October 2026
Contemporary dance
October 1 - 10, 2026
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Out There [formerly called Next Fest NW] is an experimental new works dance festival at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Seattle events October 2026
Haunted pub tour
October 1 - 31, 2026
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Your guide tells spooky stories in four bars during $39 Haunted Pub Crawl, beginning at Pike Pub, 1415 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Drinks are not included. Closed Mon., Tues., Wed.
Fort Nisqually by candlelight
October 2 - 3, 2026 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Buy tickets in advance to watch 100 settlers reenact daily chores at Fort Nisqually in 1859 on a guided one-hour Candlelight Tour at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Park at the zoo and take the free shuttle bus.
Olympia arts weekend FREE
October 2 - 3, 2026
Olympia (62 miles S)
See art exhibits in 100 shops, watch live performances, make art, and browse food & craft vendors on five car-free blocks during Olympia Fall Arts Walk near Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE in Olympia. Free street parking.
Haunted houses & forests
October 2 - 31, 2026
See closed dates
| City | Miles | Attraction |
| Arlington | 44 N. | Haunted House |
| Buckley | 46 SE | Fright Factory |
| Federal Way | 27 S. | Wild Waves Frightfest |
| Lacey | 58 S. | My Morbid Mind |
| Mountlake Terr | 14 N. | Nile Nightmares |
| Seattle | 4 S | Georgetown Morgue |
| Snohomish | 28 NE | Thomas Farms |
| Snohomish | 28 NE | Stalker Farms |
| Tacoma | 33 S. | Frighthouse Station |
| Vaughn | 58 SW | My Haunted Forest |
Halloween at Wild Waves
October 2 - Nov. 1, 2026
Federal Way (27 miles S)
Wild Waves has two options on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+.
- Starts Sept. 26 — Booville offers daytime trick-or-treating, face-painting and entertainment for age 12 and younger, Sat. & Sun.
- Starts Oct. 2 — Fright Fest offers scary monsters, rides in the dark, and haunted houses at night, Fri., Sat., Sun. Adult beverages.
Salmon festival & parade FREE
October 3 - 4, 2026
Issaquah (18 miles E)
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival celebrates the annual return of salmon to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery with an open house at the hatchery, a huge street fair with 400 vendors, an international food court, a salmon BBQ at Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and live music on two stages.
Whacky parade FREE
October 3 - 4, 2026
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Odd contraptions and costumed drivers gather for a parade called The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race (Sat. & Sun. at noon), beginning outside American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. You also can attend the Rosehip Kween Koronation and Kostume Ball for age 21+ (Sat. 8 p.m.)
Oyster & seafood festival
October 3 - 4, 2026
Shelton (85 miles SW)
OysterFest offers oysters, shrimp, a food pavilion, wine, microbrews, live music on two stages, kids’ activities, a cook-off, and an oyster-shucking contest in the field at 250 West Sanderson Way in Shelton. No pets. Free for children age 17 and younger. Friday night party for age 21+.
Ride a mini train FREE
October 3 - 31, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)
Croatian festival FREE
October 4, 2026
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Enjoy Croatian music, dance, food, and children’s activities during CroatiaFest on the main stage and on the third floor of Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Choir FREE
October 4, 2026 (4:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle.
Dinner at the market
October 6, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles W)
Feast at the Market is a “self-guided food tour of Washington's most beloved Pike Place Market restaurants” beginning and ending at Neighborcare Health, 1930 Post Alley in Seattle
Latin films
October 9 - 17, 2026
Bellevue, Renton, Seattle, Shoreline
The Seattle Latino Film Festival (SLFF) screens two dozen films “celebrating our daily experiences including music, literature, dance, and painting through a variety of cinematographic genres” at 10 venues. Optional after-party tickets opening night for age 21+.
State park day FREE
October 10, 2026
All state parks
On Discover Pass Free Days, you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
Turkish festival FREE
October 10 - 11, 2026
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
TurkFest features Turkish food, dance, music, games, a marketplace, and a childrens’ corner at the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Marching bands
October 10 - 11, 2026
Sumner (34 miles S)
Watch a dozen Northwest high school bands compete on the field at Sunset Festival of Bands at Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main St. in Sumner. Bands begin playing 9 a.m., competition begins 3 p.m., and awards ceremony begins 6 p.m. Ticket prices.
Crab & seafood festival FREE
October 10 - 11, 2026
Port Angeles (83 miles NW via ferry)
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival has 75 vendor booths, live music on two stages, a grab-a-crab derby, crab dinners, an oyster bar, vegetarian food, a beer & wine garden, and a Saturday 5K run at Port Angeles City Pier, 325 N Lincoln St. in Port Angeles. Schedule
Used snow gear FREE
October 14 - 15, 2026
West Seattle (6.3 miles SW)
Buy and sell skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, and winter accessories at West Seattle Ski Swap at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 3601 SW Alaska St. in Seattle. Vendors pay a fee.
