Halloween in Bellevue is nothing short of magical! With a mix of family-friendly activities, spooky trails, and lively events, the city transforms into a festive hub. Whether you're looking for a fun outing with the kids or an adults-only evening of thrills, Bellevue has something to make this Halloween season unforgettable. Here's your guide to the best things to do this October!
Halloween at the Theater: Dracula
The International Ballet Theatre's DRACULA takes the stage at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre. Set in Gothic times, complete with costumes and pageantry inspired by the legendary stories of Bram Stoker, this performance features a classical music soundtrack provided by three of the most popular composers of the late 1800’s. There are a total of three performances this Halloween season, October 26th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and October 27th at 2:00 p.m.
Trick-Or-Treat: Family-Friendly Halloween
There's tons to do this Halloween in your favorite costumes. Head to Bellevue Square to get a photo op at Falloween, and from October 26 - 31 you can stop by the Bellevue Square Guest Services to pick up a coloring tote with candy and a toy inside. Halloween On The Hill is an annual event between October 24 - 31 that includes the Great SBCC Pumpkin Race, a carnival with games and inflatable bouncers, a magic show, and much more at the South Bellevue Community Center. At the Marketplace at Factoria, you'll want to head there on Halloween day for Halloween Factoria, where there's trick-or-treating with Halloween characters like Paw Patrol, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, superheroes and more.
Be sure to go Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 26th in Old Bellevue, where there are over 15 unique candy locations and many photo ops. Balance your time with Trick or Treating with the Farm Animals at Kelsey Creek Farm. The whole community really comes together to bring Halloween to life! Plus, Cougar Mountain Zoo is hosting Howl-O-Ween, where there's a pumpkin scavenger hunt, a costume contest, and trick or treating around the zoo. For something that is more fall-themed, head to the Remlinger Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival for rides, u-pick pumpkin fields, and more.
Evening Soirees: Halloween Parties
As the evening darkness falls around the season of Halloween, the horror-themed soirées light up the city, because one thing's for sure - Bellevue knows how to throw a party. Here are all the hot ticket Halloween parties around town. Experience a Halloween soiree full of gore and glamour on the 31st floor at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi's "Nightmare on 31st Street" Halloween party, where you'll sip on horror-themed cocktails, nib on haunted bites, gab a picture at the Hollywood-inspired photo station, and enjoy DJ D-Look's spooky beats. There's a costume contest with prizes, so dress to impress!
Nearby at the W Bellevue, the dress code is "Formal with a Spooky Twist" at their Black and White Soiree. At their Living Room Bar, be captivated by the talents of Maison de V Entertainment, where you'll see a contortionist, hand balancer, and more. At Suite Restaurant & Lounge's annual Halloween Bash, there are live aerial acrobatics and fire performances alongside music by their resident DJ Fraze. The costume contest has $1500 in cash/prizes for the top 3 costumes! Those are all on the weekend, but on October 31, you can head to Civility & Unrest for Halloween Night in Unrest - a night of costumes, cocktails and live music by Caety Sagoian beginning at 9:00 p.m.
Halloween 5K & Walks
The Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park are absolute stunners for putting on the annual Monster Mash 5K to support the Issaquah Schools Foundation. Grab your costumes and take in the colors of the fall for this run, or wear your regular running gear, no one's judging. There's also the annual Zombie Walk in Issaquah that is a must, and there's even a community station that helps you with make-up and practicing those Thriller-style dance moves.
Halloween At MIRRA: VR Entertainment
At MIRRA, it's the season for a spooky celebration! Bring your friends and family for an exciting VR adventure, where you'll compete against other teams in this immersive experience. They've dressed the whole place up - you can book your play online, and walk-ins are always welcomed.
