Halloween fun

THE OLYMPIAN | • Published October 31, 2009

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HAUNTED PLACES

Haunted Maze, tickets sold starting at 5 p.m., and maze is open from dark to midnight tonight, 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 tonight, 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 tonight, 4548 Marvin Road S.E., Olympia. $8. A portion of the proceeds go to the Lacey Fire Department. Bring a pet food donation for Animal Services to receive $1 off admission. Go to www.mymorbidmind.com.

Lattin’s Haunted Barn, 7 to 10 tonight, 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. $4 for children’s haunted house; $5 for haunted barn. Call 360-491-7328.

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

Halloween House – Yard Haunt, 6 to 10 tonight, 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 nonperishable 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. tonight, 7024 Glen Terra Court S.E., Lacey (Glen Terra Development, off of Mullen Road). The house is turned into a trick-or-treat adventure with 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 tonight. Accepting canned food for Thurston County Food Bank. Call 360-438-2252.

FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS

Halloween Neighborhood Walking Tours, 2 to 3 p.m. today. 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 South Capitol neighborhood. $2. Call 360-753-2580.

Downtown Halloween “Treats ‘N’ Treasure” Spooktacular, 1 to 4 p.m. today throughout downtown Olympia. Downtown shops, restaurants, galleries and cafes welcome the community to a family-friendly trick-or-treat event. 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 prizes. For a map and rules, go to www.everydayolympia.com/ halloween.

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

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

Halloween Family Fun Night, 3 to 6 tonight, 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 older than 10; toy weapons are not permitted. Call 360-754-8017.

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

Fallapalooza, 5 to 8 tonight, 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.

Halloween Party sponsored by The Spirit of America Foundation, 5 to 9 tonight, 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 tonight, 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 tonight, Emmanuel Bible Fellowship, 2508 State Ave. N.E., Olympia. Games, prizes, candy, a maze, food and hayrides for families with children ages 1-12 years. Costumes are encouraged. Call 360-943-5341.

Harvest Hatchback Party, 6 to 8:30 tonight, River Ridge Covenant Church parking lot, 7945 Steilacoom Road S.E., Lacey. An evening of trick or treating from the decorated parking lot, 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 tonight. 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 tonight, Capital Christian Center, 4431 Martin Way E., Lacey. Kids can go from trunk to trunk to get their treats. Events 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 tonight, The Loft on Cherry, 525 Cherry St., Olympia. Featuring music by Set in Settings and Z Kamp, and a performance by fire dancers Obvious Intentions. Admission is $7. All ages welcome. Call 360-918-3908.

Heroes Unmasked Party, 6 to 8 tonight, 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 tonight, Briggs Community YMCA, 1530 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia. Featuring a haunted carnival, bouncy house, a haunted house for 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. Open to the public. Call 360-753-6576.