Tacoma holiday gift show
October 15 - 18, 2026
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Billed as the largest holiday show in the West, Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival has hundreds of booths selling handmade items and specialty foods, plus cooking demonstrations, workshops, and Santa Claus at Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Latin dance festival
October 16 - 18, 2026
SeaTac (15 miles S)
Seattle Latin Dance Festival promises dance workshops during the day followed by live shows at night plus social dances at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac. Schedule.
Halloween at the wildlife park
October 16 - 30, 2026
Eatonville (54 miles S)
Wear a costume to Hoot ‘N’ Owl, which has candy stations, games, nocturnal animals, talks by animal keepers, and spooky decorations at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville. Tickets are cheaper online.
Halloween on a farm
October 16 - 31, 2026
multiple locations
Enjoy pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes.
- All cities — north, east, and south
- King County — Eastside, Enumclaw
- Pierce County — Buckley, Puyallup, Enumclaw
- Snohomish County — Edmonds, Snohomish
- South Sound — Kent, Olympia, Puyallup
- Thurston County — Olympia, Yelm
- Washington state — all counties
Night market FREE
October 17, 2026 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
Zoo Boo in Tacoma
October 17 - 18, 2026
Tacoma (40 miles SW)
Children enjoy treats, play games, watch animals play with pumpkins, and wear costumes to Zoo Boo at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma.
Halloween Train
October 17 - 25, 2026 (weekends)
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
Enjoy apple cider and watch it being pressed, do seasonal activities and play historic games in the train shed for 30 minutes, and take a 90-minute ride on the decorated Halloween Train, departing from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. You can also depart from North Bend.
Home show
October 23 - 25, 2026
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Evergreen Home Show promises 200 booths of “specialized local businesses ready to help you customize, update, or even design, the home you have always wanted” at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Held in spring and fall.
Zombie dance FREE
October 24, 2026
Queen Anne (2.3 miles NW)
Thrill the World features the Seattle Thrillers dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller followed by a costume contest at Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave. W in Seattle.
Halloween for families FREE
October 24, 2026 (1 to 5 p.m.)
Auburn (29 miles SE)
Bring a food-bank donation to Halloween Harvest Festival, where kids age 2 to 10 enjoy “games, crafts, inflatables, rides, food vendors, and a fun Trunk-or-Treat experience around the trail” at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn. Costumes welcome.
Weird expo
October 24 - 25, 2026
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Discover strange, unusual, and bizarre stuff at Oddities & Curiosities Expo, where vendors sell taxidermy, preserved specimens, artwork, horror/Halloween items, antiques, oddities, quack medical devices, jewelry, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Free for children age 12 and younger.
Halloween events for kids
October 24 - 31, 2026
multiple locations
- All cities — Halloween events
- Bellevue — Halloween fun
- Olympia — Thurston County events
- Seattle— Seattle Parks events
- Tacoma — Tacoma Parks & Pierce County
Family Halloween FREE
October 25, 2026
West Seattle (5.6 miles SW)
Schedule for Harvest Fest at West Seattle Junction, 4233 SW Alaska St. in Seattle:
- 11 a.m. — high school marching band
- 11 a.m. — costume parade
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — trick or treat on California Avenue
- 12 p.m. — Seattle Thrillers perform
Halloween run
October 25, 2026
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Circle the park at Run Scared, which includes a 10K, 5K, 2 mile, free kids’ dash, treasure hunt, and Halloween treats at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Costumes are optional, and there is a costume contest. Schedule.
National park day FREE
October 27, 2026
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks today if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
- Mount Rainier — no pets on trails
- North Cascades (always free) — pet policy
- Olympic National Park — pets on six trails
Fremont Troll celebration FREE
October 31, 2026
Fremont (3 miles N)
Enjoy live music and a pageant at the site of the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge, followed by “a procession of the ghosts of artists past and present through the streets of Fremont” during Trolloween. The troll is at N. 36th Street and Troll Avenue N. Costumes are welcome.
Halloween run
October 31, 2026 (10 a.m.)
Green Lake (6 miles N)
Trick or Treat 5K is an all-ages run/walk at Green Lake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle. Costumes are welcome.
Day of the Dead FREE
October 31 - Nov. 5, 2026
Seattle & Tacoma
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration Día de los Muertos. Events may include elaborate altars, food, costumes, and entertainment.
- Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 — Seattle Center
- Nov. 5 — Phinney Center
- El Centro de la Raza
- Shoreline Recreation Center
- Town Hall Seattle not free
- Tacoma Art Museum
- Tacoma 6th Ave.
- Seattle Art Museum
- Burien Community Center free
- Orquesta Northwest
Earshot Jazz Festival
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle
The Earshot Jazz Festival features dozens of concerts by local and worldwide jazz greats. Closed Monday. Schedule.
Glass-making weekend
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Issaquah
Refract offers more than 100 special events, films, exhibitions, parties, demonstrations, studio tours, and opportunities to connect with glass-making artists. Schedule.
Latin classical music FREE
October 2026 (undated) (7 to 9 p.m.)
Bellevue & Seattle
Hear a wide range of chamber music and concertos written by Latin American and Spanish composers during the Latino Chamber Music Festival performed by Ballard Civic Orchestra. Donation.
- First Congregational, Bellevue
- Good Shepherd Center, Seattle
Movies in Seattle parks FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Center City Cinema turns city parks into open-air theaters. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. May be canceled if it rains. Schedule.
Mushroom show
October 2026 (undated)
Everett & Shoreline
See wild mushrooms on display, learn how to distinguish them, bring your own mushrooms to be identified, and shop from vendors.
- Everett — Snohomish County Mycological Society free
- Shoreline — Puget Sound Mycological Society not free
Restaurant week
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle & Eastside
Get a special deal at 220 restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah, and Edmonds to Rainier Beach) during Seattle Restaurant Week. To see a restaurant’s specials, scroll down the page and click its name. Held in the spring and fall.
South Asian film festival
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Attend panel discussions and watch 100 films from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet) at the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival with screenings in five theaters.
Dracula ballet
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Set in Gothic times, Dracula features “celebrations by village people lost in time, zombies both slithery and fashionable, tap-dancing demons, and gypsy dance battles” performed by International Ballet Theatre at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Fashion show
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SE)
Fashion at the Fairmont begins with a champagne reception at 6 p.m., followed by a fashion show at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom of Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. Your ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine and light canapés. A VIP ticket adds a front-row seat and an after-party with dessert.
Halloween show
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Inspired by Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas and performed by Can Can, This is Halloween combines live orchestral music, cabaret, burlesque, and video projection at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle.
- 5 p.m. on Sunday is for all ages
- 9 p.m is for age 21+
- all other times are PG-13
Official tasting at the market
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
The self-guided Sip & Savor Tasting Tour includes “holiday spirit and bites from seven market businesses” at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle for age 21+.
World explorer show
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Art museum party
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
“Expect thrilling performances, creepy-cool DJs, and unexpected art experiences” during SAM Remix at Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave. in Seattle. Visit the galleries, make art, get a portrait photo, dance to a string quartet, join a scavenger hunt, watch horror films, buy a drink, and sign up for the costume contest.
Gourmet tasting
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Taste America: Seattle is a walk-around tasting featuring a dozen chefs plus beverage stations, which supports the James Beard Foundation at Four Seasons Hotel, 99 Union St. in Seattle.
Hotel party
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles S)
Haunted W Seattle Halloween Party promises two floors of DJ dance music, themed cocktails, ghoulish decor, and party favors at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Spooky comedy
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Poe Unexpected is “a spooky night of improv comedy based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe” at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Held Fridays and Saturdays.
Aquarium party
October 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
The After Hours: Halloween offers a DJ, live music, Halloween activities, a costume contest, food and drink for sale, and a chance to wander the Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
How to build green
October 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Green Building Slam has 10 interesting lectures by innovative architects & builders lasting 10 minutes each, with light appetizers and networking at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Doors open at 5 p.m.
French party
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles SE)
Soirée Belle Époque includes a reception with live performance, and a dinner with a live auction, live music, and dancing at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle. This formal event benefits Alliance Française de Seattle.
Cocktail party
October 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.7 miles E)
A ticket to A Mid-Century Affair includes your first cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, jazz, and a lounge “furnished in true mid-century design” at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle.
Party at the glass museum
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)
Gather includes a signature cocktail or mocktail, hors d’oeuvres, live music, glass-making demonstrations, a VIP tour of the Refract exhibition at 7 p.m., and admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Waterfront festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (0.8 miles W)
HarborFest features vendors of sustainable products, ocean-inspired arts & crafts, and ocean-friendly seafood. Enjoy live music, speakers, and educational exhibits about the oceans at Pier 66, 2225 Alaskan Way in Seattle. See other Ocean Week events.
