Wednesday, October 5, 2022

October Activities—Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls

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Wow, oodles of family fun to be had this month and more to come!

Have something to share? Let me know. I'll update the post at least once a week since several annual treat or treating events are still TBD.

Added 10/26/22—Calendar page! View events, activities, camps and classes in a new format.

EVENTS
One-time events, listed chronologically.

  • West Seattle Blog—2022 Halloween Guide (Added 10/20/22)
    A great resource for all things Halloween happening locally.

  • The Great Pumpkin Search / Saturday, October 8—2-5 pm
  • Birds of Roxhill Park—Bird Sit / Saturday, October 8—2-3:30pm
  • Gatewood Halloween Show / Saturday 10/15 and 10/29—7:30 & 8:30pm (Added 10/12/22)
    37th Ave SW + SW Austin Street
    Neighborhood fun with two 15 min shows. Rain cancels.
  • Kids Great Pumpkin Day / Sunday, October 16— 4pm
    Puget Ridge Edible Park
    Neighborhood kids are invited to come pick a pumpkin to take home.
  • Wilderness Outdoor School Tracking Club / Saturday, October 15th—9am-Noon
    Lincoln Park. Ages 13 and up. Free.
  • Salmon Drumming at Fauntleroy Creek / Sunday, October 16— 4pm
    4539 SW Director Place 
    Annual all-ages event welcoming the salmon home to Fauntleroy Creek with drumming (bring any kind) and singing. Heavy rain cancels. You can also sign up to be a volunteer salmon watcher. 
  • Halloween Movie Night / Friday, October 21st—6-7:30pm
    Paper Boat Booksellers, 6040 California Ave SW
    Come watch Room On The Broom, nibble on snacks and get a paperback copy of the book to take home. Tickets required to attend. $12/kiddo.
  • Seattle Forest Week / October 22 - 29th
    Weeklong celebration for Seattle's urban forests. So far, only seeing one local event but there are several work parties you can participate in.
    • Saturday, October 22nd / 10am-Noon—Connecting to Longfellow Creek
      Dragonfly Pavilion Park, 4111 28th Ave SW, Seattle 98106
      Learn about the ecosystem of the creek, take a guided walk and look for returning Coho salmon (starts at 11am) and enjoy art activities and music.
  • Halloween Family Magic Show and Food Drive / October 22nd, 2022, at 8 pm
    • Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th SW
  • Fauntleroy Fall Festival / Sunday, October 23rd, 2-5 pm.
    Paint pumpkins, build bird houses and make salmon hats. Food also available to purchase from local businesses.
  • Admiral Trick or Treating / October 28th—3-6pm (Updated 10/15/22)
  • Glow Party at Delridge Community Center / Friday, October 28th—6-8pm
    4501 Delridge Way SW
    Themed games, snacks, and music. Wear your costume, face paint, or anything that will illuminate the party. Ages 5 and up. FREE. 
  • 11th Annual Monster Dash / Saturday, October 29th—starting at 9:30am
    Lincoln Park
    Fun costumed 5k trail run/walk and kids dash supporting South Seattle Co-Op Preschools.
  • Birds of Roxhill Park—Bird Walk / Saturday, October 29th—9-11am
  • Alki Beach Trick or Treat—Saturday, October 29th—10am-2pm
  • Halloween Family Reading Time / Saturday, October 29th—10:30-11:30am
    Paper Boat Booksellers, 6040 California Ave SW
  • Trick or Trees / October 29th—12-4pm
    Highland Park Corner Store, 7789 Highland Park Way SW
    • Live music, a costume contest for pets, trick or treating for kids and up to 4 free trees available per household to plant in your own backyard. 
  • Open Creek Salmon Watch / Saturday, October 29th—Noon-3pm (Added 10/26/22)
  • Fall Community Day / Saturday, October 29th—1-4pm
    Heron's Nest,  4818 15th Ave SW    
    Paint pumpkins, art tables, outdoor fall games, candy hunt. Free all ages.
  • Outdoor Halloween Carnival—Saturday, October 29th—2pm
    Steve Cox Memorial Park, White Center
  • Harvest Fest  / Sunday, October 30th—11am-5pm
    Alaska Junction
    Music, games, costume parade, chili cookoff and more.
  • After Hours Halloween Party / Sunday, October 30th—7-10pm (Added 10/20/22)
    Meeples Games, 3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B

  • Haunted House
    Local haunted house for older kiddos and adults. Free but donations welcome for two community-based charities. See website for dates, times and parking info.
ONGOING
Recurring/Weekly/Multiple events. Listed alphabetically.


CAMPS/CLASSES

Seattle Parks and Rec
See their fall brochure for a variety of classes (sports, art, dance, music, etc) and one time events. happening at Delridge, High Point and Hiawatha community centers.

Signups open: October 18th : Fall Activities (Term 3)

ART

  • CraftLab Seattle

    Mobile location—comes to your house, a park or TBD location of your choice.

    Upcycling crafting activities and offers classes, birthday parties and other events for kids or adults.

  • Curious Kidstuff 

    4740 California Ave SW

    Variety of classes on Mondays and Fridays. $12/child, each day. Ages 18 months+

  • West Seattle Art Nest
    2903 SW Cambridge Street
    Toddler Time—Fridays 10:30-11:30am / September 16-October 28
    Cost: $140.00

DANCE

  • See my post about dance options in West Seattle. Do note, I haven't had a chance to check for any recent updates yet.

MUSIC

SWIMMING
All options are now indoors. 

  • Southwest Pool 
    2801 SW Thistle Street (inside the Southwest Teen Life Center)
    • Signups for next session (Term 3) open October 13.
    • For schedule, fees and more info click here.
  • YMCA—West Seattle (Membership-based but offers lessons to non-members too.)
    • Swim lessons and open swims. 
  • West Seattle Health Club (Membership-based but some lessons available to non-members.)
  • Evergreen Aquatic Center
    606 SW 116th Street (White Center) 
    • Lap/public swims, water exercise classes and lessons.
    • Dive-in movie nights on Saturdays
    • Swim lessons registration dates:
      • October: Pre-Registration: September 21,  Open Registration: September 23
      • November: Pre-Registration: October 19, Open Registration: October 21
      • December: Pre-Registration: November 16, Open Registration: November 18

PLANNING AHEAD