Happy October, Seattle. 🎃

If you’re anything like us, you’re enjoying the pumpkin picking, leaves changing, and Halloween costume planning — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Emerald City.

Oct. 18-24

Monday, Oct. 18

Avatar | Mon., Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | The Neptune Theater | $27 | Rock out to some Swedish heavy metal, including songs off the band’s eighth album. 🎸
Open D&D Group | Mon., Oct. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Meeples Games | $5 | This weekly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing meetup slays, with all experience points welcome. 🐉
Bowl Turning With Carbide Tools | Mon., Oct. 18 | 2-5 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 832 NE Northgate Way | $75 | The bowl-making class teaches students about stock selection, chucking, and other tricks of the trade.
Corks and Canvas: “On the Coast” | Mon., Oct. 18 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Eastlake Bar & Grill, 2947 Eastlake Ave. E | $40 | Sip some wine and learn to paint a serene seaside landscape with step-by-step instructions. 🎨
Walk the Moon | Mon., Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. | Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S | $35 | “Shut up and Dance” out those Monday blues.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

In-studio Bhangra With Varan | Tues., Oct. 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave. E. | $20 | Learn some sweet Indian-influenced dance moves in styles such as Bollywood, Bhangra, and GarbaFunk.
Bleachers | Tues., Oct. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Showbox | $35 | The indie pop act (and stage name for record producer Jack Antonoff) brings his “Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night” tour to town. 🎤
James Carter Organ Trio | Tues., Oct. 19. | 7:30 p.m. | Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley | $30.50 | This jazz concert promises some serious sax appeal. 🎷
Understanding Legal and Estate Planning | Tues., Oct. 19 | Virtual | Free | Get pointers from an attorney about wills, guardianships, special needs trusts, and more.
John Hiatt & The Jerry Douglas Band | Tues., Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave. | $47-67 | Old town Nashville plays out in the melodies of these two musical masterminds. This is a can’t miss show for fans of Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Bob Dylan. 🪕
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | Tues., Oct 19 | 3-7 p.m. | 1750 Occidental Ave. S | $36 | The widely popular interactive art show featuring works from the master artist lands in SoDo.
Perspectives: Human Nature, Animal Culture | Tues., Oct. 19 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Woodland Zoo VP Peter Zahler discusses how wildlife art impacts conservation efforts, a companion talk to the Fry Art Museum’s recent exhibition.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

La Boheme | Wed., Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall | $35-299 | Puccini’s timeless masterpiece comes to the opera house. 🎟️
Josephine Ensign Discusses “Skid Road” | Wed., Oct. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The author, professor and nurse practitioner talks about her new book that examines the roots of poverty.
Anita Hill | Wed., Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Moore Theater | $45 | The historic Supreme Court witness and Brandeis law professor discusses her experiences and advocacy.
Yo La Tengo | Wed., Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | The Neptune Theater | $32-38 | One of the most iconic indie bands of all time comes to town. 🎹
A Nightmare on Wall Street | Wed., Oct 20 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Navy Strength | Prices vary | This tropical Belltown bar is hosting a Halloween-themed pop-up with drinks inspired by classic horror flicks such as “Carrie,” “It,” and “Jaws.” 🍸
This Is Halloween | Wed.-Sun., Oct 20 | 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. | The Triple Door | $39-59 | Get into the spirit of the season with Can Can Productions’ original, dark fantasy musical adaptation of “The Nightmare Before Christmas."

Thursday, Oct. 21

James Webb Launch Talk | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the museum of flight to learn all about a fancy new telescope. 🔭
Night of the Living Drag | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount | $45-75 | Violet Chachki summons the ghosts of drag queen stars in this outrageously spooky show.
Fall Weaving Craft Class | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Found, 5346 Ballard Ave. NW | $65 | Learn how to weave a beautiful piece of wall art with autumnal colors. 🍁
The Jayhawks | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theater | $23.50 | The veteran alt-country band has soared over the decades with chiming harmonies.
Chamber Dance | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Meany Hall for the Performing Arts | $10-22 | The Chamber Dance Company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert that explores the complexities of human relationships. 🩰
Quality Ski Time Film Tour | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway | $15 | Outdoor sports equipment company Salomon is showing a marathon of its favorite ski movies of the year, plus poster signings with the pros. 🎿