Art museum weekend FREE
October 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.9 miles SE)
Enjoy a reception on Friday; watch an art film on Saturday; see a weaving demonstration on Sunday during Open House Weekend at Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave. in Seattle.
Glassblowing party FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (0.9 miles S)
Watch live glassblowing, see an art exhibition, and enjoy “free hands-on activities” with food and beverages available, during Pilchuck Glass School Block Party at Pilchuck Glass School, 240 2nd Ave. S in Seattle.
Halloween party at MoPOP
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Fashionably Undead is a DJ dance party with a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, a trivia contest, “demon sculpting,” and a celebration of ‘80s and ‘90s cult horror classics at the Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Horror dinner
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Inspired by Silence of the Lambs, We’re Having an Old Friend for Dinner is a meal with “rich, autumnal flavors, artfully presented courses, and an ambiance that blurs the line between fine dining and psychological thriller” at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Party at MoPop
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Icons of Pop Culture Gala includes “bites, beverages” and performances by tribute artists plus Mike McCready of Pearl Jam at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Party at Smith Tower
October 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.9 miles SE)
Terror & Tonics includes a welcome cocktail, delicious bites, DJ entertainment, and views from the observatory at the Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Costumes welcome.
CD & record sale
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
“Find tons of collectible records, CDs, and other music-related collectibles for sale” on 50 tables during Northwest Record Show at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Tickets are cheaper after 10 a.m. Held in spring and fall.
Erotic costume party
October 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
Sponsored by Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Seduction: BloodBound is billed as a sexy costume party with DJs, dancing, performances, a costume contest, and “a fantastically macabre collection of art” at Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Poetry festival
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile NE)
Cascadia Poetry Festival features writing workshops, panel discussions, and readings by a dozen poets at Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. in Seattle. Schedule.
Scary movies
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
“Experience your favorite sci-fi and camp-horror films on one of the biggest screens in the state” during Fear Fest at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
Great Pumpkin Beer Fest
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Enjoy 60 pumpkin and seasonal beers, live music, and a costume contest at Great Pumpkin Beer Festival, which features a giant beer-filled pumpkin. In 2025, it moves back to Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery, 1221 E Pike St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Ballet
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs Jewels, George Balanchine’s glittering masterpiece that combines music by Fauré, Stravinsky, and Tschaikovsky at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Hockey
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Rare book sale
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Browse thousands of rare books, maps, prints, and photos at Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Football
October 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Halloween cruise
October 2026 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
The $113 Halloween Party Cruise includes views of Lake Union and Lake Washington, plus a costume contest, DJ dance music, appetizers, dessert, a “greet drink,” and a no-host bar, for age 21+ departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
Immersive bar show
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
“Roam through lavish rooms, each pulsing with live music, dazzling illusions, seductive dance, and show-stopping performances” during 90-minute Haunted Soiree: Vampire at DAR Rainier Chapter House, 800 E Roy St. in Seattle for age 21+. Tickets begin at $61.
Kids’ party
October 2026 (undated)
Queen Anne (1.3 miles NW)
Kids and their parents are welcome to wear costumes to the Kids Halloween Dance Party with DJ dance music at KEXP, 472 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Soccer
October 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Soccer
October 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the women of Seattle Reign play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Polish film festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Seattle Polish Film Festival screens nine films plus a set of short films at SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. All non-English films have English subtitles. Schedule.
Art party
October 2026 (undated)
Central District (1.5 miles SE)
A ticket to Shaping Visions supports Pottery Northwest and gets you a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction for “top-tier ceramic items,” a seated dinner, a live auction, a drag performance, and DJ music at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle.
Documentary films
October 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
DocFest features 15 films that are “thought provoking ... tearful, and tense” about politics, music, social issues, and cultures. Most screenings are at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
Halloween comedy
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.5 miles NE)
Popular Costume Show is a showcase of comedians in costume that includes “treats, tricks, and prizes for the best costumes on stage and in the crowd” at Club Comedy Seattle, 328 15th Ave. E in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Prayers for pets FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle & Bellevue
You and your leashed pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals.
- St. Luke's, Ballard
- St. Mark’s, Capitol Hill
- St. Michael, Issaquah
- St. Patrick, Tacoma
- St. Paul’s, Queen Anne
- St. Stephen’s, U District
- Union Church, S. Lake Union
Scary movies
October 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
The staff at Scarecrow Video selected their favorite horror films, which you can watch during Scarecrowber at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
Spooky concert
October 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.5 miles S)
Boo! Seattle promises “a multi-genre musical experience” with 24 acts per day, costumed performers, and special effects at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle for age 18+.
