Halloween Planner 2009

by Don Rauf - Citysearch Contributor - 0 Reviews - 4 Lists

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Updated: October 30, 2009

Halloween falls on a rare Saturday night this year, so you know the celebrations will be more over the top than ever. Strangely enough, our city, which has the wild Solstice Parade and Seafair Torchlight Parade, doesn’t have a big Halloween march. Although you could make the three-hour drive to the ultimate Parade of Lost Souls in Vancouver, BC, you’ll still find many freaky, frightening and festive doings right here in the Emerald City. By Don Rauf, Citysearch Contributor

On this page:Halloween Events, Costume Shops.

Halloween Events

  1. 1 1 Star Rating: Poor Wamu Theater
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    800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 (map)

    Celebrating its 13th year, FreakNight attracts legions of electronic music fans ready to dance the night away. The lighting, 3D lasers, multicultural performances and costumes in the WaMu Theater downtown promise to blow your mind. The event features top deejays and a $2,009 prize for best costume. 8pm-4am. $47.

  2. 2 Moore Theatre
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    1932 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    The surreal and eerie carnival of the Degenerate Art Ensemble takes over the Moore on both Halloween and the night before as they debut their latest, “Sonic Tales.” Let their atmospheric musical mix, ranging from heavy metal to jazz to punk, wash over you as they dance in lavish costumes with twisted props. 8pm. $20.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended W Seattle
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    1112 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This more traditional masquerade party provides a touch of class, requiring all attendees to either wear black tie and mask or a “delicious costume.” Bonza has hosted black-tie parties at some top locations (the Aquarium and Experience Music Project); this year, organizers promise to deliver more decadence and outrageousness at the W Hotel. 8:30pm-2am. $40.

  4. 4 Stocker Farms Fresh Produce
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    10622 Airport Way, Snohomish, WA 98296 (map)

    The 45-minute drive from Seattle to Snohomish is well worth it to get your scare on in the great outdoors. The acre of weaving corn trails filled with professional actors and animatronics is designed to frighten the candy corns out of you. 7pm-10pm. $15.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Seattle Symphony
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    200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    For a very civilized night of horror, spend Halloween at the Seattle Symphony. The orchestra plays the string-heavy soundtrack to Psycho as the movie shows on the big screen at Benaroya Hall. Composer Bernard Herrmann said his goal was “to complement the black-and-white photography with a black-and-white sound.” 8pm-10pm. $17-$99.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Argosy Cruises
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    1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    All aboard the ship of ghouls. This annual “spooktacular” is low on the fright scale, but Argosy Cruises and partner KZOK put on a great classic-rock dance party with the band Sub Vinyl Juke Box. Setting sail from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront, the cruise includes a costume contest and a chance to mingle with KZOK's Nate Connor. 9pm-12pm. $30.

Costume Shops

  1. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Party @ Display & Costume
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    11201 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 (map)

    Located by the malls of Northgate, Display & Costume gets high marks for its massive variety at a range of prices. The ghoulish, the cute, the sexy, the clown-related--it’s all here. Exhibitionists crowd the aisles during the season because this IS really headquarters for Halloween shopping.

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Champion Party Supply Buttons
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    124 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Hard to tell by the name, but Champion has been supplying top-notch costumes for 40 years in Seattle. Conveniently located near downtown, the store has outfits in bags ready to buy and more expensive garb that you can rent. Plus, you can pick up all the accessories--holiday napkins, cups, table clothes and assorted decorations.

  3. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Value Village
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    1525 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    OK. This isn’t a Halloween store, per se, but Value Village has a decent selection of Halloween costumes both used and new (including the Donald Trump “You’re Fired” wig). Of course, you can also design an original outfit by picking through the thrift clothes for which VV is known.

  4. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Red Light Clothing Exchange
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    312 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 (map)

    Seattle’s largest vintage store separates garments by decade and carries designs from the Victorian era to the roaring 20s to the early 80s. Plus, the store prides itself on its Halloween costumes, as well, along with wigs, make-up, fangs, hats, masks, gloves, feather boas and capes.