1. Thurston County Scare!

We invite everyone to come and take a look at what lurks in the dark when the fair isn’t running. Crazy clowns, Dead Stock, and the Horror H club is waiting to scare the wits out of people. This is the 3rd year that this event has been running and it grows in popularity every year. We offer a family friendly environment, this doesn’t mean that kids and adults won’t get scared, but instead we keep it at a PG rating. Our event also benefits local high school organizations, as well as the local food bank and fire fighters association.

When: Friday & Saturday 7p – 11p
Where: Thurston County Fairgrounds
Price: Adults $10,age 5-12 $8, 4 and under FREE
More info HERE
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2. CHILDREN’S PUPPET THEATER

The area’s best puppet entertainers are coming to Alki Bathhouse on Saturdays. Mark your calendar so you won’t miss these outstanding performances. “MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE” Penny’s Puppets are traveling up from Portland where they were voted #1 Theater for Kids by Parents Picks!

When: Saturday 1p
Where: Alki Bathhouse
Price: $5

3. Hottie Ryan Gosling’s Band!

Meet Dead Man’s Bones, a collaboration between actors Ryan Gosling (Half Nelson, The Believer, The Notebook) and Zach Shields. The duo plan to release their debut album, Never Let a Lack of Talent Get You Down, on their own label, Werewolf Heart, this summer. You might have seen their MySpace page, or a video for their song “In the Room Where You Sleep” floating around the web recently. It’s creepy and catchy.

When: Friday 8p
Where: Triple Door, downtown Seattle
Price: $16 adv/ $19 at the door
More info HERE

4. Woof Woof Walk

Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and enjoy a beautiful walk at Pierce County Parks and Recreation’s third annual WOOF WOOF WALK. Prizes will be awarded in the canine costume contest. Every participant will receive a 4×6 picture. Plus registered participants will be entered into our ‘ruffle drawing.’ In addition to the Walk, we will be accepting food and blanket donations for the local shelters. Those donating will receive an additional “ruffle ticket” to enter the drawing..

When: Sat 9:30am – 1p
Where: Spanaway Park
Price: $20 for the 1st dog, $5 each additional dog
More info HERE

5. The THRILLER dance!

Put on your best (bloodiest, ripped up, ax-cloven) zombie wear and join the annual worldwide simultaneous “Thriller” dance this Saturday in Seattle or Redmond.

When: 5:30 pm
Where: Redmond Town Center & Occidental Square
Price: FREE