October 2027
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
October 1 - 31, 2027
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| City | Miles | Attraction |
| Buckley | 46 SE | Fright Factory |
| Buckley | 41 SE | Haunted Woods |
| Lacey | 58 S. | My Morbid Mind |
| Maple Valley | 25 SE | Haunted Forest |
| 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 |
October 2 - 3, 2027
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.
October 2 - 3, 2027
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.)
October 2 - 3, 2027
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+.
October 2 - 30, 2027 (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.
October 5, 2027
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. Free parking.
October 8 - 10, 2027
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
October 9 - 10, 2027
Sumner (34 miles S)
Watch nine Northwest high school bands compete on the field at Sunset Festival of Bands at Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main St. in Sumner. The competition is followed by an awards ceremony. Ticket prices.
October 16, 2027 (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.
October 16 - 24, 2027 (2:30 p.m.)
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. Or depart from North Bend.
October 16 - 31, 2027
multiple locations
Enjoy pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes.
October 23 - 31, 2027
multiple locations
October 30, 2027
Woodinville (20 miles NE)
Thrill the World features the Seattle Thrillers dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller at 3 p.m. at Woodin Creek Village Apartment, 17255 135th Ave. NE in Woodinville. Arrive early to enjoy dance performances, DJ music, kids’ activities, a photo booth, and a costume contest.
October 31, 2027
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.
October 31, 2027
West Seattle (5.6 miles SW)
Harvest Fest begins with a marching band and costume parade, features a performance by Seattle Thrillers, includes trick or treating on California Avenue, and has a chili cook-off at West Seattle Junction, 4233 SW Alaska St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle & Tacoma
food, costumes, and entertainment.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle
The Earshot Jazz Festival features dozens of concerts by local and worldwide jazz greats. Closed Monday. Schedule.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Eastside
Refract offers 150 special events, films, exhibitions, parties, demonstrations, studio tours, and opportunities to connect with glass-making artists throughout the Puget Sound area. Schedule.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
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 The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
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. Classes. Free for children age 12 and younger.
October 2027 (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 champagne and light canapés; premium tickets include front-row seats and an after-party. Click their RESERVE button then the red 6:00 PM.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles E)
GeekGirlCon creates a community for women in science, technology, arts and literature, comics, and game design at Seattle Convention Center Arch, 800 Pike St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Designed for children ages 6 to 12, Halloween Spooktacular promises “a frightfully fun musical adventure” with pre-concert activities beginning 10 a.m. at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
The legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem puts soul-infused poetry in motion when it performs at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles S)
A free ticket to Howloween includes “treats, bites, cocktails for sale, wag bags, and prizes” with a costume contest at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. in Seattle. This event is for all ages.
October 2027 (undated) (7:30 p.m.)
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.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles S)
Haunted W Seattle Halloween Bash 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.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles E)
Fall Lantern Festival has music, snacks, drinks, and craft making on the upper lawn at Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Poe Unexpected is “a hauntingly hilarious night of improv based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe” at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Held Fridays and Saturdays.
October 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
After Hours: Halloween offers fortune tellers, palm readers, a master pumpkin carver, 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.
October 2027 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Four authors talk about life’s unexpected moments with musical accompaniment on the marimba during Short Stories Live. They “find humor, strangeness, and unexpected humanity in the moments when things don’t go quite as planned” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Free tickets for age 22 and younger.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.5 miles SE)
Seattle Latin Dance Festival promises dance workshops during the day followed by live shows at night plus social dances at Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St. in Seattle. Schedule.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles SE)
Soirée Jazz includes a reception with live performance, and a dinner with a live auction, live music, and dancing for $195 at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle. This formal event benefits Alliance Française de Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)
A ticket to 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.
October 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.9 miles E)
Capitol Hill Historical Ghost Tour is a one-hour walk that includes “a dozen stories of famous people and ghosts of Seattle” beginning in front of The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave. in Seattle for ages 8+.
October 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (0.9 miles S)
Buy a ticket online, wear a costume if you like, and then visit a dozen city bars from noon to closing time during HalloweenCon, which begins at Merchant's Cafe and Saloon, 109 Yesler Wy in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. (It’s illegal to drink on city streets and sidewalks.)
