Looking for spooky fall fun and Halloween events in Seattle?
You’ve come to the right place! Seattle loves to go all-out for Halloween. We rounded up a wide range of 2024 Halloween events in Seattle, from spine-chilling live performances and haunted houses to costume contests and dance parties. There’s something here for every budget and every scare level.
Whatever you choose to do for Halloween in Seattle, be sure to make your plans fast before events sell out. Read on for our list of the top Halloween events in Seattle this year, and check back soon as we continuously add more!
Note: this list is more or less in chronological order—so if you’re looking for events on Halloween, scroll to the end.
1. Attend the House of Spirits soirée at a mansion
House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Masquerade is a spooky Halloween event for ages 21+ that is now in Seattle for a limited time only. This immersive cocktail soirée inside a haunted mansion features live entertainment, interactive experiences, and craft cocktails. Tickets are going fast so get yours now!
📅 When: select dates in October and November
📍Where: DAR Rainier Chapter House, 800 E Roy St, Seattle, WA 98102
2. Indulge in delicious Halloween candy
Let’s be real – Halloween is really all about the candy. And luckily, Seattle has a few fantastic local candy shops. From a Scandinavian store that has gone viral on TikTok to a candy shop hidden in the depths of Pike Place Market, you’ll want to indulge at every spot on this list. Here is a list of our five favorite candy stores in Seattle.
3. Enjoy a haunted musical evening at a Candlelight Concert
Experience Halloween in a memorable way at a haunting evening of music. A string quartet will perform classic spooky songs, from the Psycho theme to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Each concert takes place in a stunning Seattle venue lit up with hundreds of candles for a moody ambience. See the full schedule of concerts here.
4. Dress up in a fanciful and unique Halloween costume
So many of these Seattle Halloween events require a costume. Luckily, there are many places where you can find last-minute Halloween costumes in Seattle—no need to pay for expedited shipping! Seattle has no shortage of quirky costume shops, novelty stores, thrift and vintage stores where you can find a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume. Here is a list of the best places to shop for Halloween costumes in Seattle.
5. Trick or Drink Seattle Halloween Bar Crawl
Excited to paint the town red on Halloween weekend? Get out there with your friends and see the best bars that Seattle has to offer with this Halloween bar crawl! There are three available dates: October 25, 26, and 31. Costumes aren’t required but highly encouraged. Get your tickets for this popular Halloween bar crawl before it sells out!
📅 When: October 25, 26, and 31 at 6:00 pm
📍Where: participating Seattle bars
6. Visit a metaphysical store for all of your witchy needs
Looking to get in touch with your inner witch? You need to visit one of these metaphysical shops and spiritual stores in Seattle where you can shop for crystals, tarot cards, herbs, and more. Whether you’re connecting with your spiritual side, searching for a gift for a witchy friend, or just looking for unique Halloween decor this spooky season, here are our top six favorite metaphysical stores in Seattle to visit this fall.
7. Sip magical afternoon tea
8. Walk through a haunted house or maze
There are even more haunted experiences you can scare yourself and your friends with in and around Seattle, from creepy corn mazes to an unsettling orphanage. See our list of nine scary Halloween experiences around Seattle.
9. Attend the annual Halloween Throwdown at Anchorhead Coffee
Anchorhead Coffee is once again holding their annual Halloween throwdown on Oct 31st. Drink a latte, eat delicious food, watch Halloween movies, and chill out. They’ll have free food and drinks. Plus, there’s a costume contest with big prizes!
📅 When: October 31 from 7 – 10 pm
📍Where: 1115 12th Ave
10. Celebrate Halloween with Science After Dark at PacSci
Don’t miss Science After Dark: Mad Science at PacSci on October 31 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This special after-hours event is 21+ only. It will blend science, fun, and a touch of the eerie for the ultimate spooky celebration. Wear your coolest costume, hear music from KEXP’s DJ Marco, and enjoy the spooky Halloween activities. Plus, there will be delicious food catered by Navi’s Catering. Tickets are $35 for the general public and $30 for PacSci members.
📅 When: October 31 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
📍Where: Pacific Science Center (200 2nd Ave N Seattle, WA)
11. See a spooky live performance
From spooky cabaret shows to witchy drag queen performances, Seattle has lots of festive live entertainment this October. Below are some of the best live shows in Seattle that you can enjoy for Halloween throughout this season:
- The Hitchcock Hotel at The Can Can from September 12 through November 17
- This Is Halloween burlesque musical at The Triple Door on select October dates
12. Celebrate Trolloween like a Seattle local
Every Halloween the Fremont Troll’s birthday is celebrated before the start of the annual Haunt of Fremont. Read all about Trolloween.
