Looking for something fun to do in Seattle this weekend?
It’s finally the weekend! Every month is always packed with fun things to do in Seattle and this week is no exception. There are plenty of events happening this weekend in Seattle and the surrounding area. Whether you’re in the mood to eat, shop, explore, or go on an adventure, we got you.
Looking for even more weekend ideas? Check out free things to do in Seattle, fun things to do with kids in Seattle, and the best bars in Seattle.
Here are the top events in Seattle this week that you won’t want to miss:
1. Fremont Evening Market
📅When: Thursday, October 30
📍Where: N 35th Street
Shop from 25+ vendors from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the monthly Fremont Evening Market. Find it between El Camino and Triangle Spirits. There will be a Halloween costume contest so be prepared!
2. Halloween at the aquarium
📅When: Thursday, October 30
📍Where: Seattle Aquarium
Ages 21+ are invited to visit the Seattle Aquarium after hours for a Halloween celebration this Thursday night. Get more info on the Seattle Aquarium website.
3. Trolloween
📅When: Friday, October 31
📍Where: The Fremont Troll
Celebrate Halloween the Seattle way by attending Trolloween on Friday night. Birthday celebrations for the Fremont Troll will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by the Haunt of Fremont procession. Read all about Trolloween.
4. Seattle Halloween parties
📅When: Friday, October 31 and more dates
📍Where: multiple locations
Looking to party this Friday night for Halloween? Our guide to Halloween in Seattle has several costume parties as well as a Halloween bar crawl, a Halloween dinner, live shows, and more. And if you’re looking for something more family-friendly, we also have a guide to Halloween events in Seattle for kids.
5. Seattle Halloween music festival
📅When: October 31 and November 1
📍Where: WAMU Theatre
You can go dancing Friday and Saturday night at a spooky Halloween music festival for ages 18+ at WAMU Theatre. Passes are still available. See the lineup and more info on the Boo Seattle website.
6. Día de los Muertos celebrations
📅When: November 1-2
📍Where: multiple locations
This weekend, Seattle Center is having a free Día de los Muertos festival on Saturday and Sunday. Find it at the Armory Food & Event Hall. There is also a free Día de los Muertos celebration at Phinney Center on Saturday. And a third option is visiting the Woodland Park Zoo to see their animal ofrenda display.
7. Rocky Horror Pole Show
📅When: Friday, October 31
📍Where: SIFF Film Center
If you love The Rocky Horror Picture Show you can head to SIFF Film Center on Friday night to experience it in a whole new way: Seattle pole, burlesque, and drag performers “will leap off the screen (sometimes literally).” See details on the SIFF website.
8. Forest of Shadows: An Immersive Dark Tale
📅When: October 23-26
📍Where: Seattle Chinese Garden
Want to do something a little spooky this weekend? The Forest of Shadows experience at Seattle Chinese Garden is open now on select dates throughout October. This immersive outdoor “journey of light and sound” is recommended for ages 10 and up. Get tickets here!
9. A Kraken hockey game
📅When: November 1
📍Where: Climate Pledge Arena
The Seattle Kraken are playing a home game on Saturday, November 1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle hockey games are always an exciting experience. If you can’t get tickets, you can watch the game with a crowd at one of Seattle’s best sports bars.
10. Check out the world’s largest collection of erotic carved pumpkins at Pumpkinsutra
Looking to add some pumpkin spice to your spooky season? Open now through November 1 at 1000 1st Ave S, Pumpkinsutra invites guests to step into a provocative playground filled with daring performances, indulgent bites, and what they’re calling “pornkins.” It’s definitely NSFW and not suitable for all ages, but sure to be unlike any other Halloween event going on in Seattle. Click here to read more.
11. Halloween pop-up bars
In the mood for some spooky spirits this weekend? Several Seattle bars have transformed for Halloween with themed drinks and decor. See our guide to this year’s Halloween bars in Seattle.
