Local Events in Mason County
Whether you’re here for the day, night or a local looking for a new adventure, there’s usually something to do every night of the week in Mason County. Save the date for our big events in Mason County, invite your friends and family, and come all that Mason County offers. Add your event here!
CEDAR High School Haunted House/Bake Sale
The students at Cedar High School are bringing the scares to the Old Mountain View Gym this Halloween! Free entry, spooky fun, and sweet treats for sale — don’t miss this frightful community night on Oct. 31 in Shelton.
Halloween Spooktacular 2025
Shelton’s Halloween Spooktacular is back! On Oct. 31 from 4–6 PM, Railroad Avenue transforms into a downtown trick-or-treat trail with candy, costumes, photo ops, and fun for all ages — hosted by Shelton Downtown Merchants & the Chamber of Commerce.
Halloween Spooktacular Costume Contest
Show off your spooky style at the John L. Scott Annual Costume Contest during Shelton’s Halloween Spooktacular! Stop by their booth for your contest number, then line up by 5 PM at 306 W Railroad Ave for judging and trophies.
Family Trivia Night at High Steel Beer!
Think you’ve got what it takes? Trivia Night at High Steel Beer is fun for all ages, hosted by Timberland Regional Library! Bring the whole family for brain-teasing fun, great drinks, and friendly competition.
Halloween Spooktacular Movie Night
🎃👻 Halloween + movie night = the perfect treat! Shelton Cinemas is showing The Corpse Bride FREE on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 PM — just bring a nonperishable food donation for our local food banks. First come, first served — don’t miss this spooky family favorite on the big screen! 🍿🦇
Annual Senior Center Holiday Bazaar
Start the holiday season at Shelton’s Holiday Bazaar Over 35 vendors, handmade crafts, baked treats, and festive finds — plus lunch and coffee on site. Free entry!
Harvest Glow
Celebrate the cozy side of fall at Cloverwood Candle Co.’s Harvest Glow on Nov. 1 in Shelton! Create your own autumn-scented candle, enjoy drinks and charcuterie, and soak in the warm vibes of the season. 🍂 Limited seats — reserve early!
Once Upon A Dinner
Mark National Author’s Day with a literary feast inspired by Chef Xinh Dwelley’s cookbook and iconic food voices—from Bourdain to Steinbeck. Tickets include dinner, drinks, and a whimsical Vault Book Exchange featuring a secret key to a handpicked book.
Leah Justine w/ Full Band @ El Sarape Cantina
Día de los Muertos Party! Sat, Nov 1 | 7–10 PM | El Sarape Cantina. Leah Justine Band LIVE. Costumes, face paint, themed drinks. Free show • 21+ only
Snowman Paint Night - Fundraiser For Tom
Join Graffiti Creative Art Center & High Steel Beer Co. on Nov. 6 for a Paint & Sip Fundraiser supporting Tom’s Cancer Treatment Fund. $40 donation at the door includes supplies + a drink — all proceeds go directly to Tom. Come early for food, raffles, and community spirit!
The Lady Drinks Whiskey @ Alderbrook Golf Club
Join The Lady Drinks Whiskey at Alderbrook Golf Club! 🎆 No cover, all ages welcome—call ahead to reserve your table, 360-898-2560!
Winter Centerpiece Workshop - Mosquite Fleet
Get creative this holiday season at Mosquito Fleet Winery! Join Bayview Christmas Tree Farm for a Christmas Centerpiece Workshop — enjoy a drink, fresh evergreens, and plenty of holiday cheer as you craft your own festive centerpiece.
Sund Rock At Night
YSS Dive and the Sund family together, will be offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve for the first Friday of every month. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night!
Salmon Experience
Witness the chum salmon migration at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton this fall! 🐟 Thousands return to Johns Creek to spawn, with salmon docents, underwater cameras, and family-friendly learning opportunities. Free event!
Annual Christmas Bazaar - St. Germain's
The Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Germain’s Church in Hoodsport brings together local authors, artists, and crafters — plus their famous fresh-baked cookies! 🍪 Support local creativity and kick off the season with handmade gifts and holiday spirit.
Mary M. Knight PTO – 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar
🎁✨ The Mary M. Knight PTO Christmas Bazaar is back Nov. 8–9 in Elma! Shop holiday vendors, enjoy food, and try your luck with raffles. Free entry, festive fun, and the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. 🎄
Chowder Cookoff & Live Auction
It’s back! The Annual Chowder Cook Off & Live Auction is returning to Bob’s Tavern in Shelton. Come taste the best chowders around, enjoy a fun auction, and support the Martha Reed Foundation. Save the date and bring your appetite!
