Pumpkin patches &corn mazes
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballfield Farm: 24030 Highway 9 NE, Arlington; 360-435-2556. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Ride a coach pulled by an antique tractor or ponies.
Baylor Farm: 28511 Ben Howard Road, Monroe. 360-793-0822. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Wagon rides, U-pick pumpkins.
Biringer Farms: 4625 40th Place N.E., between Everett and Marysville off Highway 529; 425-259-0255, www.biringerfarm.com. Features a corn maze and the Pumpkin Country patch. “Earth-To-Mars” covers 16 acres and features six miles of paths through three mazes, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31, weekdays by appointment. $7, $6.50 groups of 50 or more. No frills U-pick pumpkin patch open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, $3 any size.
Bob’s Corn: 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish; 360-668-3043. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31. Giant farm/tractor-themed eight-acre corn maze, U-pick pumpkin patch with 20 varieties.
Carleton Farm: 830 Sunnyside Blvd. SE, Everett; 425-334-2297. Open 9 a.m. to dusk daily through Oct. 31. Four acre “Farm Trivia” corn maze and farm animals daily. Hayrides and pumpkin cannon on weekends.
Country Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch: At Country Village, 23804 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-485-0191. U-pick pumpkins.
Craven Farm Pumpkin Patch: 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish; 360-568-2601, www.cravenfarm.com. Open 9:30 a.m. to dusk daily through Oct. 31. Storytime tours, 20 acres of pumpkins, baby farm animals, 10-acre corn maze, nursery rhyme scenes, horse-drawn hay rides from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, scarecrow-making, pumpkin slinger. $4.
Fairbank Farm: 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-743-3694. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 29. A hands-on animal and pumpkin farm, school group tours, $2, $5 school group tour includes pumpkin.
The Farm: 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish; 425-334-4124, www.thefarm1.com. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Washington State Corn Maze is 12 acres and features state landmarks with educational rest stations, scavenger hunt, $5, $20 family. Features petting farm, 18-hole putting course, barn maze, wagon rides and pig show. Maze open at night by appointment.
Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Features five-acre “Mystery Mansion” corn maze, $4, and u-pick pumpkin patch. Puppet show and storytime, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Pumpkin slingshot, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Kurt’s Produce: 17819 Highway 203, Monroe; 360-794-5940. Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins.
Pumpkins for Literacy: Smokey Point Plant Farm, 16622 Twin Lakes Road, Arlington; 360-659-6236. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins. Free hay rides, petting zoo, train rides and bouncing house on weekends.
Shuh Farms: 9828 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-629-6455. Open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily through Nov. 7.
Stocker Farms: 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish; 360-568-7391. Open 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31. Help Sheriff Keith find the Steer with the Golden Horns in the 10-acre corn maze, $6. “Field of Screams” is on Fridays and Saturdays.
Williams Pioneer Pumpkin Patch: Located off Highway 532, west of Stanwood, before the bridge to Camano Island; 360-629-3580. Open noon to dusk Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday, daily through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins, straw bales, hayrides on weekends.
Halloween events/ harvest festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Autumn Fest in Snohomish: Critter’s Capers pets and owners costume contest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23, $4, 11 a.m. sign up, noon parade, 1 p.m. winners announced, at First Street and Avenue A, Snohomish; free pumpkin painting, noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 23; Carved pumpkin contest, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.; trick or treat in downtown Snohomish, 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at participating stores.
Haunted Forest: The eighth annual haunted forest, 7 to 10 p.m. weeknights, until 11 p.m. weekends, through Oct. 31, $7, $6 with canned food donation. Everett Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-953-4043, www.everettjaycees.org.
Halloween party: The annual Halloween pool party with games and treats, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23, $7.50, $6 residents, pre-purchase is required. Hal Moe Pool, 405 Third St., Snohomish.
Chamber of Horror: Haunted house, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 24, 28 through 30, $6. Creaky Cafe with stories, games and treats, 6 to 8 p.m. each night for the younger or more timid set. Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-290-9500.
Giant pumpkin sculpting: Watch as pumpkin sculptors Russ and Pam Leno sculpt a giant pumpkin, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24. Biringer Farm, 4625 40th Place NE, Everett; 425-259-0255, www.biringerfarm.com.
