Halloween: hayrides to haunted houses
Haunted houses
Haunted House, South Park
TODAY Haunted house for ages up to 13, 6-8 p.m. today, South Park Community Center, 8319 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle; $1 or canned-food donation (206-684-7451).
Museum of the Mysteries
TODAY-MON Family friendly, educational haunted museum tour with stories of local legends in historic building, noon-8:30 p.m. today, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, hours may vary due to staffing availability; all-day Halloween parties, noon-8:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Seattle Museum of the Mysteries, 623 Broadway E., Seattle; $2-$3 (206-328-6499).
Haunted Forest
TODAY-MON Walk a .75-mile trail through the forest with scary attractions; proceeds benefit local youth groups, 7-11 p.m. today, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Monday, Royal Arch Park, 20821 Maple Valley Highway, Maple Valley; $8.
KUBE 93 Haunted House
TODAY-MON Haunted house, 7 p.m.-midnight today, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m.-midnight Monday, Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter, 633 Southcenter, Tukwila; $12, or $10 with two cans of food for Food Lifeline (206-49-HAUNT).
House of Terror
TODAY-MON Haunted house, ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult; 7 p.m.-midnight today, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m.-midnight Monday, SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn; $10 (800-729-8258).
Fright Fest at Wild Waves
and Enchanted Village
TODAY-SUN Haunted Mausoleum, Street of Screams, thrill rides, Ghoulish Paintball, hypnotist show, Carnival of Wonders show, 5-11 p.m. today, 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $20.99 plus tax, $16.99 at participating Blockbuster and Safeway stores, parking $8 (253-661-8000).
Nightmare Alley
TODAY-SUN Haunted house, proceeds benefit Gene Nastri School, with games, hot drinks and Halloween treats, 6-10 p.m. today, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; $6 (425-290-9500 ).
Nightmare at Beaver Lake
TODAY-MON Outdoor/indoor haunted attraction with supernatural frights, 7-11 p.m. today, 7-10 p.m. Sunday and Monday; child-friendly Family Hour 7-8 p.m. nightly; Beaver Lake Park, 25201 S.E. 24th St., Sammamish; $7-$8 (425-265-9545 or www.Nightmare AtBeaverLake.com).
Halloween events
October pumpkin patch
TODAY-MON Carnival games and rides and pumpkins, located in the mall's south parking lot, 2-9 p.m. today, Sunday and Monday, Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter south parking lot, Tukwila; $10 per child includes unlimited rides, a drink and a pumpkin (206-246-0423).
Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen
TODAY Celebrate Halloween in 1855 style with ghost stories, cookies and cider around the campfire, 7-9 p.m. today, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2-$4 (253-591-5339).
Big pumpkin bash
TODAY For ages 2-10, carnival games, entertainment, cake walk, inflatable jump toy, candy, special activities for preschoolers, wear costumes, 6-8 p.m. today, Bitter Lake Community Center Annex, 13040 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle (206-684-7524).
Pumpkin painting
TODAY Kids ages 4-12 can pick out a little pumpkin to paint and take home, noon-3 p.m. today, West Seattle Nursery and Garden Center, 5275 California Ave. S.W., Seattle; free with canned-food-bank donation (206-935-9276).
Dog-O-Ween
TODAY Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA) pet-costume contest, silent auction, food, pet-related vendors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Genesee Park off-leash dog area, South Genesee Street and 46th Avenue South, Seattle; $5 suggested donation (206-264-5573).
Boo in Burien
TODAY Trick-or-treat at participating businesses, hayrides, noon-5 p.m. today, Boneyard pet parade and dog costume contest, 2 p.m. today, Southwest 152nd Street, downtown Burien (206-433-2882 or www.discoverburien.com).
Harvest Happening and
Great Pumpkin Hunt
TODAY Come in costume for pumpkin hunt, 5-6 p.m., carnival games, inflatable rides and a walk through Woodinville history, 5-9 p.m. today, Woodinville Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. N.E., Woodinville; $5 (425-398-9327).
Kent Halloween party
TODAY Games, craft activities, magic show, families encouraged to dress in costume, recommended for children ages preschool through fifth grade, 3-6 p.m. today, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $3 at the door, adults and kids under age 2 free (253-856-5050 or www.ci.kent.wa.us/artsentertainment).
