Leaves are changing and golden hues are emerging, the weather is cooling, and shorter days mean cozy nights in with a good book or popcorn movie night. But when you do decide to leave your comfy home and venture out, pumpkin spice latte in hand, Bainbridge Island has plenty of festive fall events on the calendar this season. From pumpkin scavenger hunts to wine tasting suggestions, we’re covering the best ways to really get into the spirit this autumn, all within our own beloved community.
Visit Suyematsu Farms
Founded in 1928, Suyematsu Farms is a Bainbridge institution. With Christmas trees in winter and berries in the summer, this farm is a year-round fun zone. But we’re partial to the festive fall season where visitors can walk through pumpkin patches and pick one out to be carved, cooked, or as the perfect front porch decoration.
Go Wine Tasting
Boasting seven wineries on the island, there are plenty of choices when deciding where to enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon as you sample some of the best wines in the area. If you want to have a fully local experience, then check out Bainbridge Vineyards where they produce wine made from grapes grown right there on their own seven acres. Eleven Winery and Fletcher Bay Winery often have live music events, so check out their schedule if you’re in the mood for some great tunes as well.
Go on the Bainbridge Gardens Pumpkin Walk
Bainbridge Island citizens’ artistic abilities and creativity are on full display at the Garden Pumpkin Walk, a trail lined with painted pumpkins. Little ones can explore a straw maze and yummy food vendors will be there on certain days (check their event page to see when).
Trick-or-Treat on Winslow Way
On Halloween day, Winslow Way shops close down early and switch gears to sponsor spooky fun, perfect for all ages. Bainbridge Island’s festive celebration is the perfect place to take kiddos trick-or-treating, admire incredible costumes, get together with the community, and sip on delicious apple cider. We can’t think of a better way to end October.
Shop at Bainbridge Island Farmers Market
Let’s all make the most out of these last couple of months of the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market before it temporarily closes down for the winter. It’s an amazing way to support local farmers, vendors, and small businesses as you get to try fresh, seasonal produce, shop for unique artwork and goods, and listen to live music.
Have a Hoot Hunt
Every October, Bloedel Reserve hides squash and pumpkins around their farm so that visitors can participate in a fun scavenger hunt to locate them all. Photo opportunities abound at this charming event and there’s even the chance to win prizes. Make a visit and see if you can find all of the gorgeous gourds!