12. Seattle Restaurant Week
📅When: October 26 through November 8
📍Where: participating restaurants
Seattle Restaurant Week is happening now through November 8. Tons of Seattle restaurants will have limited-time menus with special prices so you can eat and drink for cheap. See the SRW website to see all the locations and deals.
13. A new bakery in Pioneer Square
📅When: October 30 to November 1
📍Where: Pioneer Square (165 South Main St)
You may already know of The Pastry Project in Pioneer Square because of their popular soft serve window in the summers. They just opened a new bakery last week! The bakery’s walk-up window hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Read more about The Pastry Project’s new bakery.
14. An Edgar Allen Poe improv show
📅When: October 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m.
📍Where: Pike Place Market
Poe Unexpected: Edgar Allan Poe Improvised is an improv show happening at the Pike Place Market theater on Fridays and Saturdays this October. The show will be both spooky and funny!
15. Frights at the Georgetown Morgue
📅When: select dates in October through November 2
📍Where: 5000 E. Marginal Way S
Are you ready for spooky season? You can get scared witless at Seattle’s Georgetown Morgue, which was ranked as one of the country’s scariest haunted houses multiple times. It’s open through Sunday, November 2. Read all about the Georgetown Morgue before you go!
16. Fall fun at local pumpkin patches
There are multiple U-pick pumpkin patches near Seattle where you can gather gourds, go on hay rides, eat apple cider donuts, and more. Some have free admission, while others require tickets for some or all attractions. See our guide to pumpkin patches near Seattle.
17. A night out on Seattle’s best rooftop bars
The popular mbar in SLU announced that they’re closing on November 1. Be sure to visit them one last time this week before they’re gone. Read about mbar’s closure.
On a lighter note, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails is a popular Seattle rooftop bar that just reopened with a new look and menu. Read more about Frolik’s reopening here.
If you need more rooftop bar options, see our guide to the best rooftop bars in Seattle which includes the just-opened Firn in Pioneer Square and Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar, an exclusive rooftop bar by Pike Place Market that just opened to the public this summer.
18. Try the best weekend brunch in Seattle
It’s not the weekend without a luxurious brunch. Not sure where to go? See our guide to the best brunch in Seattle.
19. Take a weekend getaway near Seattle
Need a break from the city? Read about glamping in Treehouse Point (pictured above) or see our guides to the best beach towns near Seattle as well as the most charming small towns near Seattle.
If you only have one day available, check out our suggestions for day trip destinations near Seattle.
20. See a temporary art exhibition
Seattle has so many incredible museums, from the Seattle Asian Art Museum to the National Nordic Museum. Here’s a guide to some of the coolest current exhibitions in Seattle this summer. Whether you’re looking for an immersive experience or a family-friendly exhibition, we got you. Some of these exhibitions are even free on some days!
21. Kid-friendly activities in Seattle
Grab your kid (or favorite nephew or niece) and head out to one of these kid-friendly events happening all around Seattle. There are tons of indoor and outdoor activities, so there’s no need to worry about the weather. Plus, many of this month’s events are budget-friendly or even free. Get all the info here.
22. Shop at your local farmers market
Almost every Seattle neighborhood has its own farmers market where you can support your local farmers by buying fresh produce, flowers, and more. See our guide to Seattle’s farmers markets.
23. Seattle dance parties
Grab your friends and head to one of these fun dance parties happening in Seattle this weekend (ages 21+):
- Gold Bar in Capitol Hill usually has their weekly “Don’t Think!” dance party every Thursday.
- Chop Suey in Capitol Hill has an indie dance party every Saturday night.
- Barboza in Capitol Hill has FREE dance nights every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. with $5 well drinks until midnight.
- Supernova has a dance party every Saturday night
24. Eat and shop at Seattle’s weekend markets
Whether you want to browse vintage clothing, handmade crafts, or delicious food, you’ll want to swing by these Seattle weekend markets! We update this list with new markets ahead of every weekend so be sure to check it out.