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Happy Halloween! This weekend is jam-packed with trick-or-treating, spooky walks and lively festivals. If you’re tempted to skip the haunted hubbub and get out of town for the weekend, there’s a brand-new indoor slide park the kids will love. Just follow this adventurous itinerary for Vancouver, Washington.
For thrills closer to home, we’ve rounded up a few unusual outings. Spot a larger-than-life Hulk bursting through a wall, squeeze a rubber chicken (just once!), or even brave a spooky escape room.
My top 10 weekend events mix it up with a floating obstacle course, free tickets to a soccer game, and more than one event where Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Halloween Costume Sand Play at The Sand Garden
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Cost: $15 for kids in costume (regularly $22)
Location: The Sand Garden, 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd., C-2, Issaquah
Have you visited Washington’s largest indoor sandbox yet? This is the perfect opportunity to visit and celebrate Halloween in one fell swoop. Kids in costume get discounted admission (and parents get free drip coffee!).
Seattle Children’s Theatre Presents ‘I’ll Be Your Superhero’
Date: Friday–Sunday, Oct. 30–Nov. 1
Cost: Starting at $20
Location: Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle
It’s the last weekend for this inspiring production, and you don’t want to miss it! The story follows a 10-year-old boy named Xavier who moves in with his uncle. Together, they tackle big emotions and family issues. Best of all, they take a trip to the world-famous Comic Con and discover their own superpowers along the way.
Lake Stevens HarvestFest
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Cost: Free
Location: North Cove Park, 1806 Main St., Lake Stevens
Put on your costumes and head to Main Street for a fun-filled Halloween fest. Kids can trick-or-treat at the booths, make arts and crafts, and even explore big rig vehicles. Balance out the inevitable sugar rush with dinner from one of the fantastic food trucks on-site.
Kirkland Catrina Walk
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Cost: Free
Location: Kirkland Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr., Kirkland
Día de Muertos is a beautiful celebration honoring loved ones who have passed away. Enjoy live music, cultural performances and artwork at this community fest. Then join a special procession through downtown Kirkland.
Fear on the Pier at MaST Center
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Cost: Free
Location: MaST Center, 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines
Did you know Des Moines is the Sixgill Shark Capital of the World? Discover more about the unique beach habitat that draws sharks in, along with other creepy, crawly sea creatures. There will be marine mammal bones, specimens and hands-on activities waiting to be discovered at this Halloween festival. (Wear your costume for a special treat!)
Spooky Skulls Walk
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Cost: Free
Location: Harbor Wildwatch Marine Life Center, 3207 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor
Spooky, scary skeletons! You’ll discover a few different animal skulls on this haunting walk along the trails. A Harbor WildWatch biologist will share fun facts about each one! Costumes are encouraged (it is Halloween, after all).
Laerke Farewell Weekend at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Date: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Cost: Included with admission ($17–$32, ages 2 and younger free) or membership
Location: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma
The Dambo trolls may have just settled in at Point Defiance Zoo, but a beloved resident is moving out. It’s polar bear Laerke’s last weekend before she heads to a new zoo. Listen to a special keeper chat, watch Laerke enjoy her favorite enrichments and bid her adieu.
Festál Series: Día de Muertos Festival
Date: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Cost: Free
Location: Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., Seattle
At this colorful and vibrant Día de Muertos festival, you can expect music and dance performances, face painting, sugar skull workshops, and stunning visual art. There will also be elaborate altars honoring ancestors.
Reign FC’s Kids 12 and Under Free
Date: Nov. 1
Cost: Adult tickets start at $23.36
Location: Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle
It’s the last Reign match of the season, making it the last chance to snag free tickets for kids ages 12 and younger! You can get up to five free kids’ tickets with the purchase of an adult ticket. Then you’re all set to cheer on the incredible soccer team as they take on the Orlando Pride.
Aqua Run at Evans Pool
Date: Sunday, Nov. 1
Cost: $8 per person
Location: Evans Pool, 7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle
Make it a pool day! An inflatable floating challenge course is taking over Evans Pool. Kids ages 6 and older (and grown-ups!) can sign up for the race, so get ready for some family-friendly competition. Note that preregistration and a swim test are both required, and space is limited.
More weekend activities
- Put on those costumes and hop from one Halloween event to the next.
- Watch with coffee in hand as the kids explore a new indoor play café.
- Discover a bounty of free family fun for the month, from cultural celebrations to salmon spotting.
Our Greater Seattle Family Calendar features great community events — every day of the year!
Editor’s note: Each week ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, updates The Weekender with her favorite weekend activities around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound. It was originally published years ago and was most recently updated on Oct. 28, 2026. Event dates, times and locations were verified by our editor.
