Edmonds
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” — 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 30: Alternative Stages presents Kathryn Schulz Miller’s dramatization of Washington Irving’s spooky classic story, at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Tickets: $10 for the show and dessert buffet, available by calling 425-774-9600.
Fresh Cider Squeeze — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22: Faith Community Church, 10220 238th St. SW, Edmonds, hosts this 9th annual hands-on event where participants can take home a fresh cider. Cider is free; non-perishable food item donations for the Edmonds Food Bank are welcome. Info: 206-542-8883.
First Annual Halloween Howl — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22: Dog lovers can dress up their furry friends and head for the Off-Leash Area of Edmonds south of Marina Beach. Canine Costume judging at 3 p.m., with prizes; free hot dogs served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: www.olae.org.
Fairbank “Hands On” Animal &Pumpkin Farm — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays, through Oct. 31: Farm animals petting and feeding area, vegetable garden, Hidden Bear Trail and Pumpkin Land. Harvest time theme; nothing scary; lots of baby animals with moms. Admission: $2.50 per person. Pumpkins $1 &up, gourds 50 cents &up. School groups by reservation weekdays. 15308 52nd Ave. W. Edmonds (north Lynnwood area). Info: 425-743-3694.
Downtown Edmonds Trick-or-Treat — 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: Streets will be closed off to automobile traffic as local merchants on Main Street, in Old Mill Town and along Fifth Avenue S. hand out candy for trick-or-treaters in the event focusing on safety. Info: 425-776-6711.
Shoreline
Hamlin Halloween Haunt — 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21: Shoreline Parks &Rec hosts campfire spooky songs and tales, hayrides, “candy-in-the-haystack” game, and face painting in forested Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. NE. Dress warmly; bring flashlight, roasting stick for marshmallows. Free admission. Info: 206-418-3383.
Scary Stories for Brave Listeners — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25: Storytellers will tell frightening, yucky, and true tales of ghosts and hauntings, followed by an open mike for storytellers with a scary tale to tell. Not recommend for young or timid children. Refreshments served. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.
Happy Pumpkins — 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27: Seasonal stories for young listeners — no scary stuff. Costumes welcome. Register. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW., Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.
Halloween Costume Carnival — 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Oct. 31: Costume parade, special games and hands-on art projects, at the Indoor Playground at Spartan Recreation Center Gymnasium, 18560 1st Ave. NE. For ages 1-4. Cost: $2 per child. Info: 206-418-3383.
Not-So-Scary Halloween — 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31: “Happy” Halloween stories, songs and non-spooky surprises. Ages 3-6, younger children welcome with adult caregiver. Costumes welcome. Register. At Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.
Toddler Tales-n-Treats — 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31: Ages 2 to 3 with adult can enjoy happy Halloween stories and rhymes especially for toddlers. Costumes welcome. At Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.
Indoor Playground Halloween Costume Carnival — 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Oct. 31: Ages 1–4 can join in on the costume parade, plus special games and hands-on art projects. Meets at Spartan Recreation Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline. Cost: $2 drop-in fee per child. Info: 206-418-3383.
Halloween Party at Central Market — 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: Don your costume and trick-or-treat at Shoreline’s Central Market, 15505 Westminster Way N. Hayrides, candy, games and entertainment. Free. For ages toddler-12 years, with adult. Info: 206-363-9226 or www.central-market.com.
Lake Forest Park
Scary Stories for Brave Listeners — 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27: Lake Forest Park Library presents storytellers with frightening, yucky, and true tales of ghosts and hauntings, followed by an open mike for storytellers with a scary tale to tell on the Third Place Commons Stage, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Not recommend for young or timid children. Refreshments served. Info: 206-362-8860.
Harvest Ball — 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30: Friends of the Commons and Shoreline-LFP Seniors host this dance with the big band music of Wes Gallagher’s Band, at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Info: 206-366-3333.
Halloween Party — 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: Face painting (begins at 4:30 p.m.), contests, games and trick or treating for treats or UNICEF. At Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Info: 206-366-3333.
Lynnwood
Halloween Celebration — 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: Stories, crafts and refreshments. Costumes welcome. For families. At Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-778-2148.
Halloween Dance Party — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: Sno-King International Folk Dance Society hosts this festive event with live music and prizes at Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $5, $3 members. Info: 425-454-6529 or 425-889-0541.
Mountlake Terrace
Halloween Party — 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: Creep on in for a frightfully good time with stories, games, crafts and refreshments. Costumes encouraged. All ages; preregistration required. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.
Harvest Festival — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29: Crafts for children, sample classes such as Hip Hop Dance, Preschool, and Terrific Twos, visit the Indoor Playground, at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Free admission. Info: 425-776-9173.
Brier
Halloween Party — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26: Stories, games, crafts &refreshments. Costumes encouraged. At the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd. Info: 425-483-0888.
Mill Creek
“Trunk or Treat” — 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: The City of Mill Creek Parks &Rec and Canyon Creek Church host this trick-or-treat event in Mill Creek City Hall parking lot, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd., with more than 25 decorated car trunks filled with candy, plus inflatables, a magic show, face painting, and balloon animals. Up to age 12. Refreshments for purchase. Free; canned food donations encouraged. Info: 425-745-1891.
Bothell
Country Village Safe Halloween — 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: Children under age 13 can dress in costume, collect treats from merchants and view scarecrows and pumpkins, at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Bothell. Info: 425-483-2250.
Bothell Safe Halloween — 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: Bothell’s Main Street merchants open their doors for safe, easy, and candy-filled trick-or-treating. Info: www.ci.bothell.wa.us or 425-486-7430.
Kenmore
Haunted Trails &Pumpkin Fest — 6:30-10 p.m. Friday &Saturday, Oct. 21 &22: Enjoy guided trail walks with Halloween characters around every turn, at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. Admission: $9, $8 with canned food donation. Recommended for ages 6 &up. Info: 425-603-3107, www.bastyr.edu.
Everett
Haunted Forest — 7-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23, Thursday-Monday, Oct. 27-31: Everett Jaycees host this 9th annual haunting at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Admission: $7, $6 with canned food donation. Recommended for ages 5 &up only. Info: 425-953-4043, www.everettjaycees.org.
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