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Child playing with Halloween-themed activities at the Museum of Fright in Seattle, a kid-friendly Halloween event.

Costumed fun awaits at the Museum of Fright, where kids can get hands-on with Halloween-themed exhibits and activities. (Image: Ted Huetter)

100+ events for Halloween family-fun around Seattle

Family-friendly Halloween fun across the region

Get ready for a spook-tacular season! From trick-or-treat trails to zoo bashes and haunted train rides, Seattle families have endless ways to celebrate Halloween — no matter your scare level. We’ve rounded up 100+ Halloween events near Seattle, organized by region to make planning easy. Whether you’re looking for a free trunk-or-treat, a pumpkin plunge, or a full weekend of family fun, this is your go-to guide for Halloween 2025.

Looking for specific vibes? Explore our Not-So-Scary Halloween Fun for Young Kids and Free Halloween Events for Families roundups for even more ideas.

Seattle: Family Fun this Halloween

Big Pumpkin Bash at Bitter Lake Community Center | Saturday, October 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Bitter Lake Community Center, Seattle | $10 per bracelet, payable in cash or check | All ages | Carnival games, face painting, refreshments, and the always popular cake walk at this Big Pumpkin Bash at Bitter Lake Community Center! Bring a can of food to donate.

Halloween Family Magic Show at Seattle Center | Sunday, October 18 | 2 p.m. | Seattle Center | $9.85 per ticket |Tickets | All ages | Seattle Magic Show presents Magician Raymond in this 1-hour theatrical Magic Show at the Seattle Center.

Seattle Children’s Museum Fall Fest, Eerie Encounters | Saturday, October 18 |10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Seattle Children’s Museum | Under age 1, free. Ages 1 and up, nonmembers $20, members $10 | Tickets | All ages | Wear kid-friendly costumes if you wish to participate in activities such as a sensory corn pit, ghostly stomp rockets, make Goblin slime, decorate pumpkins, and more. Live “spooky tunes” from Mr. Bri Guy + Brian the Drummer will keep the energy going, while Sage’s Coffee Co. serves cozy seasonal sips for parents.

Halloween Carnival at Ballard Community Center | Friday, October 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Ballard Community Center, Seattle | $10 | All ages | Tickets | Early Bird gets the gummy worm! Crafts, music, food, games, prizes, and fun. There is something here for everyone. Try your luck while there is still time.

Halloween at the Heights Bash | Friday, October 24 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 2101 NW 77th St, Seattle | $12 | All ages | Tickets | Join us for a fright fest of activities, carnival games, music, challenges, and more. Dress in Costume and remember to bring a bag for your goodies. Food available for sale. Volunteers are needed for the event before, during, and after. Proceeds from the wristband tickets support LHCC Scholarships.

Montlake Fall Fest | Friday, October 24 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Montlake Community Center | $8/wristband with early registration or $10/wristband at the door | Ages 2-12 | Tickets | Celebrate the season at our Montlake Fall Fest, an evening of fun for the whole family! Purchase a wristband which includes unlimited carnival games, a seasonal craft project, and one ticket for the cupcake walk. Enjoy additional activities like face painting, a tot bounce house/toy area, and light refreshments. Costumes are welcome, so come dressed in your autumn best and join the celebration!

Trunk or Treat St. Matthews School | October 24 | 5 p.m. | 1230 NE 127th St. | Free | All ages | Trunk or Treat is a safe environment for trick or treating. Dress up in a Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating at each trunk in their lot.

Jefferson Halloween Carnival | Saturday, October 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Jefferson Community Center | Free | All ages | Register here | Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun-filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy carnival games and spooktacular activities.

Our Lady of Guadelupe Halloween Carnival | Saturday, October 25 | 3-6 p.m. | 3401 SW Myrtle St. | Cost TBD | All ages | Enjoy outdoor thrills with inflatables, Trunk or Treat row, Food Trucks, and our Oktoberfest Tent (for our 21+ guests). Inside, join the fun with our cake walk, face painting, photo ops, more games, and jam out to our wicked tunes.

