West Seattle Halloween Guide 2023

UPDATED 10/31/23: Here’s what we have on this year’s list of West Seattle Halloween/Dia de Muertos-related events and decorations, updated daily! Got something to add? Let us know ASAP – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you?

TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENTS

WS ARCADE, TUESDAY 10/31: West Seattle Arcade (2758 Alki SW), open 11 am-10 pm, says, “Come trick or treat at West Seattle Arcade! Anyone who comes down in full costume on Halloween will be given a treat and 10 free credits to play with.”

THE KENNEY, TUESDAY 10/31: 4 pm, kids are invited to come to the main lobby at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW) to trick-or-treat.

ARBOR HEIGHTS, TUESDAY 10/31: 6 pm, Trunk or Treat at Arbor Heights Community Church. (4113 SW 102nd)

TEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT TRICK-OR-TREATING

(File photo by Jason Enevoldsen)

Participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project this year, offering options for kids with food allergies? Email us! Here’s the list as of Halloween Eve, roughly north to south – some also mentioned what they’ll offer instead of, or in addition to, candy:

*2212 Walnut Ave SW
*2343 44th Ave SW (with the inflatables and giant skeleton out front)
*3050 64th Ave SW
*3232 Walnut Ave SW
*3646 49th Ave SW (glow sticks)
*3726 38th Ave SW
*3847 44th Ave SW (“just up the street from Nightmare on 44th”)
*4623 SW Alaska St (limited supply of non-food treats)
*4856 42nd Ave SW
*4809 SW Juneau St
*3010 SW Graham St (toys and glow sticks)
*5940 47th Ave SW (temporary tattoos)
*5656 32nd Ave SW
*5636 47th Ave SW
*6305 49th Ave SW (small toys)
*6903 California Ave SW (non-food treat bags)
*4116 SW Portland St (“the dragon house,” variety of non-food treats, & warm spiced cider)
*1702 SW Elmgrove St (stickers, bubbles, pencils, and erasers, for any kid preferring that over candy)
*4130 SW Monroe St
*7310 47th Ave SW (glow stick accessories, stickers, and handmade Halloween friendship bracelets)
*9610 California Ave SW
*10659 Marine View Drive (non-candy, latex-free treats)
*10647 8th Ave SW

The Teal Pumpkin Project’s online map shows three homes in West Seattle – two of which are already on our list. But we’ll add any others we hear about by Halloween night! Thank you!

HALLOWEEN/SEASONAL EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

SPOOKY SHOW, OCTOBER 31: Nightfall Orphanage, spooky experience at 4544 51st Place SW, 7-10 pm each night (extended hours Halloween). No admission charge, but charity donations requested – food or funds. Host requests that you PLEASE follow the parking rules explained on the website – thank you!

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY, OCTOBER 31: 3-6 pm, all welcome, details here. (5014 Puget Boulevard SW)

HAUNTED HOUSE, OCTOBER 31: The legendary Meeds Manor Haunted House is opening for Halloween night 5:30-9 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (3011 45th SW)

BLOCK PARTY, OCTOBER 31: 5-10 pm, 37th SW between Raymond and Graham, details here.

BLOCK PARTY, OCTOBER 31: “Our neighbors have organized a block party on Halloween night, which will include a closed street for safe trick-or-treating and food trucks. (Walnut Ave SW between Hanford and Hinds)

HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS, OCTOBER 31: “Nightmare on 44th” returns! Animatronic front-yard show, 6 pm to 9 pm. 3800 block 44th Ave SW.

SKELETON THEATRE FINALE, OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1: Skeleton Theatre returns, with “Junior.” We’re told this will be the last year of the show performed by animatronic skeletons on a front-yard stage at 36th/Hanford. Watch for showtimes here.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT: Night of AL, 7 pm in-store at Easy Street Records (4559 California), free, all-ages: ” Coldwave -synth pop sensation returns to Easy Street. You are in for a treat. All Ages. For fans of Stranger Things music, Sisters of Mercy, and all your favorite goth-industrial bands. Bar will be open.”

BAR PARTY, OCTOBER 31: Revelry Room hosts Halloween Get Down, with DJ Mister Moon at 8 pm, costume contest at 9:30 pm. (4547 California SW, off the alley)

DIA DE MUERTOS

ART EXHIBITION. THROUGH NOVEMBER 4: Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery (9414 Delridge Way SW) is featuring a Dia de Muertos art show. The gallery is open noon-6 pm Thursdays-Sundays.

OFRENDA, THROUGH NOVEMBER 10: Ofrenda at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), as previewed here.

SPECIALS, OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 2: Dia de Muertos food and drink specials at Matador West Seattle (4546 California SW).

DECORATED HOMES

Thanks for the tips! We asked readers to send word of sightings, with photos if possible – here’s what we have showcased, south to north, so far, including links to posts, and we’ll be adding the not-yet-showcased photos we’ve received, too, so please keep sending. (Note, exact addresses are only included when it was clear the photos/info came directly from the resident – otherwise, we’ll just give a general location.):

ALKI

64th between Alki and Admiral