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Your full guide to ghoulish goings-on

Halloween is Monday, and the weekend is packed with places to go and things to do:

Hauntings

Halloween Chiller Theater

FRI Critic's Choice Sci-Fi Film Series Halloween Chiller Theater in 3-D, "It Came From Outer Space" hosted by Robert Horton and Mark Rahner, 7 p.m. Friday, Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$6/per film or $20-$30/series (206-367-5483).

Museum of the Mysteries

THU-MON Family friendly, educational haunted museum tour with stories of local legends in historic building, noon-8:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, hours may vary due to staffing availability; all-day Halloween parties, noon-8:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Seattle Museum of the Mysteries, 623 Broadway E., Seattle; $2-$3 (206-328-6499).

KUBE 93 Haunted House

THU-MON Haunted house, 7-10 p.m. today, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m.-midnight Monday, Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter, 633 Southcenter, Tukwila; $12, or $10 with two cans of food for Food Lifeline (206-49-HAUNT).

House of Terror

THU-MON Haunted house, ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult; 7-10 p.m. today, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m.-midnight Monday, SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn; $10 (800-729-8258).

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Fright Fest at Wild Waves and Enchanted Village

THU-SUN Haunted Mausoleum, Street of Screams, thrill rides, Ghoulish Paintball, Street of Screams, hypnotist show, SideShow Bennie's Carnival of Wonders show, dance party in the wave pool Friday and Saturday nights, 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $20.99 plus tax, $16.99 at participating Blockbuster and Safeway stores, parking $8 (253-661-8000).

Nightmare Alley

THU-SUN Classic haunted house experience, proceeds benefit Gene Nastri School, and Creaky Cafe, with games, hot drinks and Halloween treats, 6-9 p.m. today, 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; $6 (425-290-9500).

Nightmare at Beaver Lake

THU-MON Outdoor/indoor haunted attraction with supernatural frights, 7-11 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Sunday and Monday; child-friendly Family Hour 7-8 p.m. nightly; Beaver Lake Park, 25201 S.E. 24th St., Sammamish; $7-$8 (425-265-9545 or www.NightmareAtBeaverLake.com).

Ghost Train

SAT Take the Night Train to Mineral Lake through the Coach of Doom and Terror Trail; not recommended for young children, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, Highway 7, Elbe; $12-$17 (360-569-2351).

Barn of Terror haunted attraction

THU-MON Haunted attraction with over 10,000 square feet, 6-10 p.m. today, 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Sunday and Monday; lights-on hours, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden, Whatcom County; $6-$7 (360-961-9787 ).

Farms, pumpkins, mazes Fairbank Animal and Pumpkin Farm

SAT, SUN Visit farm animals and Pumpkin Land, nothing scary, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Fairbank Animal and Pumpkin Farm, 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds; admission $2.50/person, pumpkins $1 and up (425-743-3694).

Carpinito Brothers Farm

THU-MON Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides on weekends, 9 a.m.-dusk daily through Monday, Carpinito Brothers Farm, South 277th Street and West Valley Highway, Kent; maze $4-$6, hayrides $2.50 (253-854-5692).

Serres Farm

THU-MON U-pick pumpkins in all colors and types in 8-acre pumpkin patch, corn stalks, U-cut flowers, kids' corn maze, tractors, farm equipment, 3-6 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Monday, Serres Farm, 20306 N.E. 50th St., Redmond (425-868-3017).

The South 47 Farm

corn maze

THU-MON Farm stand, U-pick flowers, herbs, fruits, and veggies, Pumpkin Patch, wagon rides on weekends; corn maze open Thursday-Sunday, bring flashlight for evening hours, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Fall City Farms Pumpkin Patch

THU-MON U-pick pumpkins, gourds, flowers, vegetables, Jack o' lantern house, pumpkin wall, scarecrow making, weekend wagon rides, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, open Monday, closing early, call for hours, Fall City Farms, 3636 Neal Road, Fall City (425-222-4553 or www.fallcityfarms.com).

Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Remlinger Farms

SAT, SUN Tractor-drawn wagon rides to U-pick pumpkin field and corn maze, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, pumpkins $1-$10 by size; pumpkins also available at Farm Market, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; country fair with animal barnyard, pony rides, steam train, hay maze, hay jump, climbing wall, antique-car ride from the '62 Seattle World's Fair and kiddie rides, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, admission $10-$12, Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation (425-451-8740).

Pumpkin patch, Jubilee Farm

SAT, SUN Tractor-drawn wagon rides to pumpkin patch, loft hay maze, pony rides, farm animals, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jubilee Farm, 229 W. Snoqualmie River Road N.E., Carnation; free admission, charge for pony rides (425-222-4558 or www.jubileefarm.org).

Spooner Farms corn maze

and pumpkins

THU-MON Five-acre corn maze, $5-$6, farm animals, pumpkins, 3-6 p.m. today, Friday, Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Spooner Farms, 9710 State Route 162 E., Puyallup (253-840-2059).

Carleton Farm pumpkins & corn maze

THU-MON Working farm with pumpkin patch, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, snack bar, farm animals, hay rides on weekends, 9 a.m.-dusk daily through Monday, Carleton Farm, 830 Sunnyside Blvd. S.E., Everett; free (425-334-2297).

Corn maze, Pumpkin Country

SAT, SUN Salmon-themed corn maze, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, $7; train/wagon rides to pumpkin patch, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $3-$7, pumpkins $2, giant pumpkins individually priced; Biringer Farm, Highway 529 between Everett and Marysville, Everett (425-259-0255).

Stocker Farms corn maze

THU-MON Ten-acre corn maze, 4-9 p.m. today, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday; $6, Friday and Saturday nights and Halloween night the maze becomes a haunted "Field of Screams" starting at dusk, $8; Festival Field with hayrides, pumpkin bounce ride, animals, tractor-pulled train, games, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $5; Stocker Farms, 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish; $6-$8 (360-568-7391 ).

Craven Farm Pumpkin Festival

THU-MON Acres of pumpkins of all sizes, 13-acre corn maze, hay ride, kids carnival, pumpkin slinger, gift shops, food, harvest market, 9:30 a.m.-dusk today through Monday, Craven Farm, 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish; $4-$20 (360-568-2601).

Foster's pumpkin patch, corn maze and Harvest Festival

THU-MON Five-acre corn maze, U-pick pumpkin patch, animal barn, food, fall nursery, gift barn, hay maze, produce market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Monday, Foster's Produce and Corn Maze, 5818 State Route 530 N.E., Arlington; corn maze $4/person (360-435-5095 or www.fosterscornmaze.com).

Maris Farms corn maze, Haunted Woods

THU-MON Haunted Woods, not recommended for children under age 10, 2-9 p.m. today, 7-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Monday, $12-$13.50, advance tickets available on-line, space limited; corn maze, 3-6 p.m. today, 3-6 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, $3-$7; pumpkin patch, Kiddie Courtyard with games, mini-maze, climbing wall, pony rides, 10 a.m.-dusk Saturday and Sunday, $5 admission includes small pumpkin; Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Highway, Buckley (253-862-2848 or www.marisfarms.com).

Rutledge corn maze

THU-SUN Two maze adventures with three miles of trails, 2-9 p.m. today, 2 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Rutledge Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and Miniature Golf, 302 93rd Ave. S.E., Olympia (360-357-3700).

Pheasant Fields Farm corn maze and Wild Woods

THU-MON Flowers, produce, fresh eggs, pumpkins, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Monday; two-acre decorated corn maze, noon-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 6, $3-$5; farm tours, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday $1-$4; Wild Woods guided walk through haunted maze and spooky woods, 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, $5-$7.50; Pheasant Fields Farm, 13274 Clear Creek Road N.W., Silverdale (360-697-6224).

Gordon Skagit Farm

THU-MON Apples, ornamental corn, squash, cooking pumpkins and a large selection of carving pumpkins in orange and other colors, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Monday, 15598 McLean Road, Mount Vernon (360-424-7262).