Pumpkin Carving | Saturday, October 25 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Northgate Community Center | $5 | All ages | Tickets | Kick off the Halloween season with a family pumpkin carving and decorating night! We’ll have pumpkins of all sizes, along with safe carving tools and paints, to create your spooky or funky jack-o’-lantern! *One pumpkin per family. Pumpkin choices are first-come, first-served. Supplies are limited.

T’Challaween in Beacon Hill | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Parade Start: S. College St. and 18th Ave. S. | Free | All ages | RSVP | Hop in or out at any point in the parade route at this community-powered event. After the parade, at Jefferson Park, the celebration continues with entertainment, local businesses, games, and activities that highlight the creativity and resilience of the South End.

Thrill the World Seattle 2025 | Saturday, October 25 | 3 p.m. | 1901 1st Ave W. | Free | All ages | Register to dance starting at noon, and the dance performance will take place at precisely 3:00 p.m.Thrill The World is the annual worldwide simultaneous dance to “Thriller.” There will also be a performance by the Star Performance Troupe from the Ballard and Shoreline Academies of Music and Dance, a costume contest, and spectators will be invited to follow along with the Seattle Thrillers to perform while the music is played at a slower speed.

Woodland Park Zoo: Pumpkin Bash | October 25 & 26 | 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Free with zoo admission, one child under 12 admitted per paid adult | All ages | Tickets | Trick-or-treat throughout the zoo and join in the special mascot-led costume parade! The Boo-mazium will be featuring a variety of engaging activities tailored for the youngest visitors. This year, don’t miss out on live pumpkin carving demonstrations. Costumes encouraged!

Halloween Skate and Pumpkin Curling at Kraken Community Iceplex | Sunday, October 26 | Pumpkin Curling from 3:45-4:15 p.m., Halloween Skate from 4:15-6 p.m. | 10601 5th Ave, Seattle | Cost $15 | Register here | Ages 4 and up | Our annual Halloween festivities are rising from the grave! Pumpkin curling is sliding back, and our not-so-spooky skate will feature Halloween-themed music suitable for the whole family. Come dressed up in costume, and you could win our costume contest grand prize!

Pumpkin curling at Kraken Community Iceplex, where families enjoy a fun and kid-friendly Halloween activity on the ice.

Pumpkin curling turns Halloween scary into Halloween cool at Kraken Community Iceplex. (Image courtesy Kraken Community Iceplex)

Harvest Fest | Sunday, October 26 | 2-5 p.m. | Rainier Beach Community Center | Free | All ages | Join us for a fun, safe, trunk-or-treating event for the whole family! In addition to colossal caches of candy, there will be games, entertainment, and various community resources.

Run Scared | Sunday, October 26 | 8:15 a.m. | 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S., Seattle | 10K $55, 5K and 2 miler $45, virtual race $40, FREE Kids’ Dash | Register | Before the race, there is a Halloween treasure hunt for the kids. Event registration includes awesome swag and tons of race-day fun, including a costume contest, hot apple cider, a candy corn tasting bar, a free kids’ dash, a photo booth, and more.

Pumpkin Palooza | Tuesday, October 28 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Laurelhurst Community Center | Free | All ages | Register here | Join in some Halloween fun! Their pint-sized pumpkin-palooza will have games, music, treats, and fun for all. Costumes are optional but encouraged! (Pre-registration required.)

Halloween Costume Crawl for Toddlers | Monday, October 29 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Garfield Community Center | Free | Ages 1 month-5 years | Toddlers and preschoolers are encouraged to come to the Garfield Community Center in costumes for a Halloween celebration with play in the Toddler gym, spooky crafts, and yummy snacks.

