It’s Halloween weekend, parents! While we know many of you will be trick-or-treating around the neighborhood or at one of Seattle’s other Halloween hot spots on Sunday, that leaves Friday and Saturday to pack in autumn activities. Skate into the weekend with the return of Disney on Ice, an immersive art experience and a creepy nature program that’s Halloween-worthy. Get ready to make your plans!
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Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Over Halloween weekend, Seattle kids have another reason to wear their costumes because Disney on Ice is back! So break out your favorite Disney character attire and grab tickets to the show. Dream Big is all about believing in yourself and its an inspirational romp on the ice. Watch as Miguel journeys through the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history, Moana and Maui bravely restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti and Anna and Elsa save their kingdom with strength, determination and kindness. Catch the show in Kent at the ShoWare Center or in Everett at the Angel of the Winds Arena. Tickets required. Oct. 27-Nov. 7. Kent event details; Everett event details.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 44,000-square-foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees. It’s a one-of-a-kind virtual reality interactive that guides visitors on a journey through “A Day in the Life of the Artist.” Walk alongside Van Gogh during this peaceful, visually rich journey to discover the inspiration behind eight of his iconic works, including: Vincent’s Bedroom at Arles, and Starry Night Over The Rhone River. There’s even a surprise at the end for young artists. Tickets required. Daily, through Jan. 30, 2022. Event details.
Rec’N the Streets
Because you can never see too many pumpkins on Halloween weekend, take the kids on a pumpkin hunt with Rec’N the Streets. You’ve got two events to choose from that day. The first, that runs from noon-2 p.m., is a day time pumpkin hunt that tots will love. Then later that afternoon (from 3-5 p.m.) families can take advantage of the longer nights with a flashlight pumpkin hunt. Just remember to BYO flashlight! Sat. Event details.
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Free Family Day: BAM-O-WEEN
Calling all ghosts, superheroes and magical creatures! BAM is welcoming families to their free COVID-cautious Halloween bash. It’s a chance to show off your costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed events around the museum too, like Frankenstein figure drawing, the phantastic photo booth and a scavenger hunt around the second floor galleries. Trick-or-treat totes will be handed out too. Best for kids ages 4–10. Reservations required. Sat. Event details.
The Secret Life of Slugs
Just in time for Halloween, learn about creepy, slimy and cool slugs. Put your best tentacle forward and join a Bellevue Park Ranger to learn more about the slugs that call Lewis Creek home. Crawl in to learn more about that marvelous slime and to find a new perspective from the forest floor. Best for kids ages 5-10 with accompanying adult. Pre-registration required. Sat. Event details.
Free Family Mini Photo Session
Fall is a great time to get a jump start on your holiday photos and cards. And when you can take them with a 5-star rated photographer, even better. Shoott is a female-run, small business on a mission to make professional photography more accessible to the community, while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. This weekend, families can book a free, Insta-worthy, outdoor mini session at Marymoor Park. Reservations required. Sun. Event details.
—Allison Sutcliffe
Looking for more things to do? Check out our full events calendar, our Fall Bucket List for Families and Tinybeans’ Guide to Seattle’s Fall Festivals for more ideas.
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