Costumes

Value Village

Costume experts on hand during all store hours to help find or create inexpensive costumes from used goods and clothing and new props, at all Value Village stores including 1525 11th Ave., Seattle (206-322-7789); 8700 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-783-4648); 12548 Lake City Way N.E., Seattle (206-365-8232);

Burien (206-246-6237);

Renton (425-255-5637);

Kent (253-850-8760);

Lynnwood (425-745-6603);

Edmonds (425-771-8323);

Redmond (425-883-2049);

Puyallup (253-848-1582);

Everett (425-355-8320);

Bremerton (360-479-7998);

or see www.savers.com.

Display and costume

Costumes, masks, stage make-up, wigs, accessories, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 11201 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle (206-362-4810).

Champion Party Supply

Costume rental and sales, masks, make-up, wigs, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 124 Denny Way, Seattle (206-284-1980).

Vintage Costumers

Theater-quality authentic historical-costume rentals, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7011 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle (206-522-5234).

Halloween make-up headquarters

Kids can get faces painted by Civic Light Opera staff experts, 3-5:30 p.m. Monday, by appointment, Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave. N.E., Seattle; donations accepted (206-684-7026).

Carnivals, kids' parties

Haunted House, South Park

THU-SAT Haunted house for ages up to 13, 6-8 p.m. today, Friday, and Saturday, South Park Community Center, 8319 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle; $1 or canned-food donation (206-684-7451).

October pumpkin patch

THU-MON Carnival games and rides and pumpkins, located in the mall's south parking lot, 2-9 p.m. today through Monday, Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter south parking lot, Tukwila; $10 per child includes unlimited rides, a drink and a pumpkin (206-246-0423).

Teen flashlight pumpkin hunt, Queen Anne

THU Dress warmly, bring a flashlight and goodie bag for prizes for ages 11-16, 7:15 p.m. today, Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 First Ave. W., Seattle (206-386-4240).

Teen flashlight pumpkin hunt, Bitter Lake

THU Bring a flashlight and a goodie bag for prizes, dress for the weather, for ages 11-16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. today, Bitter Lake Community Center Annex, 13040 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle (206-684-7524).

Halloween Carnival,

Loyal Heights

FRI Carnival games and jumpy toy for ages 10 and younger, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 N.W. 77th St., Seattle; canned-food-bank donations requested (206-684-4052).

Halloween carnival, Ravenna

FRI Fun for kids, tiny tots, 6-7 p.m., 6-to 12-year-olds, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E., Seattle; $3/person or $10/immediate family (206-684-7534).

Halloween hoopla

FRI Traditional Halloween festival with haunted house, mad-scientist lab, carnival games, candy, arts and crafts; come in costume, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, 503 N. 50th St., Seattle; $1 admission includes 5 activity tickets, bring in canned-food donations to receive more tickets (206-547-7261).

Octoboofest Children's Hospital fund-raiser

FRI Halloween entertainment, refreshments, games, prizes, a raffle, safe trick-or-treating, face painting, all with a "Star Wars" theme, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free, donations requested (206-293-2982).

Halloween carnival, Alki

FRI Games for kids of all ages, wear a costume, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Alki Community Center, 5817 S.W. Stevens St., Seattle; activity tickets 25 cents (206-684-7430).

Halloween carnival, Ballard

FRI Treats and carnival games for ages 10 and younger, bring a bag for goodies, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. N.W., Seattle; game tickets 25 cents each (206-684-4093).

Halloween carnival, Delridge

FRI Carnival games, candy, wear costumes, for ages 12 and younger, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; free (206-684-7423).

Campus Creepy Crawl, Garfield

FRI Carnival games at the community center and free swim in the pool with a movie, for ages 12 and younger, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St., Seattle (206-684-4788).

Haunted pumpkin flashlight hunt, Green Lake

FRI Inside and outside toy and candy hunt by kids in age groups, bring a bag, for ages 4-15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle; free (206-684-0780).

Fall carnival, Hiawatha

FRI Carnival games, face painting, cookie walk, for ages 2-12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-684-7441).

Freaky Fall Festival,

High Point

FRI Activities for ages 12 and younger, wear costumes, 6-8 p.m. Friday, High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave., Seattle (206-684-7422).