St. Alphonsus Parish School’s 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat | Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30-8 p.m. | St. Alphonsus Parish School | Outdoor events such as Trunk or Treat and red carpet for costumes are free. Indoor inflatables and food trucks have a cost | All ages| Enjoy creative trunk candy stops, a red carpet for costumes, food trucks, beer garden, and an expanded indoor Fun Zone with games and bounce houses ($5 wristband).

Creepy Carnival at Garfield Community Center | Friday, October 31 | 5-7 p.m. | Garfield Community Center, Seattle | Free | Call to register 206-684-5177 | Ages 1-13 | Get in the Halloween spirit at the Garfield Community Center Creepy Carnival! Enjoy music, carnival games, face painting, and lots of treats. Wear a costume and join this fun event.

Stonehouse Cafe Trunk or Treat | Friday, October 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Stonehouse Cafe | Free | All ages | Bring your child(ren) and walk through our spooky lawn with booths full of candy! Don’t forget to walk through The StoneHouse of Horrors to get a (kid-friendly) scare!

Tot Carnival | Friday, October 31 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Queen Anne Community Center | Free | Ages 3-6 | Register here | Have your tots try on their Halloween costumes and join in some pre-Halloween fun. Our mini carnival will have games, treats, and fun for all. Costumes are optional but encouraged!

Trolloween | Friday, October 31 | 7 p.m. | North 36th Street, Troll Ave N., Fremont | Free | An annual celebration of the Fremont Troll’s birthday! The evening begins with live music and a theatrical pageant at the Troll, followed by the Haunt of Fremont—a costumed procession through the neighborhood.

Eastside Fall & Halloween Happenings

Northwest Railway Museum Halloween Train Excursions | October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. | Northwest Railway Museum, North Bend | $16-$32, under age two free | Tickets | All ages | Trick or Treat Yourself to the Halloween Train! It’s that time of year to hop aboard the Museum’s Halloween Train. Pull on those costumes and enjoy a fall-decorated ride through the picturesque upper Snoqualmie Valley, complete with a small prize. Seasonal activities and visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Costumes are encouraged, and all children arriving in costume will receive a small prize!

Fright Town Eastside at the Red Barn Farm | October 17-26 weekly, Friday-Sunday, with select Wednesdays and Thursdays | 5-9 p.m. | 5703 208th Ave NE, Redmond | Cost $5-$15 | Tickets | All ages | Pick pumpkins, buy some fresh-pressed cider, and visit their haunt at the historic Red Barn Farm! They offer a Rated G early-hours experience that is family-friendly and fun for all ages, and a PG-13 experience later at night. Check the website for those times.

Issaquah Highlands Treats and Tails | Saturday, October 18 | 12-2 p.m. | 2550 NE Park Dr. Issaquah | Free | Ages 3-10 accompanied by an adult | Bring a bag and come trick-or-treating. Feel free to bring pets and the whole family. Those without a reserved time slot can wait in the stand-by line.| Reserve a time slot here.

Village Halloween Celebration | Saturday, October 18 | 12-2 p.m. | 11901 NE Village Plaza, Kirkland | Free | All ages | The event will include costumed characters, a stage performance featuring some of your favorite witches, craft stations, and so much more! Note: This is not a trick-or-treat event.

Monster Mash Halloween Bash | Friday, October 24 | 5:30-8 p.m.| 9825 NE 24th St., Bellevue | Free | All Ages |This indoor community event is an opportunity for all ages to enjoy a fun and spooky themed trick or treat party! Collect your candy while enjoying theme-based crafts and activities. Our Indoor Play gym for toddlers will also be open.

Zombie Prom for Teens | October 24 | 7-9:30 p.m.| Kirkland Teen Union Building | Free Registration requested | Ages 11-18 | Prom? ZOMBIES? Enjoy a fun evening in your best zombie outfit in this prom-style atmosphere. There will be food, zombie-themed games, and a photo booth.