Harvest festival: 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Forest Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4132 Federal Ave., Everett; 425-252-3438.
Harvest Ho-Down: The Equine Rescue Association’s event features a costume contest, games and pony rides, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24, $2 for pony rides. 2506 B 128th St., Marysville; 360-658-5494.
Harvest party: Costume contest, raffles, games, prizes, cake walk and bake sale, 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Grandview Community center, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington; 425-377-0623.
Halloween poker ride: The Backcountry Horseman of Washington’s annual fund-raiser, similar to high/low games, 10:30 a.m., prizes awarded at 4 p.m., Oct. 30 at Pilchuck Tree Farm. Call for directions, 425-359-9050.
Howl-o-ween pet costume contest: Local Petco stores are holding a nationwide costume contest for pets, noon Oct. 30. For local stores, visit www.petco.com.
Halloween party: Costume contest, door prizes, DJ and dancing, 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31. Lip-sync show and auction, Oct. 31. Blue Yonder, 11014 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-377-1004.
Halloween Big Party Bash: Third annual event with games, mazes, food and live entertainment, 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Sultan Elementary School, 501 Date Ave., Sultan; 360-799-1263.
Trick-or-Treat: Local business owners in downtown Edmonds provide a pedestrian safe environment for trick-or-treaters from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Local streets will be closed to automobile traffic. Participating merchants handing out treats include businesses on Main Street, in Old Mill Town and along Fifth Avenue South; 425-776-6711.
Trick-or-Treat: Bothell’s Main Street merchants participate in trick-or-treating, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, also at Country Village from 3 to 5 p.m., Oct. 31; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Trunk-or-Treat: More than 35 car trunks will be decorated for children to trick-or-treat, inflatables, magic show, face painting and balloon animals, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Mill Creek City Hall parking lot, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek; 425-745-1891.
Seattle and beyond
Fright Fest: Wild Waves and Enchanted Village host its annual Fright Fest, Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 31, $29.99, $24.99 seniors and children 48 inches and shorter. Features Mausoleum Madness, Street of Screams, comedy hypnotist show, paintball pandemonium and TimberHawk in the Dark roller coaster ride. Located off I-5 at exit 142B on Enchanted Parkway, Federal Way; 253-661-8001, www.sixflags.com.
Market Ghost tours: Ghost tours of Pike Place Market led by Michael Yaeger and Mercedes Yaeger, by appointment, through Oct. 31, $10. For reservations, call 206-322-1218.
Nightmare at the Center: The 39th annual haunted house at Seattle Center is 10,000 square feet, 7 to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, through Oct. 31, $10, $15 VIP Lounge. The Pavilion, Southeast corner of Key Arena area, Seattle.
Pumpkin Harvest Festival: Pumpkin festival features a hay maze, pony rides, 4-H animal barn, miniature roller coaster, educational tours, corn maze and U-pick pumpkin fields, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Join pumpkin sculptors Russ and Pam Leno for a free pumpkin carving demonstration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23. $5 to $7 for educational tours, reservations required. Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St., Carnation; 425-333-4135.
Haunted Trails: Enjoy guided trail walks with Halloween characters around every turn, 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, $8, $7 with canned food donation. Recommended for ages 5 years and older. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-603-3107, www.bastyr.edu.
ZooBoo: Outdoor and indoor activities, creepy crafts, special animal appearances, treat stations, conservation activities, a zoo-wide word hunt, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24. Regular zoo admission, kids are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags. Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org.
Trick or Treat on the Waterfront: Kids are invited to trick or treat in the waterfront neighborhood, appearances by J.P. Patches and the Seafair Pirates, arts and crafts, treats, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24, activities inside the aquarium with admission. Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4320, www.seattleaquarium.org.
Pumpkin Prowl: Trick-or-treating at the zoo, 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 through 31, $7, $5 ages 3 through 17. Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Halloween at Sazerac: Costumes, cocktails and card readings, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. 1101 Fourth Ave., Seattle; 206-624-7755.
Halloween Horrorathon slumber party: Second annual event features a haunted forest, monster dance and costume contest, live music, vaudeville, all night classic monster movies, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, $10, $5 ages 6 to 16. At 7 p.m. treats for kids and Halloween cartoons, after midnight classic movies. Encouraged to bring camping chairs, sleeping bags and tents; 360-387-4579, www.chumleigh.com.
