Costume Ride
A family-friendly group costume ride for bikes and scooters on Oct 30.
Family
Activities, resources and local reporting for families in La Grande and Union County.
Harvest Party
Free family-friendly Harvest Party with food, carnival games, and lots of candy! Saturday, Oct 31, 6:00–7:30 PM at Faith Center in Island City.
Wild Schools autumn classes — Oct. 23–Nov. 21
Free nature-based classes: Wild Preschool (ages 0–6) Oct. 23–24 and Nov. 20–21; Wild School (ages 6–12) Nov. 14. Register with Blue Mountains Conservancy. At Heritage Pond in La Grande.
Goat Got Your Pumpkin
Bring your pumpkins and leaves to the compost yard in North Powder for cider and goats!
Wednesday Walks — 2026-27 school year
Walk or ride to school on eight Wednesdays from Oct. 7 through May 26. Presented by La Grande Parks and Recreation and Safe Routes to School.
Shrek the Musical Jr. — Oct. 16-31
Performances run Oct. 16-31 at the Elgin Opera House Mainstage, with Friday evening shows and Saturday matinees.
Night Fright Productions Haunted Warehouse — Oct. 2-31
7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, at 410 Railroad Ave., Imbler. Tickets start at $20.