The week around Halloween promises to be packed in Seattle: costume parties, family celebrations, spooky tours and shows—from circus acrobatics and opera to train rides and sailing trips—will take place in the city and nearby areas. After October 31, you can choose from Day of the Dead events, theater productions or an underground tour of old Seattle; Seattle Restaurant Week is also underway across the region. Find more information about Seattle events on the Events12 website: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Events in Seattle and Nearby Areas: October 30–November 6, 2026
| Dates | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | Seattle, SoDo — Emerald City Trapeze Arts | Halloween show Carnevolar XIV: Ascension, featuring aerial acrobatics, live music, cocktails and snacks. Ages 21+. | Website and tickets, tickets |
| Oct 30 | Snoqualmie — Northwest Railway Museum | A scenic train ride with snacks and a tasting of eight wines. Ages 21+. | Tickets |
| Oct 30 | Eatonville — Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Halloween at the wildlife park: treats, games, nocturnal animals, keeper talks and themed decorations. | Website and tickets |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle and the Eastside | Seattle Restaurant Week: special offers at 220 restaurants across the region. | Restaurant list and menus |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, downtown — Paramount Theatre | Dance Theatre of Harlem performances: contemporary ballet with elements of soul. | Website, tickets |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, downtown — Unexpected Productions Improv | An improvised comedy show inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. | Tickets |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle waterfront — Seattle’s Tall Ship | A two-hour schooner cruise aboard the Bay Lady, with views of Elliott Bay; daytime and sunset trips are available. | Cruise information |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, downtown — Smith Tower | Spirits & Secrets Halloween party with themed cocktails, magic tricks and a spooky atmosphere. Ages 21+. | Tickets |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, Capitol Hill — DAR Rainier Chapter House | Immersive performance and cocktail evening, Haunted Soiree, inspired by a real 1928 crime. Ages 21+. | Website, tickets |
| Oct 30–31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square — WaMu Theater | Boo! Seattle: a multi-genre music festival featuring 24 performances a day, costumed artists and special effects. Ages 18+. | Festival website |
| Oct 30–31 | Multiple cities across the region | Halloween events for kids in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and other cities. | Events by city |
| Oct 30–31 | Multiple locations across the region | Pumpkin farms, hayrides and corn mazes. | ParentMap guide, Seattle’s Child guide |
| Oct 30–31 | Multiple cities across the region | Haunted houses and themed forest attractions, including Georgetown Morgue in Seattle and Frighthouse Station in Tacoma. | Seattle video, Tacoma video |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | Everett — Angel of the Winds Arena | Disney on Ice: Jump In: Disney characters skate, dance and act out scenes from the films. | Website and tickets |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | Federal Way — Wild Waves Theme & Water Park | Halloween festival with daytime activities for kids and evening Fright Fest, featuring rides and haunted houses. | Website and tickets |
| Oct 30–Nov 7 | Seattle and Tacoma | Day of the Dead: events celebrating the Latin American holiday, with altars, food, costumes and entertainment. Venues include Seattle Center, Town Hall Seattle and Tacoma museums. | — |
| Oct 30–Nov 15 | Seattle, Everett and Greenwood | Theater productions include the satire Eureka Day, family shows I’ll Be Your Superhero and Leonardo, the musical Ragtime, and other performances. | — |
| Oct 30–Dec 31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square — Beneath the Streets | Underground tour of Seattle’s original street level, buried after the Great Fire of 1889. | Tickets |
| Oct 30, 2026–Dec 31, 2027 | Multiple locations across the region | Free places to visit and activities, including the Bellevue Botanical Garden, art museums, gardens, a sculpture park and walking trails. | — |
| Oct 31 | Woodinville — Black Raven Brewing | A 5K run with beer, prize giveaways, live music, food trucks and local vendors. | Information and registration |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Belltown — Hotel Andra | Japanese and Korean sushi-making class. | Schedule and tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, downtown — Benaroya Hall | Halloween Spooktacular, a musical adventure for children ages 6–12, with activities planned before the concert. | Information and tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, downtown — W Seattle | Halloween party with DJ dance music on two floors, themed cocktails and decorations. Ages 21+. | Information |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Capitol Hill — Elliott Bay Book Company | One-hour historical tour featuring stories about famous Seattle residents and ghosts. Ages 8+. | Information |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square — Merchant’s Cafe and Saloon | Halloween pub crawl visiting around a dozen bars around the city; costumes are encouraged. Ages 21+. | Tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, downtown — Museum of Pop Culture | Fashionably Undead party with DJs, a costume contest, scavenger hunt, fortune-telling and trivia. Ages 21+. Sold out. | Information |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Seattle Center — Pacific Science Center | Science After Dark: an evening of science, art and nightlife, with exhibits, a scavenger hunt, improv and music. Ages 21+. | Information and tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | Seduction: Wicked Wonderland costume party featuring DJs, dancing, performances and an erotic art exhibition. Ages 21+. | Website and tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Seattle Center — McCaw Hall | Richard Strauss’s opera Salome, based on the play by Oscar Wilde; performed in German with English subtitles. | Website and tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Fremont — Fremont Troll | Trolloween: live music, a show and a procession celebrating artists past and present. | Information |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Phinney Ridge — Woodland Park Zoo | Pumpkin Bash: treats for kids, a costume parade, pumpkin carving and animal activities. | Information and tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Interbay — Fishermen’s Terminal | Halloween cruise with lake views, a costume contest, music, snacks and a bar. Ages 21+. | Tickets |
| Oct 31 | Seattle, Seward Park | Trick or Treat 5K run and walk with candy stations and a costume contest. All ages. | Information, tickets |
| Oct 31 | Bellevue — Suite Restaurant & Lounge | Halloween party with DJ music, a costume contest and aerial performances. Ages 21+; costumes required. | Information, tickets |
| Oct 31 | Bellevue — W Bellevue | Halloween Alter Ego party with a welcome cocktail, snacks, a performance, DJ music and a costume contest. Ages 21+. | Tickets |
| Oct 31 | Everett — Monte Event Space | Halloween Creeptacular: DJ music, snacks, drinks and a costume contest with a $1,000 prize. Ages 21+; costumes required. | Website, tickets |
| Oct 31 | Skykomish — Great Northern & Cascade Railway | Free miniature train ride over a bridge and through a tunnel; a gift shop is open. | Website |
| Oct 31–Nov 1 | Puyallup — Washington State Fair Events Center | Washington State Toy Show: 400 tables of vintage and modern toys, comics and collectibles. | Website and tickets |