Photo by Thirdman on Pexels. Illustrative stock photograph; not a photograph of this event. A mother and daughter in witch costumes hang pennant banners on a wooden wall for Halloween.

Elk Rapids has a Halloween-season evening on the calendar before the end-of-month celebrations: the DAM Shop’s Witches Night Out is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The Elk Rapids Chamber listing gives the event window as 5–9:30 p.m. and frames it as a grown-ups gathering.

That makes the audience worth checking before you invite the whole household: the event description encourages an adult ladies’ night out and asks guests to leave the little ones at home.

Where the evening happens

The DAM Shop’s own website lists its address as 118 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, at Elk Rapids Marina on Elk Lake.

Use the venue’s address for your route; the chamber event’s address field contains an apparent formatting error.

The venue describes an espresso bar, food and beverage service, a cocktail bar, retail shopping and a marine pro shop.

Its general website calls the business family friendly, but the special event description sets a different audience for this particular evening.

Food timing matters

The event listing gives a firm alcohol last call of 9:30 p.m. and describes the kitchen as open until approximately 9.

Separately, the regular menu page cautions that kitchens may close 15–30 minutes before closing.

Taken together, those notices are a reason to ask about the evening’s food cutoff rather than arrive near the end expecting a full dinner.

The website notes pizza among its offerings, but a complete event-specific menu and cocktail list were not confirmed at the time of checking.

If a particular dish is important to your outing, ask whether it will be offered that night before making it the centerpiece of your plan.

What to confirm before you go

I cannot confirm an admission fee or reservation requirement from the available event description.

Call 231-498-5855 to ask about entry, seating, any special menu and the best arrival time for a group.

If companions have different expectations, settle those questions first: are you meeting for dinner, browsing, or stopping in for a shorter costume visit?

The chamber notice invites guests to follow along for menu and drink updates, so save the current listing instead of relying on an early promotional screenshot.

A suggested way to plan the evening

Choose a meeting time comfortably ahead of the kitchen cutoff, then decide whether you want to order food immediately or spend a little time settling in.

For people arriving separately, name the venue entrance as a meeting point and share one person’s phone number with the group.

Agree on transportation home before the night starts, and keep food and optional drinks in separate parts of your budget.

If you prefer a visit without alcohol, the venue’s general information lists nonalcoholic beverages; ask which options will be available for the event.

Wear a costume you can sit and move in comfortably, and consider how bulky accessories will work around a dining table.

A simple hat or small accessory can be easier to manage than a large prop during a meal.

One evening, one clear destination

For Cherry Buzz readers looking toward Elk Rapids, this listing provides a specific date, a defined end time and one venue to plan around.

Recheck the official chamber notice and contact the DAM Shop before October 10 if you need an answer about price, seating or the final menu.

The useful next step is to confirm your group, clarify the unanswered details, and share the same venue link with everyone who is coming.