Seattle Halloween: Free Horror Cinema and Late Dancing

4.5 (250)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1)

124 S Washington St

Frankie and the Witch Fingers Three-Night Residency comes to Baba Yaga on October 30, October 31 and November 1. An intimate basement stage anchors this historic Pioneer Square storefront. The Mexican menu includes tacos and pambazo tortas. You could pair a show with a meal and cocktails here.

4.7 (549)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 16:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 22:00

4864 Beacon Ave S

Beacon Hill’s Clock-Out Lounge lines up three October Halloween dates: a free Cemetery Man (1996) screening on October 21, Ritual of the Gods: Part 2, All Hallows Reborn on October 25, and all-ages Simpsons Treehouse of Horror trivia on October 27. It also hosts touring bands and comedy, with craft beer and Stevie’s Famous pizza by the slice.

4.5 (992)

Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 15:00 – 22:00

645 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA

The Gaslamp Killer plays Substation Seattle on November 1. Two stages give this intimate venue a different atmosphere in each room. Between sets, step onto the open-air patio for a breather. The bar stocks local Holy Mtn beer. Visitors praise the sound quality.

4.7 (11,713)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

2101 N Northlake Way

Gas Works Park turns a Halloween-season walk into a moody Lake Union outing. The former oil plant site keeps its heavy industrial remains above green slopes, while the shoreline offers a quiet place to watch boats and landing airplanes. Around sunset, look across the water toward Seattle. Plan to leave by the park's 10:00 PM close.

4.4 (1,283)

Fri – Sat, 22:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 21:00

2915 1st Avenue South

Monkey Loft gives Halloween-season plans a place to dance after midnight. Electronic sets draw an unpretentious crowd for late-night after-parties. The seasonal rooftop deck offers Seattle skyline views when available. Entry is limited to guests 21 or older. Door lines can last up to an hour.

4.5 (755)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)

5433 Ballard Ave NW

The Sunset Tavern brings rock, punk and alt-country to a compact stage on Ballard Avenue NW. For a Halloween-season music outing, settle into the casual front lounge before moving downstairs to the separate concert room. Crowds pack close to the performers here. The venue admits only guests 21 and over.

4.5 (1,332)

Mon – Sun, 07:30 – 15:00

2001 4th Ave

For the morning after a Halloween night out, consider Dahlia Bakery on 4th Ave. Tom Douglas' downtown bakery makes its pastries by hand in small batches. Blueberry rosemary tarts share the selection with flaky pain au chocolat. Signature coconut cream pie anchors the menu. The bakery opens at 7:30 AM daily.

4.4 (192)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

102 Pike St

For a Halloween-season treat near Pike Place Market, stop at Salt & Straw. Flavors change frequently, with combinations such as blue cheese and pear. Try a tasting sample before ordering a scoop or milkshake. The shop smells of fresh waffle cones. One visitor reports long lines.

4.7 (95)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 16:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 10:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 09:00 (+1)

1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56

Elliott's Oyster House serves 24 to 26 oyster varieties on Pier 56. Waterfront views frame the meal. Monday through Friday, happy hour runs from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, with oysters at 2 USD each and drink specials. Consider an afternoon oyster stop before a Halloween-season show.

4.8 (936)

Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 18:00

700 Union Street

Union Arts Center stages plays, dance and cabaret across multiple downtown Seattle performance spaces. Its theater productions use detailed costumes and special effects. A performance here could give Halloween-season plans a theatrical finish. Concessions near coat check offer light snacks and drinks.