Autumn is here! And with it, comes the fall festivities hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Whether it’s pumpkin carving, a glitter party or a pumpkin swim, we have something for everyone!
- Wednesday, October 26, South Park Toddler Halloween Fest
Ages 0-5. Come join us as we get into the Halloween spirit! We’ll have a costume contest, pumpkin painting, mask decorating, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and more! 10/26; 10:00-13:00; free
- Friday, October 28, Pumpkin Carving at Northgate Community Center
Age 5 and up. Kick off Halloween weekend with a family night of pumpkin carving and decorating! We’ll have pumpkins of all sizes with safe carving tools and paints to create your own spooky or funky lantern. Enjoy cookies, candy and hot cider. Climb up for the jack-o-lantern contest to win prizes! All ages are welcome. 10/28; 9-11 am; free
- Friday, October 28, Halloween Fest at Montlake Community Center
All ages. Bring the whole family to our Halloween Carnival for a night of enchanting fun. Enjoy carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts and collect some candy! We will also have a toilet machine if you would like to donate! 10/28; 17:30-19:30; free
- Friday, October 28, Glow Party at the Delridge Community Center
Age 5 and up. Join the Delridge Community Center for our famous party in the dark! Enjoy themed games, food and music. Wear your costume, face paint, or anything that will light up the party. 10/28; 6-8 pm; free
- Friday, October 28, Fright Night Trick-or-Treat Walk at Lake City Mini Park and Lake City Community Center
–5:15-6:15 p.m.: Trick-or-treating. Location: Lake City Mini-Park, corner of Lake City Way and NE 125th St. Route maps and treat bags available in the park. Trick-or-Treat Stroll to local businesses ends at the Friday night party.
–6:30-20:00: Friday night party. Location: Lake City Community Center. Fun for the whole family, especially 2-12 year olds!
- Friday, October 28, Halloween Carnival at Loyal Heights Community Center
Join us for an awesome feast of activities, games and challenges. Dress in costume and don’t forget to bring a bag for your goodies. Festivities include carnival games, crafts, cookie decorating, cake walks and more! Hot dogs, popcorn and water will be on sale for $1 each. Volunteers are needed to help set up, clean up and run the carnival games (call 206-684-4052 to volunteer). Proceeds from ticket and food sales support the LHCC Scholarship Fund. Wristbands cost $12 for unlimited activities, and individual tickets cost 0.50 cents each. 10/28; 6-8:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 28, children’s spooky carnival at the Garfield Community Center
All ages. You don’t want to miss this popular event. We will have music, carnival games, face painting and lots of fun. Wear your costume to enter the costume contest! Donations are welcome. Volunteers needed! Contact us at 206-684-4788 for more information. 10/28; 6-20:00; FREE.
- Friday, October 28, Meadowbrook Monster Bash
Meadowbrook Pool is planning a free fun party on Oct. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. We will have several stations with games and excitement for all ages. At 18:00 we plan to have everyone out of the water for a short time so we can open the pool like never before! Half of the pool will remain open for swimming, but space will be limited. Bring your camera because this will be a swim to remember! 10/28; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; FREE.
- Friday, Oct. 28, Magnolia Community Center
Ages 5 and under. Halloween activities and fun await. Don’t forget to wear your costume. 10/28; 11:00-13:00; free
- Saturday, October 29, Evans Pool Pumpkin Swim
Come play and float on the floating pumpkins at Evans Pool! 10/29; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; FREE public swimming.
- Saturday, October 29, Thrill the World at the Magnolia Community Center
Dance troupes all over the world will perform to “Thriller” at the same time. Join us on Saturday, October 29th at the Magnolia Community Center. The fun starts at 2.30pm and the show starts at 3pm. Costume contest and dance tutorial after the performance. seattlethrillers.com
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- Friday, October 28, Park Pups Park Freeway Dog Costume Contest
Celebrate the spookiest season at Freeway Park with a dog costume contest! There will be prizes for: best overall, most creative and spookiest costumes. Free treats, live music and a photo booth. No pre-registration is required to join the costume contest. All Freeway Park Association events are free and open to the public. October 28, 5-7pm on the Upper Lawns at Freeway Park. Spooktacular Pups Park | Highway Park Association
- Fall Fun Days at Westlake Park and Occidental Square, now through November 11th
–Wednesday and Friday in West Square
-Thursday and Saturday at Westlake Park
Get into the fall spirit with the Downtown Seattle Association’s latest family parks activation, Fall Fun Days! We’ll be hosting free weekly themed events in Westlake Park and Occidental Square celebrating everything you love about the season – football games, Halloween treats, seasonal treats and more. Details here: Fall Fun Days at Westlake Park and Occidental Square (downtownseattle.org)
