Pumpkin patches and corn mazes

Hunter Farms, 1921 Highway 106 E., Shelton. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Saturday. Admission of $2 covers the corn and hay mazes and wagon rides. Hot dogs and other goodies are available on weekends. Call 360-426-2222.

Hunter’s Pumpkin Patch, 7401 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Friday. Activities include wagon rides, slides, giant corn maze, kiddie corn maze, pony rides and train rides. Call 360-456-0466 or go to www.hunterchristmastrees.com.

Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Saturday. Horse-drawn wagon rides to and from the pumpkin patch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. Enjoy apple fritters and cider, feeding the animals and a haunted barn. $2 for parking. Call 360-491-7328 or visit www.lattinscider.com.

Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch, 10633 Steilacoom Road S.E., Olympia. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Saturday. Other organic vegetables are available. Call 360-491-3276.

Rutledge Farm’s Corn Maze and pumpkin patch, 302 93rd Ave. S.E., Olympia. The pumpkin patch is open from noon to dusk weekdays and 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday. Horse-drawn hayrides to and from the pumpkin patch on weekends. Maze hours are noon to dusk today, noon to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday. Cost for the maze is $6 general admission, $5 for military, seniors and children (excludes haunted maze). Tickets are sold up to an hour before closing. Call 360-357-3700 or go to www.rutledgecornmaze.com.

Schilter Family Farm, 141 Nisqually Cut-off Road, Olympia. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Saturday. Enjoy hayrides around the pumpkin patch, a petting farm, hay maze and a giant corn maze. Try the pumpkin cannon and pumpkin sling shot. Call 360-459-4023 or go to www.schilterfamilyfarm.com.

Haunted places

Haunted Maze, ticket sales begin at 5 p.m., and maze is open from dark to midnight Friday and Saturday, Rutledge Farm, 302 93rd Ave. S.E., Olympia. $10. Last tickets are sold at 10:30 p.m. Call 360-357-3700 or go to www.rutledgecornmaze.com.

The Thurston County Scare, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road, Lacey. A spooky walk around the fairgrounds haunted by shadows and ghouls. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older, $8 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and younger. Call 360-786-5453 or go to www.thethurstoncountyscare.blogspot.com

My Morbid Mind Haunted House, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4548 Marvin Road S.E., Olympia. $8. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Lacey Fire Department. Bring a pet food donation for Thurston County Animal Services to receive $1 off admission. Go to www.mymorbidmind.com.

Lattin’s Haunted Barn, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia. $6. The Not So Scary Haunted House for younger children is from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. $4 for children’s haunted house, $5 for haunted barn. Call 360-491-7328.

Jekyll & Hyde’s Haunted Yard, from dusk to 10 p.m. through Sunday, 2325 Friendly Grove Road, Olympia. Featuring live performers Halloween night. Free; accepting donations for Thurston County Food Bank. Call 360-352-2088.

Halloween House – Yard Haunt, 6 to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, 520 North St. S.E., Tumwater. Free admission. Donations for the Thurston Country Food Bank or YWCA’s The Other Bank are appreciated. Bring a donation of five non-perishable food items or $5 and enter for a chance to win one of the props that you see displayed in the yard. Go to www.halloweenhouse.org.

Thomas Family Halloween Haunt, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 7024 Glen Terra Court S.E., Lacey, (Glen Terra Development, off of Mullen Road). The Thomas Family’s house is turned into a trick or treat adventure when you travel through a tunnel leading into themed spooky rooms. Call 360-870-6688.

Haunted Madness, 5704 19th Ave. S.E., Lacey (behind the post office off Clearbrook), will be open for tours of its nine-room haunted house and trick or treating from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Accepting canned food for Thurston County Food Bank. Call 360-438-2252.

Rainier Food Bank Haunted House, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Historic Rainier School, 207 Centre St. S., Rainier. With a performance of fire artistry by Dragon Steps, children’s activities and presentations by TRUTH Paranormal. Activities are free with a donation of cash or nonperishable food. Go to www.dragonsteps.com.

Black Lake Haunted Asylum, 7 to 11 p.m. today and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, Freighthouse Square on 25th Street, just two blocks north of the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma. $13. Go to www.blacklakeasylum.com.

KJR 95.7 House of Terror, 7 to 10 p.m. today and Sunday and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday at the Tulalip House of Terror, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. $14 general admission. Go to www.seattlehaunts.com.

KUBE 93 Haunted House, 7 to 10 p.m. today and 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday at the former Georgetown Morgue, 5000 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle. $15. Go to www.seattlehaunts.com.

Haunted Barn, 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 43 Elma McCleary Road, Elma. “Lights on” haunted house for small children from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday. $6 per person or $5 with two non-perishable food donations. Call 360-482-2651 or go to www.ghcfairgrounds.com.

For families and kids

Halloween Dance with costume contest presented by USA Dance Olympia chapter, Cha Cha lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to live music by The Michael Crain Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Eagles Ballroom, 805 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Public, all ages, singles and couples welcome. Call 360-561-4872.

Haunted Halloween Downtown Tour, 7 and 8 p.m. today, 8 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tour leaves from the Olympian Hotel Lobby, 116 Legion Way, Olympia. Walk the dark streets of old Olympia with an OlyWalks guide, visiting the sites of deaths that shaped Olympia. Learn of bats, skeletons and what’s in the dark alleys. Children ages 5-16 must be accompanied by an adult, no children younger than 5. Advance registration is required. Call 360-753-8380.

Halloween Family Fun Carnival, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Olympia Downtown YMCA, 510 Franklin St. S.E., Olympia. This free event is open to the public and features games, prizes, face painting, arts and crafts, and family swim time. Costumes are welcome. Donations of canned food will be accepted at the door for the Thurston County Food Bank. Call 360-918-0270 or go to www.southsoundymca.org.

