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
Volunteer Park Halloween Pet Parade | Sunday, October 4 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Volunteer Park, Seattle | Free | All ages | The parade is back and expect it to be bigger and sillier than ever. Last year over 900 community members rolled through Volunteer Park in creative costumes as did your pets. It’s fabulous furry family fun. Not to mention prizes, food trucks, and more. Check Volunteer Park Trust’s website for details.
Seattle Children’s Museum Fall Fest, Spooky Scary | Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Seattle Children’s Museum | Under age 1, free. Ages 1 and up, General Admission $12 | Tickets | All ages | You’ll get to whip up magical potion concoctions, melt colorful crayons straight onto pumpkins, and squish glowing slime packed with creepy crawlers. You can also dig into textured sensory bins, try your hand at printmaking, and dive into storytelling that connects art to culture and community. Costumes are highly encouraged, and big imaginations are a must!
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!
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 | Time TBD | 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.
Halloween Family Magic Show at University Heights Center | Sunday, October 25 | 2 p.m. | Seattle Center | $13.85 per ticket | Tickets | All ages | Seattle Magic Show presents Magician Raymond in this 1-hour theatrical Magic Show at the University Heights Center.
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.
Crown Hill-O-Ween Pet Costume Party and Parade | Sunday, October 25 | 1-3 p.m. | Crown Hill Park, Seattle | Free | All ages | Bring costumed kids and pets for a pet costume party and parade, plus a pet food drive. Costume contest categories include spookiest, funniest, most creative, best group, and best in show.
Harvest Fest | Sunday, October 25 | 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.
Halloween Skate and Pumpkin Curling at Kraken Community Iceplex | Date TBA | Time TBA | 10601 5th Ave, Seattle | Cost TBA | Registration coming soon | 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! Stay tuned for 2026 event details.
Pumpkin curling turns Halloween scary into Halloween cool at Kraken Community Iceplex. (Image courtesy Kraken Community Iceplex)
Pumpkin Palooza | Tuesday, October 27 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Laurelhurst Community Center | $9 | Ages 1-5 | 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 | Wednesday, October 28 | 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 Annual Trunk-or-Treat | Wednesday, October 28 | 5:30-7:30 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.
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 1-13 | 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 30 | 5:30-8 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!
Northgate Trunk or Treat: A Free Family Halloween Event | Friday, October 30 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | REMAX Northwest Northgate, 300 NE 97th St., Seattle | Free | Register | All ages | Bring the whole family for decorated trunks, candy, costumes, prizes, and Halloween fun. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween 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.
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.
Crowdsource Choir: A Thriller Night | Friday, October 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Washington Hall, Seattle | $15+ | Tickets | All ages | Sing through some of Michael Jackson’s biggest songs, then learn an abbreviated version of the legendary “Thriller” zombie dance. No singing or dance experience is required, and costumes are encouraged at this family-friendly event.
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!
Halloween at the Aquarium | Saturday, October 31 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Seattle Aquarium | Free with aquarium admission | Tickets | All ages | Trick-or-treat around the Aquarium habitats, enjoy a spooky story time, watch divers carve pumpkins underwater, see a giant pumpkin carving demonstration, and take part in a Halloween scavenger hunt. Costumes are welcome.
Halloween Story Time & Costume Parade | Saturday, October 31 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | White Center Library | Free | All ages | Put on your Halloween costumes and enjoy rhymes, songs, and books featuring pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more. Stay for a costume parade and trick-or-treating in the library.
Trolloween | Saturday, 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 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, and November 1 | 10:30 a.m., 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 16-30 weekly, Friday-Sunday, with select Wednesdays and Thursdays | Hours vary | 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, $5 VIP tickets here | 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 VIP time slot here.
Halloween on the Hill | Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. to 3 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.
Village Halloween Celebration | Saturday, October 24 | 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.
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.
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.
