Categories: Things To Do

12 things to do in and around Seattle this weekend (October 18-20)

Who’s ready for the weekend? Time to wind down your workweek and make the most of your free days ahead. Here are all the things to do in and around Seattle this weekend.

Kehlani

You’ll know her for her soulful voice and introspective R&B tracks. Prepare to witness Kehlani’s powerful vocals and engaging stage presence.

When: Friday, October 18th at 8:00 PM
Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
Cost: $44+

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

It’s the weirdest expo you’ve ever attended, and what better season? You’ll find booths featuring things like taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween-inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles, and more!

When: Saturday October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Where: Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle
Cost: $12 early bird | $15 day-of ticket

Sponsored Pick: Fall for SLU Celebration 2024

Stop by for a fall celebration at Day 1 Playfield! Start your adventure by picking up a free pumpkin from the SLU-pick pumpkin patch, navigate your way through the corn maze, explore the wide variety of market vendors offering seasonal goodies, enjoy the beats of our live DJ, and capture the vibes of the season with numerous fall-themed photo opportunities.

When: Saturday October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Where: Day 1 Playfield, 2121 7th Ave
Cost: Free to attend

PROOF WA Distillery Festival

Sip and samples from local distilleries both large and small. There will be everything from gin to whiskey and amari. You can also purchase bottles to take home, and additional profits go back to the WA Distillers Guild to help local distilleries through legislative efforts, education, events, and more.

When: Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Where: 2931 1st Avenue South, #Suite A, Seattle
Cost: $65+

Ghosts of Nebula: The Missing Six

Are you looking for some spooky things to do this weekend in Seattle? Step foot into an interactive ghost story that’ll send chills up your spine! Explore the historic Georgetown Steam Plant on a guided tour rife with mystery. Learn about six intrepid explorers that met at the steam plant in 1921, and were never seen again. This tour is narrative-driven and so immersive it blurs the boundary between fact and fiction. Don’t worry, there’s a themed bar at the end if you need something to settle your nerves!

When: Friday, October 18th until Saturday, November 2nd
Where: Georgetown Steam Plant, 6605 13th Ave S, Seattle
Cost: $40+ for general admission, VIP tickets available $90+

Haunted Chocolate Factory

A haunted chocolate factory? Yes, please! This family-friendly experience has you solve puzzles in a dark factory to earn chocolate treats. Recommended for ages 8+.

When: Thursday to Sunday, October 17th – 20th & October 24th – 27th, 2024
Where: 1180 Andover Park West, Tukwila
Cost: $20

Spooky Improv Night

This one is for the gothic-lit fans! Poe Unexpected: Edgar Allan Poe Improvised will be a fun and spooky night of improv comedy based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

When: Now until Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Where: 1428 Post Alley, Seattle
Cost: $12+

Titanic Exhibition

Marvel at original artifacts and personal belongings that tell touching stories of the ship’s passengers and crew. You can even walk through recreated first-class and third-class rooms as they would have looked aboard the Titanic. Your ticket includes an audio guide with stories, period music, and sound effects.

When: Now until October 27th, 2024
Where: Maritime Building, 906 Alaskan Way, Seattle
Cost: $34+

This Is Halloween

This Is Halloween is an original adaptation parody of the misadventures of Jack Skellington, made into a dark fantasy burlesque musical! Who says you can’t find something musical AND spooky to do this weekend in Seattle? There are 21+ as well as modified all-ages performances to choose from.

When: Now until Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Where: The Triple Door, 216 Union St, Seattle
Cost: $49+

Tacoma Haunted House

Get your tickets to Tacoma’s Ultimate Haunted House. Explore a dark and frightful underground lair and try not to scream! This haunted house is extremely detailed and story-driven, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance if you want to go!

When: Now until Sunday, November 2nd, 2024
Where: 626 E. 25th Street, Tacoma
Cost: $19+

Underground History Tour

Discover Pioneer Square, Seattle’s original neighborhood, on this guided walking tour. Explore underground pathways built over 120 years ago and learn about Seattle’s history and the events that shaped it. Each small-group tour is approximately one hour long with insider tips from a professional, local guide.

When: Dates throughout October
Where: 102 Cherry St, Seattle
Cost: $40+

Haunted History Ghost Tours

Rumoured to be one of Seattle’s best ghost tours, explore historical locations around Seattle, and examine unexplained and mysterious phenomena. Rather than actors, all the tour guides on this tour are real Paranormal Investigators or Psychics.

When: Dates throughout October
Where: Multiple locations in Seattle
Cost: $15

There you have it! There are all the things to do in and around Seattle this weekend – take your pick!

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