Looking for a new spot to go trick-or-treating in Seattle or the scoop on your favorite neighborhood event? We’ve got you
Are you looking for frightfully fun Halloween activities around Seattle? This year, there are many family-friendly options—from traditional trick-or-treating around the city to genuinely spooktacular events at local zoos and museums. (Hint: all are a great excuse for kids to wear those costumes!) We scoured the city and compiled a list your little ghouls will enjoy. Now is the best time to map out your Seattle trick-or-treat plan.
The Best Seattle Trick-or-Treat Neighborhoods & Events
Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo
Kids will enjoy trick-or-treating around the zoo, a costume parade, and special pumpkin enrichments for the animals, too! There will be lots of family fun activities throughout the day.
Date: Oct. 28 & 29, 2023
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle
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Halloween Playground at SGA Lake City
Tumble into Halloween fun! Seattle Gymnastics Academy is offering a Halloween-themed indoor playground. Wear your costume and jump, skip, hop and run in an environment where safe and structured play is encouraged. This day isn't just about play! Indulge in your sweet tooth with cookie decorating. Yummy!
Date: Oct. 26, 2023
12739 28th Ave. N.E.
Seattle
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Hilloween - Capitol Hill
Hilloween is back! The Hilloween Carnival will have Halloween games, activities, face painting, and more at the Link Light Rail-Capitol Hill Station. There's even a pet costume contest. Come in costume and trick-or-treat on Broadway.
918 E. Denny Way
Seattle, WA
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Related: Show Your City Spirit with These 13 Costumes
West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest
The Junction is bringing back good old-fashioned trick-or-treating this year. Although California won't be closed down, merchants will still hand out candy to costumed trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Keep your eyes peeled for candy stations, too. Families can also order a Harvest Fest Kids Tote to add to the day ($35). It's full of crafts, treats, and a special surprise from The Junction.
Date: Oct. 29, 2023
West Seattle Junction
S.W. Alaska St. & California Ave. S.W.
Seattle
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Admiral District Trick-or-Treating - West Seattle
Get your trick-or-treating done in the daylight hours and the day before Halloween at this annual Halloween extravaganza in West Seattle's Admiral District. Look for the Halloween posters at participating businesses, and get ready to load up your treat bags with tons of Halloween goodies!
Date: Oct. 27, 2023
Admiral District
California Ave. S.W. & S.W. Admiral
Seattle
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Alki Beach Trick-or-Treat - West Seattle
Put on your costume and go to your favorite Alki Beach establishment to trick-or-treat through 10 blocks of fun.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Alki Beach
Seattle
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Boo in Burien - Burien
Boo in Burien is back! This free trick-or-treat event is fun for the family. Participating businesses will have signs in their windows. Stop by for sweets and treats and a fun stroll around downtown.
When: Oct. 28, 2023
Downtown Burien
Burien, WA
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Trick-or-Treat in Fremont
The Fremont business community is opening its doors for a chance to trick-or-treat in the daylight at shops and restaurants in the neighborhood. Adorn your best costumes and head to local businesses for candy and fun.
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Fremont Neighborhood
N. 34th St. to N. 46th St.
Seattle
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Trick-or-Treat on the Ave. - Upper Queen Anne
Each year, hundreds of little ghosts and goblins head to Upper Queen Anne Ave. for the neighborhood's annual trick-or-treat festival put on by the Upper Queen Anne Merchants Association. This year, the festivities will kick off at 3:30 p.m. so you can do your trick-or-treating in daylight.
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
From McGraw St. to Galer St.
Seattle
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Village Trick-or-Treat - Magnolia
Enjoy a safe and fun event for kids to trick-or-treat at local shops at Magnolia Village. Stop by and fill your Halloween pales at this family-friendly event. The best part? You'll be home in time for dinner.
Magnolia Village
W. McGraw St.
Seattle
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Halloween in Ballard
Head down to Ballard and bring your little goblins for trick-or-treating at over 30 businesses in Ballard. That's a lot of candy to collect!
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Downtown Ballard
Seattle
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Related: Tricks & Treats: 18 Frightfully Fun Halloween Events Around Seattle
Where to Go Trick-or-Treating North of Seattle
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street - Bothell
Costumed kiddos can have a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience this year at participating businesses along Main St. in downtown Bothell from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Downtown Bothell Business District
Main Street
Bothell, WA
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night - Edmonds
Downtown Edmonds is hosting Halloween and taking over downtown. Bring your pet, dress to impress and trick-or-treat around downtown Edmonds. There will be a costume contest and fun for all ages.