Free Kids Halloween Party, 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Shelton Health & Rehab Center, corner of Johns Prairie Road and 13th Street, Shelton. Children ages 10 and younger and their parents are invited. Call 360-427-2575.

Downtown Halloween “Treats ‘N’ Treasure” Spooktacular, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday throughout downtown Olympia. Downtown shops, restaurants, galleries and cafes welcome the community to trick-or-treat. Look for the Treasure Map in the windows of participating businesses. If you find the hidden pirate hat inside the store, you can enter to win a treasure chest of prizes. For a map of stores and rules, go to www.everydayolympia.com/halloween and www.mixx96.com.

Night of the Living Tribute Bands Halloween party, doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Capitol Theater, 206 Fifth Ave. E., Olympia. This year’s tribute bands include Judas Priest, Meat Loaf, Danzig, The B-52s, The Faces, Yardbirds and The Runaways. Costume contest too. $5 with costume, $7 without. All ages are welcome. Call 360-754-5378.

Halloween Costume Party, 8 p.m. Saturday, McMenamin’s Olympic Club, 112 Tower Ave. N., Centralia. DJ, dancing, prizes, food and drink specials. All ages welcome. For more information, call 360-736-5164.

Halloween Neighborhood Walking Tours, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Tours leave from the State Capital Museum, 211 21st Ave. S.E., Olympia. Quirky stories of colorful residents, unusual homes and local mysteries make up this one-hour guided tour of the historic South Capitol neighborhood. $2. Call 360-753-2580.

Pumpkin Patch Bash, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Church of Living Water, 1615 Chambers St. S.E., Olympia. An alternative to trick-or-treating featuring carnival games, bounce houses and giant slides, a petting zoo and pony rides, cotton candy, kettle corn and candy. For ages 2-12. Call 360-754-5830.

Halloween Family Fun Night, 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Westfield Capital Mall, 625 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Olympia. Children can trick-or-treat at participating retailers and create creepy crafts. No masks or painted faces on anyone over the age of 10; toy weapons are not permitted. Call 360-754-8017.

Harvest Carnival, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Olympia-Lacey Church of God, 5005 Lacey Blvd., Lacey. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy free games and prizes, chili, hot cider and candy. Call 360-491-0414.

Fallapalooza, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Evergreen Christian Community, 1000 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia. Activities include carnival games, face painting and tractor-pulled hay rides. For preschool through early middle school aged kids. Call 360-596-5842.

Traditional Halloween Party sponsored by The Spirit of America Foundation, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Apex Kartin, 7960 Center St. S.W., Tumwater. Featuring a bean bag toss, face painting, a potluck cupcake walk, fishing and other activities. Open to all ages, but designed for kids; parents must be present. Free; donations appreciated. Call 360-705-2739.

Halloween Harvest Party, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Lacey Boys and Girls Club, 1105 Tracey Lane S.E., Lacey. Free hot dogs, refreshments, popcorn and candy. Featuring a maze, a bounce room and prizes for costume entries. Call 360-412-5471.

Harvest Fest, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Emmanuel Bible Fellowship, 2508 State Ave. N.E., Olympia. There will be games, prizes, candy, a maze, food and hayrides for families with children ages 1-12 years. This year’s theme is “Fantasy Kingdom.” Costumes are encouraged. Call 360-943-5341.

Harvest Hatchback Party, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, River Ridge Covenant Church parking lot, 7945 Steilacoom Road S.E., Lacey. Families are welcome to trick or treat from our decorated parking lot. There also will be a bounce house, hot dogs, cider and cookies. Call 360-923-1569.

Trick or Treat at the Executive Mansion on Capitol Campus between 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Gov. Chris Gregoire and first gentleman Mike Gregoire will be dressed as characters from “Toy Story.” Call 360-902-4136.

Trunk or Treat, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Capital Christian Center, 4431 Martin Way E., Lacey. Kids can go from trunk to trunk to get their treats. Events also include a youth talent show, a magic show and prizes.Call 360-943-4391 ext. 114 or go to www.go2ccc.org.

Halloween Costume Dance Party and Indoor Barter Fair, doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, The Loft on Cherry, 525 Cherry St., Olympia. Featuring music by Set in Settings and Z Kamp, and a performance by Obvious Intentions, a fire dancing tribe. Admission is $7. All ages welcome. For more information, call 360-918-3908.

Heroes Unmasked Party, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Grace Community Covenant Church, 5501 Wiggins Road S.E., Olympia. An all-fun, no-fear Bible adventure for families featuring carnival games, candy and a chili cook-off. Free. Call 360-491-8954.

Halloween Extravaganza, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Briggs Community YMCA, 1530 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia. Featuring a haunted carnival, bouncy house, a spooky haunted house for the older kids, crafts and games for younger kids, a glow-in-the-dark room and a cupcake walk. Cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. The event is open to the public. Call 360-753-6576.

For adults

Halloween Costume Party, 8 p.m. Saturday, Pints & Quarts, 625 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Suite 560, Olympia. Best costume wins $200. Call 360-943-5611.

Halloween Bash, 9 p.m. Saturday, The 4th Ave. Tav, 210 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Live music by Mom’s Rocket and The Rikk Beatty Band. Come in costume for a chance to win cash in the costume contest. Call 360-786-1444.

Wide Eye Panic’s Halloween Bash, 9 p.m. Saturday, The Clipper, 402 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Join Wide Eye Panic, Gebular and Lacey Game Crazy for a extravaganza complete with costume contest and prizes. Call 360-943-6300.