Not too spooky season is officially here: gentle twilight Halloween events, a harvest and apples theme all weekend, three different pumpkin patches, and free festivals in every corner. (The big zoo and museum Halloween bashes land the next two weekends — save the date.)
p.s going back to the old layout 🙈 the spam folders liked the new layout too much! 😂 (sorry for flip flopping like a pancake here 🥞)
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RENTON TUMBLES
Day Camps Enrollment Now Open!
Tumbles Renton day camp enrollments now open for November! Camps are $100 for a full day or $60 for a half day, discounted for members.
Nov 6 - Ninja Warrior Camp: Obstacle courses, ninja challenges, balance, climbing, relay races, Ninja Training Academy, STEAM challenge
Nov 11 - Superhero Academy: Superhero training course, "save the day" missions, cape/mask arts and crafts, strength and agility games, teamwork challenges
Nov 30 - Winter Wonderland Camp: Snowball games, winter obstacle courses, snowflake arts and crafts, winter STEAM activities
Sign up here: https://renton.tumbles.net/portal/customer-portal
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FRIDAY · OCTOBER 16
⬆️ NORTH
🛝 Brightbean Cafe Grand Opening (Lynnwood)
we officially celebrate the Grand Opening of Bright Bean Play Cafe! We have some extra special things planned throughout the day, and we can’t wait to share them with you! https://brightbeanplaycafe.bookpsb.com/#/?eventDate=2026-10-16
🎃 Hamlin Halloween Haunt (Shoreline)
Campfire spooky songs and stories, hay-wagon rides, a costume photo booth, and games at Hamlin Park, 5:30–8:30pm; first 30 minutes are reduced-sensory. Free
https://www.shorelinewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20455
📚 Family Story Times at Shoreline Library (Shoreline)
Free KCLS stories, music, and movement for all ages with an adult, 10–10:30am — a cozy indoor start to the day. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a80dd36aafa6100295ce342
🎯 CENTRAL
📚 Family Story Time at Capitol Hill Library (Capitol Hill)
Free SPL stories, songs, and learning activities for ages 0–5 with family, 10:30–11:30am. No registration. Free
https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/kids-and-families/kids-and-families-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205888178
⬅️ WEST
👶 Baby Story Time at Delridge Library (Delridge)
Free SPL stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0–18 months with an adult, 11–11:30am. No registration. Free https://seattle.gov/parks/childcare/toddler-indoor-play-areas
🤸 Toddler Indoor Gym at Delridge Community Center (West Seattle)
Drop-in open-gym play for ages 0–5 with a caregiver, roughly 9am–3pm — a solid rainy-day pick. Call ahead for fall hours. Free/low-cost
https://seattle.gov/parks/all-community-centers/delridge-community-center
⬇️ SOUTH
🦉 Northwest Trek Hoot ’n’ Howl (Eatonville)
Costume-friendly twilight trick-or-treat through the wildlife park, 5–9pm — not too scary for little ones. $18 online / $16 member / $25 gate
https://www.nwtrek.org/event/hoot-n-howl/
👶 Baby Story Time at Federal Way 320th Library (Federal Way)
Free KCLS stories and songs for newborns to 24 months with an adult, 10–10:30am. No registration. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a7f52f63b6c71003e58de1f
🎃 Maris Farms Fall Fest (Buckley)
40+ included activities — corn maze, pig and duck races, mega slide, ziplines, cow train, animal barn; U-pick pumpkins extra. Rain or shine. From $24 online
https://marisfarms.com/tickets/fall-at-maris-farms/
➡️ EASTSIDE
📚 Family Story Time at Fall City Library (Fall City)
Free KCLS stories, music, movement, and play for newborns through age 5 with an adult, 10:30–11:30am. No registration. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a6cea16f4e5db3d00c5a386
🎃 Community Nights at Crossroads — Pumpkin Painting (Bellevue)
A gentle, not-spooky Halloween craft evening at Crossroads Community Center, 6–8pm, all ages. Free online registration. Free
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/community-centers/crossroads
TOGETHER WITH KID FRIENDLY SEATTLE
🍫 An Afternoon of Snacking?
In case you missed the news, our biggest event is happening in less than 2 months!
Snack Attack | 1 ticket = unlimited bites 😋
On December 6, we’re bringing over 25 kid friendly food and beverage snack companies under 1 roof for you to sample. Expect many surprises through out the afternoon 👀
It’s like if Costco was just aisles and aisles of samples!
