A beloved Capitol Hill tradition is back! Hilloween returns to Seattle on Saturday, October 31, 2026, bringing Halloween fun back to the neighborhood with trick-or-treating, a festive carnival, and free activities for all ages. For the first time, the event will take place on Halloween itself.
This year’s free celebration is bigger and better than ever, with not one but two trick-or-treating opportunities at different times. Families can also enjoy carnival games, arts and crafts, face painting, live entertainment, and a pet costume contest. And it’s not just for kids—adults are welcome to join the games and compete for candy prizes, too.
Trick-or-treating
Hilloween kicks off with trick-or-treating along Pike/Pine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting at Chophouse Row. The festivities continue with the afternoon carnival before heading to Broadway for a costume parade and a second round of trick-or-treating along Broadway from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Hilloween schedule
11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Pike/Pine Trick-or-Treating
Start at Chophouse Row and explore participating neighborhood businesses for Halloween treats.
1–4 p.m.: Halloween carnival
Head to AIDS Memorial Pathway Plaza at Broadway and Denny for games, face painting, entertainment and more.
Carnival highlights include:
- 1–1:45 p.m.: Drag spooky storytime with Aleksa Manila
- 2:15–2:45 p.m.: Pet costume contest (registration is from 1:45 to 2:15!)
- 3–3:45 p.m.: Magic show with Joe Black
- 3:45–4 p.m.: Chaotic Noise Marching Corps
4 p.m.: Costume parade
Join the Halloween parade down Broadway.
4–6 p.m.: Broadway trick-or-treating
Kids can collect even more candy along Broadway, starting at AIDS Memorial Plaza at the end of the carnival.
With activities for families, neighborhood residents, visitors and even costumed pets, Hilloween offers a fun way to celebrate Halloween while supporting the spirit of Capitol Hill. Mark your calendar for October 31 and get ready for a full day of neighborhood festivities.
