If you haven't already, be sure to plan a trip to one of these LOCAL PUMPKIN PATCHES.
HALLOWEEN HIGHLIGHTS: Here are just a few of the upcoming events you and your kids won't want to miss! You can find all of the local Halloween events on our CALENDAR.
ISSAQUAH
ISSAQUAH
- Fall Festival at Fox Hollow Farm
- Fall Fun Fest at Issaquah Community Center
- Pumpkin Decorating Party at PCC
- Pet Costume Contest at The Grange
SNOQUALMIE
- Halloween Trains at Northwest Railway Museum
- Trick or Treat on Snoqualmie Ridge {October 25}
- Night on a Dark Trail in Snoqualmie {CANCELLED Saturday}
NORTH BEND
- All Ages Haunted House at Si View Community Center
- Pumpkin Patch Swim
FALL FUN GUIDES from nearby MACARONI KID sites
- SAMMAMISH: Family Scare at Nightmare at Beaver Lake
- SNOQUALMIE: Night on a Dark Trail Halloween Event
- SAMMAMISH: Terror at Trossachs
If trekking around the neighborhood is not your thing, there are several community trick-or-treat events for the little ones on Friday, October 31.
- ISSAQUAH: Trick or Treating at Gilman Village
- SAMMAMISH: Halloween Happening at City Hall
- SNOQUALMIE: Downtown Snoqualmie Treat Harvest
- NORTH BEND: Trick-or-Treat at Red Oak Residence
- WORTH THE DRIVE: Trick or Treating at Seattle Children's Autism Center
GET CREATIVE
- Footprint Ghosties are more adorable than spooky and make a great gift for grandparents.
- Make Pumpkin Scented Play Dough because it smells amazing, and it will keep your kids entertained!
- These Halloween Oreo Treats are sure to be crowd-pleasers!
- Watch Mr. Halloweenster Saves the Day with a message that Halloween isn't just about candy; the real fun comes from creativity and imagination, wearing costumes and being silly.
- All you need is a black sharpie to turn ordinary snacks into Lunchbox Treats ... or Tricks!
- Show a little kindness and start the tradition of "Boo"ing a Neighbor
- With our list of 12 Local Pumpkin Patches, you're sure to find the perfect pumpkin!
- Whether it's round or tall, big or small, we've got Pumpkin Carving Tips for you!
- If you'd rather avoid the knives, consider these kid-friendly No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating ideas.
- Use kitchen gadgets and tools with More Pumpkin Carving Tips from our friends at OXO.
- Stop by The Grange in Issaquah now through October 31st to guess the weight of the Ginormous Pumpkin!
DRESS UP
- When it comes to costumes, we encourage you to go GREEN this Halloween.
- Making your own costumes gives your little one the creative advantage and there are endless ideas on the internet.
- You can also look at second hand stores such as Small Threads for Kids, Rewind Clothing, and Doubletake Vintage in Issaquah as well as nearby Goodwill, Value Village and Salvation Army. The upcoming Just Between Friends Sale will have a selection of costumes as well.
- Create or purchase natural face paints; the CleanScapes Store in Gilman Village has a great selection.
- Save this year's costumes for next year's Costume Swap!
TRY A RECIPE
- Try these Fun (GF) Halloween Treats before they disappear!
- Why not serve Dinner-in-a-Pumpkin?
- Lime Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; a new take on an old favorite.
STAY SAFE
- Sometimes in all the excitement, we forget to be careful. Here are a few Halloween Safety Tips to review with your kids.
- You don't need to freak out about safety but you do need these tips.
- This month give Miller Family Dermatology 3 Minutes, and it just might save your life!
If you're looking for more Fall-inspired crafts, pumpkin carving templates, games, snacks, and more ... check out our Fall & Halloween Pinterest Board.
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