Baseball
October 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Root for the Seattle Mariners when they play a home game in T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Festival of Lights
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (2 miles NE)
Diwali Family Festival includes storytelling, live music, fashion, cultural performances, and hands-on art making at Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St. in Seattle.
Halloween party
October 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.3 miles S)
A ticket to The Shop of Horrors gets you “two DJ stages with separate electronic and hip-hop dance areas, fire dancers & performers, and bars with food & drinks for sale” at the building shared by The Shop and Derby Restaurant, 2233 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+. Costumes welcome.
Orchid show
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (2.4 miles NE)
See a large variety of blooming orchids, and visit vendors of flowers and supplies at the Northwest Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale at Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E Galer St. in Seattle. Free for children age 5 and younger.
Halloween show & party
October 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Carnevolar XIII: Infestation has nightmarish aerial acts set to live music, plus cocktails and snacks for sale at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+. Optional dance party Saturday night.
Distillery festival
October 2026 (undated)
SoDo (3.2 miles S)
A ticket to Proof: Washington Distillers Festival gets you 12 tasting tokens for gin, whiskey, bourbon, and vodka from dozens of Washington distilleries with a food truck at Ederer Hall, 2931 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Pet parade FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Bring your pet to the Halloween Pet Parade in Volunteer Park, featuring pets in costume, prizes in five categories, a parade, food trucks, and vendor booths at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
Carve pumpkins with cats
October 2026 (undated)
Fremont (3.8 miles N)
Your $42 ticket to the 90-minute Cat-o-lantern-Pumpkin Carving with Cats includes a pumpkin to carve, carving tools, and a roomful of cats for age 8+ at Seattle Meowtropolitan, 1225 N 45th St. in Seattle.
Huskies football
October 2026 (undated)
University District (4 miles NE)
Watch the University of Washington Huskies play an exciting home game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
Beer tasting at the zoo
October 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
The OktoBEARfest includes 10 samples of beer and cider from 50 Northwest breweries and cider houses, a beer hall on the north meadow, food trucks, DJ music, games, animal programs, and complete access to Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Halloween at the zoo
October 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
Visit trick-or-treat stations for candy and stickers, and watch animals play with pumpkins (see schedule) during Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. One child age 12 or younger is free per paid adult. Costumes welcome.
Spooky dog walk
October 2026 (undated)
Montlake (4.4 miles NE)
You’re welcome to dress as a zombie and bring your dog to Howl-O-Ween Luminaria Walk, which features “beautifully illuminated paths adorned with festive luminarias” and free dog treats, beginning in the visitors center at Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E in Seattle.
Dinner gala
October 2026 (undated)
North Delridge (4.6 miles SW)
Destination Delridge is a charity dinner with “a dessert dash, and a lively dance party” at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW in Seattle for age 21+.
Doggie Halloween
October 2026 (undated)
Ballard (4.6 miles NW)
Barktoberfest offers “fall-inspired food and drinks, dog treats, photo ops, drawings, and doggy costume contests with prizes, plus a trainer on site” at Dog Yard Bar, 1546 Leary Wy NW in Seattle for age 21+. [Their web page explains how to pay for your dog.]
Dance music
October 2026 (undated)
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
Better Not Not Dance promises “a night of live music, dance, and not dance” with exceptional musicians and an audience dance floor at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. Dinner reservations optional.
U District food walk FREE
October 2026 (undated)
University District (5 miles NE)
Buy $5 bites from 60 participating businesses until 8 p.m. at U District Chow Down & Street Party on University Way NE. Watch live music onstage until 6 p.m. Live entertainment is followed by a K-pop dance party. If you take Link Light Rail, exit at U District Station.
Ballard wine walk
October 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.1 miles NW)
Get 10 tastes in 15 Ballard shops that host pop-up tasting rooms featuring Washington wines during Ballard Wine Walk for age 21+. Check in at Columbia Bank, 5512 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. Bring a glass or pay extra. Held in March and October.
Seattle walk FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Walk a 10-mile loop on the north side of Seattle during The Phinney, Fremont (and Ballard) Fall Frolic, an informal event that begins at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. “Post-frolic function at Urban Family Brewing afterward.”
Floating lanterns
October 2026 (undated)
Green Lake (5.2 miles N)
Water Lantern Festival begins at 3:30 p.m. with food trucks, music, and games; at 6 p.m. you design a lantern included in the ticket price; and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. you launch it on Green Lake at Seattle Public Theater, 7312 West Green Lake Drive N in Seattle. This is a national event headquartered in Utah. No pets.
Mead tasting
October 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.3 miles NW)
Mead is a fermented drink made with honey. A ticket includes 6 tastes from among 9 Washington meads with snacks for sale at the $43 Fall Mead Festival for age 21+ at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. No pets. Held in multiple months.
