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Spooky S'mores at River Island Outpost: Kayak the dusk, toast in costume, and trade campfire tales beneath tiki light
An evening event (October 24–25, 2025) that combines a half‑mile river approach by pontoon or kayak with a Spooky S'mores bar, campfire stories, an outdoor Halloween movie and optional island camping.
Spooky S'mores at River Island Outpost: Kayak the dusk, toast in costume, and trade campfire tales beneath tiki light.
As the sun slips toward the horizon, River Island Outpost stages an intimate, family‑oriented evening where Halloween costumes meet a crackling fire, tiki torches and a stacked Spooky S'mores bar. Guests arrive at the Outpost, then travel by pontoon or paddle a single or tandem kayak—guided by an Adventure Guide—for a half‑mile glide to a secluded island trimmed in bistro lights and a central fire pit, where stories and sweets set the night.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pontoon or Paddle: a guided half‑mile river transit
Upon check‑in you choose to glide on a pontoon boat or paddle a single or tandem kayak alongside an Adventure Guide for a half‑mile journey downriver to the island—the slow, guided approach that frames the evening.
An island lit by tiki torches and bistro lights
The secluded island is staged for atmosphere: tiki torches, a crackling fire pit and bistro lights create the backdrop for gathering, lingering and making s'mores from the provided Spooky S'mores bar.
Stories, sweets and an outdoor movie
After indulgent s'mores and an optional guided walk through the woods to an abandoned cabin for the Legend of the One‑Eyed Owl, the group returns to the Outpost for a free outdoor Halloween movie while popcorn, sodas and snacks are available for purchase.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
The flow is deliberate and theatrical: a breezy check‑in at the Outpost (hammocks, swings, restrooms and changing rooms available), a short guided transit by pontoon or kayak to an island dressed in lights, a communal fire pit around which you assemble inventive s'mores and listen to campfire tales, then a return to the Outpost for an outdoor movie and optional overnight stays on the island.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event dates are October 24 and 25, 2025.
Bring a Halloween costume if you wish to participate in the themed evening; dress for paddling if you choose a kayak and for an outdoor night by a fire. Changing rooms and restrooms are available at check‑in.
Meet at the River Island Outpost for check‑in, where you’ll select pontoon or kayak for the guided half‑mile trip to the island.
A Spooky S'mores bar with fixings is provided on the island; during the return movie at the Outpost popcorn, sodas and snacks are available for purchase.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are costumes required?
Costumes are encouraged—guests are asked to dress in their favorite Halloween attire for the evening.
How do I get to the island?
Upon arrival at the Outpost you choose to either ride a pontoon boat or paddle a single or tandem kayak, guided by an Adventure Guide for a half‑mile journey to the island.
Is the event family‑friendly?
Yes. The program is described as a fun night for the entire family, with activities and amenities suitable for children.
What food is provided?
A Spooky S'mores bar with a variety of fixings is provided on the island; additional popcorn, sodas and snacks are sold during the outdoor movie at the Outpost.
Is there an overnight option?
Yes—participants may book wooded campsites, glamping tents or the two‑bedroom Treehouse on the island to stay overnight.
Are guided walks or stories part of the program?
After s'mores, any willing guests can follow a guide on a walk through the woods to an abandoned cabin to hear the Legend of the One‑Eyed Owl and possibly observe the One‑Eyed Owl.
Is the movie free?
Yes—the Halloween movie shown at the Outpost after the island return is free to attend.