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It’s spooky season, and there’s no better place to celebrate Halloween than in the ‘Burg!Thursday evening we have two ev...
10/29/2026

It’s spooky season, and there’s no better place to celebrate Halloween than in the ‘Burg!

Thursday evening we have two events— the HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM at the Library, where kids 10+ in groups of 4 to 6 can solve the mystery of the Librarian’s Last Checkout… BWAAahaha! Don’t forget to RSVP in advance by calling 509-337-8149.

Also, James Beard Award Winner HANK SHAW will read from his acclaimed cookbook ‘Buck, Buck, Moose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Venison’. Chef Mike Easton will prepare small bites to accompany the reading at this Royal Block event. 21+

The HALLOWEEN JAM is at TVAMP this year on Friday night. You aren’t required to sing spooky songs, but this is a great night for it as we get our voices warmed up for the scream fest.

Saturday is a ghoulish extravaganza starting with the kids HALLOWEEN PARTY at the Bruce Museum. There are crafts, candy, and fun from 4-6PM. Just down the street, Royal Block has their annual WIDOWS + ORPHANS event. Widowed and orphaned wines are on the menu, followed by adults’ Trick or Treating around town. 21+

Wolfling Coffee is pulling out all the stops for a PG-13 rated cult classic for their first ever CANDLELIGHT CINEMA CLUB. 6:30 start time, there is no cover, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the counter for purchase.

Not to be outdone, Laht Neppur is hosting a HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY complete with music, dancing, and prizes for the best individual and couples costumes. Kids are welcome from 7-9PM, and then it’s grown up ghouls for the rest of the night.

Keep an eye out for the haunted — we expect neighborhood Trick-or-Treat foot-traffic will be heavy.

Enjoy!

HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM @ WELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
OCT 29, 2026. 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

READING SERIES: HANK SHAW @ ROYAL BLOCK
OCT 29, 2026. 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

BLUEGRASS JAM @ TVAMP
OCT 30, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SENSE + SENSIBILITY @ LIBERTY THEATER
OCT 30, 2026 – NOV 3, 2026

TRUNK OR TREAT @ BRUCE MUSEUM
OCT 31, 2026. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WIDOWS + ORPHANS @ ROYAL BLOCK
OCT 31, 2026. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CANDLELIGHT CINEMA CLUB @ WOLFLING COFFEE
OCT 31, 2026. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

HALLOWEEN PARTY @ LAHT NEPPUR
OCT 31, 2026. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

HOT OFF THE PRESS! THE SIREN QUARTERLY is a new seasonal printed publication highlighting the makers, artists, and cultu...
10/28/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

THE SIREN QUARTERLY is a new seasonal printed publication highlighting the makers, artists, and culture of the Waitsburg community. It is 8 pages of what’s new in town, creative profiles, writing, and art, plus a 10.375” x 29” calendar suitable for hanging, adding your own events, and helping you plan your Waitsburg experience.

In mid-November a special Holiday Gifting Guide drops to help you discover heartfelt authentic items from Waitsburg ideal for holiday giving, for a total of five publications per year.

This publication is designed and printed in Waitsburg at the Pressroom on luxurious eggshell Superfine paper and features a blind deboss of The Siren insignia on every front cover.

You can pick up your copy at participating Waitsburg businesses, or have every release mailed to you with an Annual Subscription.

10/22/2026

🔥🍻 OKTOBERFEST BLOCK PARTY AT WH***EY CANYON! 🍻🔥
Saturday, October 24, 2026

We’re teaming up with the Waitsburg Car Show for a day of classic cars, great food, cold b**r, and good company! Come for the cruise-in and stay for the evening party!

🚗 COMMUNITY CRUISE-IN | 10 AM–3 PM
Bring your ride or come check out the cars. Free entry—just for fun!

🌮🍔 OUTDOOR TACOS & BURGERS | 11 AM–3 PM
Grab some tacos and burgers while enjoying the event!

🔥 SANTA MARIA GRILL | 4 PM–9 PM
Tri-tip and bratwurst with your choice of macaroni salad or house barbecue chips.