Thrill the World Seattle 2026 | Saturday, October 24 | 3 p.m. | Woodin Creek Village, Woodinville | Free | All ages | Thrill The World is the annual worldwide simultaneous dance to “Thriller.” This year’s event benefits the Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank. Dancers can register in advance; Seattle Thrillers is also holding rehearsals in Redmond leading up to the event.
Trick or Treat Street North Bend | Saturday, October 24 | 3-5 p.m. | Downtown North Bend | Free | All ages | Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Bring your little ghouls and ghosts for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun.
Trick-or-Treat at Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village | Saturday, October 24 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, Redmond | Free | Register | All ages | Head indoors for a family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, crafts, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Treat Street Kirkland | Saturday, October 24 | 5-8 p.m. | 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland | Free | All ages | Treat Street is back with Halloween fun for the whole family! Enjoy pumpkin carving, balloon artists, creepy-cute photo moments, a Halloween corn maze, a candy wall, roaming characters, and festive surprises throughout the property.
The Great Si View Spooktacular | Saturday, October 25 | 12-2:45 p.m.| 400 SE Orchard Dr. N., North Bend | Free-$20 | 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.
Boo at the Barn, Psychopath | Saturday, October 25 | 2-8 p.m. | 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah | $12-$15 | All ages, but evening session 6+ | Tickets | The 2-4 p.m. session offers family-friendly fun with carnival games and arts & crafts, while the 6-8 p.m. session turns up the spooky factor with a tarot card reader, eerie surprises in the Haunted Hay Barn, and our Haunted Trail for those brave enough to enter. The evening session is not recommended for children under 6.
Falloween at The Bellevue Collection | October 26-31 | During Bellevue Square hours | Bellevue Square, Bellevue | Free | All ages | Celebrate the season with Halloween photo sets, including the Spooky Scary Disco, Candy Graveyard and Pumpkin Patch, plus interactive Halloween displays. Kids can pick up a free coloring tote at Guest Services while supplies last. Bellevue Square will not offer traditional trick-or-treating on Halloween this year.
Pee Wee Monster Bash | Friday, October 30 | 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.
Monster Mash Halloween Bash | Friday, October 30 | 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.
Howl ‘O Ween at Cougar Mountain Zoo | Saturday, October 31 | Time TBD | 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. 2026 event details coming soon.
KidsQuest Halloween Spooktacular | Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.| Kids $18, Adults $15, babies 1 and under free. | Tickets | All ages | Wear your costume one last time and smash pumpkins, do candy science, and enjoy the museum. This year, they’re turning up the fun with a special Haunted Hoedown rodeo adventure.
(Image courtesy KidsQuest Children’s Museum)
Samena Spooktacular | Saturday, October 31 | 1-3 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.
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.
North of Seattle: Trick-or-Treat Trails & More
Stalker Farms | October 2 – November 1 | Stalker Farms, Snohomish | Times vary | Prices vary by date and attraction | Tickets | Ages 12 and up, parental discretion | 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 2 – November 1 | Times vary | 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish | $20-$35 | Ages 12 and up, parental discretion | 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.
Wag-O-Ween | Saturday, October 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Legion Park, Arlington or Haywire Brewing, Snohomish | $25 for one person and one dog; $20 additional person; $5 additional dog | Registration required | All ages | Come with your costumed pet—or just come to see the dressed-up dogs—for a costume contest and trick-or-treat walk with four-legged friends. Human costumes are encouraged. Join at either Legion Park in Arlington or Haywire Brewing in Snohomish.
Hamlin Halloween Haunt in Shoreline | Friday, October 16 | 5:30-8:30 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.
Family Funfest at Nile Nightmares | Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Nile Shrine Golf Course, Mountlake Terrace | Kids $12, Adults and kids under 2 are free | All ages | This daytime, not-so-scary version of Nile Nightmares lets kids explore the entire haunted house with the lights on and no live scare actors while collecting candy from friendly witches. There will also be a bouncy house, concessions, face painting, costume contests, vendors, and photo opportunities.
Haunted Harbor | Friday, October 23 | 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.
