Halloween is almost here, and there are many FREE Halloween events all around the Seattle area this October 2024. Grab your costumes and get ready for some free Halloween fun, including trick-or-treating events, pumpkin carving, costume parades, contests, carnivals, Halloween-themed games, arts and crafts, and much more!
Free Halloween events in Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation Halloween
Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers will be offering FREE family-friendly Halloween events and activities including pumpkin carving, carnivals, swimming with pumpkins, and Halloween-themed games and crafts all over town for tots, teens, in-betweens, and families.
Pumpkin Carving at Northgate Community Center
Friday, October 18. 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Cost: Free
Kick off the Halloween season with a family pumpkin carving and decorating night! The community center will have pumpkins of all sizes with safe carving tools an paints to create your spooky or funky jack-o-lantern! All ages welcome.
Creepy Carnival at Garfield Community Center
Friday, October 25. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: Free
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. Ages 1 – 12.
Halloween Carnival at Jefferson Community Center
Friday, October 25. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Cost: Free
Start your Halloween off with a frighteningly fun filled evening for the family! Wear your costumes and enjoy the carnival games, and spooktacular activities. All ages are welcome to this event.
Halloween Bounce and Swim at Green Lake CC
Friday, October 25. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115
Cost: Free
Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool are co-hosting a haunted celebration! This event has it all, from carnival games and bouncy houses from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. They will have two public swims. One at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the second one at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It’s a family swim where you dodge the floating pumpkins! You may only swim at one of the timeslots. (Swimsuits and towels are a must!) Canned food donations will be collected at the door to support the local food banks.
Halloween Boo Bash at Rainier Beach Community Center
Sunday, October 27. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Cost: Free
The Halloween Boo Bash at Rainier Beach Community Center will be a fright fest of activities, games, and challenges. Join in 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. All ages.
Halloween Costume Crawl for Toddlers at Garfield CC
Monday, October 28. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: Free
Ages: 1-5 years old
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.
Pumpkin Palooza at Laurelhurst Community Center
Thursday, October 31. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105
Cost: Free, 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.)
Free Comet Lodge Haunt
October 18-19, 25-26. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Thurs., Oct 31, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: 5923 21st Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States
Cost: Free
All ages
Come to the FREE Comet Lodge Haunt haunted trail for their second year. The trail is located on South Beacon Hill near the Comet Lodge Cemetery. They will have big orange signs pointing the way at Beacon Ave & Orcus and also at Graham & 23rd Ave. They may adjust the schedule due to rain by subtracting a particularly rainy day and adding Sunday of that weekend, so please follow the Facebook page to keep updated.
Fire Safety Fair + Trick or Treating at Station 39
Saturday, October 19. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Seattle Fire Station 39, 2806 NE 127th St, Seattle, WA 98125
Cost: Free
All ages
Learn about fire prevention & life-safety at home during the Fire Safety Fair at Station 39. Attendees will meet local firefighters, explore a working fire engine and fire station, watch Hands-Only CPR demonstrations, get creative at the arts & crafts table and more. There will be light refreshments provided as well as trick or treating, so bring your treat bags!
Fauntleroy Fall Festival
Sunday, October 20. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Cost: Free event
All ages
This year’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival will feature a number of their annual favorites including bunny petting zoo, birdhouse building, pumpkin decorating, bouncy houses, live music, arts & crafts and so much more. As always, this event is free to the community, except for their food vendors. Come join at the Hall at Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Church, and Fauntleroy School House for a day of community fun.
Trunk or Treat at St Matthew School
Friday, October 25. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: St Matthew School, 1230 NE 127th St, Seattle, WA 98125
Cost: Free RSVP here
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. This event is FREE and open to the community.
Pumpkin Bash at Roxhill Park
Saturday, October 26. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Roxhill Park, 2850 SW Roxbury St., Seattle, WA, 98126
Cost: Free
All ages
Join for a spooktacular celebration at Roxhill Park this Halloween season. Rec N’ The Streets invites you and your family to the Pumpkin Bash, a festive gathering filled with free fun activities, scrumptious snacks, thrilling games, and a whole lot of Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your best costume.
Preyapp Muay #4 Halloween Event
Saturday, October 26. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Muaythai Iyarin, 600 NW 40th St Building B, Seattle, WA 98107
Cost: Entry is free, but space is limited. Register now to secure your spot!
