Autumn may bring with it vests and hoods (nary a blasphemous umbrella!), but the added layers don’t ever slow us down. Quite the opposite, in fact! We are Pacific Northwesterners. We were born for temperate—and sometimes temperamental—seasons. It’s in our DNA.
We are also the most learned people in the country, though, so we are smart enough to know when to take our events inside. And, for the most part, Edmonds’ October happenings take place in concert halls, theaters, and conference rooms.
Open your calendar in another tab and start adding things to it—you’re about to harvest a whole lot of an Edmonds kind of fun this October!
CELEBRATIONS
Edmonds Scarecrow Festival, All October
Come to town to vote on dozens of scarecrows outside of downtown businesses this month. Hosted by The Edmonds Historical Museum, the 11th annual event is always a conversation starter with locals and visitors alike. Don’t forget to grab a seasonal drink from one of the many coffee shops dotting the downtown blocks, either. We won’t judge your love of pumpkin spice in the slightest—it’s a gourd time to savor your favorite autumnal flavors while soaking up all things cozy.
Find out more and vote here.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night, October 31
Don your best costume and congregate with us downtown—rain or shine—from 5-7pm to trick-or-treat, pet cute dogs, and fill up your soul along with your candy buckets! There will be a costume contest for people and pups, so show off your spooktacular self.
More information here.
THEATER
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, Through October 8
Presented by the Edmonds Driftwood Players to usher in their 65th season, this show is full of glamour, intrigue, and suspense.
A taste of what you can expect: Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic adds a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning one passenger is no longer with the rest. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again…
Catch it with your 12+ crew at the Wade James Theatre on Main Street. Learn more and select your seats here.
Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele, October 7
Support the talent hailing from Hawai’i during an enchanted evening of music and hula at the Edmonds Center For The Arts. Opting for VIP tickets gets you a swag bag with a Tahitian pearl pendant ($139 value) along with complimentary snacks and beverages.
Learn more and secure your seats here.
MUSIC
Na Palapalai: The Return of the New Hawaiian Traditionalists, October 6
Don’t want to leave the magical energy of the tropical islands? We’re with you! Head back to the Edmonds Center For The Arts on October 6th to hear Na Palapalai’s falsetto vocalists. Get ready for another night of hula and Hawaiian music right in your backyard!
Info and tickets here.
ECA Special Engagement: Nearly Dan, October 13
Where are our Steely Dan fans? We know you’re reading! This is the event for you. You’ll experience your favorite Steely Dan hits like you’ve never heard them before—both in technical proficiency and the sarcastic irreverence you know and love.
Lock in a fun night at The Edmonds Center For The Arts here.
Eva Ayllon Eternamente Criolla, October 13
Experience the music of Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner in person when iconic diva Eva Ayllón returns to the Edmonds Center For The Arts to celebrate her five-decade, globe-trotting career on October 13.
Information and seat selection here.
Vienna Boys Choir, October 18
The famous group of European child musicians, the Vienna Boys Choir, is stopping in Edmonds this month to show off their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and diverse repertoire.
Read more about them and make sure you’re in the audience here.
A Rhythm and Blues Battle Royale: Eli Paperboy Reed vs. The Harlem Gospel Travelers, October 19
Looking for something described as “explosive and ecstatic, fueled by dazzling vocal arrangements punctuated by gritty bursts of guitar?” Look no further than The Harlem Gospel Travelers, who are returning to The Edmonds Center For The Arts on October 19th with an album produced by Eli “Paperboy” Reed.
Get ready to rock here.
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, October 21
Musical legends and married couple Herb Alpert and Lani Hall share their vocals and band with us on October 21st at The Edmonds Center For The Arts.
Prepare to tap your feet to an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some Beatles, some classic Tijuana Brass, Brazil '66 songs, and more here.
Mariachi Herencia de México, October 25
Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México brings their chart-topping hits to The Edmonds Center For The Arts on October 25th. You’ll be shaking your hips and humming for days after this one.
Learn more and get your tickets here.
CONFERENCES
Write On The Sound Writers' Conference, October 6-8
Devote a weekend to wordsmithing at the annual Sound Writers’ Conference (WOTS), a small, affordable conference focused on the craft of writing. Expect workshops, panel discussions, information about the publishing industry, and new friends from this fun event at the Frances Anderson Center.
Learn more and pre-register (required) here.
Photos by Matt Hulbert