Harvest Party – Candy Crawl | Saturday, October 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Everett YMCA | Free | All ages | The Everett Y is bringing its annual Trunk or Treat indoors. Crawl through the Y, visit themed rooms and displays, and collect tasty treats along the way.
Boo Bash | Sunday, October 25 | 2-5 p.m. | Rosehill Community Center, 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,
Zombie Walk in Snohomish | Thursday, October 29 | 3-6 p.m. | 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish | Free | All ages | The event will feature a merchandise booth, face painting to help you transform into the ghoul of your choice, music and entertainment, vendors, and more. Help support the Snohomish Community Food Bank by bringing nonperishable food items, monetary donations and your best Zombie spirit!
Indoor Playground Costume Party | Friday, October 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline | $3 Shoreline residents; $3.50 nonresidents | Ages 1-5 | Come in costume for a morning of active Halloween fun in the indoor gym, with slides, climbing toys, teeter-totters, mini basketball hoops, riding toys, games, festive decorations, and hands-on projects.
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street | Friday, October 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Main Street and 101st Ave. NE, Downtown Bothell | Free | All ages | More than 30 downtown businesses and community organizations will offer candy and giveaways along a family-friendly trick-or-treat trail, with festive decorations, photo opportunities, and appearances by Bothell Fire, Police, Parks and Public Works. Bring a bag, tote or bucket for treats.
Trick-or-Treat in the District | Saturday, October 31 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Everett Station District | Free | All ages | Visit participating businesses throughout the district for candy, treats, activities, and Halloween fun. Families can also stop at the central trick-or-treat table downstairs at Everett Station.
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.
Edmonds Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night | Saturday, 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. Includes a costume contest at Main Street Commons.
South of Seattle: Carnivals, Parades & Family Fun
Fright Fest at Wild Waves Booville | September 26-November 1, Saturdays and Sundays | Times vary | Wild Waves, Federal Way | $55, kids 3 and under are free | Tickets | Ages 12 and under |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 2-November 1, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays| Times vary | Wild Waves, Federal Way | $55 | 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.
Northwest Trek Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp | October 3 & 4 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 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.
McKinley Hill Haunted Street Fair | Saturday, October 10 | 2-8 p.m. | 3514 McKinley Ave., Tacoma | Free | All ages | A family-friendly Halloween street fair in Tacoma’s historic McKinley Hill District with local artisans, food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, costumes, and community fun.
The Great Pumpkin Night at Seatac Community Center | Friday, October 16 | 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 p.m. Come dressed in your favorite costume! There will also be a costume swap open to everyone—you don’t have to donate to take a costume.
Tacoma Halloween Parade and Street Fair | Saturday, October 17 | 3-8 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 17 & 18 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma | $17-$32, 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.
All Hallow’s Eve at Lakewold Gardens | October 17-18 & 24-25 | 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 | 12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 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. Choose from three different sessions.
Chambers Critter Crawl Scavenger Hunt | October 19-30 | Hunt anytime, but note details below to turn in your form and get a prize. | Chambers Creek Regional Park Playground, University Place | 12 and under | Free | Something strange is happening at Chambers Creek Regional Park! A few of the park’s woodland critters have gotten lost on their way to a Halloween Bash! Can you help us find them? Download or pick up a hunt card at the Environmental Services Building and head out along the Grandview Trail. When you spot a missing critter along the trail, draw a line on the map on your hunt card to place them back on the trail. Once you’ve completed the hunt, turn in your scavenger hunt card at the Environmental Services Building to receive a themed prize. Further details found here. Happy Hunting!
Halloween Spooktacular at the Landing | Friday, October 23 | 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 23 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Renton Community Center | $15-$18 | Tickets | All ages | Two events: Truck or Treat: Sensory Friendly Stroll – 5-6 p.m., Perfect for younger kids and sensory-sensitive participants. Walk Thru Spooktacular – 6-7:30 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 24-31 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia | $18-$20 | 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.
Boo in Burien Trick or Treat | Saturday, October 24 | 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.
Halloween Harvest Festival | Saturday, October 24 | 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.
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!