All ages
Join an exciting Exhibition and Sparring Event at Muaythai Iyarin this Halloween! Witness thrilling Muaythai fights, indulge in Thai street food, and savor authentic Thai desserts and imports. Their Halloween-themed event is a must-see with fighters in action, spooky decor, and a festive atmosphere.
T’Challaween Community Parade
Saturday, October 26. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: From S. College St. to the Spokane St. entrance of Jefferson Park.
Cost: Free
The South Seattle Emerald invites you to be part of T’Challaween, a fun-filled costume parade for all ages along Beacon Hill’s 18th Ave S. Healthy Street. Get ready for a mile of spook-tacular fun with “no-touch” candy tossers and plenty of excitement! Feel free to join the parade at any point along the route.
Kids Halloween Party and Trunk or Treating
Saturday, October 26. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Skyway VFW parking lot, 7421 S 126th St, Seattle, WA 98178
Cost: Free event
West Hill is going to join the Halloween Party again this year as they have a Halloween Takeover of the Skyway West Hill Community. This kid’s Halloween Party and trunk or treat is a free event with games, prizes, hot chocolate, a costume contest and trunk or treating.
Sunset Hill Neighborhood Halloween Fun!
Saturday, October 26. 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sunset Hill Community Hall Building, 3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Cost: Free
All ages
Join the annual Halloween Celebration with a costume parade, family activities, fall fun, and more! There will be a kids costume sidewalk parade starting at 3:30 p.m. and afterwards, look forward to the Neighborhood Party with pumpkin decorating, balloons, temporary tattoos, and not-too scary Haunted House.
Halloween Jam at Pratt Park
Saturday, October 26. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Pratt Park, 201 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Cost: Free event
Ages: 5+
Join Pratt Park this October for a Halloween celebration that’s bursting with fun! Dive into their costume contest, get your face painted, and enjoy a variety of field games. Don’t miss the pumpkin hunt at 5:30 p.m. For the skateboard enthusiasts, they have timed tic-tac races, a manual contest, and a big game of S.K.A.T.E. Musical chairs and more.
Ballard Boonanza
Saturday, October 26. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Cost: Free
All ages
Everyone is invited to Ballard Commons Park for some family friendly fall themed fun! QFC has donated pumpkins for your little goblins to decorate with paints from NOVO Painting, treats from Sweet Mickey’s, hot apple cider from PCC, festive music, kid’s activities, park games, a costume contest and more. Get your lawn chairs and blankets set up for a free outdoor movie screening of Addams Family (1991) at 6 p.m.
“Thrill the World” Zombie Dance
Saturday, October 26. 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: West Queen Anne Playfield, 150 W Blaine St, Seattle, WA 98119
Cost: Free to the public
Thrill The World is the annual worldwide simultaneous dance to “Thriller.” Groups around the world will perform at the same time for this 18th annual global event. The local event is free to the public and will be held at W. Queen Anne Playfield. 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.
Haunted Alley
October 26-27. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Location: FamilyWorks, 1005 NE 67th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Cost: Free, donations are welcomed.
All ages
Come check out the fourth annual Haunted Alley in Wallingford! This family-friendly event will have fun games and activities, including cornhole, a scavenger hunt, ring toss, mini golf, and other carnival classics. The event is free, but they will accept donations for FamilyWorks.
Halloween Bash Public Sail at The Center for Wooden Boats
Sunday, October 27. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Wagner Education Center, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109
Cost: Free
All ages
Join the Halloween Bash Public Sail for family-friendly activities and a treasure hunt for the kids to move through the stations and get a prize after collecting all of the stickers. They will have free boat rides on Lake Union and will be selling tickets to ride on Virginia V. Wooden Boat Storytime is still happening at the Halloween event at 11 a.m.
Clover Toys Halloween Party/Open House
Sunday, October 27. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Clover Toys, 4609 14th Ave NW Ste 103, Seattle, WA 98107
Cost: Free
Get ready for a Spooktacular Halloween celebration at Clover Toys! Join them for a frightfully fun event perfect for the whole family. Activities include paint glow in the dark rocks, a costume contest, and creepy Adas stuffy fashion show at this free event.
United Indians Halloween Bash
Sunday, October 27. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199
Cost: Free
All ages
Mark your calendars for a spooky afternoon at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. United Indians’ annual Halloween Bash welcomes all ages for for food, festivities and family-friendly fun.
Boo Bash Halloween Party – Fiore Playgroup
Thursday, October 31. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: 2609 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
Cost: Free
All ages
Join for a spooky dance party in conjunction with “Trick or Treat Ballard”. Free to the community & everyone is welcome. Music, games, fun, and treats by the Nordic Museum.