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Fashionably Undead is a DJ dance party with a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, tarot readings, and a trivia contest, “inspired by the atomic-age thrills and retro-futurist style of 1950s and 1960s science fiction” at the Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.9 miles NE)
Men in Dance Festival “celebrates and promotes the performance of male-identifying dance artists of all genres and ages,” attracting participants from many states to Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Each day has the same program.
October 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.9 miles SE)
You’re welcome to wear a costume to Spirits & Secrets, which promises “specialty cocktails, close-up magic, and spooky ambiance” in the observatory bar at the Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (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. Early admission at 8 a.m. costs more. Held in spring and fall.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Croatia is east of Italy. 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.
October 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Out There is an experimental new works dance festival at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
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. Schedule.
October 2027 (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 at Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery, 1221 E Pike St. in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
A fundraiser for Seattle Erotic Art Festival, Seduction: Wicked Wonderland is billed as a sexy costume party with DJs, dancing, performances, a costume contest, and “a fantastically macabre collection of art” at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Taste chocolate, attend workshops, and shop from 100 exhibitors at the Northwest Chocolate Festival at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (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. September games are preseason.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Haunted Soiree is “a night of cocktails, curious encounters, and immersive theatre, inspired by the chilling 1928 Hex Hollow murder” where characters roam the rooms of DAR Rainier Chapter House, 800 E Roy St. in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (undated)
Queen Anne (1.3 miles NW)
Kids and their parents are welcome to wear costumes to Kids Halloween Dance Party with DJ dance music at KEXP, 472 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.3 miles NE)
Starstuff “is a three-day celebration of original performance, music, storytelling, and creative connection” with 18 artists and workshops at Kerry Hall, 710 E Roy St. in Seattle. Schedule.
October 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
The staff at Scarecrow Video have selected three vintage scary classics (a slasher, a ghost story, and an alien invasion) that you can watch during Scarecrowber at SIFF Film Center, 167 Republican St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
The 48 Hour Film Horror Project has teams produce films in only two days, which you can watch onscreen at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.5 miles NE)
Shop from 70 artists, enjoy goblin face painting, and watch a goblin costume contest (3:30 p.m.) during Goblin Guild Bazaar at Quality Flea Center, 416 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Seattle Polish Film Festival screens nine films plus a set of short films at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. All non-English films have English subtitles. Schedule.
October 2027 (undated)
Seattle & Bellevue
You and your leashed pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals.
October 2027 (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+.
October 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
The Totally Halloween Sing Along projects subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to “spooky songs and deathly dance favorites” for $17 at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. Click “tickets” below, then “8:00”, then “Continue As Guest.” Costumes welcome.
October 2027 (undated) (5 to 8 p.m.)
Interbay (2.2 miles NW)
A $70 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 Old Log Cabin Distillery, 1417 Elliott Ave. W in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
October 2027 (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 & aerial 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.
October 2027 (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. Sales are in the lower greenhouse.
October 2027 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Carnevolar XIV: Ascension 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+. The optional dance party Saturday night requires a separate ticket.
October 2027 (undated)
Eastlake (3 miles N)
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 Imperia Lake Union, 3119 Eastlake Ave. E in Seattle.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Montlake (3.7 miles NE)
Enjoy Greek foods like gyros, souvlaki, lamb, chicken, spanakopita, pastry, and wine at the big Seattle Greek Festival, which also has live music, dancers in costume, a Greek deli, and church tours at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E in Seattle. No pets. Free shuttle bus to UW light-rail station & off-site parking.
October 2027 (undated) (6:15 to 7:45 p.m.)
Fremont (3.8 miles N)
Your $46 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.
October 2027 (undated)
University District (3.9 miles NE)
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting exhibition game with the UNLV Rebels in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Mount Baker (3.9 miles SE)
Taste dozens of wines with appetizers and live music during Mount Baker Wine Tasting at Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
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.
