Starting October 27, Seattle and its surrounding areas will embrace the Halloween spirit, with costume parties, haunted houses, pumpkin farms, children’s events, and unusual outings. Highlights include the This Is Halloween show, Carnevolar circus acrobatics, and the free Trolloween celebration at the Fremont Troll. There are also options for those looking for something different: Seattle Restaurant Week, theater productions, concerts, sports, and schooner cruises. This roundup is based on information from Events12 and event organizers’ websites.
Seattle Events: The Week Ahead
| Dates | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 27 | All national parks | Free Entrance Day at U.S. National Parks. Admission is free for U.S. citizens and residents; expect larger crowds than usual. | Information about free days |
| Oct. 27–28 | Seattle, SIFF Cinema Uptown | Teams make horror films in 48 hours; the finished films will be shown on the big screen. | 48 Hour Film Horror Project, tickets |
| Oct. 27–31 | Seattle and the Eastside | Special offers at 220 restaurants as part of Seattle Restaurant Week. | Restaurant and offer list |
| Oct. 27–31 | Multiple locations | Halloween events for children in cities across the region, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia. | Seattle events, Thurston County events, Tacoma fair and parade |
| Oct. 27–31 | Seattle waterfront, Seattle’s Tall Ship dock | A two-hour cruise aboard the schooner Bay Lady, with views of Elliott Bay; snacks and drinks are available on board. Daytime cruises are $66; sunset cruises are $77. | Departure location map, video |
| Oct. 27–31 | Multiple locations across the region | Halloween haunted houses and trails, with attractions in Buckley, Federal Way, Lacey, Seattle, Tacoma, and other cities. | Seattle video, Tacoma video |
| Oct. 27–31 | Farms across the Puget Sound region | Pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes at farms throughout the region. | Parent Map roundup, Seattle’s Child roundup, Seattle Met roundup |
| Oct. 27–Nov. 15 | Seattle, Greenwood, Green Lake, Everett | Theater productions: Smoke on the Mountain (Oct. 27, Greenwood); Eureka Day and Neha & Neel (Oct. 28, Seattle and Green Lake); Ragtime (Oct. 28, Everett); I’ll Be Your Superhero and Leonardo (Oct. 30, Seattle Children’s Theatre). | — |
| Oct. 27–Dec. 31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square | A tour beneath the streets of modern Seattle, exploring the city’s original street level, buried after the Great Fire of 1889. | Tickets and tour, map |
| Oct. 28 | Seattle, SIFF Film Center | Screening of Invasion of the Body Snatchers as part of the Scarecrowber program. | Program information |
| Oct. 28–29 | Seattle, The Triple Door | “This Is Halloween” is a show featuring orchestral music, cabaret, burlesque, and video projections, inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. | Information and tickets, tickets at The Triple Door |
| Oct. 28, 31 | Seattle, McCaw Hall | Richard Strauss’s opera Salome, based on the play by Oscar Wilde; performed in German with English surtitles. | Information and tickets |
| Oct. 28–31 | Seattle, Capitol Hill | An immersive theatrical experience with cocktails and characters roaming the rooms of a historic mansion. For guests 21 and older. | Haunted Soiree information, tickets |
| Oct. 28 | Seattle, Lumen Field | Seattle Sounders home match against the Houston Dynamo. | Schedule, tickets |
| Oct. 28 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle Kraken home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. | Schedule, tickets |
| Oct. 28–Nov. 3, 2027 | Bellevue, Seattle, and other locations | Free things to do, including the Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, a sculpture park, walking trails, and classical music concerts. | — |
| Oct. 29 | Seattle, Seattle Aquarium | An after-hours event at the aquarium featuring fortune-telling, palm readings, pumpkin carving, and a costume contest. For guests 21 and older. | Event information, tickets |
| Oct. 29–30 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight concerts: music by Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift at the Arctic Club Hotel on October 29; Halloween-themed music at the Nordic Museum on October 30. | Tickets and information, video |
| Oct. 29–31 | Seattle, Emerald City Trapeze Arts | A Halloween aerial-acrobatics show set to live music; a separate dance party takes place on Saturday. | Carnevolar XIV information, tickets |
| Oct. 29–Nov. 1 | Everett, Angel of the Winds Arena | Disney on Ice: Jump In: Disney characters skate, dance, and re-create scenes from the films. | Show information |
| Oct. 30 | Seattle, National Nordic Museum | A Halloween-themed classical music evening: a string quartet will perform tunes from The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Psycho, and other films. | Tickets and information |
| Oct. 30 | Snoqualmie, Northwest Railway Museum | A train ride with wine tasting, snacks, and a souvenir wine glass. For guests 21 and older. | Tickets, map |