FOCS Halloween Block Party
Thursday, October 31. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Leschi neighborhood, 30th & Charles, Seattle, WA 98144
Cost: Free
All ages
Get ready for an exciting evening filled with a live DJ, Candy Shoot, Games and much more at the FOCS Halloween Block Party. All families of all ages are welcome! Come meet new friends, enjoy fun games, and chat with the FOCS staff about their upcoming programs.
Trunk or Treat at Stone House Cafe
Thursday, October 31. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Stonehouse Cafe, 9701 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Cost: Free
Halloween Night, The Stone House Cafe will be hosting the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat. Bring your child(ren) and walk through the parking lot with trunks full of candy! Don’t forget to walk through The StoneHouse of Horrors to get a (kid-friendly) scare.
Trolloween at the Fremont Troll
Thursday, October 31. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Fremont Troll, North 36th Street, Troll Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: Free
All ages
Trolloween is the birthday party for the Fremont Troll. The celebration party starts at the Fremont Troll with live music and a pageant. After the performance, the party marches away through the community, en masse, in the annual Haunt Of Fremont. There are two potential routes depending on whether it is a dry or rainy night. Meet at the Troll by 7 p.m. sharp on Halloween, and join in the fun!
Free Halloween events: Eastside
Village Halloween Celebration – Kirkland
Saturday, October 19. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: The Village at Totem Lake, 11901 NE Village Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98034
Cost: Free
Join the Village Halloween Celebration at The Village at Totem Lake. The event will feature stage performance by some special guests, pumpkin decorating station for the first 250 families (one per family) and a spooky wand decorating station. Join on the green near Cinemark, rain or shine. This is not a trick-or-treat event however costumes are encouraged.
Pumpkin Carving Free Youth Event – Carnation Farm
Sunday, October 20. 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Location: Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Rd, Carnation, WA 98014
Cost: Free event for youth 13-18 (get a free ticket here)
Ages: 13-18
Join Carnation Farms and @empoweryouthnetwork at Carnation Farms to carve pumpkins! They will provide the pumpkins as well as a covered space with heaters to stay warm while carving. Also provided, carving tools and snacks during the event. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Please dress for colder weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring signed copy of waiver form to the event in order to participate (form is available on Eventbrite page).
Free Pumpkin House Workshop – Duvall
Sunday, October 20 & October 27. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Clear Creek Farm, 29727 NE Big Rock Rd, Duvall, WA 98019
Cost: Free. Must register online here. NOTE: one ticket per family, with at least one supervising adult per two kids
FREE Pumpkin House Workshop. Bring your family and any medium sized pumpkin. Learn some pumpkin carving basics. Then, each family will work together to carve and embellish their very own pumpkin house using twigs, leaves, and pressed flowers. Concluding this activity, they invite you and your family to listen to a special tale about a mouse and his pumpkin house. You can register for the first workshop on Sunday, October 20, and the second workshop on Sunday, October 27.
Treat Street & Sunset Market
Thursday, October 24. 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Urban Eyes, 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA, 98033
Cost: Free
Get Ready for a Spooktacular Time at Kirkland Urban’s Treat Street! Treat Street offers a Halloween-themed evening filled with family-friendly fun and festivities. Highlights include live performances by costumed entertainers, balloon artists, live pumpkin carving, and a family-friendly DJ playing Halloween tunes. Guests can enjoy kid-friendly games, a corn maze adventure, and spooky photo moments. The event also features a Trick or Treat at the Sunset Market, trick-or-treating, and a whimsical Candy Wall surprise.
FREE Halloween Skate Jam – Bellevue
Friday, October 25. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Bellevue Indoor Skatepark, 14224 Bel Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
Ages: 6+
Join this annual Halloween Skate Jam at the Bellevue Indoor Skate Park! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win the costume contest. There will be games, prizes, fun skate events, and hotdogs.
Monster Mash Halloween Dance
Friday, October 25. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Northwest Arts Center, 9825 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Cost: Free
This is an indoor community event for all ages! Attendees can dance to Halloween-themed music curated by a live DJ and participate in fun contests and games. Themed crafts and spooky story time will also be provided for kids in alternate rooms. Costumes are encouraged. All ages.
