It's a scary good time on the entertainment scene
SANDPOINT — There is so much fun on tap heading into Halloween it’s downright scary.
From Halloween parties to a haunted house, from live music, movies and dance, you’re guaranteed to have great time as the community ratchet up the fun level headed into Halloween next week.
We’re keeping this short so you can dive right into the fun.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24
Children’s Halloween Party:
Venue: Kaniksu Health Services, 420 N. Second Ave.
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.,
Face painting, free costumes (while supplies last), games and prizes, and free popcorn; also a chance to win great prizes.
Admission: Free admission; info at kaniksuhealthservices.org
Trivia Takeover
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Create a team with friends and family or play solo. Questions are fun and challenging and always new. Prizes awarded for winning teams.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Scarywood’
Venue: Silverwood Theme Park, Highway 95 in Athol.
Time: 7 p.m. – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in October.
Note: Scarywood is not recommended for children 12 and under.
Tickets & Information: ScarywoodHaunt.com
‘The Death of Dick Long’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
A dark and weird comedy from the director of “Swiss Army Man”, with stellar performances by Michael Abbot Jr (“Mud”), Virginia Newcomb (“The Walking Dead”) and Andre Hyland. The film revolves around the death of Dick, two men who want to keep it secret, and the all-round ineptitude of the cast of characters in small-town Alabama. Rated R.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Walking Dead Zombie Crawl Costume
Venue: A&P’s Bar & Grill, 222 N. First Ave.
Time: 8 p.m.
Kick off Halloween with three nights of fun with prizes awarded for best “Walking Dead” costume.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Hickey Farms Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival
Venue: Hickey Farms, located off of Highway 200 at 674 Hickey Rd., east of Sandpoint and Kootenai.
Time: 3 p.m.-dusk, Fridays through October; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
Festival family fun with a pumpkin patch, crafts for sale, and more.
Information: 208-290-1539
Ron Kieper Jazz Trio.
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority,203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Zombie Nest
Venue: Hoot Owl parking lot, 30784 Highway 200, Ponderay
Time: 5-8 p.m.
The living dead have arrived in town to scare up for Halloween fun as LPOHS students’ bring to live a fun haunted house as a fundraiser for the school’s trip to Washington, D.C. and New York in June 2020
Admission: $5 “per soul.”
Bare Grass Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m
A stand-up bass, mandolin and guitar come together from different backgrounds to create a unique sound. Americana, mixed with a little bluegrass and blues and whatever else is conjured up for the evening performance is what makes BareGrass tick. John Edwards (bass), Luke Levesque (mandolin) and Jared Johnston (guitar) all write their own songs and enjoy performing in and around the area.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Right Front Burner
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Sat., April 20
Right Front Burner (RFB to those in the know) is Sandpoint’s finest party band featuring funk, disco, rock and groovy tunes.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Southside Community Harvest Festival Contra Dance
Venue: Barn Again, 54 Cocolalla Loop Road
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Join the fun at the Southside Community Harvest Festival contra dance. Live music with Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots, Emily Faulkner calling.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘The Death of Dick Long’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
A dark and weird comedy from the director of “Swiss Army Man”, with stellar performances by Michael Abbot Jr (“Mud”), Virginia Newcomb (“The Walking Dead”) and Andre Hyland. The film revolves around the death of Dick, two men who want to keep it secret, and the all-round ineptitude of the cast of characters in small-town Alabama. Rated R.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
The Liabilities
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
One of the region’s top old school R&B, funk and classic rock bands. The Liabilities, led by the Packwood brothers, Sheldon on bass and Rob on guitar, who have played together on top-40 recordings and a huge variety of stages including the Grand Ol’ Opry, Texas Motor Speedway, and many more.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Three Nights of Halloween
Venue: A&P’s Bar & Grill, 222 N. First Ave.
Time: 10 p.m.
Tonight, it’s a costume contest for all the singles out there with prizes for best individual costume.
continue the Halloween fun with a costume contest for singles.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Indoors Farmers Market
Venue: Bonner Mall, Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Also Saturday, Nov. 9)
The market is moving indoors for a few weeks so head on over to enjoy sights and sounds and tastes of the market and keep the season alive.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Local Writers’ Festival
Venue: Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Time: 9 am.-3 p.m.
This free Local Authors’ Festival brings together published and amateur writers to celebrate the craft. The event includes interactive writers’ workshops, a locally published author showcase, and readings. Anyone can participate in a 7-minute readings contest. Prepared and impromptu submissions welcome.
An introduction to the upcoming NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) initiative will be included. Library staff will discuss the basis of NaNoWriMo and tips for achieving the goal of writing 50,000 words in the thirty days of November. The schedule of library-sponsored NaNoWriMo Write-in’s will be available there.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: Mike Bauer, 208-265-2665
Southside Community Harvest Festival
Venue: Southside Community Church, 251 Cocolalla Loop Road
Time:9 a.m.-4 p.m.
This harvest festival has it all — live music, performances, free activities for kids, including a bounce castle, mini golf, face painting and a craft area as well as local food and craft vendors and displays by community organizations.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Hickey Farms Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival
Venue: Hickey Farms, located off of Highway 200 at 674 Hickey Rd., east of Sandpoint and Kootenai.
Time: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Festival family fun with a pumpkin patch, crafts for sale, and more.
Information: 208-290-1539
‘From Lucca With Love’
Venue: Ivano’s Ristorante, 102 S. First Ave.