Kids' Halloween party
TODAY Games and prizes, refreshments, costume contest, meet Jackie O'Lantern, Halloween photos available for $1, 11 a.m. today, Wight's Home and Garden, 5026 196th S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-775-3550).
Halloween harvest festival
TODAY Trick-or-treat on Main Street, games, crafts, face painting, costumes encouraged, for ages 2-12, 2-5 p.m. today, Washington Elementary School, 20 E Street N.E., Auburn; photos available for $2, canned- food-bank donations requested (253-931-3043).
Fall family fun at The Lodge
TODAY Family games, pumpkin carving and costume contests and chili feed, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, The Lodge at Eagle Ridge Senior Living, 1600 Eagle Ridge Drive S., Renton; free (425-793-8080).
Hoot 'n' Howl
TODAY Twilight tram rides, walks on lighted trails, games, stories, decorated stroller contest, 6-10 p.m. today, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; $8 through Friday, then $9.50 (360-832-7166).
The Great Punkin' Express
TODAY Ride in vintage train to Mineral Lake to search for candy in a haystack and have your picture taken with the Great Pumpkin, prizes for best costumes by age group, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, Highway 7, Elbe; $3-$17 (360-569-2351).
Tricks, Treats and Science Feats
TODAY-SUN Science Circus, "Electric Frankenstein" electricity demonstration, trick-or-treat stations, make-up demonstrations, story time, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Sunday, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; $7-$10 (206-443-2001).
Woodland Park Zoo Pumpkin Bash
TODAY-SUN Watch zoo animals including hippos, bears, elephants, monkeys and gorillas smash, stomp and eat pumpkins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Sunday, Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th St., Seattle; $7-$10 (206-684-4800 ).
Halloween Festivities at Cougar Mountain Zoo
TODAY-SUN Scavenger hunt, pumpkin treats for animals, guessing games, coupon for free return visit to the zoo for those who come in costume, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $6-$8.50 (425-391-5508).
Trick or treat on the waterfront
SUN Party at the aquarium with arts and crafts, treats and entertainment including J.P. Patches and the Seafair Pirates, and trick or treat at participating waterfront businesses, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; aquarium admission $5-$12 (206-386-4300).
Jumping Jackolantern Halloween Bash
SUN Join OntheDouble and other local pro jump-rope and Hula-Hoop performers for performances followed by instruction; games, activities, costume contest, 3 p.m. Sunday, Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., Seattle; $5-$100 (206-992-8663).
Northshore YMCA Halloween Carnival
SUN Haunted house, treats, carnival games, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Northshore Family YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th, Bothell; free for members, $2.50 per child for others (425-485-9797).
S'more Than You Imagined
SUN Bring a flashlight and a blanket for hot cider, cocoa and s'mores around the campfire, with music by the Pony Boy All-Star Big Band and spooky tales storyteller, 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. S.E., Auburn (253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov).
Halloween stories at Islandwood
SUN Sit by the fire in the Friendship Circle to hear stories about spiders, bats, owls and other creatures, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Islandwood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-855-4300).
Trick or treat in Fremont
MON Participating businesses identified by an orange flyer in their window will give out candy to children in costume, accompanied by adult, 2-5 p.m. Monday, Fremont business district, Seattle (206-632-3170 or www.fremont seattle.com).
Trick or treat, University Village
MON Mad Science activities and treats from participating stores and restaurants, 4-6 p.m. Monday, University Village, Seattle (206-523-0622 or www.uvillage.com/events.html).
City of Des Moines Halloween party
MON Family event with carnival games, magician, candy and prizes, food available, wear costumes, 5-7 p.m. Monday, Des Moines Field House, 1000 S. 220th St., Des Moines; $2 (206-870-6527).
Trick or treat at SuperMall
MON Kids' games and trick or treat, for ages 12 and younger, 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, SuperMall, Auburn (253-833-9500 or www.supermall.com).
Trunk or treat, Mill Creek
MON City of Mill Creek and Canyon Creek Church event with 25 cars with decorated trunks open and filled with candy for children ages 12 and younger to go "trunk or treating" from car to car, with inflatables and entertainment, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek; free, food-bank donations requested (425-745-1891 ).
Trick or treat, Tacoma Mall
MON Treats for kids in costume ages 12 and younger, no toy weapons, 5 p.m. Monday, Tacoma Mall, Tacoma; free (253-475-4565).