The last week of October in Seattle will be all about Halloween, with parties at the aquarium and Smith Tower, a circus show, immersive theater, a music festival, and haunted houses. Families can enjoy festive programs at Wild Waves and Disney on Ice, while those looking for a quieter outing can choose candlelight concerts, ballet, theater performances, and tours. You can also take a cruise around the bay, try a cooking class, or pick a restaurant participating in Seattle Restaurant Week. Check the Events12 website for event details: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Seattle Events and Shows: October 29–November 5, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | Seattle waterfront | An adults-only Halloween night at the aquarium, featuring fortune-telling, a costume contest, treats, and a chance to explore the exhibits after closing. | Website and tickets, tickets |
| Oct 29–30 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight concerts: a string quartet performs hit songs by Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift. | Tickets and information |
| Oct 29–31 | Seattle and the Eastside | Seattle Restaurant Week: special offers at 220 restaurants across the region. | Event website |
| Oct 29–31 | Multiple locations | Halloween events for children throughout the region, including events in Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma. | Halloween events |
| Oct 29–31 | Seattle waterfront | A two-hour cruise aboard the schooner Bay Lady, with views of Elliott Bay; snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board. | Departure point map, video |
| Oct 29–31 | Seattle, Capitol Hill | An immersive theater performance with cocktails and characters, inspired by the 1928 murder in Hex Hollow. For guests 21 and older. | Event website, tickets, video |
| Oct 29–31 | Various cities across the region | Haunted houses and forests—seasonal attractions in several cities, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Federal Way. | Seattle video, Tacoma video |
| Oct 29–31 | Seattle, SoDo | A Halloween circus show with aerial acts set to live music; a separately ticketed dance party is also available on Saturday. For guests 21 and older. | Event website, tickets, photos, video |
| Oct 29–31 | Various locations across the region | Halloween on the farms: pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes. | — |
| Oct 29–Nov 1 | Everett | Disney characters skate, dance, and reenact scenes from animated films in Disney on Ice: Jump In. | Website and information, photos, video |
| Oct 29–Nov 15 | Seattle, Green Lake, Everett, and Greenwood | Theater: Eureka Day, a satire about chaos at a school; Neha & Neel, a family comedy about a trip to India; the musical Ragtime; and the musical production Smoke on the Mountain. Children’s shows I’ll Be Your Superhero and Leonardo also open on October 30. | — |
| Oct 29–Dec 31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square | An underground tour of Seattle’s original street level, buried after the Great Fire of 1889. | Tour and tickets, map, photos, video |
| Oct 29–Dec 31, 2027 | Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and other cities | Free activities: botanical gardens, museums, art galleries, classical music, dance performances, and walking trails. | — |
| Oct 30 | Seattle, Belltown | Cooking class: watch a professional chef prepare a dish, then taste it. The menu features Italian ragù on October 30 and sushi on October 31. | Schedule and tickets, map, video |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, downtown | The renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem presents a poetic production with expressive choreography. | Event website, tickets, video |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, downtown | An improv comedy show inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe: a “spooky and hilarious” evening at Unexpected Productions. | Information and tickets, map, photos, video 1, video 2 |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, downtown | A Halloween party at the Smith Tower Observatory, with signature cocktails, close-up magic, and a spooky atmosphere. For guests 21 and older. | Tickets and information, map, video |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square | An electronic music and multi-genre festival, with 24 performances each day, costumed performers, and special effects. For guests 18 and older. | Event website, map, photos, video |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle area | Walking architecture tours: on October 30, explore historic Ballard; on October 31, discover the past and present of South Lake Union. | Tours, video |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | Federal Way | Wild Waves theme park offers the family-friendly Booville program, with treats and activities, and Fright Fest in the evenings, featuring monsters, rides in the dark, and haunted houses. | Website and tickets, map, photos, video |
| Oct 30–Nov 7 | Seattle and Tacoma | Day of the Dead celebrations featuring altars, food, costumes, and entertainment. Events will take place in Ballard, Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, Tacoma, and elsewhere. | — |
| Oct 31 | Woodinville | A 5K Beer Run with beer, prizes, live music, food trucks, and local vendors; this year’s event takes place at Black Raven Brewery. | Information and registration, video |
| Oct 31–Nov 1 | Puyallup | A fair featuring vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles, with merchandise displayed across 400 tables. | Event website, map, photos, video |