📅 When: October 31
📍Where: Fremont Troll
13. Experience a true fright at the Georgetown Morgue
Did you know that the Georgetown Morgue is allegedly the site of one Seattle’s most disturbing unsolved crimes? This haunted experience was ranked as one of the country’s top 13 most haunted houses and we’re not surprised. It opens for the 2024 season in September and runs through November 2. Read all about how to visit Seattle’s Georgetown Morgue (if you’re feeling brave).
📅 When: September 20 – November 2
📍Where: Georgetown Morgue, 5000 E. Marginal Way S
14. Visit the Practical Magic town
Did you know that the town from the movie Practical Magic is right by Seattle? The town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island hosts fun Halloween events all throughout October every year, including a movie screening with margaritas! See our guide to visiting the Practical Town for Halloween.
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Practically Magic Movie Nights – October 24, 25 & 26
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Torchlight Parade & Street Dance – October 26
- The Great Coupeville Pumpkin Race – October 27
15. Be amazed by spooky illusions
The Museum of Illusions is celebrating Halloween in a uniquely creepy way. Be thrilled by a floating phantom, turn into a ghost face, or put your head on a platter. Don’t forget to take spooky snapshots!
📅 When: October 21-October 31, 2024
📍Where: 1330 5th Ave, Seattle, WA
16. Learn and perform the Thriller dance
Whether you know every dance move or want to learn, now is your chance to do the Thriller dance! All ages are welcome and it’s free to join. Optional rehearsals lead up to this year’s Thrill the World performance on October 26 at the Queen Anne Playfield.
📅 When: October 26
📍Where: Queen Anne Playfield
17. Día de Muertos Festival Seattle
The annual Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center is on October 26-27 this year. This event is free and open to all ages.
📅 When: October 26-27
📍Where: Seattle Center
18. A haunted hotel rooftop party
King Street Ballroom & Perch in downtown Seattle is hosting a rooftop costume party for Halloween on October 26. Tickets start at $25 (plus fees) and are on sale online now. There will be DJs, drinks, and dancing. Note that this is a 21+ event.
📅 When: October 26 from 9:00 PM – 1:30 AM
📍Where: King Street Ballroom & Perch (255 South King Street)
19. Do the zombie shuffle in a Halloween race
If you’d like to get active this Halloween, throw on your costume and join the hordes for a fun race. Below are two Halloween-themed runs in Seattle this month:
- Trick or Treat 5k at Green Lake Park on October 27
- Run Scared 5k & 10k at Seward Park at Brooks Trailhead on October 27
20. Get dressed up for a Halloween dance party
If you love to go out dancing, you can do it in costume this Halloween! Check back for all the Halloween-themed dance parties in Seattle to be announced soon.
21. Catch a scary movie
Several of our favorite Seattle movie theaters are showing spooky and downright scary Halloween movies all throughout October. Below are a few of the best options:
22. Attend a Halloween Black and White Soiree
Inspired by Truman Capote’s iconic 1966 Black and White Ball, the event will take place in W Bellevue’s indoor/outdoor Living Room Bar space on Saturday, October 26. The event will feature mesmerizing performances, live music, specialty cocktails and appetizers. It will be the Eastside’s most elevated Halloween affair with a formal dress code. Guests are asked to arrive in their finest tuxedo or gown with an added a touch of the eerie and enigmatic—think elegant yet hauntingly stylish. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased here.
📍Where: W Bellevue (10455 Northeast 5th Place Bellevue, WA)
23. Attend a witches tea
Another spooky event this October at the haunted Hotel Sorrento in Seattle is Witches Tea on October 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 2:30 pm. All ages are invited to come in costume for “an ethereal tea service” in the Fireside Room.
📅 When: October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 2:30 pm
📍Where: Hotel Sorrento
24. The Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
This 21+ event is a fun way to start spooky season this October! The Great Pumpkin Beer Festival will be held at Seattle Center on October 4th and 5th, 2024 from 4 PM to 10 PM and tickets are on sale now. In addition to all the yummy seasonal beer there will be a costume contest, food trucks, music, and more.
📅 When: October 4th and 5th, 2024 from 4 PM to 10 PM
📍Where: Seattle Center
25. Attend a Halloween music festival
If you love live music, dancing, and Halloween you can’t miss out on the Boo! Seattle music festival at the WAMU Theater on October 25 and 26. There will be three stages, art installations, and more spooky fun.
📅 When: October 25 and 26
📍Where: WAMU Theater
Trick or treat! And don’t forget to stock up on Washington State’s favorite Halloween candy.