Winter Centerpiece Workshop - Mosquite Fleet
Get creative this holiday season at Mosquito Fleet Winery! Join Bayview Christmas Tree Farm for a Christmas Centerpiece Workshop — enjoy a drink, fresh evergreens, and plenty of holiday cheer as you craft your own festive centerpiece.
Salmon Experience
Witness the chum salmon migration at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton this fall! 🐟 Thousands return to Johns Creek to spawn, with salmon docents, underwater cameras, and family-friendly learning opportunities. Free event!
Mary M. Knight PTO – 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar
🎁✨ The Mary M. Knight PTO Christmas Bazaar is back Nov. 8–9 in Elma! Shop holiday vendors, enjoy food, and try your luck with raffles. Free entry, festive fun, and the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. 🎄
Salmon Experience
Witness the chum salmon migration at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton this fall! 🐟 Thousands return to Johns Creek to spawn, with salmon docents, underwater cameras, and family-friendly learning opportunities. Free event!
Winter Centerpiece Workshop - Bistro at Lakeland Village
Get creative this holiday season at The Bistro in Allyn! On Nov. 12, join Bayview Christmas Tree Farm for a Christmas Centerpiece Workshop — enjoy a drink, fresh evergreens, and plenty of holiday cheer as you craft your own festive centerpiece.
Best Friend FridaY
A new downtown Shelton tradition begins! Join a collection of local antique, vintage, and specialty shops for Best Friends Fridays, featuring extended hours every second Friday through the end of the year.
Fall Wellness Retreat with Joonbug Yoga
Fall into wellness at the Alderbrook! Join Joonbug Yoga for a 3-hour retreat full of yoga, meditation, herbs, aromatherapy & more Pre-register by Nov. 1 at joonbugyoga.com
Art Telethon & Silent Auction
This inaugural event at FlyWheel in Hoodsport features a never before released selection of works from the Artist Colony of Union. Bid on incredible pieces, and tune in live for a creative evening supporting local artists.
Ink & Ember
📚✨ At Ink + Ember, books and candles collide for a night of cozy creativity at Cloverwood Candle Co. Guests will pour a custom candle inspired by a favorite story, unwrap a romantasy “Blind Date with a Book” from Brinnvill Books, and enjoy treats, drinks, and bookish surprises. It’s the perfect blend of stories, scents, and sparks in Shelton! 🔥🕯️
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
On Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11–3, Colony Surf Club hosts its 1st Annual Holiday Market — a festive fair with handcrafted local gifts, artisan finds, and cozy treats like hot cocoa & cookies. Shop small, sip something sweet, and start your holiday season with cheer in Lilliwaup! 🎁☕🍪
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Sugar & Seas Holiday Art Market - Friday
Discover local art at the Sugar & Seas Art Market & Silent Auction Nov. 28–29 at Alderbrook Resort in Union. Enjoy live music, shop unique pieces from PNW artists, and support local nonprofits — curated by Studio Hood Canal LLC.
Monthly Artist Exchange
Artists, crafters, musicians & makers—join the creative buzz at the Monthly Artist Exchange at Marmo in Shelton! Meet fellow creatives, sip wine or tea, and enjoy rotating guest speakers or workshops. Free, all ages, and open to everyone passionate about the arts.
Family Trivia Night at High Steel Beer!
Think you’ve got what it takes? Trivia Night at High Steel Beer is fun for all ages, hosted by Timberland Regional Library! Bring the whole family for brain-teasing fun, great drinks, and friendly competition.
Joel Gibson Jr. @ La Cantina
Award-winning country-rock artist Joel Gibson Jr. is bringing his solo acoustic show to El Sarape Cantina! 🔥 Powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and a high-energy performance you won’t forget!
Kitten Rescue Bazaar & Bake Sale
🐾🎄 Shop for a cause at the Kitten Rescue Holiday Bazaar in Shelton! Find handmade crafts, baked goods, and holiday treasures — with all proceeds helping local cats & kittens in need. Don’t miss it!
Sugar & Seas Holiday Art Market - Saturday
Discover local art at the Sugar & Seas Art Market & Silent Auction Nov. 28–29 at Alderbrook Resort in Union. Enjoy live music, shop unique pieces from PNW artists, and support local nonprofits — curated by Studio Hood Canal LLC.
The Lady Drinks Whiskey @ Lake Nahwatzel
Join The Lady Drinks Whiskey at Lake Nahwatzel Resort! No cover, all ages welcome—call ahead to reserve your table!
Sund Rock At Night
YSS Dive and the Sund family together, will be offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve for the first Friday of every month. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night!