Boo at the Barn, Psychopath | Saturday, October 25 | 6-9 p.m. | 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah | $12-$15 | All ages | Tickets | Dare to enter the woods? The Psycho Path returns for one night only, an eerie, winding haunted trail filled with shadows, screams, and surprises lurking in the dark. Wander (if you’re brave enough) through the haunted trail, then stick around for carnival games, food trucks, magical vendors, fire pits, and gooey s’mores to calm your nerves. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.

The Great Si View Spooktacular | Saturday, October 25 | 12-2:45 p.m.| 400 SE Orchard Dr. N., North Bend | Free-$18 | Tickets | All ages | Enjoy carnival games, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, and other fun and engaging seasonal activities! Pre-registration required. Please register each child (regardless of age) for wristband access in one of the two sessions that best fit your schedule. Come dressed in costumes and plan for the weather, as some outside activities are planned.

Halloween on the Hill | Saturday, October 25 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | South Bellevue Community Center, Bellevue | $0-$25 | Register here | All ages | Halloween on the Hill is an annual event that consists of a series of Halloween-themed activities for all ages. The community will participate in various activities throughout the day, including the Great SBCC Pumpkin Race, Carnival with games and inflatable bouncers, Magic Show, and much more.

Howl ‘O Ween at Cougar Mountain Zoo | Saturday, October 25 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cougar Mountain Zoo, Issaquah | $15-$18, free admission for kids 2-12 in costume | Tickets | All ages | Halloween-themed activities include a costume contest, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating around the zoo, and Halloween-themed enrichment for the animals.

Samena Spooktacular | Saturday, October 25 | 3-5 p.m. | 15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue | $15+ | Ages 3-13 | The evening begins with a Spooktacular favorite, the Haunted Trail! The trail will lead you around Samena’s backyard, where you’ll find candy, games, and Halloween activities. Then gather for the costume contest. After the Haunted Trail happens, older kids who can swim will head to the indoor pool for the Spooky Swim! While the older kids are swimming, preschoolers will sing songs, read stories, and make their own ‘witches brew’ at the Ghostly Gathering.

Treat Street Kirkland | October 25 | 5-8 p.m. | 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland | Free | All ages | Come one, come all to Treat Street, where Halloween magic comes alive with live performances, treats, games, and more.

Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals at Kelsey Creek Farm | Saturday, October 25 | 1-3 p.m. | 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue | $30 resident, $36 nonresident | Tickets | Ages 2-10 | Go trick-or-treating with the farm animals and see what costumes they’re wearing. You’ll also get to decorate a trick-or-treat bag, make Halloween crafts, and play pumpkin bowling. Come dressed for the weather.

Trick or Treat Street North Bend | Saturday, October 25 | 3-5 p.m. | Downtown North Bend | Free | All ages | Bring your little ghouls and ghosts for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun!

Tract or Treat at Infinity Farms | Saturday, October 25 | 2-6 p.m. | 16523 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah | Cost Free | All ages | Join Infinity Farms for their Tract-Or-Treat free family event. Bring the little ones to the farm to trick or treat from 30 local Eastside businesses. Explore the farm, feed the animals, and enjoy lots of fall activities.

Halloween Factoria | Friday, October 31 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | 4053 Factoria Mall SE, Bellevue | Free | All ages | Children 12 and under who are dressed in Halloween costumes can trick-or-treat at participating retailers. A DJ will spin the top Halloween-themed pop music, and strolling costumed Halloween characters will add to the event’s fun.

Pee Wee Monster Bash | Friday, October 31 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | North Kirkland Community Center, Kirkland | $16 | Register | Ages 1-5 | Carnival-style games and activities: the monster mash cookie walk, swamp fishing, batty bowling, feed the Rock Monster, and more. Each child will collect small prizes and treats at each booth.

Trick-or-Treat Story Times | Friday, October 31 |10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Redmond Library | Free | All ages | Put on your Halloween costumes and join us for stories, music, movement, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills. Then practice your trick-or-treat skills by visiting candy stations throughout the library!