Friday, Oct. 22

Brothers Osbourne | Fri., Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | WAMU Theater | $46.50 | The twangy country music duo brings their “We’re Not for Everyone Tour” to town.
Sheer Qorma | Fri., Oct. 22 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Virtual | $8 | This short film tells a story of “belonging and acceptance, identity and family” in the LGBQT Muslim world.
Pumpkin Carving With Cats | Fri., Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Seattle Meowtropolitan, 1225 N 45th St. | $36 | Pumpkins and tools will be provided, while the organizers say the cats are on hand as “consultants.” 🎃
Zombie Wine Crawl | Fri., Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. | Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Ave. | $25-35 | Explore the many great wineries around Kirkland while donning your freakiest duds. 🍷
Reshaping Afrofuturism | Fri., Oct. 22 | 2 p.m. | Virtual | Free, with donations encouraged | Join a discussion from Film Fatales about how aesthetics around the African-American experience are shaped across various pop culture genres.
Coldplay | Fri., Oct, 22 | 6 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $134+ | The seven-time Grammy winner plays its first-ever arena show in five years. 🎶
La Boheme | Fri., Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street | $62-369 | Immerse yourself in the lives of Parisian artists with this classic operatic performance by the Seattle Opera. 🎶
It’s Coming From Inside the House | Fri., Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | MoPOP hosts its Halloween movie fest online, featuring 2020’s monster flick “Psycho Gorman” and a virtual costume contest. 👻
Georgetown Morgue | Fri., Oct. 22 | 3:30-11:30 p.m. | 5000 East Marginal Way S | $30 | Go on a self-guided tour through one of the creepiest sites in Seattle, the location of an actual former morgue and current haunted house with live actors.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Ranger-led Hike at Coal Creek Natural Area | Sat., Oct. 23 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Newport Hills SE 60th St. Trailhead, Bellevue | Free | Enjoy the great outdoors while exploring Bellevue’s largest park. 🥾
Jafco Sewer Series Cup | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | All Together Skatepark, 3500 Stone Way N | Free | Check out the sick tricks at this local skateboard competition, highlighting both boys and girls divisions in a variety of levels. 🛹
Eight Shop Dive at Alki Junkyard | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m. | Alki Junkyard Dive Site, Alki and 64th Ave. | Free | Here’s your chance to go dumpster diving with the pros and dig for hidden treasure.
Sounders vs. Sporting KC | Sat., Oct. 23 | 12:30 p.m. | Lumen Field | $22-109 | Two of the top MLS teams in the West face off in a vital late-season contest. ⚽
Behind the Seams: Put on Your Party Clothes | Sat., Oct. 23 | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | MOHAI | $30 | Check out MOHAI’s collection of styles curated from several different eras of shindigs, with glitter, beads, and sequins galore. 🎉
Diwali: Lights of India | Sat., Oct. 23 | 12-4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Celebrate the Festival of Lights online with music, dancing, a cooking demonstration, and more.
Georgetown Morgue | Sat., Oct. 23 | 3:30-11:30 p.m. | 5000 East Marginal Way S | $30 | Go on a self-guided tour through one of the creepiest sites in Seattle, the location of an actual former morgue and current haunted house with live actors.

Sunday, Oct. 24

West Seattle Farmers Market | Sun., Oct. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | California Ave SW & SW Alaska | Free | Stock up on fresh, seasonal produce. 🥬
Yoga for Fatigue | Sun., Oct. 24 | 1-4 p.m. | Virtual | $60 | Instructor Nicole Bratt leads you through a restorative, mindful yoga session via Zoom.
Halloween Train | Sun. Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend, WA | $12 for kids, $24 for adults | Ride the rails in costume for a scenic two-hour tour through Upper Snoqualmie Valley. 🚂
Self-Defense Essentials | Sun., Oct. 24 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Feminist Karate Union, 920 S Holgate St. | $99 | Learn about real risks, assailant tricks, crucial targets, how to create an impact, and ways to get out of some of the most common holding techniques to help protect yourself in tough situations.
Valentinetti Puppet Museum Fall Fundraiser | Sun., Oct. 24 | 2-5 p.m. | Historic Roxy Theatre, Bremerton, WA | $10-40 | Sip mimosas, watch a vintage 1926 shadow puppet film, and help raise money for the iconic Valentinetti space.
Georgetown Morgue | Sun., Oct. 24 | 3:30-11:30 p.m. | 5000 East Marginal Way S | $26 | Go on a self-guided tour through one of the creepiest sites in Seattle, the location of an actual former morgue and current haunted house with live actors. ⚰️