Taste of Whisky at Tipsy Canyon Winery
🍷🎶 Whisky Trail brings their “Kilted Crooner” to Tipsy Canyon Winery for a Thirsty Thursday Tasting Room Takeover! Join in for great wine, stunning views, and live music in one of Manson’s friendliest spots.
Darkwood Nights LARP
Join a three-day LARP adventure in 10th century Brinnon, where supernatural creatures walk among us and legends come to life. Costumes, lore, and immersive storytelling in a dark forest setting—Darkwood Nights awaits.
Best Friend Friday
A new downtown Shelton tradition begins! Join a collection of local antique, vintage, and specialty shops for Best Friends Fridays, featuring extended hours every second Friday through the end of the year.
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Family Trivia Night at High Steel Beer!
Think you’ve got what it takes? Trivia Night at High Steel Beer is fun for all ages, hosted by Timberland Regional Library! Bring the whole family for brain-teasing fun, great drinks, and friendly competition.
Open Mic @ Bent Bine
Open Mic open to all — singing, playing your instrument or comedy routine! FREE
Southside School Trunk or Treat
🎃 Trunk or Treat at Southside Elementary — Sunday, Oct. 26 from 5–7:30 PM! Candy, costumes & community fun for all ages. Free to attend!
Sund Rock Shore Dive
Join the Oregon Scuba Club for a day at Sund Rock! $25 per diver or non-diver. Gear setup stations, rinse areas, and stunning underwater views await. 8 AM–2 PM.
The Lady Drinks Whiskey @ Hood Canalè
Join The Lady Drinks Whiskey at Hood Canalè! 🎆 No cover, all ages welcome—call ahead to reserve your table, 360-898-0300!
Youth Connection Haunted House
Dare to enter? 👻 The Haunted House & Food Drive at Shelton Youth Connection takes place Oct. 24 & 25 from 6–10:30 PM. Bring 2 canned goods or $5 to get scared for a cause! 🦇💀
Father Daughter Dance
❤️✨ Dads & daughters — this one’s for you! The first-ever Shelton High School Father–Daughter Dance happens Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6–10 PM at the SHS Sub Building. A night of music, memories, and fun — $45 per couple, $5 per additional kiddo. Save the date & get ready to dance the night away! 💃
Halloween Drysuit Fest
🦇🌊 Dive into spooky season at YSS Dive’s brand-new Hoodsport shop! Join us on Saturday, October 25 for Halloween Drysuit Fest — with exclusive BARE Drysuit customizations, pro fittings, and plenty of Halloween fun. Costumes encouraged, spots limited! 🎃👻
TOMTOBERFEST
Tomtoberfest hits High Steel Beer Co. on Oct. 25 at 4 PM!
Enjoy the launch of Tomtoberfest Beer, bid in the silent auction, and help support Tom, Mo, and Grace as all proceeds go toward medical expenses. Great beer, great cause, great community. 💜 #TeamTom #Fcancer
Spiral Dance Ceremony
Step into the Spiral! Join Erosia Land Sanctuary and iRev Sarah Heartsong for a powerful Spiral Dance Ceremony—a ritual of remembrance, renewal, and connection. This fundraiser supports a sacred local sanctuary and invites us all to heal, grow, and move together as a community.
Pints For Vets
🍺🇺🇸 Drink for a cause! Join Bent Bine Brew Co. in Belfair on Saturday, Oct. 25 (1–5 PM) as every pint sold helps support Combat Veterans International – Chapter 11. Games, music, community, and a chance to raise a glass for our heroes. Don’t miss it! 🎶🍻
Ghouls Day Out
Ghouls, goblins & gift seekers—don’t miss Ghouls Day Out on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Mason Transit-Community Center in Shelton! This indoor market is packed with vendors, food, and festive fun from 12–5 PM. Costumes welcome! Want to vend? Email veracruzecreations@gmail.com to snag a spot.
Seatsu Sauna Pop-Up at The Glen Resort
Escape, unwind, and recharge — The Glen Resort is partnering with Seatsu Sauna for a pop-up wood-fired sauna & cold plunge weekend, Oct. 25–26 in Hoodsport. Private sessions for up to 4 people ($190) offer the ultimate Heat–Cool–Relax experience right on the Hood Canal.
Peace, Love, & Donuts Fall Festival
🍩🍂 Donuts, coffee, face painting, and fall fun — the Peace, Love & Donuts Fall Festival returns to Allyn on Saturday, October 25 from 10–2! Free entry, local vendors, sweet treats, and activities for the whole family.