Howl-O-Ween: Wolf Haven’s annual pumpkin feed for the wolves and Halloween party, 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Features feed tours, magic show, music, scary stories, costume contest and snacks, $18, $12 ages 3 to 12, reservations recommended. 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, www.wolfhaven.org.
Halloween bash: Space City Mixer presents its third annual bash with an ancient Egypt theme, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 21 and older only. Costume contest, live music, tarot card and palm readers, $25, $30 at the door. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328, www.halloweenseattle.com.
Halloween film fest: “Young Frankenstein,” 5 p.m., “Twilight Zone,” 7 p.m., “Psycho,” 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Hotwire Coffee, 17551 15th Ave. NE, Shoreline; www.hotwirecoffee.com.
“Masque: An Evening of Phantasm and Philanthropy”: An evening with gothic garments, cocktail party, sit-down dinner, dancing, masquerade, costume or creative black tie dress, 9 p.m. Oct. 30, $125, $75 for party only. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle; www.friendskc.org.
Pumpkin Push: The ninth annual family fun run with a 5K run and walk, one mile family fun walk and kids dash, features music, kids games, pumpkin patch, prizes for costumes and event winners, 10 a.m. Oct. 30. Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle; 206-634-1754, www.pumpkin pushrun.org.
Black Cat Ball: Purrfect Pals No-Kill Cat Shelter holds a black tie, business or Halloween costume dinner auction, 5 p.m. Oct. 30, $75. Red Lion Hotel, 1414 Fifth Ave., Seattle; 360-652-9611, ext. 4.
Halloween Day: Scavenger hunt, animal pumpkin treats, games, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31, $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 through 12. Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
Halloween Extravaganza: 3 p.m. Oct. 31, up to $35, $7 students and seniors, half-price admission for those in costume, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-362-2300.
Fairs and festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Puget Sound Festival of Bands: The 17th annual event features a marching band competition with more than 30 marching bands, 8:45 a.m. preliminary competition, 6 p.m. finals, Oct. 23. Everett Memorial Stadium, Everett; 425-379-0736.
Seattle and beyond
Turkfest: The fourth annual Turkish American Cultural Festival includes music, dancing, art, demonstrations, workshops, movies, documentaries, children’s activities and a concert with Latif Bolat, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; www.seattlecenter. com.
Kid stuff
Snohomish and Island counties
Boys &Girls Club: Gymnastics and dance classes for kids and families in the fall include gymnastics 1 through 3, preschool creative movements, childrens dance 1. For information, call 425-334-7766 or 425-397-3964.
City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families. Discounts are offered to residents of Lynnwood. For information and registration, call the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 425-771-4030:
* Teens Tuesdays, ages 13 to 18, 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, free.
* Night Waves, grades seven to 12, 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. every Saturday, $3.
* November classes include toddler time gymnastics, pre-school gymnastics, tae kwon do, baby-sitting training course, ceramics and pottery painting, creative ballet, ballet, jazzy jazz, jazz/hip-hop, baton twirling, dance/floor gymnastics, floor gymnastics and magical holiday gifts.
Everett Public Library: All childrens events are free and held at the library locations, unless otherwise marked. Some classes require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-257-8030.
* Play group for parents and children, a drop-in play group, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen.
* Story time, 2 to 3 years, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, main.
* Story time, 3 to 6 years, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, main.
* Family story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Evergreen.
Mill Creek Library: 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-337-4822. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
* Doodle with Pierr Morgan, author/illustrator, drawing supplies provided, 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 23.
Seattle and beyond
Barnes &Noble events: 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville; 425-398-1990. Weekly story time, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays.
“The Magic City”: A stage adaptation of the book by English writer E. Nesbit, about 10-year-old who likes to build amazing cities out of everyday household objects, and magically escapes into one of them, through Nov. 6. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.
Northwest Puppet Center: 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $9.50, $8 seniors, $7.50 children, season tickets available. Strega Nona, through Oct. 24, $18 seniors and children.
Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 for children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave., Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. $10, $7 ages 3 to 12.
* Masters of the Web, featuring a variety of exotic and local spiders, educational information, interactive experiences, through Oct. 31.
