SCARE SHOW

Washington State's Most Horrific Film Achievements

Scary movies perfect for Halloween, from 'The Ring' to 'Twin Peaks' and the rest of the David Lynch canon.

10/17/2022 By Sophie Grossman and Sophia Struna

FRIGHT NIGHT

11 Seattle-Inspired Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2022

The new Kraken mascot, Hacks' Deborah Vance, The Bear's Carmy Berzatto, and more costumes inspired by the biggest events and TV shows of the year.

10/13/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Trip or Treat

Haunted Halloween Road Trips around Washington

Paranormal investigations, scary forests, and underwater pumpkin carving make for perfect fall road trips around Washington state.

10/05/2022 By Allison Williams

STALK UP

10 Seattle Shops for Your Halloween Needs

Where to find halloween costumes and decor in Seattle, from Red Light Vintage in the U District to Trendy Wendy in Capitol Hill,

10/05/2022 By Zoe Sayler, Marisa Comeau-Kerege, and Courtney Cummings

Planner

What to Do in Washington in October

Fall day trips promise a wild mushroom tour on Whidbey Island, a Walla Walla wine tour, and a film festival in Leavenworth.

10/03/2022 By Sophia Struna

Terror Fix

Seattle's Best Haunted Houses and Frightful Draws

Georgetown Morgue and Nile Nightmares offer the classic haunted house experience, while Spirit Parlor at Cafe Nordo leans into the occult speakeasy vibes.

09/29/2022 By Sophie Grossman and Spencer Brown

Spooky Fun

Seattle Halloween Events for Kids and Families

Explore the haunted Seattle Chocolate Factory, enjoy a bewitching tea service at Hotel Sorrento, and take part in a harvest festival at Pike Place Market.

09/28/2022 By Spencer Brown

PUMPKIN HEAD

These Le Creuset Pumpkins Have Taken Over Fall

Sur la Table stocks just about everything pumpkin for your kitchen, while fall home goods abound at Nordstrom Rack and Alair Seattle.

09/07/2022 By Zoe Sayler

FUR-EAKY

Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for You and Your Pet

From cute puppy-sized jack-o'-lantern hats to couples costumes for dogs and their owners.

10/27/2021 By Zoe Sayler

FRIGHT NIGHT

Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2021

Costume ideas inspired by recent events in Seattle and elsewhere, from "Squid Game" guards to Jeff Bezos in space.

10/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Haunted Houses

Six Freaky Halloween Vacations

Washington fall day trip and vacation destinations that make you go "boo." Plus: How to freak out Stephen King-style.

10/21/2021 By Allison Williams

Gourd Me

I Hate Beer—How Did I End Up at the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival?

Did Elysian Brewing's annual Halloween event manage to win me over to the hoppy side?

10/14/2021 By Malia Alexander

Terror Fix

Seattle’s Best Halloween Haunts

Stocker Farms and Georgetown Morgue offer all the classic haunted house tropes, while Navy Strength and Pine Box present chilling Halloween libations.

10/14/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Spooky Fun

Seattle Halloween Events for Kids and Families

Explore the haunted Seattle Chocolate Factory, enjoy a bewitching tea service at Hotel Sorrento, and take part in a harvest festival at Pike Place Market.

10/14/2021 By Spencer Brown

Sugar Rush

These Local Candy Shops Are Pretty Sweet

Local candy shops like Lolli and Pops and Island Treats trade in all the pocky, caramel apples, and trick or treating candy your sweet tooth could desire.

10/13/2021 By Malia Alexander

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