Shore Dive at the Port of Hoodsport – Oregon Scuba Club
Dive into fun with the Oregon Scuba Club at the Port of Hoodsport! Easy entry, tank fills nearby, and two dives planned. If YSS Dive hosts their pumpkin carving event, we’re in—if not, we’ll make our own! Bring your gear, a pumpkin, and your best bubbles!
North Mason Bible Church Trunk or Treat
🎃🚗 Trunk or Treat in Belfair! Join North Mason Bible Church on Oct. 24 from 6–8 PM for candy, hot chocolate, cookies, and fun for all ages. Free family event — costumes welcome! 👻🍬
Trunk or Treat @ Shelton Athletic Club
👻🎃 Costumes, candy & community! Bring the kids to Trunk-or-Treat at Shelton Athletic Club on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4–7 PM. DJ SmyleZ will be keeping the party lively with music while families enjoy games and plenty of sweet treats. Admission is just one non-perishable food item to help local families. 🧛♀️🍬
Mason Health Trunk or Treat
🎃👻 Mason Health’s 6th Annual Trunk or Treat rolls into Shelton on Friday, Oct. 24 from 2–4 PM! Park at OMS, walk over to the hospital, and explore themed trunks, games, candy, and free flu shots. Sponsored by WellPoint — it’s fun, festive, and open to everyone! 🍬🧡
Real Grimm
Join Shelton Timberland Library for an evening of storytelling — fairy tales, folklore, and the delightfully strange. Adults and kids alike are welcome to hear stories that still know how to haunt, charm, and inspire.
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Bordeaux's 11th Bulldog Bite Auction
The 11th Bulldog Bite Auction returns Oct. 18 at Little Creek Casino Resort 🐾✨. Live & silent auctions, prime rib dinner, and packages ranging from getaways to home services. Tickets $65–75 (21+).
Brats & Brews Festival
🍻🌭 Brats, brews, and community fun! Join us at Bent Bine Brew Co. on Saturday, October 18 for the annual Brats & Brews Festival with live music, seasonal beers (including Fresh Hop Bine Trauma), delicious food, and fun for the whole family. $10 adults, kids free — don’t miss it! 🎶🍺
Ethan Tucker @ El Sarape Cantina
Ethan Tucker Live! Fri, Oct 17 | 7–9 PM | El Sarape Cantina
Reggae, blues, rock & soul. Full bar & Mexican food | No cover • 21+
Fall Festival
Get your costumes ready! 👻 South Mason Fire & Rescue is hosting a Halloween Festival at Arcadia Road with games, candy, a costume contest, and prizes. Suggested donations benefit the Coats for Kids Program, helping keep local children warm this winter.
Darkwood Nights LARP
Join a three-day LARP adventure in 10th century Brinnon, where supernatural creatures walk among us and legends come to life. Costumes, lore, and immersive storytelling in a dark forest setting—Darkwood Nights awaits.
Joel Gibson Jr.
Don’t miss Joel Gibson Jr. live at Casey’s Bar and Grille in Belfair! The Eclectic Outlaw himself brings a mix of powerhouse originals and crowd-favorite covers for one unforgettable night of music, food, and good vibes.
The Gray Area Comedy Show
🤣 Big laughs are coming to Belfair! Casey’s Bar & Grille hosts The Gray Area Comedy Show on Saturday, October 11 at 7 PM. Headliner Christian Gray and a lineup of talented comics hit the stage for a free 21+ show (suggested $10 donation). Grab some food, order a drink, and enjoy a night of comedy at Casey’s! 🍻🎤
OURCU Community Shred Event
🗑️🔒 Clear out clutter and protect your privacy! Our Community Credit Union’s Mountain View branch is offering free paper shredding with Lemay’s mobile shredding unit. Bring canned food to donate to local food banks and make a difference while you shred. 📦🥫
Cereal Killer Night - A Scream-Themed Candle Bar Event
Scream fans, this one’s for you! 🎬 Join Cloverwood Candle Co. in Shelton on Friday, Oct. 10, 7–9 PM for Cereal Killer Night — a candle-pouring experience with spooky scents, themed drinks, snacks, and scary-movie vibes. $45 per person.
Casey Freedom @ El Sarape Cantina
Casey Freedom Live | Fri, Oct 10 | 6–9 PM | El Sarape Cantina, Acoustic soul, cold drinks, great food | No cover • 21+
Gateway's Annual Fall Fest!
Fall Fest is back! 🎃 Join Gateway Christian Fellowship in Shelton on Friday, October 10 for chili, games, a pumpkin contest, petting zoo, and prizes. Free fun for the whole family from 5–8 PM!
Best Friend Friday
A new downtown Shelton tradition begins! Join a collection of local antique, vintage, and specialty shops for Best Friends Fridays, featuring extended hours every second Friday through the end of the year.
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