Halloween carnival, International District

FRI Games, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, for ages up to 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, International District/Chinatown Community Center, 719 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle; $1/person (206-233-0042).

Halloween carnival, Jefferson

FRI Games and goodies for ages 3-10, haunted house for ages 6-10, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; game tickets 25 cents each or 5/$1, haunted house $1/person (206-684-7481).

Halloween festival, Laurelhurst

FRI Hayrides, 4:30-7 p.m., carnival for preschool and elementary school ages, 4:30-8 p.m., haunted house, 5-8 p.m., bonfire, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Laurelhurst Park and Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 N.E. 41st St., Seattle (206-684-7529).

Halloween carnival,

Loyal Heights

FRI Carnival games, jumpy toy, for ages 10 and younger, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 N.W. 77th St., Seattle; admission, canned-food-bank donation, games 25 cents each (206-684-4052).

Halloween festival, Magnolia

FRI Games and costume contest, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W., Seattle; canned-food donation and $5/family (206-386-4235).

Haunted hangar flashlight candy hunt

FRI Music and treats, bring a flashlight and a bag to search for candy in a big, dark hangar, for ages 12-16, 7:30-8 p.m. Friday, Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle; free (206-684-7026).

Halloween carnival, Miller

FRI Arts and crafts, games and prizes, cider and cookies for ages 10 and younger with parent, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., Seattle; admission, 2 cans of food for food bank (206-684-4753).

Halloween carnival, Montlake

FRI Carnival games for ages 12 and younger, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Montlake Community Center, 1618 E. Calhoun St., Seattle; games tickets 4/$1 (206-684-4736).

Halloween carnival,

Queen Anne

FRI Carnival games, costume fashion show, cake walk, for ages 12 and younger, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 First Ave. W., Seattle; 25 cents per game (206-386-4240).

Fall fun festival, Rainier

FRI Games, arts and crafts, come in costume, for ages 1-10, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-386-1919).

Fall harvest festival,

Rainier Beach

FRI Games, prizes, refreshments, adults and kids welcome to wear costumes, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-386-1925).

Halloween carnival, Ravenna

FRI Games for ages 5 and younger, 6-7 p.m., and ages 6-12, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E., Seattle; $3/person or $10/family (206-684-7534).

Halloween carnival,

South Park

FRI Carnival games, jumpy toys, snacks for ages 3-10, 6-8 p.m. Friday, South Park Community Center, 8319 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle; 25 cents per game ticket (206-684-7451).

Halloween carnival, Southwest

FRI Carnival games, arts and crafts, coloring and costume contests for age 10 and younger, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Southwest Community Center, 2801 S.W. Thistle St., Seattle; free (206-684-7438).

Halloween carnival, Yesler

FRI Carnival games and prizes for all ages, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Yesler Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way, Seattle; free (206-386-1245).

Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen

FRI, SAT Celebrate Halloween in 1855 style with ghost stories, cookies and cider around the campfire, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2-$4 (253-591-5339).

Big pumpkin bash

SAT For ages 2-10, carnival games, entertainment, cake walk, jump toy, candy, special activities for preschoolers, wear costumes, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Bitter Lake Community Center Annex, 13040 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle (206-684-7524).

Pumpkin painting

SAT Kids ages 4-12 can pick out a little pumpkin to paint and take home, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, West Seattle Nursery and Garden Center, 5275 California Ave. S.W., Seattle; free with canned-food-bank donation (206-935-9276).

Boo in Burien

SAT Trick or treat at participating businesses, hayrides, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, downtown Burien (206-433-2882 or www.discoverburien.com).

Harvest Happening and

Great Pumpkin Hunt

SAT Come in costume for pumpkin hunt, 5-6 p.m., carnival games, inflatable rides and a walk through Woodinville history, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Woodinville Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. N.E., Woodinville; $5/person (425-398-9327).

Kent Halloween party

SAT Games, craft activities, magic show, families encouraged to dress in costume, recommended for children ages preschool through fifth grade, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $3 at the door, adults and kids under age 2 free (253-856-5050 or www.ci.kent.wa.us/

artsentertainment).