Spectacle in a steam plant
October 2026 (undated)
Georgetown (5.4 miles S)
A Circus of Steam and Shadows is an all-ages show with shadow puppetry, live animation, and acrobatics performed by a local troupe at Georgetown Steam Plant, 6605 13th Ave. S in Seattle. A guide leads you through three rooms of performances during a half hour.
Innovation conference
October 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Nordic Innovation Summit “brings together leaders in innovation and technology to exchange ideas, discuss issues, and explore opportunities of mutual concern ... to accelerate innovation” at National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle.
Horror show in a garden
October 2026 (undated)
Riverview (6 miles S)
“Explore immersive zones filled with light, fog, frightening echoes, and surprising encounters” in the Forest of Shadows at Seattle Chinese Garden, located at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle for age 10+.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Indigenous Peoples’ Day includes a reception and art exhibition (4 p.m.), a buffet dinner (6 p.m.), and song & dance (6:30 p.m.) at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle.
Coffee festival
October 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
A ticket to the first Seattle Coffee Festival includes “endless coffee” and live music at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Food trucks will be outside.
Evening market FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
The Autumn Moon Night Market promises food trucks, bars, 100 craft vendors, DJ music, a dance party, and craft cocktail bars inside Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle for age 21+. Repeats in different months.
Winter sports sale
October 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Returning to Seattle for a second year, Snowvana has gear vendors, lift tickets, food carts, a beverage lounge, a ski swap, films, and live music in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free. No pets. Schedule.
Family museum day
October 2026 (undated)
Georgetown (8 miles S)
The Museum of Fright has spooky stories, games, and activities throughout the The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle. Costumes are welcome, and kids in costume get in free (age 0 to 17).
Halloween party
October 2026 (undated)
Georgetown (8 miles S)
Inspired by legendary pilots who flew under cover of darkness in World War II, Haunted Skies features ghost stories, fortune telling, a costume contest, food trucks, and adult beverages for sale in the “shadowy halls” of The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 21+.
Halloween run
October 2026 (undated)
West Seattle (8.7 miles SW)
Monster Dash is a costumed 5k trail run/walk and kids dash that begins at Picnic Shelter #1, near Lincoln Park South Parking Lot, 8611 Fauntleroy Way SW in Seattle.
Drone show FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Enjoy “complimentary fall beverages” beginning at 7 p.m., and then watch drones fill the sky with colorful formations beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Fall Drone Show in Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
Women who motivate
October 2026 (undated)
Kirkland (9.4 miles NE)
“Learn from leaders about embracing strengths, making your own success, and transforming the way you live” when five of them speak at Women to Watch at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland. Read about the speakers.
Neighborhood festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Fauntleroy (10 miles SW)
Fauntleroy Fall Festival is a small event with food vendors, live music, a carnival, and children’s activities like pumpkin painting and bird-house building at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, 9131 California Ave. SW in Seattle.
Charity party
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
A Night of Rest includes drinks, appetizers, and a silent auction at 5 p.m., plus dinner, a live auction and storytelling at 6:30 p.m. to raise funds for survivors of sex trafficking at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
Chocolate festival
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Taste chocolate, attend workshops, and shop from 100 exhibitors at the Northwest Chocolate Festival at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
Coin show
October 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (11 miles SE)
Visit 60 coin dealers, see exhibits, and watch the kids’ treasure hunt at the Coin Show held by Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association at Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S in Tukwila. Held April and October.
Eastside costume party
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The Halloween Party includes DJ music, a costume contest, and free parking at Suite Restaurant & Lounge, 10500 NE 8th St. in Bellevue. Bring age 21+ ID. Costume required.
Eastside wine walk
October 2026 (undated)
Kirkland (11 miles NE)
Drink local wine in 20 shops during Kirkland Wine, Beer, & Spirits Walk, which begins at Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. No children or pets. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in multiple months.
Jazz festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Hear top national and regional jazz musicians at the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series. Performances are free, except the headliners. Held at many venues, including Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Schedule.
Oktoberfest 5K + beer
October 2026 (undated)
Burien (11 miles S)
Brat Trot is a 5K/1K fun run, followed by an after-party with locally made beer, kids’ activities, games, live entertainment, and a root beer garden at Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
Eastside hotel party
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The Gothic Afterlife includes a welcome toast, a signature beverage of choice, passed appetizers, a grazing table, and DJ music in the bar at W Bellevue, 10455 NE 5th Place in Bellevue for age 21+. “Dress in your most glamorous gothic finery.”