Pumpkins in the Park: Kirkland
Saturday, October 26. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033
Cost: Free
Join for fun fall festivities! Specifically designed for children and pets in costume. Pumpkins in the Park will include multiple different vendors, a dog costume contest, live music, llamas, Reptile Man, food vendors, professional pumpkin carvers, and much more.
Zombie Walk in Issaquah
Saturday, October 26. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Historic Shell Station, 228 Front St N, Issaquah, WA 98027
Cost: Free event
Gather at the Historic Shell Station at 1:30 p.m. for makeup, 2:30 p.m. practice dance routines and 4:30 p.m. crawl to city hall for a Zombie Dance at 5 p.m. Keep an eye out for flash mobs dancing on the City Hall steps. The event is free, open to all ages and zombies of all skill levels.
Trick-or-Treat Street in North Bend
Saturday, October 26. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Downtown North Bend
Cost: Free
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Annual Trick-or-Treat Street event in North Bend. Bring your little ghouls and ghosts for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun.
Tract or Treat at Infinity Farms
Saturday, October 26. 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Infinity Farms, 16523 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah, WA 98027
Cost: Free
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.
Spooky Season Family Day at Bricks & Minifigs
Sunday, October 27. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Bricks and Minifigs Issaquah, 1490 NW Gilman Blvd #3, Issaquah, WA 98027
Cost: Free
All ages
Celebrating Spooky Season at the store, FREE kid-friendly, family-supportive activities for you and your family! Come in costume and receive a free small bag of bulk! Take part in the store-wide spooky scavenger hunt and get a small treat for completing the hunt! Check out their spooky themed Minifig Maker and Spin the prize wheel when you make a purchase.
Build a LEGO Halloween spider and take it home
Sunday, October 27. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Bellevue Square (1st floor), 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004
Cost: Free
Ages: 6+
LEGO® Halloween Spider make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO Halloween Spider model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. Limited to one LEGO Halloween Spider build per guest. LEGO Halloween Spider model cannot be purchased.
Halloween Family Fun in Talus Urban Village
Sunday, October 27. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: L’Experience in Talus Urban Village, 188 NW Shy Bear Way, Issaquah, WA 98027
Cost: Free
All ages
This family-friendly Halloween event includes a haunted trail, pumpkin carving contest, costume parade, games and crafts, and a chalk art contest. Activities will take place on the L’ Experience Cafe patio and across the street at the Red Alder Shelter.
Trunk or Treat – Kelsey Creek Church
Sunday, October 27. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Kelsey Creek Church Rear Parking Lot, 1221 148th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
All ages
Kelsey Creek Church invites you to participate in this year’s Trunk or Treat event, a fun and safe way for families to enjoy Halloween festivities! They will have decorated vehicle trunks, trick or treating for candy, prizes, games, and treats.
Trunk or Treat with Redmond Fire, Police and more!
Sunday, October 27. 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fire Station 11, 8450 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Cost: Free
All ages
Come out and enjoy a fun and safe Trunk or Treat event hosted by your local Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, and Parks teams! Bring your family and friends for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, and community fun. This free event is open to all ages, so put on your favorite costume and join a spooktacular time.
Primrose School of West Bellevue Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 30. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Primrose School of West Bellevue, 1150 114th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Cost: Free
Families and staff will decorate their vehicles in a fun, child friendly décor where children dressed in costume will walk from car to car collecting treats at Primrose School of West Bellevue Trunk or Treat event.
Halloween Factoria at The Marketplace
Thursday, October 31. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Marketplace at Factoria, Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
Cost: Free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.
Ages: 12 and under
“Halloween Factoria,” a children’s trick-or-treat event. During the event, children 12 and under who are dressed in Halloween costumes can trick-or-treat at participating retailers (while supplies last). A DJ will spin the top Halloween-themed pop music and spooky tunes to set the stage for this exciting event. Strolling costumed Halloween characters that include Paw Patrol, Buzz Lightyear and Woody, superheroes, princesses, a magician and more will add to the event’s fun, while three Halloween-themed backdrops will provide sensational selfie photo opportunities.
Free Halloween events: North of Seattle
Hamlin Park in Shoreline
Friday, October 18. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Cost: Free
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: Troll or Treat and Family Fun
Friday, October 25. 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Hotel Indigo, 1028 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201
Cost: Free
All ages
The Port of Everett invites community members and visitors to join in a day of spooky, but not-so-scary, FREE, family fun at the waterfront during its inaugural Haunted Harbor event. 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), an outdoor movie, games, crafts, and more.
