
Super Squash Scavenger Hunt at Bloedel Reserve
Sun, Oct 11th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Included with admission.
Come and see hundreds of pumpkins and squash of all colors, shapes, and sizes adorning the Bloedel trails. How many can you identify? And can you guess the size or weight of our Dill’s Atlantic Giant Pumpkins? Guess correctly and you could win a $35 gift certificate from the Bloedel Shop.
These gorgeous gourds are on display through October 31. The Super Squash Scavenger Hunt is free with admission to the reserve but timed tickets are required for entry.