🚨 There’s ONE MORE EARLY BIRD ticket left (as of writing this). This event will likely sell out so be sure to get yours before it’s too late 🏃♂️ 💨
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SATURDAY · OCTOBER 17
⬆️ NORTH
🎃 Carleton Farm Fall Fun (Lake Stevens)
Free entry to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and market; $15/person adds the corn maze, hayride, and kids’ play area (ziplines, slides, bounce house). Free entry
https://carletonfarm.com/fall-fun-1
📚 Saturday Family Story Time at Shoreline Library (Shoreline)
Free KCLS stories and songs for toddlers through preschool with family, 11–11:30am. No registration. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a80ddaf3b6c71003e591f88
🎯 CENTRAL
🎭 SCT: ‘Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster’ (Seattle Center)
Mo Willems paper-puppet and live-music show at Seattle Children’s Theatre, 11am and 3pm (sensory-friendly). Ages 3+, ~45 min. From $40
https://www.sct.org/onstage/productions/leonardo-2026/
🍂 Wallingford Co-op Preschool Fall Fest (Wallingford)
The preschool’s second annual fall celebration — food, games, and prizes for the whole family, 2–5pm. Ages 18 months–8 years. Free https://www.wallingfordcooppreschool.org/events/
🥕 University District Farmers Market (U District)
Year-round Saturday market with peak-fall produce, cider, and pumpkins, 9am–2pm on University Way NE — pairs well with the Burke or UW. Free https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/udfm
⬅️ WEST
📚 Family Story Time at High Point Library (West Seattle)
Free SPL stories, songs, and learning activities for ages 0–5 with family, 10:30–11am. No registration. Free
https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/kids-and-families/kids-and-families-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205891920
⬇️ SOUTH
✈️ Museum of Flight — Weekend Family Workshop (Georgetown)
Hands-on STEM and aerospace crafts for families, drop-in during museum hours 10am–5pm; topic rotates. Included with admission (Youth $21 / Adult $29)
https://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Weekend-Family-Workshops
🦉 Northwest Trek Hoot ’n’ Howl (Eatonville)
Second night of the costume-friendly twilight wildlife-park trick-or-treat, 5–9pm — gentle fun for all ages. $18 online / $16 member / $25 gate
https://www.nwtrek.org/event/hoot-n-howl/
📚 Saturday Family Story Time at Covington Library (Covington)
Free KCLS stories, songs, bubbles, and play for all ages with an adult, 11am–12pm. No registration. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a5a99a50e562e28009a9917
🎃 Zoo Boo at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Tacoma)
Costumes, trick-or-treat games, a costume parade and Monster Mash, underwater pumpkin carving, and Thomas Dambo trolls, 9am–3pm. Included with admission
https://www.pdza.org/event/zoo-boo/
➡️ EASTSIDE
🍎 Issaquah Goes Apples (Issaquah)
Farm-fresh and artisan markets, an apple cider press, scarecrow building, art, and live music in downtown Issaquah, 9am–2pm. Free
https://downtownissaquah.com/events/issaquah-goes-apples-fall/
🚶 Story Stroll: Apple Pie Picnic (Issaquah)
A free, self-led picture-book walk through historic downtown Issaquah, all day — a great pairing with Issaquah Goes Apples. Toddlers–age 8. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aa0a306442d35226f67899b
SUNDAY · OCTOBER 18
⬆️ NORTH
☕️ Free Play & Lattes (Greenlake)
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of hand crafted lattes and community at Naiad Preschool! This is a wonderful chance to check out the space and meet others with some caffeine and free play for the kids! Free. Save your spot!
🥕 Ballard Farmers Market (Ballard)
Year-round Sunday market with peak-fall produce, pumpkins, cider, crafts, and music, 9am–2pm on Ballard Ave NW. Free https://www.sfmamarkets.com/visit-ballard-farmers-market
🐾 Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash (U District)
UW’s beloved fun run: a Husky Pups Run for ages 1–8 at 10:15am; 5K/10K start 9–9:20am. Registration required, often sells out. From $15
https://www.washington.edu/alumni/events/alaska-airlines-dawg-dash/
🎯 CENTRAL
🎭 SCT: ‘Leonardo!’ (Seattle Center)
Final-weekend performances of the Mo Willems paper-puppet show at Seattle Children’s Theatre, 10am and 2pm. Ages 3+, ~45 min. From $40
https://www.sct.org/onstage/productions/leonardo-2026/
⬅️ WEST
🎉 Fauntleroy Fall Festival (West Seattle)
20-year neighborhood tradition: salmon-hat making, pumpkin decorating, birdhouse building, a pie-eating contest, bouncy houses, and a petting zoo, 1–4pm. Rain or shine. Free
https://www.fauntleroyfallfestival.com/
🥕 West Seattle Farmers Market (West Seattle Junction)
Year-round Sunday market with peak-fall produce, cider, pumpkins, and flowers, 10am–2pm — pairs perfectly with the Fauntleroy festival. Free
https://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/west-seattle
⬇️ SOUTH
✈️ Museum of Flight — Weekend Family Workshop (Georgetown)
Hands-on STEM and aerospace crafts for families, drop-in during museum hours 10am–5pm; topic rotates. Included with admission (Youth $21 / Adult $29)
https://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Weekend-Family-Workshops
🎃 Thomasson Family Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch (Enumclaw)
10-acre U-pick patch, corn maze, wagon and train rides, animals; weekends add a mega slide, zip line, apple slingshot, and laser tag, 9:30am–5:30pm. $23 online
https://www.thomassonfarm.com/pumpkins/
🎨 KCLS: Explore Día de los Muertos with Studio VC (Renton)
Make a Día de los Muertos art piece with artist Hyunjoo Koo, 1–2pm; all materials provided. Ages 5+. Registration required. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a922d261c197d11325b9b37
➡️ EASTSIDE
🚜 Jubilee Farm October Harvest Days (Carnation)
Tractor rides to the patch, farm animals, a hay maze, barn store, and cider, 10am–5pm; free admission and parking (food and pony rides extra). Free admission
https://www.jubileefarm.org/october
📚 Family Story Time at Mercer Island Library (Mercer Island)
Free KCLS stories, music, and movement for ages 0–5 with an adult, 11:15am–12pm, plus play time. Free
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a7e21c1be14820029872daf
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