Trick-or-Treat Walk at Lake City Mini Park
Friday, October 25. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Lake City Mini Park, 12363 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Cost: Free
Ages: 2-12
Join Lake City Mini-Park for a fun-filled evening hosted by North Seattle Family Resource Center, Seattle Parks & Recreation, and Build Lake City Together. Grab your treat bags, follow their route map, and enjoy a sweet stroll to local businesses. This event is perfect for the whole family, especially kids aged 2-12.
Halloween Hullaballoo, Lynnwood
Saturday, October 26. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: City of Lynnwood Parks & Recreation, 18900 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Cost: Free, must register car here.
Bring your family in their Halloween costumes to the City of Lynnwood’s free, daytime, family-friendly “Halloween Drive-Thru Hullabaloo”. Participants will drive through the Candyland Forest to trick-or-treat at characters’ houses along the way.
Pumpkin Painting Social at Copperworks Kenmore
Sunday, October 27. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Copperworks Kenmore, 7324 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Cost: FREE, but to help the team prepare for the event, please RSVP here.
All ages
There will be paint pens, pumpkins (or bring your own), and other craft supplies to enjoy while listening to great music and soaking in the festive vibes. Free baked goods prepared by De La Soil* Chef Andrea Westerfield, along with hot cocoa and cider (the kid-friendly kind!) will be on hand. For adults, Copperworks is bringing back its Hot Toddy! Its cocktail menu will also be available. Costumes are optional but encouraged!
Mukilteo Boo Bash
Sunday, October 27. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo, WA 98275
Cost: Free
All ages
Join this Boo Bash for a spooky good time! Bring the entire family to Rosehill Community Center dressed in your best Halloween costumes. This event is free and open to the public. Activities will include bouncy houses, trick or treating, cookie decorating, face painting, contests, crafts and a Photo Booth. The event will have tons of food options, including Dicks Food Truck, Tacos La Mas Fregona Food Truck, and much more.
Haunted Hall at St Edward Lodge
Sunday, October 27. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: The Lodge at St Edward Park, 14477 Juanita Drive Northeast, Kenmore, WA98028
Cost: Free event, parking costs (discover pass required)
The spiced and spiked cider will be flowing along with many tricks and treats along the way, including spooky crafts, games and a costume contest for kids, adults, and pups! All are welcome to enjoy their second-ever Haunted Halls of St. Edward HOWL-oween event.
Edmonds Halloween Trick or Treat Night
Thursday, October 31. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Downtown Edmonds
Cost: Free
Join the thousands of folks who gather in downtown Edmonds on Halloween night for a fun, safe trick-or-treating experience. Show off your costumes or grab a seat at one of the many food or beverage establishments along the route and enjoy the show.
Spooky Magic Show at Third Place Commons
Thursday, October 31. 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Location: Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park WA 98155
Cost: Free
Looking for some family fun on Halloween? Join magician Jeff Evans and be enthralled and amazed by his spooky magic tricks! Come early; there’s trick-or-treating across the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Free Halloween events: South of Seattle
The Great Pumpkin Night at SeaTac Community Center
Friday, October 18. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98168
Cost: Free event
Get ready for a night of fun, activities for kids, face painters, and bouncy houses. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority will be in attendance, so stop by and say hello to the friendly firefighters. End the night with a free movie & popcorn starting at 7:30 p.m.; Monsters, Inc. (2001).
Tacoma Halloween Parade 2024
Saturday, October 19. 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. (parade starts at 6:30 p.m.)
Location: McKinley Business District, McKinley Ave between E Wright Ave and E Morton, Tacoma, WA 98404
Cost: Free event
All ages; All Ages, however there will be varying levels of what is too scary. All participants have been advised no excessive gore or nudity is accepted.
Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Market
Sunday, October 20. 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 914 Kincaid Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
Cost: Free event
Join a Nightmare on Main Street, Halloween Market! Come dressed to impress in your spookiest costumes, and ready for a spooktacular night market. All spooky-themed vendors, favorite local food trucks, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and readings. Plus, don’t miss out on FREE FACE PAINTING by the amazing Kid Ink! There will be a special Halloween movie showing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (rated PG 13) with grass seating, bring your own chair or blanket.
Halloween Spooktacular at The Landing in Renton
Friday, October 25. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: The Landing, 828 N 10th Pl, Renton, WA 98057
Cost: Free
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, balloon twisters, face painters, live music and much more.
