SUNFLOWER FARMS
Stroll through golden fields of sunflowers at local farms, which offer photo props, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Check websites below for any admission fees or closed dates. Sept. 24 to 28 — Duvall Sept. 26 to 27 — Snohomish (Stocker)
ECOLOGY FESTIVAL
Sustainable Ballard Festival offers live music, food trucks, activities, and environmental exhibits and workshops on the lawn at Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th Street, in Seattle.
CIDER FESTIVAL
Sample 130 ciders from regional cider makers, buy food, meet local artisans, hear live music, and play games at Cider Swig at LeMay America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D Street in Tacoma. Your ticket includes a glass and 6 drink tokens. Children are free.
KOREAN FESTIVAL
ChuSeok Korean Festival is “a fun-filled day of Samulnori drum dances, paper lotus flower making, Korean musical instruments, delicious food, and lots of fanfare” at Skansie Brothers Park, 3211 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.
ITALIAN FESTIVAL
The Italian Festival celebrates Italian food, wine, music, and dance, with grape stomping, kids’ activities, and a Saturday car show at Seattle Center in the Armory and Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
TEA FESTIVAL
Sample fine tea, watch presentations by tea authors and industry experts on stage, and shop for tea supplies at the $26 Northwest Tea Festival in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free. All workshops are sold out.
BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL
Your ticket to BBQ, Brews, & Brats includes 3 samples of BBQ (choice of pork, brisket, chicken, ribs), with or without 3 samples of beer. Expect live music, vendors, and a free kids’ zone at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw.
PIKE PLACE EVENING
Hear live music, watch performances, shop for handmade goods, buy food, and visit the beer garden during The Night Shift at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle. Monthly in summer.
SEATTLE HAUNTED HOUSE
Georgetown Morgue is recommended for age 12+ and is located at 5000 E. Marginal Way S. Do not wear a costume or take flash photos. Free parking.
HALLOWEEN AT WILD WAVES
Wild Waves has two options on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+. Starts Sept. 26 — Booville offers daytime trick-or-treating, face-painting and entertainment for age 12 and younger, Sat. & Sun.
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