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Downtown Edmonds
Main St. & 5th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA
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Hamlin Halloween Haunt - Shoreline
Hamlin Park is the place to be to get geared up for Halloween. Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, enjoy marshmallows, ride the hay wagon, play Halloween games, and have your face painted. Don’t forget a flashlight–this event is at night.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Hamlin Park
16006 15th Ave. N.E.
Shoreline, WA
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Halloween Carnival at Syre - Shoreline
Richmond Beach Community Association’s Halloween Carnival welcomes children of all ages and abilities to have fun at the carnival. Play traditional carnival games, win prizes, jump on inflatables, enjoy food and more.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Syre Elementary
19545 12th Ave N.W.
Shoreline, WA
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Where to Trick-or-Treat on Seattle’s Eastside
Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals - Bellevue
Have some fun on the farm at Kelsey Creek. Put on your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat with your favorite farm animals. This fun mini-event will also include crafts and pumpkins. Come dressed for the weather—registration is required.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Kelsey Creek Farm
410 130th Pl. S.E.
Bellevue
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Trick-Or-Treat Street - North Bend
Trick-or-treat with businesses in downtown North Bend. Walk by spooky storefronts and collect candy! There will be entertainment and photo ops along the way. The event is free and fun for the whole family.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Downtown North Bend
North Bend
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Pumpkins in the Park - Kirkland
Pumpkins in the Park is a Fall Harvest Festival by the Kirkland Downtown Association. There will be a pumpkin patch, yummy treats, carnival games, trick-or-treating, and a dog costume contest. Come dressed in your costume.
When: Oct. 28, 2023
Marina Park
25 Lakeshore Plaza
Kirkland
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Trick or Treat Fun - Redmond
Look for the pumpkin decals at participating stores and trick-or-treat around the Town Center.
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Redmond Town Center
7527 166th Ave. N.E.
Redmond
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Halloween Factoria – Factoria
Head over to the Marketplace at Factoria on the 31st for a safe (and dry) afternoon of trick-or-treating. Not only will the kids get candy (while supplies last from participating vendors), but there will also be strolling characters, games, music and more!
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Marketplace @ Factoria
4055 Factoria Square Mall S.E.
Bellevue
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Falloween – Bellevue
Although kids won’t be able to trick-or-treat at Bellevue Square, they can stop by.
Dates: Oct. 27-31, 2023
The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue
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Mall-O-Ween – Crossroads
Don your Halloween costumes and head to Crossroads Bellevue for trick-or-treating at the Mall’s outside stores (while supplies last).
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Crossroads Bellevue
15600 N.E. 8th St.
Bellevue
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Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog – Renton
It’s the spookiest – and most ecological – bog tour you’ll find around town. Enjoy crafts, activities, games and a raffle. Get a tour through the haunted peat bog and have fun learning about some creepy, crawling (and maybe cute) creatures in the swamp.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
21656 184th Ave. S.E.
Renton
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Halloween Spooktacular – Renton
Visit The Landing in Renton for a Halloween Spooktacular event. Festivities will take place in the plaza across from Regal. Families are welcome to enjoy trick-or-treating, balloons, face painting and much more!
Date: Oct. 27, 2023
828 N. 10th Pl.
Renton
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Where to Trick-or-Treat with Kids South of Seattle
Pacific Raceways Trunk-or-Treat - Kent
Pacific Raceways in Kent is your go-to spot for trunk-or-treating fun. In addition to decorated cars from various local businesses, car clubs, racers and even a few schools, there will be a free photo booth and games. Psst! There will even be a tow truck, fire truck, and multiple police cars on-site and decked out.
Date: Oct. 29, 2023
Pacific Raceways
31001 144th Ave. S.E.
Kent
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Streets of Treats - Kent
The 4th Annual Streets of Treats is right around the corner! Grab your most creative costumes and head to downtown Kent for spooktacular fun and trick-or-treating for the family. You can also support the Kent Food Bank by donating non-perishable food.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
302 W. Meeker St.
Kent
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Halloween Harvest Festival & Trunk-or-Treat - Auburn
Kids ages 2 to 10 can scare up some fun at the Halloween Harvest Festival and Les Gove Park Truck-or-Treat. The event will include games, cauldrons and a trunk-or-treating experience at Les Gove Park. Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank.
Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Les Gove Park
910 Ninth St. S.E.
Auburn
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