SAFE TRICK-OR-TREATING FOR THE KIDS
Via the Red Tricycle website, the following are some of the best (and safest) trick-or-treating spots for Halloween:
Trick-or-Treat on the Ave. - Upper Queen Anne
Each year hundreds of little ghosts and goblins head to upper Queen Anne Ave. for the neighborhood’s annual trick-or-treat festival put on by the Upper Queen Anne Merchants Association. This year, the festivities will kick off at 3 p.m. on the 31st, so you can do your trick-or-treating in the daylight hours!
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE:Upper Queen Anne Ave. From McGraw St. to Galer St. / Seattle, WA 98199
McGraw Trick-or-Treat - Magnolia
Starting at 4 p.m., costumed kiddos can trick-or-treat at Magnolia Village. This is a great option for little punkins who don't want to walk very far or little ones who are new to the trick-or-treating scene. The best part? You'll be home in time for dinner.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Magnolia Village - W. McGraw St. / Seattle, WA 98199
Wallingford Center Trick-or-Treat
Put on your Halloween costume and boogie over to the Wallingford Center for indoor trick-or-treating and plenty of family fun. In addition to enjoying the spooky (but not scary) decorations, snap some pics at the two photo ops and don't forget a non-perishable food donation for the Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Wallingford Family Works.
WHEN: Oct. 31 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Wallingford Center - 1815 N 45th St. / Seattle, WA 98103
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at University Village
Take a stroll through U Village where participating merchants will be passing out candy to costumed kiddos ages 11 & under on Halloween. Once your little monsters are all sugared out, head over to the covered kids play area near Kid’s Club to let them burn off their Halloween high.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: University Village - 2632 N.E. University Village St. / Seattle, WA 98105
Trick-or-Treat in Fremont
Grab your buckets (or your pillowcases!) and head to Fremont for this annual trick-or-treating extravaganza. This year, over 100 Fremont retailers and restaurants will be handing out candy to kids in costume who are accompanied by adults. This trip to "The Center of the Universe" will surely be one to remember! View the trick-or-treat map online.
WHEN:Oct. 31, 2019 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Fremont Neighborhood - N. 34th St. to N. 46th St. / Seattle, WA 98103
Safe Halloween - Bothell
Costumed kiddos can have a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience this year at participating businesses along Main St. in downtown Bothell from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Bothell Business District - Main Street /Bothell, WA 98021
Halloween Trick-or-Treat - Edmonds
There will be plenty of treats (and maybe a few tricks!) for costumed kiddos, their parents and their pets from participating merchants in downtown Edmonds. Psst! Be sure catch the flash mob in front of the fountain at 6 p.m. and enter the costume contest. There will be categories for kids, adults and pets in several age categories: 0-6, 7-12, 13-17 and 18 & older. Note: The downtown streets of Edmonds will be closed to cars during the event, making this a truly safe evening.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. (flash mob from 6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.)
WHERE: Downtown Edmonds - Main St. & 5th Ave. N. / Edmonds, WA 98026
Halloween Fun & Trick-or-Treating at Northgate Mall
Come in costume to Northgate Mall for trick-or-treating, spooky family fun and activities based on Vampirina and your fave Disney Junior pals. Start at the South Shops by the Food Court and find tricks and treats on the way to the North Shops by the Play Area. Then, enjoy spooky music, fabulous face painting, creepy crafts, fun glitter tattoos and balloon art. Note: No toy weapons; masks on children 12 & under only; costumes may be worn only during event hours.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Northgate Mall - 401 NE Northgate Way / Seattle, WA 98125
Treats on Main Street - Mill Creek
Put on your Halloween costumes and boogie down to the Mill Creek Town Center to trick-or-treat at participating businesses. Town Center merchants will provide a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience for all.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mill Creek Town Center - 15310 Main St. / Mill Creek, WA 98012
Downtown Trick-or-Treat - Snohomish
Kids hoping to get their trick-or-treating started after school in the daylight hours can head to historic downtown Snohomish. Participating businesses will be handing out treats to little ghosts and goblins from 3 p.m.–5 p.m. on Halloween.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Downtown Snohomish - 1114 1st St. / Snohomish, WA 98290
10th Annual Trick ‘r Treat - Factoria