🍻 COVERED PATIO B**R GARDEN | 4 PM–9 PM
Enjoy a cold b**r and settle in for the evening!

🎧 WALLA WALLA DJ | 4 PM–8 PM
Keeping the party going into the evening!

🍽️ Full service continues inside! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served at their regular times.

Three chefs. Live fire. Cold b**r. One great day in Waitsburg!

📍 Wh***ey Canyon Restaurant & Bar
701 Preston Ave, Waitsburg, WA
📞 509-337-3001

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come spend Saturday with us!

Congratulations, friends— we’re nearly to the weekend!Friday night’s MYTHICAL MOVABLE BLUEGRASS JAM location is the Cour...
10/22/2026

Congratulations, friends— we’re nearly to the weekend!

Friday night’s MYTHICAL MOVABLE BLUEGRASS JAM location is the Courtyard Marriott in Walla Walla, 7pm. If Bluegrass isn’t your jam, head to Liberty Theater for “a fresh yet faithful take” on Jane Austen’s classic SENSE & SENSIBILITY. Great cast, beautiful cinematography, a classic tale. What’s not to love? Rated PG.

Saturday morning, the Waitsburg Car Show is hosting a COMMUNITY CRUISE-IN as part of Wh***ey Canyon’s first OKTOBERFEST event. All community members are welcome— this is a free-entry cruise-in with no official judging— but drivers need to be there early! Arrival for Cruise-In participants is 7:30–8:30am at Wh***ey Canyon with a 10am start. There will also be live music, food and drinks from 10am - 3pm.

At 4pm, head to the Royal Block where chef Kenny Rudolph will be whipping up a SHOYU RAMEN feast for TONGUE + GROOVE, and the MICHAEL KELLY BAND takes the stage at 6pm. We’ve been on the lookout for published audio files from their live recording at Royal Block a few weeks ago with no luck yet, but stumbled over a May 2025 single release, Lavender Blues, that might tide you over ‘til the new recordings drop…

Speaking of drops, if you care about water conservation or need to learn why you really should, Tuesday is WALLA WALLA 2050’s OPEN HOUSE event out at Walla Walla Community College. Enjoy family-friendly activities, along with free snacks and beverages provided throughout the evening. For more info, including presentation topics and schedule, visit wallawallawater.org.

Enjoy!

BLUEGRASS JAM @ MARRIOTT HOTEL
OCT 23, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SENSE + SENSIBILITY @ LIBERTY THEATER
OCT 23, 2026 – NOV 3, 2026. Regular Showtimes.

OKTOBERFEST @ WH***EY CANYON
OCT 24, 2026. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

TONGUE + GROOVE @ ROYAL BLOCK
OCT 24, 2026. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WALLA WALLA 2050 @ THE WATER + ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
OCT 27, 2026. 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

OBSERVED: The Friends of Weller Public Library Art Auction is off to a strong start!Each original 24”x36” oil painting p...
10/21/2026

OBSERVED: The Friends of Weller Public Library Art Auction is off to a strong start!

Each original 24”x36” oil painting portrays a beloved author alongside one of their works, making these pieces a unique treasure for book lovers and art enthusiasts alike.

Each auction item includes:

An original oil painting by Lane Gwinn
A hardcover copy of the book that inspired the artwork
A Weller Public Library reusable tote bag

Look for the QR code on posters all over town or click through from The Siren. What a wonderful fundraiser for our library and community!

We have a relaxed week of down home fun planned in the ‘Burg. Laht Neppur is getting the party started tonight with a Ha...
10/14/2026

We have a relaxed week of down home fun planned in the ‘Burg. Laht Neppur is getting the party started tonight with a Halloween-themed TRIVIA NIGHT. If spooky details aren’t your thing, take advantage of the sunshine and try their back patio seating. It’s a lovely spot to share some burgers and craft b**r with friends.

The BLUEGRASS JAM returns to Ten Ton Art for their jam on Friday night. A viewing of the salon gallery wall alone is worth a visit! This is an all ages venue without food and beverage service, so be sure to pack a snack and BYOB, or pop over to the Royal Block next door for 21+ refreshments.