October 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
Visit trick-or-treat stations for candy and stickers, join a costume parade at Zoomazium (11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.), watch pumpkin carving, and see animals play with pumpkins 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.
October 2027 (undated)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
Fishermen’s Fall Festival offers “fun and educational activities,” which typically include ship canal tours, contests, kids’ activities seafood, live music, food vendors, and a beverage garden at Fishermen’s Terminal in Ballard.
October 2027 (undated)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
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, Dock 9 at Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Bellevue, Renton, Seattle, Shoreline
The Seattle Latino Film Festival (SLFF) screens films “celebrating our daily experiences including music, literature, dance, and painting through a variety of cinematographic genres” at multiple venues, including The Beacon Cinema, 4405 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
University District (5 miles NE)
Buy cheap bites from 70 participating businesses at U District Chow Down & Street Party on car-free University Way NE. Watch live music onstage until 6 p.m. If you take Link Light Rail, exit at U District Station.
October 2027 (undated)
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 at Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N in Seattle. Donation.
October 2027 (undated)
Columbia City (4.7 miles S)
Tasveer South Asian Film Festival “features red-carpet galas, screenings, panels, and networking events” at Tasveer Film Center, 4812 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. The films are from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet). Schedule.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (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 Fall Mead Festival for age 21+ at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. No pets. Held in multiple months.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Hope on the Horizon Gala includes a cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner and a silent auction to benefit homeless youth at National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated) (8:45 p.m.)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics is an hour of spooky songs performed by a string quartet “under the gentle glow of candlelight” at National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle for age 8+. Musical themes include the Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Psycho, Thriller, and more.
October 2027 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
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 7:30 p.m. you launch it on the lake at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. This is a national event headquartered in Utah. No pets.
October 2027 (undated)
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.
October 2027 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Trick or Treat 5K is an all-ages run/walk with candy stations and a costume contest at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Indigenous Peoples’ Day includes a reception and art exhibition (4 p.m.), a video and talk (4:30 p.m.), a buffet dinner (6 p.m.), and song & dance (7 p.m.) at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Sunset Hill (6.6 miles NW)
Uncorked includes two drink tickets for specialty cocktails and mocktails, “mouthwatering bites from Old Ballard Catering,” and a live auction to benefit Taproot Theatre. Held at Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Snowvana has vendors of skis and winter gear, 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.
October 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (8 miles S)
The Museum of Fright has a spooky planetarium program (10:30 a.m.), a brass band (11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.), a mad science show (12 & 1:30 p.m.), family workshops, and face painting at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle. Free admission for children wearing Halloween costumes (age 17 and younger).
October 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (8 miles S)
Watch the campy cult classic film Snakes on a Plane, dance to 2000s hits, get a tarot reading & henna art, join the costume contest, shop from food trucks, visit the bar, and wander around a museum after hours during Haunted Skies at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 21+.
October 2027 (undated)
Broadview (8.3 miles N)
Festival of Fruit promises “song & dance, fresh cider, tasting of local apples, identification of apples you bring, and celebration of community.” See the detailed directions to reach the orchard in Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Road in Seattle.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
West Seattle (9.6 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 YMCA, 9140 California Ave. SW in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Halloween Party includes DJ music, a costume contest, aerial performances, and free parking at Suite Restaurant & Lounge, 10500 NE 8th St. in Bellevue. Bring age 21+ ID. Costume required.
October 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Hear top national and regional jazz musicians at the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series. Held at many venues, including Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Some shows are free. Schedule.
October 2027 (undated)
Rainier Beach (11 miles S)
Cascadia Poetry Festival features writing workshops, panel discussions, and readings by a dozen poets at Rainier Beach Community Club, 6038 S Pilgrim St. in Seattle.
October 2027 (undated)
Tukwila (11 miles SE)
See postage stamps and talk to 15 dealers at Seattle Philatelic Exhibition (SEAPEX) at Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S in Tukwila.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Halloween Alter Ego includes a welcome cocktail, a grazing table, performance art, DJ music, and a costume contest in the bar at W Bellevue, 10455 NE 5th Place in Bellevue for age 21+.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Burien (12 miles S)
Visit Burien shops that host wine tasting with a ticket to Burien Uncorked for age 21+. Buy online then pick up your glass, map, and 15 tasting tickets at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien. Held several times a year.