Kids' Halloween party

SAT Games and prizes, refreshments, costume contest, meet Jackie O'Lantern, Halloween photos available for $1, 11 a.m. Saturday, Wight's Home and Garden, 5026 196th S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-775-3550).

Halloween harvest festival

SAT Trick or treat on Main Street, games, crafts, face painting, costumes encouraged, for ages 2-12, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Washington Elementary School, 20 E Street N.E., Auburn; photos available for $2, canned- food-bank donations requested (253-931-3043).

Fall family fun at The Lodge

SAT Family games, pumpkin carving and costume contests and chili feed, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, The Lodge at Eagle Ridge Senior Living, 1600 Eagle Ridge Drive S., Renton; free (425-793-8080).

Haunted doughnut factory

SAT Kids in costume can tour haunted Krispy Kreme factory and create a decorated doughnut, 11 a.m. Saturday, Tacoma Mall, Tacoma; free (253-475-4565).

The Great Punkin' Express

SAT Ride in vintage train to Mineral Lake to search for candy in a haystack and have your picture taken with the Great Pumpkin, prizes for best costumes by ages group, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, Highway 7, Elbe; $3-$17 (360-569-2351).

Trick or treat

on the waterfront

SUN Party at the aquarium with arts and crafts, treats and entertainment including J.P. Patches and the Seafair Pirates, and trick or treat at participating waterfront businesses, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; aquarium admission $5-$12 (206-386-4300).

Jumping Jackolantern Halloween Bash

SUN Join OntheDouble and other local pro jump-rope and Hula-Hoop performers for performances followed by instruction; games, activities, costume contest, 3 p.m. Sunday, Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., Seattle; $5-$100 (206-992-8663).

Northshore YMCA

Halloween Carnival

SUN Haunted house, treats, carnival games, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Northshore Family YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th, Bothell; free for members, $2.50 per child for others (425-485-9797).

S'more Than You Imagined

SUN Bring a flashlight and a blanket for hot cider, cocoa and s'mores around the campfire, with music by the Pony Boy All-Star Big Band and spooky tales storyteller, 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. S.E., Auburn (253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov).

Halloween stories

at Islandwood

SUN Sit by the fire in the Friendship Circle to hear stories about spiders, bats, owls and other creatures, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Islandwood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-855-4300).

Trick or treat in Fremont

MON Participating businesses identified by an orange flyer in their window will give out candy to children in costume, accompanied by adult, 2-5 p.m. Monday, Fremont business district, Seattle (206-632-3170 or www.fremontseattle.com).

Trick or treat,

University Village

MON Mad Science activities and treats from participating stores and restaurants, 4-6 p.m. Monday, University Village, Seattle (206-523-0622 or www.uvillage.com/events.html).

Pumpkin patch carnival

MON Games, candy, inflatable slide, pony rides, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Calvary Christian Assembly, 6801 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; small charge for games and activities (206-525-7474).

City of Des Moines

Halloween party

MON Family event with carnival games, magician, candy and prizes, food available, wear costumes, 5-7 p.m. Monday, Des Moines Field House, 1000 S. 220th St., Des Moines; $2 (206-870-6527).

Trick or treat at SuperMall

MON Kids' games and trick or treat, for ages 12 and younger, 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, SuperMall, Auburn (253-833-9500 or www.supermall.com).

Trunk or treat, Mill Creek

MON City of Mill Creek and Canyon Creek Church event with 25 cars with decorated trunks open and filled with candy for children ages 12 and younger to go "trunk or treating" from car to car, with inflatables and entertainment, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek; free, food-bank donations requested (425-745-1891).

Trick or treat, Tacoma Mall

MON Treats for kids in costume ages 12 and younger, no toy weapons, 5 p.m. Monday, Tacoma Mall, Tacoma; free (253-475-4565).

Adult events

Grant Wistrom's

Gridiron Halloween Bash

FRI Join Seattle Seahawks Grant Wistrom and his teammates for costume party for adults with auction, raffle, food, drinks and entertainment, proceeds benefit Wistrom's Foundation for pediatric-cancer patients and their families, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, The Premier, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle; $98 (425-889-1096 or www.grantwistrom.net ).