Fruitland Grange Halloween Party | Saturday, October 24 | 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 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!
Trunk or Treat at Mission Church | Sunday, October 25 | 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 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.
Annual Halloween Carnival | Thursday, October 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Tukwila Community Center | Price TBA | All ages | Come dressed in your best costume for an evening of carnival games, a photo booth, s’mores, face painting, art making, live music, and food trucks.
Trick or Treat at Uptown | Friday, October 30 | 4-6 p.m. | Uptown Gig Harbor | Free | All ages | Grab your costumes for a free, family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating throughout Uptown Gig Harbor.
Halloweentown at Sunrise Village | Friday, October 30 | 5-8 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.
Halloween at SEA | Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Free | All ages | Bring your costumes for trick-or-treating at volunteer podiums throughout the airport, a Central Terminal photo booth, coloring activities, button making, and an appearance by Jett the SEA Otter.
Car Show and Trunk or Treat at Pacific Raceways | Saturday, October 31 | 11 a.m. to 2 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.
Boo-Allup in Puyallup | Saturday, October 31 | 3-5 p.m. | Downtown Puyallup | Free | All ages | Downtown Puyallup’s Halloween celebration returns for 2026, hosted by the Puyallup Main Street Association. Additional activity and cost details are still to come.
Kent Station Boo-Levard | Saturday, October 31 | 4-7 p.m. | Kent Station, Kent | Free | All ages | Trick-or-treat at participating businesses. There will be a trunk-or-treat, pop-up booths, festive displays, and a haunted carnival.
West Seattle: Halloween Highlights
Fauntleroy Fall Festival | October 18 | 1-4 p.m. | 9131 California Ave SW | Free | All ages | Salmon hat making, 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.
Monster Dash in West Seattle | Saturday, October 24 | 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.
West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest & Costume Parade | Sunday, October 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | West Seattle Junction, Seattle | Free | All ages | Celebrate Halloween in the Junction with a costume parade, trick-or-treating along California Ave., live music, a pie-eating contest, a chili cook-off, and other family-friendly festivities.
Further Afield: Spooky Getaways & Fall Adventures
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.
Pumpkin Walk at Bainbridge Gardens | October 1-31 | Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bainbridge Gardens, Bainbridge Island | Free | All ages | Walk the historic nature trail to see hundreds of hand-designed pumpkins and themed vignettes. This family-oriented, non-scary Halloween tradition also includes photo areas geared toward younger children. Donations benefit the Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club.
Scarywood at Silverwood | October 2-30 | Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, times vary | 27843 US-95, Athol, ID | $53-$75 | 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.
Trick or Tree: Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Egg Hunt | October 9-10, 16-17 & 23-24 | Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.; egg hunt begins at 7:45 p.m. | Olmsted Tree Farms, Poulsbo | Egg hunters ages 3+ $32; adults $17; ages 2 and under free | Tickets | Geared toward kids under 13; all ages welcome | Hunt for thousands of glowing and non-glowing candy-filled eggs in the Christmas tree field after dark. Admission also includes a family stage show, DJ dance party, trolley ride, candy grab, climbing hay tower, family games, bonfires, a fire truck, and an optional walk through the family-friendly Spooky Woods.
Hoot ’n’ Howl | October 16-17, 23-24 & 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville | $18+ | Tickets | All ages | Put on your favorite costumes and explore the wildlife park at twilight, with spooky lights, animals, games, prizes, trick-or-treat stations, and family-friendly nighttime adventures throughout the park.
Halloweekend at Seabrook | October 23-25 | Starts 1 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.
Trick-or-Treat Storytime | Wednesday, October 28 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Bainbridge Island Library | Free | Toddlers and preschoolers | Enjoy Halloween-themed stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement, followed by trick-or-treating throughout the library. Kids are encouraged to dress up and bring a bag or bucket.
Halloween Trick or Treat for Kids | Saturday, October 31 | 1-5 p.m. | Port Gamble | Free | All ages | Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a fun and safe afternoon of trick-or-treating at participating Port Gamble businesses.
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.