KidsQuest Halloween Hangover | Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.| under 1, free, others $17.75 | Tickets | All ages | Wear your costume one last time and smash pumpkins, do candy science, and enjoy the museum.

(Image courtesy KidsQuest Children’s Museum)

North of Seattle: Trick-or-Treat Trails & More

Stalker Farms | October 3 – November 1 | Stalker Farms, Snohomish | Times vary | Prices vary by date and attraction | Tickets | Ages 12 and up | A night of fright. Get through the haunted corn maze, play paintball, take photos, and more. Check the website for pricing and more activities.

Thomas Family Farm at Night | October 3 – November 1 | Time varies | 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish | $35 | Ages 12 and up | Take part in the haunted house, corn maze at night, or zombie paintball, for families with older children who want to add a little more fright to Halloween. Visit the website for more information on pricing and hours of operation.

Hamlin Halloween Haunt in Shoreline | Friday, October 17 | 5-8:30 p.m. | 16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline | Free | All ages | Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, ride the hay wagon, pose in your costume in the photo booth, and play Halloween games. The first half hour is dedicated to activities with reduced sensory stimulation.

Haunted Harbor | Friday, October 24 | 4-7 p.m. | Free | All ages | Hotel Indigo, Everett | Rain or shine, guests will gather in and around the Port’s Pacific Rim Plaza, near Hotel Indigo, for a night of fright, including “Troll or Treat” (trick or treating at the boats along Guest Dock 5), games, crafts, and more.

Spooktacular at Imagine Children’s Museum | October 25 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett | Nonmembers $22, free for members | Tickets | All ages | Join us for a not-too-spooky night of Halloween fun at Imagine Children’s Museum! Families can explore hands-on activities, science shows, carnival games, and a costume parade in a festive evening designed for giggles, creativity, and community.

Boo Bash | Sunday, October 26 | 2-5 p.m. | 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo | Free | All ages | Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services is organizing a kid-friendly event that offers a safe and free trick-or-treat experience. The community center will feature vendor booths from various city, county, and state agencies, schools, non-profits, faith-based organizations, community groups, and local businesses.

Haunted Halls at St. Edward Lodge | October 26-November 2 | 3-6 p.m. | St. Edward Lodge, Kenmore | Free ( Discover Pass required for parking) | Tickets required | All ages | Hunters of all ages (and paws!) can explore the Lodge’s corridors (Floors 1-3) to uncover hidden spirits.

Zombie Walk in Snohomish | Thursday, October 30 | 4-8 p.m. | 105 Cedar Ave. Snohomish | Free | All ages | The event will feature the Snohomish Zombie Walk merchandise booth, face painting to help you transform into the ghoul of your choice, music and entertainment, vendors, and more. There will be the best zombie award (with a fantastic trophy as a prize!). The zombie horde will walk through the sidewalks of 1st St. in the historic downtown.

Edmonds Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night | Friday, October 31 | 5-7 p.m. | Downtown Edmonds | Free | All ages | Join the thousands of folks who gather in downtown Edmonds on Halloween night for a fun, safe trick-or-treating experience.

Great Pumpkin Hunt Woodinville | Friday, October 31 | 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville | Free | All ages | Find a mini pumpkin, join our small indoor costume parade, and trick-or-treat at the library.

South of Seattle: Carnivals, Parades & Family Fun

Fright Fest at Wild Waves Booville | September 27-November 2, Saturdays and Sundays | 2-7 p.m. | Wild Waves, Federal Way | Cost | $40-$62 | Tickets | Festive fall fun activities, trick-or-treating, face-painting, and entertainment await the little ghouls and goblins. Located in the Kiddie Land area of the park, Booville is a scare-free zone.

FrightVille | October 3-November 2, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays| Times vary | Wild Waves, Federal Way | $40-$62 | Tickets | Ages 12 and over, must be accompanied by an adult if under 18.| Prepare yourself for heart-pounding thrills, bone-chilling scares, and a Halloween experience like no other! Beware! As the clock strikes 6, the park transforms, and the monsters emerge from their haunted lairs, creeping through the darkness in search of souls to prey upon.

