When October rolls around, Lynnwood makes the perfect launch point for spine-tingling fun in the Seattle area. Whether you’re after eerie ghost tours, pumpkin-spiced festivals, or family-friendly thrills, there’s a haunted happening for every kind of Halloween spirit.
Just 20 minutes south of Lynnwood, and a short ride on the Light Rail, Seattle serves up both year-round ghostly adventures and limited-time frights. Some are strictly adults-only (read: beer, cocktails, and elaborate scares). Others are designed with kids—and even pets—in mind. Here’s your guide to the ghoulishly good times.
Spooky Seattle All Year Long
Before the pumpkins even hit the patch, Seattle offers some harvest time diversions that run year-round. If you’re someone who starts their Halloween countdown on July 5, check out these spooky events!
Spooked in Seattle: This walking tour through Pioneer Square is led by paranormal investigators who dig deep into the city’s haunted past.
Seattle Underground Tour: Uncover the underground city beneath downtown, where today’s sidewalks sit above the original streets. History and hauntings go hand in hand here.
If you can’t wait until Halloween season, these are perfect first stops for a ghostly day trip.
Adults-Only Frights and Delights
Seattle knows how to throw a Halloween bash with a grown-up twist. Think craft cocktails, creepy theatrics, and haunted houses designed to make your hair stand on end.
Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
October 3 & 4, 4–10pm | $30–50 | Seattle Center
Sip from a giant pumpkin keg (yes, really) and sample 80+ pumpkin beers. Add in costumes, food, and festive vibes, and you’ve got a fall classic that Charlie Brown never dreamed of.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
October 3 & 24 | Old Spaghetti Factory, Lynnwood
Dine on classic Italian fare while unraveling a whodunit. Actors weave through the dining room, dropping clues, red herrings, and plenty of laughs in this interactive dinner show. Rating is PG-10 without curse words or gore, but some loud noises may frighten young children. Reservations recommended.
Georgetown Haunted History Tour
October 8–10 | $25 | Georgetown
Back for its 22nd year, this immersive walking tour digs into murder, mayhem, and more. If you like your scares with a side of neighborhood lore, this one’s a must.
Fashionably Undead: The Goopening
October 25, 8pm | $39 | MoPOP
Step into MoPOP for a night of glam-gore, neon, and bone-rattling beats. Expect costume contests, trivia incantations, and a dance floor that won’t quit.
We’re Having an Old Friend for Dinner
October 31, 6-8:30 pm | MoPOP
Hannibal Lecter meets fine dining in this eerie culinary experience. Think rich autumnal flavors, rare horror artifacts, and just enough unease to keep you on edge.
Haunted Soiree: Vampire
Select Dates September 26 – November 1 | From $58 | Capitol Hill
Cocktail party meets immersive theater. With themed drinks, aerial acts, and live music, this event delivers gothic glamour in spades (and fangs).
Georgetown Morgue
Select Nights September 26 – November 2 | $32–260 | Georgetown
A haunted house with history. Once a mortuary and crematorium, the building already comes with chilling lore. Add top-tier theatrical scares, and you’ve got Seattle’s most infamous haunt.
Haunted Skies
October 17, 7:00 -11:00 pm | The Museum of Flight
Step into a night inspired by the WWII “Night Witches,” with ghost stories, tarot readings, Ouija sessions, and a spooky story salon set among historic aircraft. Come in costume for contests, cocktails, and an unforgettable evening where aviation history meets the supernatural.
Haunted History Ghost Tours
Running through October 28, these $15 Pioneer Square walks mix Victorian mysticism with true tales of the occult. Recommended for ages 16+.
Haunted Houses and Scary Fun Near Lynnwood
Not all the action requires a trip deep into Seattle. Just minutes from Lynnwood, you’ll find plenty of scream-worthy spots.
Nile Nightmares Haunted House (Mountlake Terrace, mainly weekends Oct 3–Nov 1 | $35): Six different haunted attractions, three escape rooms, and $10 kids’ days for the younger crowd.
Stalker Farms Haunted Corn Maze (Snohomish, weekends Oct 3–Nov 1 | $20–50): Pumpkin patch by day, terrifying clown-heavy horror show by night. Don’t miss the clown shot paintball option for sweet revenge.
Family-Friendly Halloween Adventures
Seattle doesn’t forget the kiddos. These events pack in costumes, candy, and just enough spookiness without the nightmares.
Wild Waves Booville and Fright Fest
Booville: Weekends Sept 26-November 2
Fright Fest: Weekends October 6–29
$35–50
By day, Booville welcomes families with costume contests, hay mazes, and trick-or-treating. When the clock strikes 6, three haunted houses and multiple darkened rides await the bravest souls. Costumes welcome!
Vaughn’s Farm Fall Weekends
Every weekend in October, 10am–4pm | Vaughn’s Teaching Farm, Lynnwood | $15 per person (non-walkers free)
Pumpkins, hay rides, seasonal treats, and family-friendly fun all month long. A perfect outing for kids and kids-at-heart who prefer cozy fall vibes over creepy scares. Plus, this urban farm is located right in Lynnwood.
Halloween Pet Parade
October 5, 11am–2pm | Volunteer Park | Free
Dogs in bat wings. Cats in pumpkin hats. Prizes for spookiest pet and best owner-pet combo. What’s not to love?
Witches’ Tea at Hotel Sorrento
October 13, 1pm | $75 | Seattle
A whimsical tea designed for kids and their grown-ups. Expect witchy brews, macarons, cupcakes, and plenty of spooky flair in one of Seattle’s oldest (and possibly haunted) hotels.
Zoo Boo
October 14–15, 9:30am–3pm | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Costumes, games, and animals chomping pumpkins. Plus, don’t miss the famous underwater pumpkin carving demo.
Halloween Skate & Pumpkin Curling
October 28–29 | $15 | Kraken Community Iceplex
Skate to spooky tunes and try sliding a pumpkin across the ice—it’s curling, Halloween-style.
The Museum of Fright
October 26, 11am–4pm | Museum of Flight
Kids 17 and under get free admission if they arrive in costume. Inside: themed games, activities, and exhibits with a festive twist.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night
October 31, 5–7pm | Downtown Edmonds | Free
Skip the house-to-house hustle. Shops and storefronts in Edmonds hand out candy in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Beyond Seattle: Pumpkin Patches and Day Trips
If your idea of Halloween fun involves more hay bales than haunted houses, Snohomish and the surrounding areas deliver.
Craven Farm Pumpkin Patch: Classic pumpkin picking with plenty of photo ops.
Maeve Chocolate Tour: Sweet tooths can enjoy a seasonal chocolate tasting with Halloween flair.
Make Lynnwood Your Haunted Headquarters
Here’s the best part: you don’t need to stay in the thick of the city to enjoy spooky season. Lynnwood is perfectly placed to give you easy access to Seattle’s frights while still offering a cozy base to return to.
Stay in one of Lynnwood’s family-friendly hotels, fuel up at a local restaurant, then hop on the Light Rail and set out for the haunted fun that fits your style. Whether you’re chasing down ghosts in Pioneer Square, sipping pumpkin beer at Seattle Center, or cheering on your costumed pup at Volunteer Park, you’ll be glad you launched your day trip from here.
This October, the only thing scarier than haunted houses would be missing out.