2026 Halloween Events with Seattle Parks and Recreation

by Kasey Smith

It’s finally that time of year for costumes, treats, and community celebrations. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we believe everyone should have access to festive fun. That’s why we’ve put together a huge variety of free and low-cost Halloween and Fall events at community centers and parks across the city. 

Join your neighbors and celebrate the season with us!

Free Events for All Ages 

Garfield Community Center 

• Creepy Carnival for Kids (13 & under) 

  • Date: Friday, October 30 

  • Time: 5-7 PM 

High Point Community Center 

• High Point Doggie Parade 

  • Date: Saturday, October 31

  • Time: 10 AM 

Hiawatha Community Center 

• Hiawatha Halloween Carnival 

  • Date: Friday, October 30 

  • Time: 5-6:30 PM 

Meadowbrook Pool

• Monster Splash Swim

  • Date: October 30

  • Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

  • Free: Accepting non-perishable food donations to the food bank. Donations are appreciated but not required.

International District/ Chinatown Community Center 

• Pumpkin Palooza 

  • Date: Friday, October 30 

  • Time: 5-7 PM 

Carkeek Park

• Creekside Salmon Journey Days

  • Date: Saturdays & Sundays, October 24 – December 6

  • Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• Salmon Celebration

  • Date: Saturday, November 21

  • Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Low-Cost Events 

Ballard Community Center 

• Halloween Carnival 

  • Date: Friday, October 30 

  • Time: 6-8 PM 

  • Cost: $10 – Register here! 

Loyal Heights Community Center 

• Bash at the Heights 

  • Date: Friday, October 30 

  • Time: 6-8 PM 

  • Cost: $12 – Register here! 

Teen-Only Events (Ages 12-18) 

Miller Community Center 

• Teen Halloween Party (ages 13-18) 

  • Date: Friday, October 30 

  • Time: 6-8 PM 

  • Cost: Free – Register here!