Japan day FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The public is invited to attend one day of Japan Week for live music, games, activities, lectures, martial arts, vendors, and films about Hiroshima at Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE in Bellevue.
Party for young professionals
October 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (12 miles S)
Happy Hour & Hellos includes beer, wine, mocktails, appetizers, and networking in Ruscello Café at Nordstrom Southcenter, 100 Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. Click their RSVP button for a ticket. Repeats several times a year.
Bainbridge Island Halloween
October 2026 (undated)
Bainbridge (14 miles W via ferry)
Family-friendly Howl-o-Ween includes cookies, cider, treats, storytelling, a bonfire, craft-making, science activities, and wildlife experts along the trails at IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. NE on Bainbridge Island. Costumes are welcome but not pets.
Haunted chocolate factory
October 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (14 miles S)
Family friendly Haunted Escape Room Experience has you “solve a series of puzzles, brave the ghostly garden, and journey to a haunted planet” to earn chocolate treats at Maeve Chocolate, 1180 Andover Park W in Tukwila. Recommended for age 10+.
Pirate run
October 2026 (undated)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Captain Jack’s Treasure Run includes a 12K, 8K, 5K, kids’ dash, and after-race event on the Sammamish River Trail, beginning at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. in Redmond.
Tea tasting
October 2026 (undated)
Kenmore (16 miles NE)
An Afternoon with Flowering Waters is “a thoughtfully curated Japanese tea and multi-course food pairing” at Cedar + Elm, which is a restaurant in The Lodge at St. Edward Park, 14477 Juanita Drive NE in Kenmore.
Zombie walk FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Reserve an optional zombie makeover beginning 1:30 p.m., play games, and practice dancing (3 to 4:30 p.m.) at Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah. The Issaquah Zombie Walk leaves at 4:30 p.m. for city hall, where the zombie dance happens at 5 p.m.
Kitsap County bike ride
October 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Meet in Edmonds and then take a ferry to Kingston for the Kitsap Color Classic, which has 26, 34, and 52 mile options “along the gorgeous Kitsap Peninsula and through some of the best riding country in the state.” Start at Edmonds Ferry Terminal, 199 Sunset Ave. S in Edmonds.
Hawaiian music festival
October 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (18 miles N)
Hear seven Hawaiian master musicians perform at Seattle Slack Key Festival at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds. Food vendors may open earlier.
Robot expo FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Kent (18 miles S)
Amateur robot enthusiasts exhibit new technologies, share ideas, show off robotic creations, and compete during Robothon at Sunnycrest Elementary School, 24629 42nd Ave. S in Kent.
Brewery Running Series
October 2026 (undated)
Seattle
Beer Run is a 5K fun run that includes a beer, door prizes, live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Repeats at different breweries all summer.
Concerts on a farm
October 2026 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Enjoy music in the great outdoors during Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Bus available.
Marching bands in Everett
October 2026 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
Watch marching bands from Washington high schools compete all day with music and pageantry at Puget Sound Festival of Bands, with food concessions and a bake sale at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway in Everett. The finals competition begins at 4:45 p.m. Ticket prices.
North End costume party
October 2026 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
The Halloween Creeptacular has DJ music, food and drinks for sale, plus “cash & prizes for the scariest, sexiest, and best overall costumes” for age 21+ at Monte Event Space, 1507 Wall St. in Everett
North end party
October 2026 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
Wear Gothic or mid-century attire to the Monte Vampire Ball, which offers passed hors d’oeuvres the first hour, a cash bar, dancing, entertainers, free parking, and “a night of gothic elegance, dark fantasy, and immortal delight” at Monte Event Space, 1507 Wall St. in Everett for age 21+.
Films about fashion
October 2026 (undated)
Everett (29 miles N)
Seattle International Fashion Film Festival includes a red-carpet reception (3:30 p.m.), film screenings (4 p.m.), and awards (7 p.m.) at PUD Auditorium Theater, 2320 California St. in Everett.
Wine train
October 2026 (undated)
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
The Wine Train Excursion includes a train ride with views, a wine glass, hors d’oeuvres, and eight wine tastes for age 21+. The train departs at 5 p.m. from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Held several times a year.
Family festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Fife (30 miles S)
Fife Harvest Festival has bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, a petting zoo, a kids’ tractor maze, vendors, food trucks, corn on the cob, and a beer garden at Dacca Park, 2820 54th Ave. E in Fife.
Blues festival
October 2026 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
North Bend Blues Walk features 22 bands playing the blues in 18 venues (two venues are age 21+). Pay online and then pick up your wristband at North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. in North Bend. Some venues close early.