Oct. 25-31

Monday, Oct. 25

Pre-game on the Perch | Mon., Oct. 25 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | King Street Ballroom & Perch, 255 South King St. | $75-125 | Time for the 12s to get hyped for the Seahawks’ huge MNF matchup against the Saints with food, drink, and big screen TVs galore.
Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints | Mon., Oct. 25 | 5:15 p.m. | Lumen Field | $75 | Go Hawks! 🏈
Fall Fashion Night | Mon., Oct. 25 | 5-7 p.m. | U Village | Free to attend, retail prices vary | U Village retailers, including Reformation, Scotch & Soda, and Sephora, highlight seasonal arrivals and some special discounts. 👠
Halloween Spooktacular Trivia | Mon., Oct. 25 | 5:45-7:30 p.m. | Optimism Brewing Company, 1158 Broadway | $5-30 | Scare up as many answers as you can for this quiz night, and you may end up winning some cool prizes.
Purity Ring | Mon., Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theater | $34 | The Canadian electro-pop duo will play some tracks from their latest hit album WOMB.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Cult Movie Night | Tues., Oct. 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Nine Hats Wines, 3861 1st Ave. S | $45 | Eat pizza and sip some wine while watching a Tim Burton classic. 🎥
A Conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell | Tues., Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | The first African American woman to sit on the Superior Court of Northern California talks about her new book, “Her Honor,” and gives an inside look at our legal system.
Brandy Clark | Tues., Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | Neumos | $30 | The Grammy nominated country music singer-songwriter plays for her home state of Washington.
Candlelight: From Bach to the Beatles | Tues., Oct. 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The 101, 101 S Jackson St. | $45 | This string quartet performance in front of hundreds of lit candles will be the dreamiest concert you’ve ever attended. 🎻

Wednesday, Oct. 27

Fix-a-Flat Bike Clinic | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Trek Bicycle Tukwila Southcenter, 331 Tukwila Parkway | Free | Master the art of general bicycle maintenance. 🚲
Boren Banner Series | Wed., Oct. 27 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frye Art Museum | Free | Check out the striking landscape images from Seattle-born photographer Sadie Wechsler.
Vampires Everywhere! | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | El Corazon/The Funhouse | $15 | The seasonally appropriate LA metal band brings their gritty sound to Seattle. 🦇
Ballard Comedy Club Presents Open Mic | Wed., Oct. 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Hale’s Ales Brewery, 4301 Leary Way NW | Donation-based | The Ballard Comedy Club hosts their regular Open Mic downstairs to improve accessibility for disabled comics and attendees. 🎤
“Who? Weekly” Live | Wed., Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. | the Showbox SoDo | $39.50-75 | The podcast that tells you “everything to know about the celebrities you don’t” takes the stage for some playful banter, games, and interactive interludes.
Patrisse Cullors In Conversation With Ijeoma Oluo | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Pay what you can, $10-100 | Activist Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, sits down for a talk with Seattle-based best-selling writer Oluo.

Thursday, Oct. 28

Brooks Trailhead Halloween Costume Run | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N | Free | Here’s a really fun run, with costumes encouraged, prizes, and a Halloween party afterward featuring drinks and snacks. 👟
Bingo at the Admiral Pub | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Admiral Pub, 2306 California Ave. SW | Free | Mark those cards when you hear your numbers, and try to win some prizes.
Seattle University Redhawks Women’s Volleyball | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Seattle University Redhawk Center, 550 14th Ave. | $11 | The Redhawks take on Grand Canyon in one of their last home games of the season. 🏐
Artist Talk: Bit Vejle | Thurs., Oct. 28. | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | $5 | The National Nordic Museum hosts a chat with an artist who practices psaligraphy — drawing or painting with scissors.
Faye Driscoll: Come On In | Thus., Oct. 28 | 3-7 p.m. | On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. | $15-45 | This interactive art exhibition attempts to blur the lines between audience and performer by having attendees listen to the director give instructions via headphones.

