Monday, October 30
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
Board of Commissioners Meeting with Justice and Law Enforcement Departments. 10 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Meeting ID: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MW246 628 489 073; Passcode: 5bdt3f . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-justice-and-law-enforcement-departments-2 for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
NaNoWriMo Novel Planning Party at C3. C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Get ready to write your novel in November – National Novel Writing Month! Learn what NaNoWriMo is (and how to say it) and plan out your novel while connecting with other local writers. This event will take place at the Corvallis Community Center (C3), in the Maple Room. Look for additional NaNoWriMo write-ins: every Tuesday in November from 5:30-7pm in the C3 Oak Room, and every Saturday in November (except Nov. 11) from 2-5pm in the Corvallis Library 2nd Floor Board Room. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/nanowrimo-novel-planning-party-c3-16599 for more info.
Tuesday, October 31
Kids Eat Free at Applebee’s Spook-tacular. 1915 NE Four Acre Place, Corvallis. Free. Witch-ing you a Happy Halloween! This Halloween, visit your local Applebee’s and receive a free kid’s meal for a Halloween treat that is truly spook-tacular! Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Flynn Restaurant Group will offer a Kids Eat Free special, valid all-day Tuesday, October 31 for one day only. Participating locations in the OR area: Albany, Beaverton, Corvallis, Eugene, Gresham, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Roseburg, Salem, Springfield and Portland. Dine-in only and must mention offer. Free Kid’s Meal must be accompanied by an adult entrée purchase. Excludes tax and gratuity. Limit one kid, 12-years-old and under, per adult. Must order from the Kid’s Menu only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Special valid only at Flynn Restaurant Group owned and operated Applebee’s locations. Visit https://uc8d507d4d4965484c9a1aff4d7b.previews.dropboxusercontent.com/p/thumb/ for more info.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Kenagy Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The lovely folks at Kenagy Family Farm are doing another pumpkin patch fundraiser. They will be accepting cash and check for all proceeds to be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House two awesome organizations that serve youth in Linn and Benton counties. Go get pumpkins in 5 colors, squash, gourds, decorative corn, corn stalks and more to help support youth in our community! Visit https://blog.kenagyfamilyfarm.com/ for more info.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant-storytime-100 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-51 for more info.
Downtown Trick or Treat. Downtown Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Downtown Corvallis is pleased to announce the annual Downtown Trick or Treat will be Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the family downtown to take the kids trick or treating in participating stores!
Downtown Trick or Treat @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Kids & Adults treats at food trucks & CF. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Philomath Trunk or Treat. Downtown Philomath, 1101 Main Street, Philomath.3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Grab your costumes and bring the family to downtown Philomath for their annual Trunk or Treat, happening October 31st, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Trick or Treat at the Philomath Museum and Philomath businesses between 12th Street and 17th Street on Main Street. Visit https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=464246&org_id=PHIL for more info.
Spooky Night @ the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Join us for spooky crafts, coloring, costumes and treats! This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe OR. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/spooky-night-monroe-community-library for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278558405795/?active_tab=about for more info.
Ghost & True Crime Tour. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., & 8:30 p.m. $20. True crime meets suspected hauntings on the spookiest night of the year! Get ready to delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. You’ll spend an hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. And you’ll probably soak up a little Corvallis history along the way! There will be three separate tours, and the meeting location for the tour will be sent with your tickets. Visit the following tour links for more info: 5:30 p.m. tour, 7 p.m. tour, & 8:30 p.m. tour.
FIJI Haunted House. Phi Gamma Delta, 348 NW 25th St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Every Halloween, the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta throw a Haunted House to raise funds for the children of Jackson Street Youth Shelter. The entire 3-floor chapter house is converted into a haunted house, and tour guides take you through while brothers do their best to scare you. This year, our theme is Insane Asylum! Tickets are $5, and all proceeds go to Jackson Street. Come through for a good cause, and a good scare! Can’t make in person? Donate to our CrowdChange fundraiser https://my.crowdchange.co/tcaumw. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/fiji_haunted_house for more info.
Halloween Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Extra points for teams who come in costume and teams who bring a homemade jack-O-Lantern. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Flight School presented by Stage Flight Comedy. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. 1 hour of the area’s best comics working on new material! Sign up online by messaging Stage Flight Comedy on Facebook. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, November 1
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-78 for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 p.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-40 for more info.
Leadership Team Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: TBA. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/leadership-team-meeting-8 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-19 for more info.
NaNoWriMo Write-Ins in Monroe. Monroe Lobby, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. November is National Novel Writing Month! Come pen your own novel at the Monroe Community Library. Bring your preferred writing tools and work on your novel surrounded by other local writers! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/nanowrimo-write-ins-monroe-16483 for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-executive-committee-meeting-7 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Club. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Build with fellow LEGO fans and Oregon State University student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in anytime during the hour. For more information, contact the Youth Reference Desk at 541-766-6794. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-club-5 for more info.
2023 Thomas Condon Lecture: Ivory, INTERPOL, intrigue: Using chemistry to solve forensic mysteries. LaSells Stewart Center, OSU, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis & Virtual. 5 p.m. Naturally-occurring variations in elements, called isotopes, can be used in a wide variety of ways in forensic studies. Ratios between isotopes of a given element can provide clues to animal and human diets, region of origin, travel history and other chronologies. Cerling will discuss several applications of isotopic analysis, including travel histories and origins of confiscated ivory. Thure Cerling is a distinguished professor of geology & geophysics and distinguished professor of biology at the University of Utah. He uses chemical isotopes to understand geological and ecological processes and applies that knowledge to interpret ancient and modern ecological and climatology records, to study wildlife and to understand the evolution of landscapes. Visit https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/thomas-condon-lecture for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Meeting Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5542316393331587166. Submit Comment: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-9 for more info.
Library Advisory Board. 6:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3976513978977098837. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-lab/page/library-advisory-board-0 for more info.
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