Suddenly it’s October isn’t it? This year there are lots of things to do in Seattle in October and all we’re thinking about is Mariners baseball right now. But also I’m dreaming about pumpkin farms since we visited a few in Abbotsford BC and I’ve got a list of maybe 5 of them near seattle I really want to visit. I have no idea about what to do for Halloween yet, but Halloween lasts from September 1-October 31st in this city and maybe lingers a little into November making it like 1/6 of the year so we still have a ton of time.
So what are the things to do in Seattle in October? (as with all my lists I’ll keep adding as things pop up, but this is what I have for now)
Free Mariners Watch Parties October 12 and 13th
If you are looking for a place to watch Mariners VS Toronto for games 1 and 2 there are FREE ALCS Game 1 & 2 Watch Parties at Victory Hall – right across the street from the ballpark.
Game 1 – Tomorrow, Oct. 12 at 5:03 p.m. PT
Game 2 – Monday, Oct. 13 at 1:38 or 2:03 p.m. PT
there will be a 23-foot Big Screen plus additional TVs, appearances by Mariner Moose and prize giveaways & claw machine including autographed baseballs & jerseys. There is also a Trident photo opportunity and for purchase you can find craft brews, wine & cocktails,Seattle dogs, burgers, tacos, wings & more
Try the Cal me Cal-iente wrap at Evergreens and help kids in need through October 31
The Cal me Cal-inete wrap at Evergreens give a dollar to Washington Backpack Brigade through Oct 31.
It’s Member Month at PCC through October 31
The last Member Month Fair of the month is on October 13th at the Ballard PCC location. You can find more details about the Ballard PCC member month fair in this reel.
Refract: the Seattle Experience from October 16-19 2025
Refract is a celebration of all things glass in our area. It starts with a big party called Gather at Chihuly Garden and Glass on October 16. Then in the following days there will be glass art activities all around the city and you can find more details through this link. Make sure you check it out before the event because some of these will book up.
It’s Fall Y’all at Infinity Farm in Issaquah October 11th 2025
This is a free public event with local vendors, where you can visit and feed farm animals. You can find more info through this link.
U-Pick Chestnuts at Lazy Squirrel Nut Farm-October 25th
This year’s date for u-pick Chestnuts is October 25th and it looks like it’s from 10am-3pm but make sure you check out Lazy Squirrel Nut Farm’s website for details.
WING DOME – Seattle, WA (every Tuesday in October at the Kirkland and Greenwood Locations)
There is free pumpkin painting on Tuesdays at the Wing Dome Kirkland and Greenwood locations for kids with all supplies included and kids eat free on Tuesdays as well!
Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo October 25th weekend
Pumpkin Bash is scheduled for the weekend of October 25th from 9am-3pm both days. There will be trick or treating, Boomazium and a costume parade. You can find more details on the zoo website. Pumpkin Bash activities are included with zoo admission and this might be a great excuse to get your family a zoo membership (we love ours!)
October is member month at PCC Markets
I’ve partnered with PCC Markets again this year to share about cool things happening their stores because I shop there often and this month is really cool if you’re a PCC member too. You can find out all about it through this link on their website.
Feast in the Market in Pike Place Market on October 7th 2025
If you don’t have tickets try to get on the waiting list for this incredible Pike Place Market Event. Feast at the Market is the reason I became involved in volunteering in the market for a few years when the kids were in early elementary-I loved the idea that Pike Place Market supports a free healthcare clinic and not many ‘touristy’ places do something cool like this. Feast at the market is a walking feast that supports Neighborcare and you get tickets for bites at a bunch of restaurants around Pike Place Market and walk, drink and eat and have a fantastic time. I’m so glad it’s back this year.
Chicago the Musical at Fifth Avenue Theatre: October 22nd-November 2nd
This one is fantastic! You can find my review and discounts I found for Chicago in Seattle here.
Maybe get your flu and booster?
I have to wait a month to get mine because of my autoimmune treatment but last year I got both in one arm and maybe should have done one in each but who knows. It felt a bit like if I did a big arm day the next day without actually having worked out my arms. The year I have an appointment schedule through Bartell Drugs in my neighborhood. You can use Washington’s vaccine finder to help you find a shot.
Maeve Chocolates Haunted escape room experience(October 2nd-25th)
It’s a 50 minute Halloween themed escape room experience and you will probably need to pre-book if you want to get tickets.
3rd annual Pumpkin decorating at Flora Bakehouse October 19th and 20th
Check out the link for times, details and reservations. I love the Flora Bakehouse for how they help our community and it is also such a gorgeous cafe and they have really delicious food too. I think this would be such a great event if I had young kids.
Topstall Farm Llama Walk
I recently walked with Llamas in a forest near Roy Washington and you can read more about that here. This happens year round but the weather has been so nice lately, it might be a good time to try something like this.
And another thing you might want to book?
If you think you’ll want to stay at the Posthotel (a dreamy/splurgy and adults only spa hotel in Leavenworth) or Iron Springs (beautiful modern rustic cabins on the Olympic Peninsula) next summer now might also be the time to check your dates and book because these places tend to book up when you actually want to book them and I had that happen to me last year.
Any other ideas for October? Please feel free to let me know and I’ll also try to update this list as I hear more things. If you are looking for things to do in November in Seattle you can find that list here.
(PS. the food picture is from an outdoor lunch at Cafe Campagne one of our favorite spots in Pike Place Market)
Terumi Pong is a Seattle-based family travel writer and mom of twin teenage boys. She loves coffee and pastries, shopping local and looking for greener ways to live. She is also known as Scout’s mom (Scout is a 5ish pound little black yorkie-poo)
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