* Eye-to-Eye tours available through Oct., $55.
Films
Snohomish and Island counties
UW Bothell Film Series: “Reel Culture” film series begins Oct. 24 at The Commons at UW Bothell, Bothell; www.uwalum.com. Parking is $1. “Some Like It Hot,” with Bruce Burgett, 1 p.m. Oct. 24; “Shall We Dance?” with JoLynn Edwards, 6 p.m. Oct. 29; “Amandla,” with Rob Krabill, 1 p.m. Nov. 7; “The Full Monty,” with Michael Goldberg, 6 p.m. Nov. 12.
Seattle and beyond
“Bugs! in 3D”: Boeing IMAX Theatre, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-4629. www.ticketweb.com.
“The Eruption of Mount St. Helens”: 10 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7 p.m. daily. Seattle IMAX Dome Theater, Pier 59, Waterfront Park, Seattle; 206-622-1868.
“Into the Deep”: 10:40 a.m., 12:10, 1:40, 3:10, 4:40 and 6:10 p.m. daily. Seattle IMAX Dome Theater, Pier 59, Waterfront Park, Seattle; 206-622-1868.
Lectures
Snohomish county
Antionette Botsford: A talk for writers and lovers of literature, “The Silence Between the Words: Storytelling and Oral Tradition as Living Expression and Literary Source,” 1 p.m. Oct. 23, Bayview Hall, Highway 525 at Bayview Road, Langley; 360-331-6714.
Seattle and beyond
Nextbook: Public programs on Jewish literature, culture and ideas. Readings and performances: Binnie Kirshenbaum, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Jewel Box Theatre at the Rendezvous.
John Billingsley: Discusses his work on Star Trek: Enterprise, 4 p.m. Oct. 23, $5. Private reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the top of the Smith Tower, $50. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; 206-323-7499, www.townhallseattle.org.
Markets
Snohomish and Island counties
Bayview Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October, Saturdays only through Dec. 31. Bayview Road and Highway 525, Langley; www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 23. Highway 525 at Thompson Road, Langley; www.southwhidbeytilth.org.
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Fall into Art auction: Second annual art auction and fund-raiser, live auction from 8 to 9 p.m., dinner and live music at 7 p.m., 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Gleneagle Country Club, 7619 E. Country Club Drive, Arlington; 360-435-5866.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballroom dance classes: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13, lessons in tango, swing, and waltz, 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway, Everett; 425-339-8825.
Ballroom dance classes: Sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club, beginner and intermediate lessons available, Mondays through Nov. 8, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., 425-334-2746.
KSER benefit contra dance: 7:30 p.m. lesson, 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 6, $10, $5 ages 12 and younger. Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-355-4141.
Parents Without Partners dance: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, orientation for new members at 6:45 p.m., Everett Elks Club, 2731 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-388-4544.
Public dance: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13 with music by The Versatones, the retired Eagles activity club’s live band, featuring waltz, pattern and other dances, 1 to 4 p.m. every Monday. $2. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9219.
Public dance: Seattle Western Swing Music Society hosts a dance with live bands each month. 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9210.
Public dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday. $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.
Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares holds classes Sundays, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays at Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton, Edmonds; 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.
Square dancing: Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-742-6334, 425-774-6574.
Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Marysville Jr. High cafeteria, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; 360-403-9305.
Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.
Square dancing: The Whirlybirds Square Dance Club holds dances at 7:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-252-1204.
Square dancing: With Doug Coleman, 1 p.m. Fridays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, 1 p.m. every Saturday. Small donation. Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
Seattle and beyond
Square dancing: The Freewheelers Square Dance Club hosts mainstream square dances for singles and couple, 7 to 10 p.m. every first and third Sunday of each month. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Around the World in a Tea Cup: Virtual tea tasting adventure with Susan Springer, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 23, $50. Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 425-267-0153.
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, open to all ages and skill levels. Now featuring tournaments and lessons. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features farm-animal barn, ice cream, European antiques, flower garden, gift barn, goat walk and hay maze.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up. 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Seattle and beyond
All-Breed Funday: Tri-state Jack Russell Terrier Club hosts, agility, go-to-ground, racing, Jack Russell Rescue raffle and silent auction, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, $5 per run or $20 day pass. 14053 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-876-2426, 360-895-2494.
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