Head over to the Marketplace @ Factoria on the 31st for a safe (and dry) evening of trick-or-treating. In addition to collecting treats at participating businesses, kids can enjoy music, games and prizes.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Marketplace @ Factoria - 4055 Factoria Square Mall S.E. / Bellevue, WA 98006
Halloween Family Fun Fest
Rain or shine, you and your little ghosts and goblins will stay warm and dry trick-or-treating inside Bellevue Square. Select retailers will be readywith candy beginning at 5 p.m. After you fill your treat buckets, be sure to enjoy the live musical performances in Center Court, mad science booth on Level 2 and "Take Your Own Photo” booths and balloon tying throughout the shopping center.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Bellevue Square - 575 Bellevue Square / Bellevue, WA 98004
Mall-O-Ween - Crossroads
Don your Halloween costumes and head to Crossroads Bellevue for trick-or-treating at the Mall's outside stores (while supplies last). Then, head inside to the Marketplace Stage to catch a spooktacular music performance by Planet Fly at 6 p.m.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Crossroads Bellevue - 15600 N.E. 8th St. / Bellevue, WA 98008
Trick-Or-Treat Street - North Bend
Begin your Halloween adventure by trick-or-treating with participating businesses in downtown North Bend. Collect treats, listen to live music by Jayleigh Ann and the Lost Boys and take boo-tiful photo ops with local merchants. Psst! Many businesses (over 30) in the historic district of North Bend, along North Bend Way, will be participating in this annual community event as well as nearby surrounding streets.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown North Bend - North Bend Way / North Bend, WA 98045
Halloween Party & Merchant Trick & Treat - Redmond
Redmond Town Center will be getting in on the Halloween action this year. Starting at 4 p.m., lil' ghosts and goblins can seek out Halloween treats from participating merchants (while supplies last). In addition to trick-or-treating, there will costume photo ops in the photo booth, a Springfree trampoline to work off the sugar rush, face painting and Halloween merchant specials.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Redmond Town Center- 7525 166th Ave. N.E. / Redmond, WA 98052
Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Costume Contest - Kent
Take your little pumpkins, princesses and superheroes to the Kent Station for a fun evening of trick-or-treating and a spooktacular costume contest. Trick-or-treating will take place around the Kent Station at participating businesses from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. (while supplies last). The costume contest will take place on the stage next to Coldstone Creamery from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Prizes will be announced starting around 6:45 p.m. (must be present to win).
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Kent Station - 417 Ramsay Way / Kent, WA 98032
Downtown Trick-or-Treat - Auburn
Mark your calendars for the return of Auburn’s annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event! Visit downtown Auburn merchants and trick-or-treat for candy and other Halloween treats, enjoy tunes provided by DJ Ozz and participate in the costume contest. There will also be face painting by the Auburn High School Key Club; birds of prey from the Southeastern Raptor Center; police vehicles and a fire truck on display from the Auburn Public Safety; and more. Psst! Don't miss the special appearance by everyone’s favorite tiger, Aubie, at 6:30 p.m. Note: Downtown streets will close for this event at 5:15 p.m.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Auburn - E. Main St. /Auburn, WA 98002
Candy Crawl Trick-or-Treat - Auburn
Families in the South Sound should carve out time for some spooky (safe) fun at The Outlet Collection in Auburn. Creep, float or crawl over to this fun event and enjoy trick-or-treating for candy and Halloween goodies from participating merchants. Psst! Check in near Spirit Halloween (inside the mall) for your treat bag and map!
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: The Outlet Collection - 1101 Outlet Collection Way / Auburn, WA 98001
Des Moines Trick-or-Treat Path & Halloween Carnival
Families living in the South Sound can enjoy a safe and entertaining evening along the Trick-or-Treat path in downtown Des Moines. Starting at 3 p.m., little ghosts and goblins are invited to collect treats from local businesses along Marine View Drive and 7th Ave. South. Psst! Be sure to pick up a Stamp Card from one of the volunteers or participating businesses–15 stamps earns $1 off of admission to the Halloween Carnival, a frightfully fun event which will take place at the Des Moines Field House from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. and include a host of skill-challenging games.
WHEN: Oct. 31, 2019 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Des Moines - Marine View Dr. S. & 7th Ave. S./ Des Moines, WA 98198