Outdancing Halloween

disco ball

FRI Wear disco or Halloween outfit for dancing to swing, salsa and disco geared toward lesbian and gay singles and couples and anyone who loves Halloween, dance lesson 9:15 p.m., dance 9:45 p.m. Friday, Century Ballroom, 915 E. Pine St., Seattle; $7 (206-324-7263 ).

Halloween hullabaloo dance

SAT Singles and couples ages 18 and over welcome, beginners' dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance to rock, country, swing and more for singles and couples with the Dancin' DJ, costume contest with prizes, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave. S.E., Renton; lesson $8, dance $8, both $10 (425-255-9211 ).

Bump Halloween party

SAT Two dance floors, show and costume contest for grand prize of $1,000; proceeds benefit Gay City Health Project and Seattle Men's Chorus/Seattle Women's Chorus, 9 p.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $40/advance, $50/at the door (206-770-2702 or www.gaycity.org).

Radical Women

Halloween party

SAT Buffet, political-satire floorshow, tarot-card readings, costume contest, no-host bar, buffet 7:30 p.m., dancing 9:30 p.m. Saturday, New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; door donation $5, dinner donation $10 (206-722-6057).

Animal events

Hoot 'n' Howl

FRI, SAT Twilight tram rides, walks on lighted trails, games, stories, decorated stroller contest, 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; $8/person through Friday, then $9.50/person (360-832-7166).

Halloween Festivities at Cougar Mountain Zoo

FRI, SAT, SUN Scavenger hunt, pumpkin treats for animals, guessing games, coupon for free return visit to the zoo for those who come in costume, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $6-$8.50 (425-391-5508 ).

Dog-O-Ween

SAT Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA) pet-costume contest, silent auction, food, pet-related vendors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Genesee Park off-leash dog area, South Genesee Street and 46th Avenue South, Seattle; $5 suggested donation (206-264-5573).

Boneyard parade

and dog costume contest

SAT Costume dog parade, prizes for best costumes, 2 p.m. Saturday down Southwest 152nd Street, Burien; $5/per dog includes goody bag (206-433-2882 or www.discoverburien.com).

Doggie Halloween party

SAT Games, dog costume contest, off-leash playtime in the park, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, A Canine Experience, 18208 67th Ave. S.E., Snohomish; photos available, $5 (360-668-0350).

Woodland Park Zoo

Pumpkin Bash

SAT, SUN Watch zoo animals including hippos, bears, elephants, monkeys and gorillas smash, stomp and eat pumpkins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th St., Seattle; $7-$10 (206-684-4800).

Howl-O-Ween

trick or treat party

SUN Bring your dog for treats, pet photography, dog-bathing services, doggie-costume contest; all proceeds benefit Homeward Pet Adoption Center, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, BowWow Fun Towne, 18021 61st Ave. N.E., Kenmore; $10/per dog (425-488-4444).

Outdoor/active events

Wild Halloween

FRI Indoor/outdoor adventure to learn about bats, owls and other seasonal wildlife, come in costume if you like, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; $3 for ages 3-12 (206-684-0877).

Dead Lake Beasts and Skeleton Hunt

SAT Prepare for Halloween with a hunt for creepy critters along the lake, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental Learning Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $5/person, preregister (206-684-4396).

Spooky Sprint

SAT Two-mile fun run for kids ages 6-13, costumes encouraged, pumpkin pie, caramel apples and cider at finish, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Magnuson Park, Seattle; $15 (206-684-7026).

Sno-King International

Folk Dance Club

SAT Halloween party with easy dancing, costumes encouraged, 7:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20626 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; suggested donation $2-$5 (425-385-2088 or 425-774-8166 or www.sno-king.org).

Halloween treats ride

MON Cascade Bicycle Club 10-mile, leisurely pace ride, dress in costume and bring candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters, bike lights required, rain cancels, 6:30 p.m. Monday from the Statue of Liberty on the Alki Promenade, Seattle (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Compiled by Madeline McKenzie, Seattle Times staff

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