Friday, Oct. 29

Freaky Friday Halloween Boat Party | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-11 p.m. | Lake Union Charters, 1611 Fairview Ave. E | $45-120 | Party onboard a floating nightclub, with DJs spinning tunes and outrageous costumes as the dress code. 🛥️
Goddess Gathering | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Datza Studios, 2201 Eastlake Ave. E | $35 | This new monthly event is a sacred circle where women can come together “to learn, see, hear, speak, and support one another.”
Improvised Ghost Stories | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-8 p.m. | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley | $15 | Pike Place’s improv troupe takes some cues from the audience to spin some spine-tingling — and a few hilarious — yarns. 👻
Boo! Seattle | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | WAMU Theater | $119-224 | The annual Halloween-themed rave lands with DJ sets, rides, and “frightfully freakish” performers.
POUR 2021 | Fri., Oct. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S | $35-45 | Enjoy offerings from 15 local wineries, as well as music and snacks.
SLAY Film Fest | Fri. Oct. 29 | 7, 9:30 p.m. | The Egyptian Theatre | $20 | The ghoulish minds behind festivals such as HUMP and SPLIFF showcase short homemade horror flicks for Halloween weekend. 🪦
Faye Driscoll: Come On In | Fri., Oct. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. | $15-45 | This interactive art exhibition attempts to blur the lines between audience and performer by having attendees listen to the director give instructions via headphones.

Saturday, Oct. 30

The Oddities and Curiosity Expo | Sat., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m-6 p.m. | Washington State Convention Center | $10-210 | Peruse all manner of strange ephemera, including taxidermy, antiques, sham medical devices, clothing, jewelry, skulls, and more.
7B’s Brunch Sessions | Sat., Oct. 30 | 12-4 p.m. | Queen Anne Beer Hall, 203 West Thomas St. | $15 | Brats, benedicts, and beer should pair nicely with beats from DJ Sessions, and diners can don headsets to focus on the tunes (and to accommodate those who’d rather eat in silence).
World War Bonsai | Sat. Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St, Federal Way, WA | This is one of the last chances to see this exhibit, which traces the cultural practice of bonsai cultivation through global conflict, incarceration, and peace. 🌳
Fourth Annual Halloween Bar Crawl | Sat., Oct. 30 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Cowgirls Inc., 421 First Ave. S | $12.50-20 | A very spooky bar crawl featuring a costume contest with a $1,000 grand prize, two free drinks/shots, waived cover costs at all venues, a professional photographer, and an after party. 🍸
Halloween Havoc Cruise Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | 7-11 p.m. | Emerald City Party Boats, 1611 Fairview Ave. E | $45-150 | Three hours of Halloween cruising with dancefloors, a full bar, guest DJs, and a view of the city. 🛥️
Supernova goes to The Roller Disco | Sat., Oct. 30 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Avenue SW | $18-40 | Tickets include roller skate rental, so slip on your Halloween garb and boo-gie through the night. 🛼
SLAY Film Fest | Sat. Oct.30 | 7, 9:30 p.m. | The Egyptian Theatre | $20 | The ghoulish minds behind festivals such as HUMP and SPLIFF showcase short homemade horror flicks for Halloween weekend. 🪦
Pumpkin Bash | Sat., Oct. 30 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Woodland Park Zoo | $11.50-17 | Watch some of the zoo’s residents — including snow leopards and sloth bears — play with pumpkins, while trick-or-treating stations are set up for kids.

Sunday, Oct. 31

Trick or Treat 5k | Sun., Oct. 31 | 10 a.m. | Green Lake, 7201 East Green Lake Dr. N | $20-35 | Jog off your Halloween sugar high with a 5k race around Green Lake Park. Kids under 14 race for free. 🏃
Halloween 2021 Day Party: SafeSpace Ent. presents “Boogie Town” | Sun., Oct. 31 | 4 p.m. | The Station, 1600 South Roberto Maestas Festival St. | $25 | This groovy event celebrates Black culture, music, fashion, food, and community with contests for Finest Soul Food and Specialty Drinks, Best Dressed, and Best in Character.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun. Oct. 31 | 1:05 p.m. | Lumen Field | $76+ | Go Hawks! 🏈
Vera Halloween Market | Sun., Oct. 31 | 12-6 p.m. | The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St. | Donations Accepted | An all-day Monster Mash and costume party with plenty of local vendors selling markers, clothing, records, and other goods.
Soccer Mommy | Sun., Oct. 31 | 9 p.m. | The Neptune Theater | $20-23 | The indie chanteuse plays songs off her second studio album, “Color Theory.”
Pumpkin Bash | Sun., Oct. 31 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Woodland Park Zoo | $11.50-17 | Watch some of the zoo’s residents — including snow leopards and sloth bears — play with pumpkins, while trick-or-treating stations are set up for kids. 🎃
The Atomic Bombshells … Put a Spell on You | Sun., Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | West Hall, 915 E Pine St. | $35-45 | This “evening of bewitching burlesque” includes special guest stars and an audience costume contest.