‘Boo in Burien’ Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 26. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Downtown Burien, Burien, WA
Cost: Free
Downtown Burien is back with its annual trick-or-treat event in Burien’s downtown core. Participating businesses will have signs in their windows. See the website for more information. Don’t forget a flashlight!
Lifting Literacy: Trick or Treat at Maple Valley Library
Saturday, October 26. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley WA 98038
Cost: Free
Ages: 5 to 12 with adult.
Trick or treat around the library, play some games and more! Wear your costumes or just come as you are. The Pacific Science Center will join with their hands-on physics exhibit! During Lifting Literacy events, the Tahoma School District Reading Specialists take over the Maple Valley Library for literary fun! Parents get a chance to talk to the reading teachers about any questions you might have about your K-5 reader while the kids have some library fun. There will also be a Book Swap! Bring up to 5 of your own books that you’re finished with and trade them in for new-to-you books.
Halloween Harvest Festival at Les Grove Park
Saturday, October 26. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA
Cost: Free (bring can of food for admission)
Join the Halloween Harvest Festival and Les Gove Park Truck-or-Treat for kids ages 2-10 and their families. 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. Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank.
Kent Street of Treats
Saturday, October 26. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Kherson Park, 307 W Gowe St, Kent, WA 98032
Cost: Free
Join Halloween fun in the heart of downtown Kent. Families can trick-or-treat door to door at local businesses, getting treats and trinkets along the way. There will be free balloon animals, Cool Bird from the Seattle Thunderbirds and more!
No Tricks, Just Treats at Sunrise Village – Puyallup
Saturday, October 26. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Sunrise Village, 10507 156th Street East, Puyallup, WA 98374
Cost: Free
Enjoy trick-or-treating, a trunk-or-treat, and family-friendly fun at Sunrise Village. The Santa Cops will kick off the Trunk or Treat as the first car, collecting donating. Drop off non-perishable food, unwrapped toys, books, and more at their display.
Halloween Hoopla! Trunk R’ Treat
Saturday, October 26. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: South Sound Dance, 5739 Littlerock Rd SW #107th, Tumwater, WA 98512
Cost: Free
Join an exciting afternoon of Halloween fun at South Sound Dance! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a Trunk R’ Treat filled with candy, Halloween-themed games, and lots of dancing.
Race Car Show and Trunk or Treat at Pacific Raceways
Sunday, October 27. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
Cost: Free event; there is a fee for on-track activities and car show participants; sign up here.
All ages
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Pacific Raceways invites you to the haunting PNW Race Car Show and Trunk or Treat. This chilling event will feature optional adventures around the road course of doom, vendors from near and far, and the Land of Trunks and Treats. More information here.
Halloween Party at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum
Sunday, October 27. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Cost: Free event, free museum admission
Join the annual popular all-ages, family-friendly Halloween Party at the Seaport! FREE Museum admission, Trick-or-Treating, crafts, spooky science, prizes, and more. Before you launch, snap a picture of yourself in costume with your board/kayak and upload it to social media with #gritcitycostumepaddle24 for a chance to win the costume contest prize. Launch at the Seaport or Thea’s Park and paddle around for fun. The Grit City Costume Paddle at 2:00 p.m.
Fruitland Grange Halloween Party – Puyallup
Sunday, October 27. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Fruitland Grange, 11102 86th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
Cost: Free event
All ages
Free Community Halloween Party! 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. Registration is required ONLY for kids (and their families) with special needs who would prefer a quieter, less crowded event.
Hallo-weee! Story Time and Costume Parade at Kent Library
Thursday, October 31. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Kent Library, 212 2nd Avenue N, Kent WA 98032
Cost: Free
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. All ages welcome with adult. Registration not required.
Harvest Fest at People’s Community Center
Thursday, October 31. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Family session), 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Boo bash teen late night)
Location: People’s Community Center, 1602 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Cost: Free event
Bring the family for safe Halloween-themed holiday fun at People’s Community Center in Tacoma. Activities include arts & crafts, a selfie station, bounce house and a visit from the Birds of Flight for the family friendly session (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.). The Boo Bash Teen Late Night session Middle/High Schoolers will be able to participate in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament (first place prize to be determined), arts & crafts, selfie station, and video games.
Kent Station Haunted Boo-levard
Thursday, October 31. 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032
Cost: Free
Join this free event where kids can trick-or-treat at participating businesses (list of participating businesses is coming soon, check website for updates) and along Ramsay Way, starting by Buds & Blooms/Gamestop, for even more candy. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite decorated display at the Trunk-or-Treat.
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