Time:11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Author Pam Lippi celebrates the launch of her second novel, “From Lucca with Love”, which features tales from the family’s Italian heritage richly steeped in culture and passed through generations of love.
Admission: Free and open to the public
‘The Dog Who Saved Halloween’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 3 p.m.
Costume contest is first and is followed by a free Halloween movie with a popcorn and water Presented by Kinderhaven and sponsored by Bonner General Health.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Haunted Hope
Venue: Davis Grocery, 620 Wellington Place, Hope
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Free carnival and family-friendly fun with Halloween-themed games, prizes, candy, face painting, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, spooky cabins and more! This year includes a bake sale fundraiser for Aiden, a local 9-year-old fighting a rare brain cancer.?
Admission: Free and open to the public
Brian Jacobs
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority,203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Zombie Nest
Venue: Hoot Owl parking lot, 30784 Highway 200, Ponderay
Time: 5-8 p.m.
The living dead have arrived in town to scare up for Halloween fun as Lake Pend Oreille High School students’ bring to live a fun haunted house as a fundraiser for the school’s trip to Washington, D.C., and New York in June 2020
Admission: $5 “per soul”
Justin Lantrip
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Justin Lantrip will be back at the winery playing for us his soulful sounds performing his original music as well as your favorite indie and alternative songs
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Starbucks Open Mic Night
Venue: Sandpoint Starbucks, 108 N. First Ave.
Time: 6:30 p.m., signup; 7-9:30 p.m., performances
Come enjoy the fun as musicians, comedians, and poets come out for the coffee shop’s first open mic night. Register at sandpointopenmic.rsvpify.com.
Admission: Free and open to the public
‘Boo Bash’ Costume Ball Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
The fun will begin with a one-hour dance lesson taught by a professional instructor, followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, prizes for the best costumes, and a drawing for a month of free dance classes. Singles, couples, and all levels of dancers are welcome!
Admission: $9 adults, $6, USA Dance members, $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or usadancesandpoint.org
Kevin Brown Album Release Concert
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Northwest songwriter Kevin Brown is releasing his fourth album of original songs, “Heroes and Sparrows”, recorded with celebrated Rocky Mountain bluegrass players Ben Winship (mandolin), Eric Thorin (bass) and Natalie Rae Padilla (fiddle). Dinner is served before the show at 6 p.m. Call 208-263-0864 for tickets and reservations.
Admission: $12 in advance, $15 day of show; available a DiLuna’s Café.
‘TThe Death of Dick Long’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
A dark and weird comedy from the director of “Swiss Army Man”, with stellar performances by Michael Abbot Jr (“Mud”), Virginia Newcomb (“The Walking Dead”) and Andre Hyland. The film revolves around the death of Dick, two men who want to keep it secret, and the all-round ineptitude of the cast of characters in small-town Alabama. Rated R.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Down South & the 219’s 85th Birthday Bash
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Through thick and thin, the 219 has been open continuously at the same location since October, 1934, so you don’t want to miss this annual party! Live music from the Down South and their southern rock ’n’ roll brings will have you up and dancing’
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Three Nights of Halloween
Venue: A&P’s Bar & Grill, 222 N. First Ave.
Time: 10 p.m.
Tonight, the costume contest focuses on all the couples and pairs out there with prizes for best couple’s costumes.
continue the Halloween fun with a costume contest for singles.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
SUNDAY, OCT. 27
Hickey Farms Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival
Venue: Hickey Farms, located off of Highway 200 at 674 Hickey Rd., east of Sandpoint and Kootenai.
Time: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Festival family fun with a pumpkin patch, crafts for sale, and more.
Information: 208-290-1539
Death of Dick Long’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
A dark and weird comedy from the director of “Swiss Army Man”, with stellar performances by Michael Abbot Jr (“Mud”), Virginia Newcomb (“The Walking Dead”) and Andre Hyland. The film revolves around the death of Dick, two men who want to keep it secret, and the all-round ineptitude of the cast of characters in small-town Alabama. Rated R.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Pianist Dwayne Parsons
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Dwayne plays our concert grand piano in a most unique way. He doesn’t read sheet music and is a self-taught, freeform pianist that creates music as he plays.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
MONDAY, OCT. 28
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, 212 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, OCT. 29
Trivia Night
Venue: MickDuff’s Brewing Company, 321 N. First Ave
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Test your useless knowledge in teams of up to six or on your own. Win prizes and bragging rights.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Cornhole League
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m. (Every Tuesday for 10 weeks.)
All skill levels, drop-ins welcome. For more information, check out: Facebook.com/SandpointIdahoCornhole or email: SandpointCornhole@gmail.com
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
WEDNESDAY OCT. 30
True North Treks and Eureka Center Fundraiser
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Fundraiser for True North Treks and Eureka Center with Twelve String Brewing Co. beer on tap. Live music by Marty Perron and Doug Bond. Silent auction items and raffle prizes. Complimentary appetizers will be served.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Open Mic.
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 6 p.m.
Sandpoint Literary Collective hosts a pop-up open mic at 6 p.m. at the
This is an opportunity to showcase local and guest literary talent, particularly Halloween-themed poems and stories. Writers of all stripes are invited to read from their original works for up to five minutes. Attendees have the opportunity to enhance their experience - reading and/or listening - with wines and snacks.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wind Down Wednesday
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Live music with Truck Mills and a guest.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.