Planner

What to Do in Washington in October

Cider, spooky events, and a music fest that celebrates the best of the 1990s.

09/30/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Oh My Gourd

Best Pumpkin Patches near Seattle

It's time to bust out the flannel and sharpen your carving knives.

09/22/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

Shuck This

The Best Corn Mazes Near Seattle

Hit the farm and get lost among the ears.

09/18/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Palette Cleanser

The Best Fall Hikes in Washington State

Go beyond the larch trees. Some of the best seasonal foliage is lower to the ground.

09/11/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Allison Williams

Pack Light

Short Fall Day Trips from Seattle

Get out of town for a bite-size adventure.

10/11/2024 By Allison Williams

Trip or Treat

Haunted Halloween Road Trips around Washington

Just don't pick up any hitchhikers on dark highways.

09/26/2023 By Allison Williams

Tricky Treats

The Northwest's Scariest Road Trip Is Perfect for Early Fall

This extreme drive isn't as bad as it looks—and the rewards are beautiful.

09/15/2023 By Allison Williams

Turkey Travel

Hotels for a Vacation Thanksgiving

Make the long weekend a vacation without dishes.

11/10/2022 By Allison Williams

Map Quest

A Fall Color Road Trip through Central Washington

A road trip to Wenatchee heads past iconic larch trees to rich fruit orchards.

10/21/2022 By Allison Williams

Live Laugh Leaf

We Heart Fall: Seattle's Top Autumnal Activities

There's more to the season than pumpkin spice.

10/04/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Destination: Wine

Best Wineries in Lake Chelan

On vacation? Set aside a day to taste.

10/07/2021 By Sean P. Sullivan

Planner

What to Do in Washington in October

Break out the cozy sweaters for a season of film fests and throwback festivals.

10/06/2021 By Sophia Struna

Insta-Worthy Spots

Fall's Most Instagrammable Locations

We're due to hit peak foliage in mid-to-late October, so grab your PSL and get ‘gramming at these destinations around Washington.

09/27/2018 By Sara Marie D’Eugenio

52 Weekends

Fall Weekend Road Trips and Getaways

Cider on Hood Canal, leaf peeping on an Oregon mountain pass, and Halloween on a whole new level.

12/30/2015 By Allison Williams