Seattle & Eastside Events in October 2025

October in the Pacific Northwest means crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and a full lineup of fall festivals, cultural celebrations, and spooky Halloween fun. From Bainbridge Island harvest fairs to Bellevue jazz shows and Seattle’s haunted houses, there’s something for everyone this season.

We’ve rounded up the top events you won’t want to miss in October 2025.

🌾 Fall & Harvest Events

1) Northwest Chocolate Festival
📍 Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
📅 October 4–5, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 Paid (various ticket tiers)
👪 Family-friendly
Why go: Featuring 100+ global chocolate makers, tastings, chef demos, and education panels for chocolate lovers of all ages.
🔗 Northwest Chocolate Festival details

2) Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series
📍 Downtown Bellevue venues & Meydenbauer Center
📅 October 8–12, 2025
💲 Mixed (some free community shows, some ticketed headliners)
👪 All-ages
Why go: Five days of local & regional jazz/blues performances across Bellevue venues—walking “crawl” style shows + marquee concerts.
🔗 Bellevue Jazz & Blues info

3) Kelsey Creek Farm Fair
📍 Kelsey Creek Farm, Bellevue
📅 October 4, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💲 Free
👪 Family-friendly (no pets in barns)
Why go: A beloved fall farm event with animals, produce, crafts, and agricultural demonstrations in a welcoming local setting.
🔗 Bellevue Parks & Community Events

4) Tasveer Film Festival (South Asian Film & Art)
📍 Venues around Seattle
📅 October 8–12, 2025
💲 Paid
👪 Teen+ / film enthusiasts
Why go: Showcases South Asian cinema, storytelling, and art across genres and venues—an enriching cultural event in Seattle.
🔗 Tasveer festival overview

5) Made in Washington / Refract Glass Festival
📍 Bellevue Square (Refract venue)
📅 October 16–18, 2025
💲 Free
👪 Art lovers
Why go: Showcase of local glass artists and interactive installations during the annual Refract glass art celebration.
🔗 Refract Festival Info

6) Oxtober Fall Festival (Carnation / Eastside)
📍 Carnation Farms
📅 October 18–26, 2025 (weekends)
💲 Free / modest cost for activities
👪 Family-friendly
Why go: Tractor rides, pumpkins, live music, arts & crafts, farm tours, and a true harvest atmosphere.
🔗 Carnation Farms event

🎃 Halloween & Spooky Events

7) Halloween Pet Parade
📍 Volunteer Park, Seattle
📅 October 5, 2025
💲 Free
👪 Family + pets
Why go: Dress up your four-legged friends for a parade with costume contests, vendors, and plenty of fall fun.
🔗 Volunteer Park Trust event page

8) West Seattle Harvest Fest & Costume Parade
📍 West Seattle Junction
📅 October 26, 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
💲 Free
👪 Family-friendly
Why go: Trick-or-treating at local businesses, kids’ activities, pumpkin decorating, and a costume parade with marching band.
🔗 West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest

9) Waterfront Park Frights & Delights
📍 Pier 62, Seattle Waterfront
📅 October 31, 2025 | ⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM
💲 Free
👪 Family-friendly
Why go: Celebrate Halloween on the waterfront with trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and festive activities.
🔗 Waterfront Park events

10) Nile Nightmares Haunted House
📍 Mountlake Terrace (just north of Seattle)
📅 Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2025 (Fri–Sat + select dates)
💲 Paid
👪 Family-friendly daytime option, scary at night
Why go: Multiple scare zones, escape games, and 3D motion simulator, with lighter daytime “funfest” shows for kids.
🔗 Nile Nightmares Haunted House

11) Georgetown Morgue Haunted House
📍 5000 E Marginal Way S, Seattle
📅 Sept 26 – Nov 2, 2025 (select days)
💲 Paid
👪 Teen+
Why go: Seattle’s most infamous haunted attraction—face the Dark Maze and intense horror effects in a real morgue setting.
🔗 Georgetown Morgue Haunted House

12) Seattle Ghost Tours (Sinister Sins, Scandal & Shadows)
📍 Union St, Seattle
📅 Nightly in October
💲 Paid (~$25)
👪 Teen+
Why go: Guided walking tours explore Seattle’s haunted history with legends, shadows, and eerie stories.
🔗 Seattle Terrors tours

Closing Call to Action

Whether you’re looking for cozy fall festivals with pumpkins and hot cider, or spine-tingling haunted houses, October is full of events across Seattle and the Eastside.

👉 For even more neighborhood insights and lifestyle tips, check out our blog or connect with Michele to learn more about living in the Pacific Northwest.