The Haunted Escape Room Experience at Maeve (Formerly Seattle Chocolate Factory )| 1180 Andover Park West, Tukwila | Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays October 2 -25, 2025 | Time varies | $37.75 | Tickets | Ages 10 and up | Guided by the patron saint of our Moon Rocks flavor, Greg Glitter, you’ll journey to a haunted planet in search of the legendary cosmic cacao.

Northwest Trek Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp | October 4 & 5 | 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Northwest Trek, Eatonville | $17-$25, 2 and under free | Tickets | All ages | Watch the animals chomp, stomp, and roll all day. Slide and climb at the Kids’ Trek playground, and take a Free-Roaming Area premier tour to spot animals. Do come in costume – but adults, leave the scary masks and face paint at home.

The Great Pumpkin Night at Seatac Community Center | Friday, October 17th | 5-8:00 p.m.| Seatac Community Center | Free | All ages | Activities for kids, face painters, and bouncy houses. The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, along with the SeaTac Police, will be in attendance. Please stop by and say hello to the friendly first responders. We’ll end the night with a free movie & popcorn starting at 7:30 PM; Elio (2025). Come dressed in your favorite costume, and new this year, there will be a costume swap.

All Hallow’s Eve at Lakewold Gardens | October 18-19 & 25-26 | 6-9 p.m. | 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood | $10+, five and under free. | Tickets | All ages | Search the shadowy garden for monsters in a spooky scavenger hunt… but be alert! The mysterious Gravelly Lake Monster is lurking in the darkness. Inside the haunted halls of Wagner House, take refuge with warm treats, create crafts, and test your nerves with spine-chilling music, movies, stories, and more.

Pumpkin Plunge at the Federal Way Pool | Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Federal Way Pool | Youth $10, Adult $12 | Tickets | Ages all, but children under eight must be accompanied by an adult in the water. | Pick pumpkins in a pool instead of a field! Swim around with your pumpkins and then take one home after choosing a floating pumpkin from the pool.

Tacoma Halloween Parade and Street Fair | Saturday, October 18 | 4 p.m. | Proctor District, Tacoma | Free | All ages | Get ready for a fright-filled day of fun as Tacoma’s second Halloween Parade comes to life in the Proctor District. This free community event is a celebration of all things spooky, bringing together local vendors, performers, and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages for a thrilling experience.

Zoo Boo at Point Defiance | October 18 & 19 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma | $17-$30, 2 and under free | Tickets | All ages | Treats and craft stations for kids and pumpkins and other enrichments for walruses, polar bears, sting rays, and other animals. Watch underwater pumpkin carving, wear a costume, join in a costume parade, play games, and hop around at a dance party.

Trail of Tricks Scavenger Hunt | October 20-31 | Hunt anytime, but note the times below to turn in your form and get a prize. | 9850 64th Street West, University Place | |12 and under | Free | The Pumpkin Prowl Scavenger Hunt trail stretches between the North Meadow and the Environmental Services Building (ESB). Keep an eye out for hidden pumpkin cutouts along the path. Each cutout has a letter printed on the back. Collect all the letters to reveal a secret phrase! To participate in the scavenger hunt, download or grab the Hunt Form at the Environmental Services Building. Turn in your scavenger hunt card at the front desk in the ESB at Chambers Creek Regional Park between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to receive a themed treat bag—limit of one prize per person.

Trick or Trees Scavenger Hunt | October 20-31 | Hunt anytime, but note times below for tuning in your form for a prize| 14422 Meridian E., Puyallup | Free | All ages | The trees along Meridian Habitat Park’s Nature Trail have donned eerie faces for Halloween. Begin your adventure in the Nature Classroom and take a leisurely walk along the Nature Trail, noting the number of faces you discover on your hunt form. You can download a scavenger hunt form or pick one up from the community center at Meridian Habitat Park, which is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Once you’ve completed your hunt, return your form to the community center during regular business hours to receive a themed prize! Please note that there is a limit of one prize per person.

