Seattle family events
25 upcoming. Family-friendly events across the Seattle metro, posted by the events watch.
TodaySaturday, October 17
9am to 3pm, through Oct 18$17
Point Defiance Zoo & AquariumTrick or treat and craft stations for kids, underwater pumpkin carving, a costume parade, dance party, and pumpkin enrichment for walruses, polar bears and stingrays. Tickets $17 to $32.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18$34
Remlinger Farms70-plus rides and attractions, the 425 Magazine corn maze, Pumpkin Village, hayrides and u-pick pumpkins on Fri through Sun. One wristband covers the whole farm for the whole day.
10:30am, through Oct 18$16
Northwest Railway MuseumCostumed ride through the Snoqualmie Valley on fall-decorated coaches, with the Train Shed Exhibit Hall and a small prize for kids in costume. Departs 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm; tickets $16 to $32.
11am to 5pm$12
Seattle Children's MuseumPotion mixing, crayon-on-pumpkin art, glowing slime, sensory bins, printmaking and storytelling. Costumes encouraged; admission $12 for ages 1 and up, under 1 free.
2 to 3pm$14
Seattle CenterOne-hour family magic show with Magician Raymond at Seattle Center. All ages; presented by the Seattle Magic Show.
TomorrowSunday, October 18
11am to 12pm
Benaroya HallProkofiev's tale pairs each character with an orchestra instrument, with illustrations by a local artist. Geared to ages 6-12; free pre-concert crafts and instrument discovery start an hour early.
SaturdayOctober 24
11am, through Oct 25$35
accesso ShoWare CenterDisney's newest ice show with Mickey, Minnie and friends skating to songs from Encanto, Moana 2, Frozen, Toy Story and more. Daytime shows Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 3pm.
1 to 3pm$30
Kelsey Creek FarmTrick or treat alongside costumed farm animals, decorate a candy bag, make Halloween crafts, and play pumpkin bowling. Dress for the weather; ages 2 to 10.
SundayOctober 25
12:30 to 2:30pm$16
Kraken Community IceplexPumpkin curling from 12:30 to 1pm followed by a not-so-spooky family skate with Halloween music. Costumes welcome; ages 4 and up.
WednesdayOctober 28
10am to 1pmFree
Garfield Community CenterFree morning of Halloween play for ages 1 month to 5 years: toddler gym play, spooky crafts and snacks in costume.
ThursdayOctober 29
9:30am to 1pmFree
Queen Anne Community CenterFree mini carnival for ages 3 to 6 with games, treats and costume try-ons before Halloween. Costumes optional but encouraged.
FridayOctober 30
10am to 12pm$16
North Kirkland Community CenterCarnival-style games for little monsters: cookie walk, swamp fishing, batty bowling and feeding the Rock Monster. Kids collect prizes and treats at every booth; ages 1 to 5.
5 to 7pmFree
Downtown BothellFree family trick-or-treat trail through downtown Bothell with 30-plus businesses, plus fire, police and parks appearances. Bring a bag for treats.
SaturdayOctober 31
9:30am to 5pm$15
Cougar Mountain ZooCostume contest, pumpkin scavenger hunt, trick or treating around the zoo, and Halloween enrichment for the animals. Kids ages 2 to 12 in costume get in free.
9:30am to 3pm
Woodland Park ZooTrick or treat around the zoo in costume, join mascot-led parades at 11:30am and 2:30pm, and watch bears, tigers and otters smash pumpkins. One child 12 and under is free with each paid adult.
11am to 6pm, through Nov 1Free
Seattle Center Armory Food & Event HallFree two-day festival at the Armory with community ofrendas, a hand-crafted tapete sand painting, sugar skull workshops, face painting, and live music and dance honoring loved ones.
SundayNovember 1
12 to 5:30pmFree
Plaza Roberto MaestasFree neighborhood celebration with food, a pop-up mercado, live music, children's activities, and a community ofrenda exhibit. This year's theme is Raices que Nos Unen.
SaturdayNovember 7
12pmFree
Armory Food & Event HallFree Festal celebration of India's festival of lights with music, dance, visual art, martial arts, a cooking demo, hands-on activities and food vendors in the Armory.
TuesdayNovember 24
9amFree
Downtown Seattle / Westlake ParkThe 27th annual downtown parade with floats, marching bands and Santa, followed by the Westlake tree and Macy's star lighting later in the day. Free; parade steps off at 9am.
FridayNovember 27
All day, through Nov 29
McCaw HallBalanchine's classic with Tchaikovsky's score, Ian Falconer's sets and costumes, and PNB dancers. Matinees in this window: Nov 27 and 28 at 2pm, Nov 29 at 12:30pm, Dec 5 at 2pm, Dec 6 at 12:30pm.
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