There’s a lot going on this Halloween season in Seattle, so this is just a sampler of what’s out there:
The Georgetown Morgue Haunted House
😈 This is the most famous haunted house in Seattle and almost certainly the scariest. The building itself is a former mortuary, adding to the air of murder hanging in the air, and the team here goes above and beyond in terms of makeup and thrills.
Know before you go: Expect long lines. Many people pay extra on top of the $38 base ticket price to skip the line. Or, if you go on Oct. 9, 16, or 23, you can donate blood on-site, and you and three of your friends can skip the line. For more information on that offer, go here.
Pumpkins and Ponies at Seattle Farm
🐴 On the other end of the spectrum, check out this supremely family-friendly event at Seattle Farm in Rainier Beach. On two upcoming Saturdays (Oct. 3 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), the farm hosts Pumpkins and Ponies, an event that gives children a chance to explore a farm, say hello to some horses, and (for an additional fee) go on some pony rides.
Know before you go: Admission is $30, but that includes parking and lunch. You can also purchase pumpkins while you’re there.
Trauma Bond at Northwest Film Forum
🎞️ Horror movies are ubiquitous this time of year, but the Northwest Film Forum is upping the ante with Trauma Bond on Friday nights in October, which showcases genuinely disturbing films like “Cannibal Holocaust” (playing tomorrow) and “Irreversible” (on Oct. 16) — the kinds of movies you have to psych yourself up to go see. Ticket sales benefit Scarecrow Video, a nonprofit video rental store that holds one of the largest collections of videos in the world.
Know before you go: This series is hosted by drag queen/horror connoisseur Monday Mourning.
Screamland at Dreamland Bar & Diner
🥞 Dreamland in Fremont isn’t just a diner that doubles as a cocktail bar; it’s also one of the most visually lavish spaces in Seattle. For the Halloween season, it’s transformed into “Screamland,” which means cobwebs, giant skeletons, and deformed Barbies hanging from the ceiling. You want fries with that?
Know before you go: If you like drag and haven’t been to Dreamland’s famous drag brunches, what are you doing? Figure out a way to get tickets.
