Wrangell’s Economic Development Director, Kate Thomas, spoke on Talk on the Rock on Oct. 15, 2024 about the Capitol Christmas Tree and the upcoming Harvest Celebration. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK)

Episode 31: Wrangell will soon celebrate the Capitol Christmas Tree during the weekend of Oct. 25 and a lot has gone into planning for the celebration. Kate Thomas, the borough’s economic development director, talks with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki on what events will happen and what went into planning the upcoming Harvest Celebration.

The upcoming schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

Evening Shopping Event with Beverages and Cookies | TBA

KSTK Halloween Bash at the Elks | 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Contact KSTK for more info), Wrangell Elks Lodge BPOE 1595. Everybody 21+ welcome.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH

Wrangell Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin Patch | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the James & Elsie Nolan Center (contact Wrangell Chamber of Commerce for more info, (907) 874-3901.)

Official US Capitol Christmas Tree Blessing and Celebration | 1:30 PM, the James & Elsie Nolan Center

Harvest Celebration Concert and Community Event | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the James & Elsie Nolan Center

Stikine Inn Special Dinner Menu | All Evening, The Stikine Inn and Restaurant

Rayme’s Halloween Bash and Concert | Rayme’s Bar, 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

Christmas Tree Walk & Fun Run | Times & Locations TBA

Brunch at the Elks | Times TBA, Wrangell Elks Lodge BPOE 1595