By MIKE MCKENNA
As Autumn overwhelms us with the beauty of fading and falling leaves, lots of fun events are on the schedule. From Trick or Treating to Real Estate Round Tables, Business After Hours and Turkey Trotting, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here’s a rundown of some fun Fall Events.
Swiftsure Ranch’s Blazing Pumpkins takes place on October 19th from 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrating the spookiest time of the year in style, Swiftsure Ranch’s family-friendly event is packed with exciting games, delicious food trucks and live music by the incredible Red Light Challenge. Tickets are available at the door at the ranch just south of Bellevue. For more information, go to SwiftsureRanch.org.
The Friends 35th annual Used Book and Bake Sale takes place October 19-21 at the Hailey Town Square West Building. Stock up on reading materials and locally-baked sweet treats to support the Hailey Public Library.
Sun Valley Economic Development and The Chamber present the 4th Quarter Community Roundtable 2023 on Tuesday, October 24th from 4-7pm at the Sage School Barn at Quigley Canyon in Hailey. Unlock the future of rental and residential markets as the Fall Community Roundtable is crafted to address these queries, offering an in-depth look with guidance from professionals in the real estate and property management realms. Dive into a comprehensive discussion on the impacts shaping rental and residential sectors. For more information go to SunValleyEconomy.org.
Downtown Hailey will once again host the annual Halloween Hoopla from 3:30- 5:30pm on the ghoulish holiday, October 31! Thanks to the generosity of local merchants, children will be allowed to enjoy a fun and safe Trick or Treat experience. The Chamber of Hailey and the Wood River Valley helps put on this annual event and is grateful for all the businesses and nonprofits that make this such a special and enjoyable day for local children and families. The Kiwanis Club’s student-led Key Club will also hold their annual Costume Contest at the Hailey Town Center West site.
Worth Printing and One Degree Magazine will host Business After Hours on Thursday, November 9th from 5-7pm at 312 South Main Street in Hailey. Open to everyone, come meet and mingle with local leaders and find out all the great things happening in our community.
And the 20th Anniversary Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 23rd. The family-friendly fun run and walk will start and finish at Hailey’s Town Center West location and follows its usual path through the Hailey Greenway. Registration goes live on November 1st with the first 500 entrants getting a 20th Anniversary hat.
Hailey’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting party will take place on Friday, December 1st. Stay tuned for more fun holiday festivities!
For more information about these or any local events, please contact The Chamber at Info@ValleyChamber.org, visit ValleyChamber.org or call 208.788.3484.