Catalina Island has long been a popular destination for Halloween. Avalon’s school kids take part in a annual parade that attracts visitors and locals alike before scattering to fill their bags with Halloween loot. After dark, the town’s watering holes attract plenty of older party goers, eager to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve.
This year, a new party is coming to town. The Avalon Rotary will be hosting a Halloween Bash on Catalina Island, complete with adult costume contest, pumpkin carving competion and a live and silent auction. Music and magic will be the entertainment and appetizers and a no-host bar will be available. The Halloween Bash and Auction are a fundraiser for Avalon Rotary, which provides funds for locals needs, such as transportation for those needing medical care on the mainland, as well as Rotary International’s worldwide projects, including eradicating polio. Scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the M Restaurant, the Halloween Bash is sure to be a spooktacular good time. Tickets are available at the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce office on the green Pleasure Pier or by calling (310) 510-1520.