If you’re looking for a little adventure, HEART OF THE BEAST is playing at Liberty Theater in Dayton with all the regular showtimes this weekend. Retired Special Forces Command Sergeant Major James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog Odin battle the wilds of Alaska in this survivalist thriller. Rated PG-13

Saturday afternoon, try your luck with CHARITY BINGO at Town Hall! This is put on by the Odd Fellows to raise money for local food banks. Cards are 2 for $15 to play all day, and there are prizes. Good times for a good cause!

Speaking of good causes, Tuesday, October 20 kicks off the Friends of the Library ONLINE AUCTION of six 24” x 36” oil paintings featuring a beloved author and one of their books, by local artist Lane Gwinn. The winning bid gets the painting, the book featured in the painting, and a handy canvas tote. The auction link will be posted on The Siren when it becomes available— bidding closes November 7.

Enjoy!

TRIVIA NIGHT @ LAHT NEPPUR
OCT 14, 2026. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HEART OF THE BEAST @ LIBERTY THEATER
OCT 16, 2026 – OCT 20, 2026. Regular Showtimes

BLUEGRASS JAM @ TEN TON
OCT 16, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CHARITY BINGO @ TOWN HALL
OCT 17, 2026. 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

ONLINE AUCTION @ WELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
OCT 20, 2026 – NOV 7, 2026.

OBSERVED: Caitlin Potts of studio koko // Caitlin Potts had an exceptional kiln day yesterday, as tricky pieces from her...
10/09/2026

OBSERVED: Caitlin Potts of studio koko // Caitlin Potts had an exceptional kiln day yesterday, as tricky pieces from her new series had just been fired, and collab buttons for the D+ R shop rode along sidecar.

Any jaded ceramicist will tell you to suspend any attachment to your new art baby until it makes it through the firing process, as items can self-destruct with the intense heat. That giant bowl was risky, but made it through just fine. Much jubilation was observed!

It’s a quiet weekend in Waitburg, with only one event within city limits— the CORRESPONDENCE SOCIAL CLUB on Saturday mor...
10/08/2026

It’s a quiet weekend in Waitburg, with only one event within city limits— the CORRESPONDENCE SOCIAL CLUB on Saturday morning at the Pressroom. In addition to a chance to relax, get creative, and reach out to those you love in the most analog way possible, artist and pencil enthusiast Dayna Holz will help you explore the world of pencils through the many levels of graphite hardness in the luxe Mitsu-Bishi Hi-Uni line. There is no cost, but only a couple of seats remain, so RSVP from the link in the The Pressroom bio if you hope to attend.

Slightly further afield, we have the final MIKKELSEN BARN BLUEGRASS JAM of the year on Friday night. This is one of our favorite venues, but please make sure you bring a layer of cozy clothes and maybe something warm to sip as the weather forecast looks a bit damp and cool. 12241 Lower Waitsburg Road

In the opposite direction, Dayton has the outlaw western ANGEL AND THE BAD MAN showing at the Liberty Theater with all the regular showtimes. Can an outlaw find a life beyond violence? Find out. PG-13

And Saturday night Chef Val offers a very special 4-course feast of French country cooking featuring an entree course of Boeuf Bourguignon. Check the Hotel Hardware post for all the delicious menu details. This is a reservations only event with dinner service between 5 - 7 pm, so text your contact info, headcount and time preferences to 509-386-2448 right away! 21+

Enjoy!

ANGEL & THE BAD MAN @ LIBERTY THEATER
OCT 9, 2026 – OCT 13, 2026 Regular Showtimes

BLUEGRASS JAM @ MIKKELSEN BARN
OCT 9, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CORRESPONDENCE SOCIAL CLUB @ THE PRESSROOM
OCT 10, 2026. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

L’AUTOMNE DINNER @ BOBCAT ROOM
OCT 10, 2026. 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

OBSERVED: The only thing more creative and charming than the goods on offer at the Gaudy Gals ‘Funky Junque Craft Show’ ...
10/04/2026

OBSERVED: The only thing more creative and charming than the goods on offer at the Gaudy Gals ‘Funky Junque Craft Show’ is the means by which vendors load in. The show continues today, Sunday October 4, 10a - 3p. See you there!

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