Halloween Spooktacular at the Landing | Friday, October 24 | 5-7 p.m. | 828 N 10th Pl, Renton | Free | All ages | Join a Halloween Spooktacular event at the Renton Landing. The event will take place in the plaza across from Regal. Families are invited to enjoy trick-or-treating, music, photo booths, and more. Wear costumes!

Truck or Treat Renton Community Center | Friday, October 24 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Renton Community Center | $12-$14 | Tickets | All ages | Two events: Truck or Treat: Sensory Friendly Stroll – 5 to 5:45 p.m., Perfect for younger kids and sensory-sensitive participants. Spooktacular WALK THRU – 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Wander through the enchanted Halloween course filled with thrilling decorations, playful ghosts, and delightful treats at every corner.

Boo Bash at the Hands On Children’s Museum | October 25-31 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia | $18 | Tickets | All ages | Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 25-31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright. Activities vary depending on the day of the week. See the online event calendar for dates and times. Online reservations recommended. Save $1 per ticket when you buy them online.

Boo in Burien Trick or Treat | Saturday, October 25 | 12-4 p.m. | Downtown Burien | Free | All ages | Throw on your costumes, capes, masks, and hats for a fun trick-or-treat journey in Downtown Burien! Don’t forget to bring a bag or bucket for all that sweet candy loot.

Federal Way Tricks and Treats | Saturday, October 25 | 3-5:30 p.m. | 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way | $6+ | All ages | Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween experience at the Federal Way Community Center’s “Tricks n’ Treats” event! Join an evening filled with ghoulish delights, fun games, sweet treats, and unforgettable memories. All children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Costumes are encouraged for all attendees!

Halloween Harvest Festival | Saturday, October 25 | 1-5 p.m. | Les Gove Park, Auburn | Free (Bring a can of food for admission) | Ages 2-10 | This fun-filled fall afternoon will include games, crafts, inflatables, rides, BOO-seum, food vendors, and a fun Trunk-or-Treat experience around the trail at Les Gove Park.

Halloweentown at Sunrise Village | Saturday, October 25 | 4-8 p.m. | 10507 156th St E., Puyallup | Free | All ages | Trunk or Treat, costume contest, and an all-new not-too-scary animatronic pups and live characters.

Kent Street of Treats | Saturday, October 25 | 2-5 p.m. | Kherson Park, Kent | Free | All ages | Tickets | Families can trick-or-treat door-to-door at local businesses, getting treats and trinkets along the way! Costumes are encouraged for kids (and grown-ups, too!).

Lifting Literacy: Trick or Treat and Magic Show at the Maple Valley Library | Saturday, October 25 | 1-3 p.m. | Maple Valley Library | Free | All ages | Drop in any time between 1-3:00 p.m. Be amazed by magician Jeff Evans! Wear your costumes or come as you are. Trick or treat around the library. Halloween Stories with Librarian Sharon at 1:15. Play games that build your reading skills. Have some physics and engineering fun making a candy catapult.

Car Show and Trunk or Treat at Pacific Raceways | Sunday, October 26 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent | Free to spectate and trunk or treat, paid options for on-track events | All ages | Trunk or Treat, costume contest, thrill rides, vendors, food trucks, and more.

Fruitland Grange Halloween Party | Sunday, October 26 | 2-4 p.m. | 11102 86th Ave E., Puyallup | Free | All ages | Bring the kids (in costume or not) to enjoy trick or treating, crafts, games, and more. This event will take place on the ground floor, upstairs, and outside. There is NO elevator. Registration is required only for children (and their families) with special needs who prefer a quieter, less crowded event.