Gem & mineral show FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Browse rocks, minerals, jewelry, and fossils from 25 vendors, and check out kids’ activities during Rocktoberfest at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe.
Tacoma RV Show
October 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
See the latest recreational vehicles at the Tacoma Fall RV Show in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Repeats in Jan. Free for children age 16 and younger. Repeats in Jan.
Greek festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Tacoma Greek Festival has dancers in costume, Greek merchandise, and Greek food (gyros, calamari, souvlaki, loukomades, spanakopita, tiropita, dolmathes, fries, pastry, and coffee) at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1523 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma.
1980s Halloween party
October 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
'80s Halloween Dance Party features a 1980s new-wave band (Nite Wave) and a Billy Idol tribute (Whiplash Smile) at McMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway in Tacoma for age 21+. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Tacoma Film Festival
October 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Tacoma Film Festival hosts special events and screens features films plus short-film packages at the Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma. Schedule.
Korean festival FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
ChuSeok Korean Festival is “a fun-filled day of Samulnori drum dances, paper lotus flower making, Korean musical instruments, delicious food, and lots of fanfare” at Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma.
Horror convention
October 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Horror Con promises “amazing guests, exhibits, vendors, artists, panels, and film presentations” plus food vendors & video and tabletop games at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Motorcycle racing
October 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Enter at the green gate. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.
Oktoberfest in Puyallup
October 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Oktoberfest Northwest serves beer, brats, bands, games, kids’ activities, a root-beer garden, and Dachsund races (Sun. 11 a.m.) at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free for children age 12 and younger, but minors must leave at 6 p.m. Free admission Friday until 3 p.m. Free parking in the blue lot.
Halloween steampunk concert
October 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Celebrate Halloween with a “steampunk concert” when a string quartet and a bassist perform The Nexus of Evil: Lucy and the Count at St. Luke’s Memorial Church, 3615 N Gove St. in Tacoma.
Tacoma wine walk
October 2026 (undated)
Ruston (40 miles S)
Taste locally made wine, and see art in shops on North Pearl Wine Walk, beginning at Bloom Society, 4927 N Pearl St. in Ruston. Your ticket includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets. Artists at some locations. No pets. Bring age 21+ ID.
Lakewood family day FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Lakewood (41 miles S)
Kids can honk the horns on dozens of giant trucks and tractors at Lakewood Truck & Tractor Day, with food trucks plus free hayrides, hard hats, and mini pumpkins while supplies last at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave. SW in Lakewood. Free parking.
Farm fest: Arlington FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Arlington (52 miles N)
Visit eight farms during Fall Farm Fest at Rooted Northwest to shop for produce, tour the farms, feed friendly ducks, craft handmade keepsakes, and listen to live music at Rooted Northwest, 13322 228th St. NE in Arlington. See the schedule. No pets.
Children’s Day in Lacey FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Lacey (58 miles S)
Children’s Day offers entertainment on stage, activities for kids, and food vendors at Thomas W. Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE in Lacey. The theme changes every year.
Farm fest: Skagit Valley FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Mount Vernon (65 miles N)
Meet farmers, taste samples, visit animals, and enjoy family activities at a dozen farms during Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms.
Beer & cider in Anacortes
October 2026 (undated)
Anacortes (81 miles N)
Bier Near the Pier offers beer, cider, food trucks, live music, and a costume contest at Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave. in Anacortes. Your ticket includes a five-ounce glass and 8 tastes. No pets or children.
Haunted history walk
October 2026 (undated)
Concrete (96 miles NE)
Take a Concrete Ghost Walk into the past, where you encounter “miners, loggers, mill-hands, and cement plant workers” from the 1900s and hear their stories, beginning at Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main St. in Concrete for age 16+.
Cider tasting + gold mining
October 2026 (undated)
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
Cider-N-Gold Festival combines two events (WindFall CiderFest & Pacific Northwest Miner’s Rally) plus live music, food trucks, and a beer garden at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds, 1010 E 8th Ave. in Ellensburg. See schedule.
Cranberry festivals FREE
October 2026 (undated)
Grayland/Long Beach (133/173 miles SW)
Choose from two cranberry fairs the same weekend. Both offer food, crafts, and cranberry bog tours.
- Cranberry Harvest Festival in Grayland (133 miles) has live music, a cranberry marketplace, a beer garden, a breakfast (Sat.), cranberry bog tours (Sat.), a firefly parade (Sat. 7:30 p.m.), and a cranberry eating contest (Sun. 1:30 p.m.).
- Cranberry Harvest Weekend in Long Beach (173 miles) “is your chance to see the wet harvest, buy fresh cranberries & breakfast & lunch, and visit a cranberry museum.”