Upcoming Events October and November 2009
Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Events: This helpful guide will give you great information on all the local pumpkin patches in Western Washington as well as fun family harvest events and things to do. Prices, locations and activities vary on individual businesses. For more info: seattletimes.nwsource.com
The Museum of Fright: Halloween treats, games, ghosts of aviation’s past, stories of flights long-dead and gone. | Fri. Oct. 30 | 4pm – 9pm | Also available in a sleepover experience featuring the Flying Gizmo Show, a chilling flashlight tour of WWI and WWII galleries, a snack, and breakfast. | Oct. 30 – 31 | Fri. 5pm – Sat. 9a.m. | For more info: www.museumofflight.org
Trunk or Treat: A safe and fun place for kids to trick or treat on halloween night. | Free candy | Sponsored by Neighborhood Life Center | Sat. Oct. 31 | 6pm – 8pm | Bow Lake Elementary School, SeaTac WA | For more info: www.nlcic.org
Harvest Festival: Indoor Halloween-themed bash, organized by local churches. Candy, monster truck, crafts, stories, games, singing and lots more. | Sat. Oct. 31 | 4pm – 8pm | Evergreen State Fairgrounds | For more info: www.monroeharvest.org
Hallelujah Night: The city of Kent’s River of Life Fellowship invites you to join this fun-filled safe and family-friendly evening with games, candy, costumes and a live comedy show from 7pm – 8pm. There will be music, laughs and fun for everyone. This free event starts at 5pm | Sat. Oct. 31 For more info: www.riveroflifefellowship.org or call 253-859-0832.
Family Tour: Eye Spy Seattle: Children get passports and have them stamped as they look for specified building details. The program is interactive, child-focused, offering kids 5-10 years old an educational downtown experience. | Sat. Oct. 31 | 10am – 11:30am | Seattle Architecture Foundation in the Rainier Square Atrium (Level Three) | For more info: www.seattlearchitecture.org
Halloween with the Lights On: Watch “The 13 Nights of Halloween” and enjoy some messy activities. | Sat. Oct. 31 | 11am – 3pm | Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett WA | For more info: www.imaginecm.org
Festival of Pumpkins and Corn Maze: Fun family activity with ten acre maze and two trails. Wed. through Sun., Sept. 19 – Oct. 31 | Festival of Pumpkins Sat. and Sun. only from 10am – 4pm. | Oct. 3 – 31 | Pick a pumpkin while enjoying entertaining attractions! Hay rides, corn crib, trout fishing, face painting, pumpkin launching, craft booths, food and more. | Stocker Farms in Snohomish, WA | For more info: (360) 568-7391 www.stockerfarms.com
Cedar River Salmon Viewing: Head to Cedar River and see the natural wonder of salmon returning to their spawning grounds. | Oct. 17 – Nov. 1, 2009 | 11am – 4pm | For more info: www.cedarriver.org
Dia de Muertos offers a festival celebrated by Mexican and other Latin communities. There will be specially prepared altars, music, dance, a procession, and plenty of kid’s activities. | Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 | Sat. 12pm – 8pm, Sun. 12pm – 6pm| Seattle Center | For more info: www.tallermexicano.org
19th Annual Cultural Crossroads Festival: Multicultural celebration presents 35 cultural and ethnic music and dance performance. Includes Lego display and regional art for children. | Nov. 6 – 8, 2009 | Fri. 5pm – 10pm, Sat. 10am – 10pm, Sun. 11am – 6pm | Crossroads Bellevue | For more info: www.crossroadsbellevue.com
Hmong New Year Celebration offers craft demonstrations, traditional dance and costumes, children’s activities and exhibits. | Sat. Nov. 07 | 10am – 5pm | Seattle Center | For more info: www.seattlecenter.com
America’s Largest Antique and Collectible Show: Coming to the Puyallup Fair Grounds in the ShowPlex bldg. Largest selection of antiques and collectibles under one roof. | $6.00 admission for adults and $3.00 admission for children | Free parking | Sat. Nov. 7 9am – 6pm | Sun. Nov. 8 10am – 5pm. | For more info: www.palmerwirfs.com
Hanukkah Bazaar: Various vendors sell their books, Judaica, and other items appropriate for the upcoming holiday. | Nov. 12 | 8am – 1pm | Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, Bellevue | For more info: www.jds.org
Disney On Ice: Your favorite Disney moments come to life. Dazzling skating, special effects and beloved Disney characters. | Nov. 11 – Nov. 15 | Wed. – Fri. 7:30pm | Sat. 11:30am, 3:30pm, and 7:30pm | Sun. 1pm and 5pm | Tickets $8.00 – $65.00 | ShoWare Center, Kent WA | To buy tickets and for more info: showarecenter.com
Photo Tours: Take a photography tram tour of NW Trek to get spectacular shots of NW Trek wildlife. | Sat. Nov. 14 | 9am – 11am | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville WA | For more info: www.nwtrek.org
Ski and Snowboard Tuning 101: An REI expert will teach you how to tune your own skis and snowboard. | For REI members only | Nov. 18th at 7pm | REI 240 Andover Park W. Tukwila, WA | For more info: www.rei.com/stores/snowshop.html
Icons of Washington: Exhibit that shows symbolic ‘icons’ of the features, events, people, and landscapes that make Washington state unique and how these icons came to be. | Thurs. Nov. 19 | 10am – 5pm | Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, WA | For more info: www.washingtonhistory.org
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Watch this beautiful 30 foot tree being lit up while enjoying acapella men’s choir Northwest Soundmusic, desserts and apple cider. And get a photo with Santa! | Sponsored by Kirkland Downtown Association | Nov. 28 at 7pm | Kirkland Avenue by the Marina | For more info: www.kirklanddowntown.org
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