Fall Spectacular returns to Port Angeles

Peninsula College invites the community to its Port Angeles campus for the second-annual Fall Spectacular, set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the college’s main campus at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.

Admission and all activities are free.

The family-friendly event includes live music, numerous inflatables, face painting, climbing wall, a treasure hunt for the kids, interactive community booths, beer garden and classroom activities.

A new laptop will be given away each hour, organizers note.

New for this year’s event are more food vendor options, with vendors from the Port Angeles Farmers Market selling treats and wares.

Last year’s inaugural Fall Spectacular brought an estimated 4,000 people to the college, organizers said.

“We were thrilled by the turnout last year—and the overwhelmingly positive response from attendees. The College is proud to provide a day of entertainment and fun education for the community,” Peninsula College president Suzy Ames said.

Though this year’s event will be missing the headliner hot air balloon, the college is doubling down on the event’s most popular activity: inflatables. Event attendees can anticipate two large bounce houses, a 55-foot-long obstacle course, soccer darts, and a two-story slide. Two smaller bounce houses will also be available for smaller kids.

Scheduled bands include Black Diamond Junction, the Lower Elwha Song & Drum Group, and Bread and Gravy.

The full event schedule can be viewed online at FallSpectacular.org.