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Halloween events

Thomasson Farm’s dairy-themed corn maze.
Thomasson Farm’s dairy-themed corn maze. Courtesy

Events

Pumpkin Patch Photos

Bring your cameras for photo opportunities, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through Nov. 1. W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 S. G St., Tacoma. Admission is $3, ages 11 and younger are free. metroparkstacoma.org.

Halloween Steam Train

Wear your favorite costumes and enjoy fall festivities. Check out the cider press demonstrations. Train takes a scenic excursion through the Cascade foothills of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley aboard a vintage train. Receive $2 off when dressed in costume. Everyone dressed in full costume will receive a prize. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31. Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. $12-$20; free for children younger than 2. 425-888-3030, trainmuseum.org/index.php/halloween-train

Tides Tavern Annual Halloween Bash and Costume Contest

6 p.m. Oct. 31, Costume judging at 10 p.m. Tides Tavern, 2925 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, no cover charge. tidestavern.com/node/864

Fright Fest

Haunted houses, kids playground, Booville kids zone, rides, 5-11 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1. Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way. Tickets start at $9.99 and are available online at wildwaves.com/fright-fest.

Harvest Fest at Metro Parks Centers

Hands-on arts and crafts, carnival games, pumpkin fun and live entertainment. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma. 253-404-3939; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30. People’s Community Center, 1602 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, 253-591-5321

Sunrise Village Trunk-or-Treat

6-8 p.m. Oct. 30. Meridian Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St. E., Puyallup. Free. 253-904-8923, mysunrisevillage.com

Halloween Costume Party

Evening of music, dancing, games and food. Admission is free with the donation of nonperishable food items for the food bank. All ages and faiths are welcome. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30. First Congregational Church, 7209 S. Puget Sound Ave., Tacoma. 253-383-3878. tacomafcc.org/halloween2015.html

Sprinker Monster Skate

7:45-9:45 p.m. Oct. 31, Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. S, Tacoma. 253-798-4000, co.pierce.wa.us.

Day of the Dead Celebration

Crafts and snacks. 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Tillicum Library, 14916 Washington Ave. SW, Lakewood. 253-548-3314

Trunk or Treat

Features bounce house and games held in the upper parking lot, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31. United Methodist Church at Lakewood, 6100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood. Free. 253-582-6181

Trick or Treat at the Mall

For kids 12 and younger; no toy weapons, masks OK for children only, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Tacoma Mall, 2502 S. Steele St., Tacoma.

Harvest Fest

Fun activities, ghoulish games and tasty snacks plus haunted house, costume contest. 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Tacoma Community House, 1314 S. L St., Tacoma. Free. 253-383-3951, tacomacommunityhouse.org/event/harvest-fest

Capital Mall’s Halloween Bash

Free entertainment, crafts, photos, and snack. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31. Capital Mall Promenade, 2505 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia. Free. 360-754-8098, shoppingcapitalmall.com

Pumpkin Walk

Featuring locally decorated pumpkins, voting noon-2 p.m., all ages, registration forms available at library. Oct. 31. South Hill Library, 15420 Meridian E., Tacoma, 253-548-3303

Street of Treats

Main Street will be turned over to ghosts, pirates and princesses for candy and fun, including the famous Dancing Scarecrows. 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Downtown Sumner, 1100 Main St., Sumner. Free

Pole Position Sports Bar Adult Halloween Party

Live music by The Groover Surfers 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Pole Position Sports Bar, 10707 Pacific Ave. S, Tacoma. Free

Halloween at the History Museum

Spooky stories and candy entertain your ghouls and goblins. Enjoy the spooky art drawn by visitors on display in the Grand Lobby 1 p.m. Oct. 31. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Included in museum admission. 253-272-9747

Haunted Houses

A Walk in the Dark at Shoreline Park

Sponsored by Theatrical Nightmare. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Not so scary version 2-5 p.m. Oct. 31. JBLM Lewis North. $10 13 and older, $7 12 and younger, $4 for not so scary. theatricalnightmare.com

Hell’s Gateway Haunted House

“Real Fear” 18 and older interactive, Oct. 30. 2302 S. Faucett Ave., Tacoma (in the alley). hellsgateway.com

Pierce County Asylum

Two haunts in one location. 6-11 p.m., family time 6-7 p.m. through Nov. 1, Freighthouse Square, East 25th and D streets, Tacoma. 253-223-3256

The Haunted Theater: Backstage Tour & Eeri Dances

Tacoma City Ballet's family-friendly presentation, 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Merlino Arts Center, 508 S. Sixth Ave., Tacoma. $7. 253-272-4219, tacomacityballet.com/performance-season

Pumpking Patches, Corn Mazes

Carpinito Brothers Farm

1148 Central Ave. N., Kent. U-pick pumpkin patch and corn maze, farm fun yard, tractor-pulled hayrides, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Prices start at $2 for pumpkins, $6-$9 for corn mazes, $5 for farm fun yard, $3 for hayrides. For complete list of prices and times, go to carpinito.com

Double R Farms

5820 44th St. E., Puyallup. 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin slingshot, tractor-pulled hayrides, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31. Corn maze $5, children 3 and younger free. 253-227-5385

Maris Farms

25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway, Buckley. Many activities, including haunted woods, animal barn, pedal carts, mine shaft slides, pig races and pumpkins. Daytime activities hours 1-6 pm. Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Nighttime corn maze Oct. 30-31. Weekday admission $7, weekend admission $14, kids 2 and younger free. marisfarms.com, 253-862-2848

Picha Farms

6502 52nd St. E., Puyallup. Pumpkin patches (picked from the field or U-pick), corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin slingshot and more activities. 3-6 pm. Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31. Corn maze $6, slingshot $1 per shot, hayride $3, pichafarms.com/pumpkins.php

Spooner Berry Farm

9710 State Route 162 E., Puyallup. Fall harvest festival, pumpkin patch and games. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 30. spoonerberries.com/harvest-festival

Thomasson Family Farm

38223 236th Ave. SE, Enumclaw. Activities including pumpkin patch, corn maze, Kids Korral, tractor train rides, pumpkin slingshot and petting zoo. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Fee for some activities. thomassonfarm.com, 360-802-0503

Lattin's Country Cider Mill and Farm

9402 Rich Road SE, Olympia. Pumpkins, farm animals games and wagon rides, 9 a.m.-5:30 Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; Apple festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct 31. No admission fees, parking $5. lattinscider.com, 360-491-7328

Rutledge Corn Maze

302 93rd Ave. SE, Tumwater. Corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, activities for kids. Regular maze hours, 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 30-31; haunted maze 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 30-31. Prices start at $6. rutledgecornmaze.com, 360-357-3700

Schilter Family Farm

141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE, Olympia. Harvest festival, pumpkin patch, corn maze and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, Weekdays: $5, 2 and younger free; weekend family pass, $20 for up to six people. See website for details on weekend prices. schilterfamilyfarm.com, 360-459-4023

This story was originally published October 28, 2015 at 12:02 PM with the headline "Halloween events."

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