October 2027 (undated)
All state parks
On Discover Pass Free Days, you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Reserve an optional zombie makeover, 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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Time Warp: Halloween Dance Party mixes songs from every decade with spooky season anthems at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell for age 21+. Costumes welcome.
October 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
A ticket to Farmview Dinner typically includes a welcome cocktail and appetizer, plus “three expertly crafted farm-to-table courses” indoors at Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road in Carnation. FAQ.
October 2027 (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, including food concessions and a bake sale at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway in Everett. The finals competition begins at 4:30 p.m.
October 2027 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
Halloween Creeptacular has DJ dance music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks for sale, and a costume contest with a $1000 award at Monte Event Space, 1507 Wall St. in Everett for age 21+. Costume required.
October 2027 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
Endurocross combines the race format of motocross with the challenging obstacles of an enduro (rock beds, huge logs, and tractor tires) at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Everett & Shoreline
See wild mushrooms on display, learn how to distinguish them, bring your own mushrooms to be identified, and shop from vendors.
October 2027 (undated)
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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
North Bend Blues Walk features 22 bands playing the blues in 19 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.
October 2027 (undated)
Puyallup (32 miles S)
Sip features wine, beer, cider, and music at 20 shops in downtown Puyallup for age 21+. Your ticket includes a glass and 10 tastes. Check in is located at the parking lot of Smile Solutions, 109 N Meridian in Puyallup. Held in May and September.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
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.
October 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Billed as the largest holiday show in the West, Tacoma Holiday Festival has hundreds of booths selling handmade items and specialty foods, plus workshops, photo opportunities, and Santa Claus at Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Children age 12 and younger are free.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Produced by Dance Flashback, the ’90s vs. 2000s Halloween Costume Glow Ball features music videos on a giant screen plus free glow necklaces at the door of a spooky decorated McMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway in Tacoma for age 21+. Costumes optional.
October 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Celebrate Halloween with a “steampunk, halloween, Oktoberfest, Día de Muertos” concert when a string quartet performs Concert IV: Quoth the Raven at Dystopian State Brewing Co., 611 S Baker St. in Tacoma.
October 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Boo Five Three offers dozens of craft brewers pouring beer and cider, food trucks, and a costume contest at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+. Your ticket includes a five-ounce glass and 8 tastes.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (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 and pay $10. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Shop from 400 tables of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Admission costs less after 10 a.m. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in May and November.
October 2027 (undated)
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. Costume parade and dance party at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
October 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Buy a ticket in advance to watch 100 settlers reenact daily chores 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.
October 2027 (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 and vendors, plus free hayrides, hard hats, and mini pumpkins while supplies last at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave. SW in Lakewood. Free parking.
October 2027 (undated)
Gig Harbor (44 miles S)
Waterfront shops pour wine, craft beer, spirits, and cider during Autumn Sip & Stroll for age 21+. Your ticket “includes 10 sip tickets and small bites at each stop.” Begin at Timberland Bank, 3105 Judson St. in Gig Harbor. Repeats in April. Free shuttle.
October 2027 (undated)
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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
Olympia (62 miles S)
See art exhibits in 80 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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (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.
October 2027 (undated)
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.
October 2027 (undated)
Concrete (96 miles NE)
Take a $31 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+. Doors open 6:30 p.m. No pets.
October 2027 (undated)
Leavenworth (117 miles E)
Leavenworth Oktoberfest offers three stages of live music & dancers, vendors, contests, German food, and beer! The park has a beer garden, a stage, a parade (Sat. 11:45 a.m.), and a keg tapping (Sat. 2 p.m.). The rest is in Leavenworth Festhalle, 1001 Front St. in Leavenworth. Children age 12 and younger are free. No minors after 9 p.m. No pets. Free local shuttle bus.
October 2027 (undated)
Grayland/Long Beach (133/173 miles SW)
Choose between two cranberry events:
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