Boo BashOctober 21 – 31, 10am – 4pmCelebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash! Dress up in your favorite costumes and bring your little […]

All Hallows’ EveOctober 20 – 31, 5-8pmExplore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! As the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a […]

Filipino American History MonthOctoberJoin the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in celebrating Filipino Americans.Various activitiesasiapacificculturalcenter.org 

Music Motion MindfulnessOctober 25 – 31Experience Tacoma Nature Center trails in a new way with Music, Motion and Mindfulness trail walks. Once on the trail, use your mobile device to […]

Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift FestivalOctober 26 – 29, Thur-Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun 10am-6pmKick-off your holiday shopping with vendors, entertainment and food. See, hear and feel the Holidays in […]

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes MysteryOctober 12 – 29Directed by Liam Sanchez and Trish MulliganGet your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me […]

Every Brilliant ThingOctober 13 – 28Directed by Aaron Lamb. Featuring local artist Eleise Moore.Every Brilliant Thing is a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience blending comedy with improv to tell the story of […]

Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme & Water ParkOctober 6 – 29, Fridays 6 – 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 6 – 10pm Washington’s largest combination theme and water park will unearth […]

EmmaOctober 6 – 29Adapted by Michael BloomWritten by Jane AustenDirected by Angela BaylerEmma Woodhouse, the self-titled “matchmaker of Highbury,” is completely uninterested in marriage for herself…but has big plans for […]

The Lightning Thief:  The Percy Jackson MusicalOctober 6 – 29Set to an original rock score, the Lightning Thief will entertain all. As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly […]

  Kotadama Converse InstallationOctober 6 – November 3Opening Reception, October 6, 6 – 7:30pmNishiki Sugawara-Beda’s installation, Kotodama Converse, is a lightweight paper and script sculptural installation with accompanying small sumi paintings on […]

 MiseryOctober 20 – November 5, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm Tacoma Little Theatre welcomes the fall season with Stephen King’s Misery.  King’s prize-winning novel and award-winning film have been newly adapted by […]

17th Annual:  A Night at the Movies Costume ConcertOctober 28, 7pmAs part of Tacoma Arts Month, this highly entertaining concert by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Orchestra students play music from […]

Books, Brownies & BeansOctober 28, 9am – 4pmBooks, Brownies and Beans is one of the largest one-day used book sales in the South Sound, with proceeds going to local area non-profits. There are […]

Ghost Stories:  Tales of Rebirth and KarmaOctober 28, 6 – 8pmEnchant your Halloween season with a monstrously meaningful evening with Sangha!Starting with hauntingly delicious hors d’oeuvres, Gen Rinzin will then […]

Dia de los MuertosOctober 28, noon – 5pmnoon procession from Swan CreekEnjoy local artists, food and all things from South of the Border including the traditional procession and altar.  All […]

Halloween Celebration at Medicine CreekOctober 28, 6pmEnjoy dinner from Peligrinos and performances by PumpHouse.$45Medicine Creek Winery937 Old Pacific Hwy SE, OlympiaWinery & Wine Tasting in Olympia WA at Medicine Creek […]

Patty Griffin + Todd SniderOctober 28, 7:30pmTwo-time Grammy award winner Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon incisively explores […]

Olympia Farmer’s Market Harvest CelebrationOctober 28, 10 am – 3pmEnjoy a day of fall-themed events, including trick or treating, costumes, cooking demonstrations and more all while soaking up the cozy […]

No Tricks, Just TreatsOctober 28, 3 – 5pmTrick-or-Treating and a Trunk-or-Treat at various businesses at Sunrise Village.Free, family-friendly eventSunrise Village156th St, Puyallupmysunrisevillage.com

Tacoma Distillery FestivalOctober 28, 2 – 6pmIn a seasonally spooky twist, sample spirits of all kinds from Northwest distilleries – from gin to whiskey, from vodka to bourbon, from aperitifs […]

Downtown Olympia’s Kids Halloween Trick or TreatOctober 28, 1 – 4pmGet ready for a fang-tastic afternoon of Halloween delights right in the heart of downtown Olympia! Bring your little gremlins […]

Fall Foliage FestivalOctober 28 & 29, 10am – 4pmCelebrate autumn at the Fall Foliage Festival that features tours, plant talks, and plant sales. Enjoy the fully stocked nursery with a […]

Pumpkin Chomp & StompOctober 28 & 29, 9:30am – 3pmWatch Native American animals eat, stomp, chomp and play with PumpkinsNorthwest Trek Wildlife Park11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonvillenwtrek.org