Museum of Fright | Sunday, October 26 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | The Museum of Flight Tukwila | Free admission to kids under 17 in costume (see costume policy on website) and activities are included in tickets or membership | All ages | Tickets | Across the Museum galleries, you’ll find Halloween-themed games and activities to spark imagination, innovation, and get in the Halloween spirit. This will be a frightful extravaganza!

Trunk or Treat at Mission Church | Wednesday, October 26 | 4-6 p.m. | 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road SE, Issaquah | Free | All ages |Trunk or treat with face painting, bouncy house, dinner, and more.

Hallo-weee Story Time and Costume Parade at Auburn Library | Thursday, October 30 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn | Free | All ages | Boo! Wear your costume for a short, not-too-scary Halloween Story Time. Then parade through the library.

Kent Station Boo-Levard | Friday, October 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Kent Station, Kent | Free | All ages | Trick-or-treat at participating businesses. There will be trunk or treat, pop-up booths, festive displays, and a haunted carnival.

Hallo-weee! Story Time and Costume Parade at Kent Library | Friday, October 31 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Kent Library | Free | All ages | Wear your costumes to a short Story Time. Enjoy preschool-friendly rhymes, songs, and books featuring traditional Halloween characters. Stay for a costume parade and trick-or-treating in the library afterwards.

Harvest Fest Family Fun and Boo Bash Teen Late Night | Friday, October 31 | 4-6 p.m. | People’s Community Center, Tacoma | Free, no registration required | Ages: All | Bring the family for safe Halloween-themed holiday fun! Trunk or Treat, art projects and a bouncy house. Costumes encouraged but not required. The Teen Late Night event that follows from 7-11 p.m. is Halloween themed and also free.

West Seattle: Halloween Highlights

Fauntleroy Fall Festival | October 19 | 2-5 p.m. | 9131 California Ave SW | Free | All ages | Bunny petting zoo, birdhouse building, pumpkin decorating, bouncy houses, live music, arts and crafts, and so much more. As always, this event is free to the community, except for the food vendors.

Fire Safety Fair at Seattle Station 32 | Saturday, October 25 | 12-2 p.m. | Free | All ages | Explore a fire engine, learn about fire safety, meet firefighters, play games, and win prizes at this annual event.

Monster Dash in West Seattle | Saturday, October 25 | 9:30 a.m. | 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW | 5K $35, Kids’ Monster Dash $20, Just a shirt $20 | Tickets | All ages | Join this costumed fall fun run/walk for families, jogging strollers are welcome. The 12 and under Moster Dash starts at 10:30 a.m. They will also have a family fun zone featuring games, activities, prizes, and a photo booth.

Further Afield: Spooky Getaways & Fall Adventures

Annual Squash Hunt at Bloedel Reserve | October 1-31, Tuesday-Sunday,10 a.m.- to 5 p.m. | Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island | $9- $26, under 4 free | Tickets  | All ages | Search for decorative squash tucked throughout the gardens. Create nature rubbings, check out the Sheep Sheds, play games, and more.

Scarywood at Silverwood | October 3-November 2 | Times vary | 27843 US-95, Athol, ID | $49-$72 | Tickets | Ages 13 and up | This theme park near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a popular destination for Seattle families, transforms into “the nightmare you’ll never forget.” (Yikes!) Highlights: Five haunted attractions, nine “scare zones,” roaming monsters, and thrill rides in the dark. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Halloweekend at Seabrook | October 24-26 | Starts 3 p.m., Friday | Town Hall and Crescent Hall at Seabrook | Most activities are free, some require a fee | All ages | Head to Seabrook, a walkable beach town adorned with pumpkins and hay bales this time of year, to have a magical, spooky weekend! The whole family can enjoy Halloween celebrations and traditional falltime fun on the Washington coast, featuring family trick-or-treating, a costume parade, a pet and human costume contest, a magic show, and more.

Looking for more fall fun? Check out our favorite pumpkin patches near Seattle or plan a weekend adventure to go apple picking with the kids.

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