| Oct. 30–31 | Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking classes: ragù sauce on October 30; miso and ramen, as well as sushi, on October 31. | Schedule and tickets |
| Oct. 30–31 | Seattle, Paramount Theatre | The legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem performs a ballet combining lyricism with an energetic rhythm. | Information, tickets |
| Oct. 30–31 | Seattle, Unexpected Productions Improv | An improv comedy show based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. | Tickets |
| Oct. 30–31 | Seattle, Smith Tower | An observatory party featuring signature cocktails, close-up magic, and a spooky atmosphere. For guests 21 and older. | Tickets and information |
| Oct. 30–31 | Seattle, WaMu Theater | Boo! Seattle is a music festival featuring 24 performances a day, costumed artists, and special effects. For guests 18 and older. | Festival information |
| Oct. 30–31 | Seattle | Walking architecture tours of the historic Ballard neighborhood on October 30 and South Lake Union on October 31. | Tours and tickets |
| Oct. 30–Nov. 1 | Federal Way, Wild Waves | Daytime activities for children, with treats and face painting; after dark, rides, monsters, and haunted houses. | Information and tickets |
| Oct. 30–Nov. 7 | Seattle and Tacoma | Day of the Dead celebrations featuring altars, food, costumes, and cultural events at venues across the region. | — |
| Oct. 31 | Woodinville, Black Raven | A 5K costume run with beer, live music, food trucks, and local vendors. | Run information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Benaroya Hall | A family-friendly Halloween concert for children ages 6–12, with activities planned before the performance. | Information and tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, W Seattle | A Halloween party at the hotel with DJ music on two floors, themed cocktails, and festive decorations. For guests 21 and older. | Party information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Capitol Hill | A historical walking tour featuring stories about famous Seattle residents and the city’s ghosts. | Tour information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square | A Halloween bar crawl covering about a dozen bars around the city; starts at Merchant’s Cafe and Saloon. For guests 21 and older. | Tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Museum of Pop Culture | The Fashionably Undead dance party features a costume contest, treasure hunt, tarot readings, and trivia. For guests 21 and older. | Information, tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Pacific Science Center | An evening for adults combining science, art, and nightlife, with exhibits, a scavenger hunt, an improv show, and DJ music. For guests 21 and older. | Science After Dark information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | A charity costume party featuring DJs, dancing, performances, and an art exhibition. For guests 21 and older. | Seduction: Wicked Wonderland information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Fremont Troll | A free celebration at the Fremont Troll featuring live music, a performance, and a neighborhood parade. | Trolloween information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo | Halloween at the zoo, with trick-or-treating, a costume parade, pumpkin carving, and animal enrichment activities. | Pumpkin Bash information |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Fishermen’s Terminal | A Halloween party cruise with views of Lake Union and Lake Washington, a costume contest, DJ, and snacks. For guests 21 and older. | Information and tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Seattle, Seward Park | A 5K run and walk with trick-or-treat stops and a costume contest; open to all ages. | Race information, tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Bellevue, Suite Restaurant & Lounge | A Halloween party with DJ music, a costume contest, and aerial performances. For guests 21 and older; costumes required. | Information and tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Bellevue, W Bellevue | The Halloween Alter Ego party includes a welcome cocktail, treats, performances, DJ music, and a costume contest. For guests 21 and older. | Tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Everett, Monte Event Space | A Halloween party with DJ music, snacks, and a costume contest with a $1,000 prize. For guests 21 and older; costumes required. | Information, tickets |
| Oct. 31 | Snoqualmie, Northwest Railway Museum | A Halloween ride aboard a decorated train; apple cider and seasonal activities at the depot before departure. | Halloween train information |
| Oct. 31 | Skykomish, Great Northern & Cascade Railway | A free ride on a miniature train across a bridge and through a tunnel; the ride lasts about 10 minutes. | Railway information |
| Oct. 31–Nov. 1 | Puyallup, Washington State Fair Events Center | A show featuring vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles displayed across 400 tables. | Show information |