Pier PeerOctober 27, 7:30 – 9pm8+Pier Peer is a nighttime adventure to peer into the sound to discover hundreds of mysterious marine life forms drawn to the underwater lights.Point Defiance Marina5912 Waterfront Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org 

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 an adult learning to grapple with their own experiences of love, loss, and finding a new way forward, one brilliant thing at a time.Kenneth J. […]

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 popular movies and dress in costumes from those movies.  The audience is also invited to come in their Halloween costumes.  The concert will feature music […]

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 proceedings will be in Spanish.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org 

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 thousands of used books for sale at deeply discounted prices. Books range from Pulitzer Prize winners to knitting and crafts, children’s books, science, history, cooking […]

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 share spell-binding true stories of rebirth, karma and refuge from the ancient Buddhist scriptures.Non-member $25, General Program member $12.50Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center’211 Legion Way SW, […]

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 Winery

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 autumn atmosphere of the market.Olympia Farmer’s Market700 Capitol Way N, Olympia360.352.9096, olympiafarmersmarket.com

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 the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together.The Washington Center for the Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia

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 to brandies, and more. Join the monster mash to meet the makers, learn special secrets to blending magic, and even get a head start on […]

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 to join in the enchanting festivities at our Kids Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event.Participating downtown Olympia merchantskxxo.com/halloween