Happy Monday, Seattle! We’re already three weeks into October and the week ahead is looking great. You can eat, drink, get ready for Halloween, or even just watch a good old movie if you like to keep things simple. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Seattle this week.

Go costume shopping

Halloween is just a few weeks away and if you’re still scrambling for costume ideas, we’re here to help. You can always try creating a locally inspired costume or head to a local costume store for pre-made costumes. We created a whole list of places for you to shop from.

Check out a haunted attraction

Seattle certainly knows how to get spooky! The Emerald City has all sorts of haunted attractions for you to enjoy this October. From haunted houses to museum exhibits we’ve compiled some of the best haunts that you can experience for yourself.

Plan a fall date

Fall is probably the coziest season of the year and that means it’s a great time for dates! If you’re going to be planning some soon, we have a few ideas for you. Of course, we went ahead and made a whole list so you can pick and choose from your favorites.

See what’s new on Netflix

Whether you like it or not, October is coming up this weekend! Plan out your month of streaming by checking out what’s coming to a computer screen or TV near you in the new month. After all, our fall and winter forecast is looking like a lot of indoor time.

Visit a new restaurant

As we welcome fall this month there are also plenty of new restaurants for you to check out. From savory to sweet it’s all there and we made a list of all of your options. So treat yourself to lunch or dinner this week.

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King Princess

It’s hard not to love her swoony tunes so why deprive yourself of them? King Princess is taking over Showbox SoDo and it’s sure to be a great mid-month concert.

When: October 20th
Where: 1700 1st Avenue S
Cost: $64+

Try afternoon tea

If you’re looking to have a unique dining experience this week why not try afternoon tea? There are actually several local places where you can enjoy both afternoon and high tea services. Of course, we made a list of options for you.

Humaira Abid: Fight Like a Girl

Humaira Abid’s sculptures are strikingly relevant in today’s political climate. You’ll be able to see carved pine protest signs, multimedia works, and more. You can also see works by Paul Horiuchi at Greg Kucera Gallery.

When: Until October 29th
Where: 212 3rd Avenue South
Cost: Free

Earshot Jazz Festival 2022

Earshot Jazz festival is back for another year with tons of concerts for you to attend. Prices are per concert and vary so be sure to plan ahead and figure out which concerts you’d like to attend.

When: Until November 6th
Where: Multiple venues across the city
Cost: Varies by performance

Warm yourself up with pho

If you’re in need of some soul-warming food it’s hard to go wrong with pho. Luckily for all of us, Seattle has tons of amazing restaurants with menus small to big. Yes, we did indeed make a list for you.

Enjoy all of the things to do in Seattle, and have a great week!