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Pre-Halloween Fun
Pre-Halloween Fun |
Ongoing - Pumpkin Patches, for all the pumpkin patches, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and more, visit Tacomamama.com/harvest/seattle.html
October 12th - The Great Pumpkin Party, Three Locations: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center (6535 Ravenna Ave NE, 206-684-7534), Meadowbrook Community Center (10517 35th Ave. NE, 206-684-7522), Laurelhurst Community Center (4554 NE 41st St., 206-684-7529), 6:30-8pm. The Great Pumpkin Party will include prizes for the best carved pumpkins, judged by members of the Pumpkin Patrol. The winning pumpkins will be displayed at the Magnuson Fall Family Round-Up, where center winners will be judged against one another. Registration is necessary to order pumpkins. All ages welcome. $5.seattle.gov/parks
October 25th - Teen Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt, Montlake Community Center, 1618 E Calhoun St., Seattle, 206-684-4736. Begins at dusk. Free. Ages 11-14, bring a flashlight, a bag and a friend to hunt for pumpkins and prizes by moonlight but watch out for the ghouls’ and ghost! seattle.gov/parks
October 26-28th - Pumpkin Prowl,Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th Street, 5-8 pm. Treats, carved pumpkins, live entertainment, and more! After hours fundraiser, so zoo membership privileges do not apply. $9 for adults, $7 children 10 and under, children 2 and under free. Tickets on sale at the Zoo and at Bartell drugs starting October 1. zoo.org
October 26th - All Hallows Eve, Montlake Community Center, 1618 E Calhoun St., Seattle, 206-684-4736. Samhain Carnival, Costumes and a Haunted House: Halloween is here! Experience it Montlake style.seattle.gov/parks
October 26th - Halloween Carnival, Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW, 206-684-4093. 6-8 pm. Come to Ballard Community Center for a traditional children’s carnival with themed game booths loaded with challenges and prizes. Dress up in your favorite costume and have a fun night out! Tickets are $.25 each, 5/$1.00, etc. Ages 10 and under.www.seattle.gov/parks
October 26th - Pumpkin Flashlight Hunt Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-0780. 7-8 pm. Rain or Shine! Join us for an outdoor toy and candy hunt. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Arrive at the gym no later than 6:45pm. Kids will be separated into age appropriate groups. Bring your own bag to collect goodies and a flashlight to hunt with. Ages: 4 – 11 years seattle.gov/parks
October 26th - Freaky Fall Festival Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave NE, 206-684-7534, 6-8:30 pm. It is that spooky time of year again! Join us for our annual Freaky Fall Festival full of fun, treats, and even some tricks. Come enjoy carnival style games, crafts and more. All ages welcome. $3. seattle.gov/parks
October 27th - Spooky Sprint 1 or 2 mile Fun Run Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Avenue NE, 206-684-7026, 10-11:30 am. Ages: 3 - 5 / 6 - 12
*Special Tot Sprint (ages 3-5) to kick off this fun event! Race checkin begins at 9 a.m. and is located between the boat ramp and swim beach. Please pre-register by 10/23; forms available at Magnuson C.C. T-shirt, award and refreshments for all! Costume optional. Magnuson Beach, $15. seattle.gov/parks
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Trick or Treating and Day-of Fun
Trick or Treating and Day-of Fun
Trick or Treating and Day-of Fun |
Your Neighborhood- Where is the best Trick or Treating in Seattle? How about your neighborhood? Trick or Treating in your own neighborhood is a great way to get to know your neighbors and give your kids fond memories that will last a lifetime. We usually stand on the corner and watch them go up and ring doorbells. Grab a couple of flashlights and go have fun. Watch out for cars and travel in a group if it makes you feel more secure. Most Trick or Treat horror stories are urban legends. They might make good ghost stories for the media to trot out from time to time, but they aren't real.
Other Neighborhoods- - If your neighborhood doesn't have very many children, or Trick or Treating is not customary there, you might try: Capitol Hill. According to the CapitolHillSeattle blog, you can find some of the best loot in the city there. The back side of the Hill from 15th to Montlake Terrace is filled with large houses and good sidewalks. Have another neighborhood to recommend? Email us at tacomamama@gmail.com
Halloween Makeup Headquarters - Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Avenue NE, 206-684-7026, 3 to 5:30 pm. Kids… get your face painted by the theatre experts! Seattle Musical Theatre/CLO and GreenStage folks will be on hand to paint faces for the biggest dress-up day of the year! Call 206- 684-7026 to make an appointment. Free. Donations gladly accepted. seattle.gov/parks
Toddler Trick or Treat Playtime - 10510 5th Ave. NE, Seattle, 206-386-4283. 5-8 pm. Not sure what to do with your little ones under six? Bring them down for a special toddler play time at the Northgate Community Center. We will have plenty of bikes, scooters, balls, and inflatable toys for your child to enjoy. All youth will receive a special treat! $5 per family. seattle.gov/parks
Edmonds Downtown Halloween Extravaganza - Downtown Edmonds, WA, 5-7 pm. "Downtown Edmonds brings out the cobwebs, summons the familiar haunts, and invites families to bring the kids down for a safe and fun Trick or Treating experience. The stores downtown hand out candy to all children. One night of eerie celebration for children and lots of treats from friendly merchants!" edmondswa.com events page
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Haunted Places & Grown Up Stuff
Haunted Places & Grown Up Stuff |
October 5-31st - Barn of Terror (Lynden) Northwest Washington Lynden Fairgrounds, Light Horse Barn. 1775 Main Street, Lynden WA. Friday & Saturday nights, October 5-13th, 6-10 pm. Thursday October 18th, 6-10 pm. Friday-Saturday October 19-20th 6-12 pm, also 3-5 pm ("lights on") Saturday the 19th & 27th. Open nightly October 24th-31st. See website for complete hours. The Barn of Terror describes itself as "Northwest Washington's Premier indoor haunted attraction, waiting to unleash it's terror with 10,000 sq feet of spine-tingling chills!" Admission $10 adults & children, $9 with can of food. $30 family rate with 4 cans of food, for up to four people. barnofterror.com
October 25-31st - Nightmare at Beaver Lake - Scare Productions (formerly DeMoines haunted house) Beaver Lake Park, Sammamish, Washington, park at 244th Ave SE just south of SE 24th Street. Thursday-Saturday 7-11pm, family hour 7-8 pm. Sunday-Wednesday 7-10 pm, family hour 7-8 pm. Visitors wind their way through 3/4 of a mile of haunted trail, including indoor and outdoor scenes with live actors. Completely volunteer-run, all money is donated back to the community. Admission is $10 for full fright, $9 for family hour, children under 35" free. $1 discount with can of food to donate. nightmareatbeaverlake.com
Ongoing - DIY - According to the the Shadowlands Haunted Places Index, there are at least 27 haunted places in Seattle alone. Have fun exploring. If you dare...
October 26th & 27th - The L.A.B. Seattle Drum School (All ages venue) 12510 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 206-364-8815, 7 pm. October 26th, Moody Friends, Drama Queens. October 27th, Manic Highway, Jar, the Allured. Not sure if these are specifically Halloween shows, but they're at least happening that weekend! thelabatsds.com
We're on the lookout for more Seattle area all-ages shows on or around Halloween. Drop us a line if you know of another: tacomamama@gmail.com
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Dia de los Muertos
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October 27-28th - Dia De Muertos, Seattle Center, Center House. October 27th 12-8 pm, procession at 7 pm. October 28th 12-6 pm. Altars, artwork, food and music from throughout Latin America will be represented.
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