If your little ones love costumes and candy but aren’t fans of the spooky stuff, there’s still plenty of Halloween magic to enjoy. All across the Seattle area, families can find fun runs, pumpkin swims, parades, scavenger hunts, and animal adventures that bring the spirit of the season — without the scares. Here are some of our favorite Halloween activities for kids and family-friendly Halloween events happening around town this year.
Looking for even more? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Seattle-Area Halloween Events and Free Halloween Events for Families for additional ways to celebrate with Halloween acticities for kids all month long.
Active Halloween Fun: Swim, Run, and Skate!
Run Scared | Sunday, October 25 | 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.
Halloween Skate and Pumpkin Curling at Kraken Community Iceplex | Sunday, October 25 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | 10601 5th Ave, Seattle | $16 | Register | Ages 4 and up | 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! Pumpkin curling will take place from 12:30-1 p.m., with a Halloween Skate following from 1-2:30 p.m.
Farm & Zoo Halloween Events for Families
Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals at Kelsey Creek Farm | Saturday, October 24 | 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.
Woodland Park Zoo: Pumpkin Bash | Saturday, October 31 | 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!
Tract or Treat at Infinity Farms | Saturday, October 24 | 2-6 p.m. | 16523 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah | 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 Fun at Community Centers and Parks
Pumpkin Prowl Scavenger Hunt | October 20-31 | Hunt anytime, but note 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.
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 2026.
Have an animal lover on your hands? Explore our 10 wild Halloween events for animal-loving kids roundup for even more ideas
Seattle: Family Fun this Halloween
Pumpkin Carving | Friday, October 23 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Northgate Community Center | Free, suggested donation $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.
Montlake Fall Fest | Friday, October 23 | 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 that 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!
Halloween at the Heights Bash | Friday, October 30 | 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.
HalloweHalloween Carnival at Ballard Community Center | Friday, October 30 | 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.
Federal Way Tricks and Treats | Saturday, October 24 | 3-5:30 p.m. | 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way | $7 | All ages | Tickets | 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!
Jefferson Halloween Carnival | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 1-4:30 p.m. | Jefferson Community Center | Free | All ages | RSVP | Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun-filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy carnival games and spooktacular activities.
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 2026.
Have an animal lover on your hands? Explore our 10 wild Halloween events for animal-loving kids roundup for even more ideas.
Halloween Family Magic Show at Seattle Center | Saturday, October 17 | 2 p.m. | Seattle Center | $13.83 per ticket | Tickets | All ages | Seattle Magic Show presents Magician Raymond in this 1-hour theatrical Magic Show at the Seattle Center.
Family Pumpkin Carving | Monday, October 19 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Laurelhurst Community Center | $12 | All ages | Tickets | Kick off the Halloween season with a family pumpkin carving and spooky crafts! $12 per person, $6 each for additional pumpkins. Parent or caregiver must be present during the event.
Pumpkin Carving | Friday, October 23 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Northgate Community Center | Free, suggested donation $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.
Montlake Fall Fest | Friday, October 23 | 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 that 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!
Seattle Children’s Autism Center’s Annual Halloween Event | Saturday, October 24 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Seattle Children’s Autism Center | Free | All ages and abilities | Join for the Seattle Children’s Autism Center’s annual Halloween Event with a free, inclusive Halloween celebration for all ages and abilities. Includes Trick-or-treating through 20+ exam room doors, face painting, arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, a sensory glow room, and community organizations and resources. Prizes for every trick-or-treater!
Jefferson Halloween Carnival | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 1-4:30 p.m. | Jefferson Community Center | Free | All ages | RSVP | Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun-filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy carnival games and spooktacular activities.
Big Pumpkin Bash at Bitter Lake Community Center | Saturday, October 24 | 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.
Our Lady of Guadelupe Halloween Carnival | Saturday, October 24 | 3-6 p.m. | 3401 SW Myrtle St. | Cost TBD | All ages | This annual event includes outdoor thrills with inflatables, Trunk or Treat row, food trucks, and an Oktoberfest Tent (for 21+ guests). Inside, join the fun with a cake walk, face painting, photo ops, more games, and jam out to our wicked tunes. Full 2026 event details coming soon.
Tot Carnival | Thursday, October 29 | 9:30 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!
Creepy Carnival at Garfield Community Center | Friday, October 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Garfield Community Center, Seattle | Free | Register | Ages 1-12 | 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.
Spooky (But Sweet) Halloween Storytimes
Hallo-weee Story Time and Costume Parade at Auburn Library | Thursday, October 29 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn | Free | Ages 0-5, siblings welcome | Boo! Wear your costume for a short, not-too-scary Halloween Story Time. Then parade through the library.
Great Pumpkin Hunt Woodinville | Saturday, October 31 | 4- 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.
More Not-So-Scary Halloween Events
Annual Squash Hunt at Bloedel Reserve | September 29-November 1 | Tuesday-Sunday, times vary | 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.
Halloweentown at Sunrise Village |Saturday, October 25 | 4-8 p.m. | 10507156th St E., Puyallup | Free | All ages |Trunk or Treat, costume contest, and an all-new not-too-scary animatronic pups and live characters.
Museum of Fright | Sunday, October 25 | 10:00 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!
Costumed fun awaits at the Museum of Fright. (Image: Ted Huetter)
Halloween Factoria | Saturday, October 31 | 2-4 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.
More Fall Fun
Still craving cozy fall adventures? There’s plenty more to explore before the pumpkins disappear for the season:
- Ultimate Guide to Seattle-Area Halloween Events — Your go-to roundup of parades, festivals, and spooky (but not scary) fun for all ages.
- Free Halloween Events for Families — Trick-or-treating, carnivals, and community celebrations that won’t cost a dime.
- Pumpkin Patch Roundup — Find the best local farms for photo ops, hayrides, and cider donuts.
- Apple Picking Farms Near Seattle — A sweet day trip idea for families who love crisp air and fresh apples.
- Free Family Events This Weekend — Updated weekly with free and low-cost outings for every kind of Seattle family.
