It's time for scares, spooks, haunts and candy! Welcome to spooky season, dear readers.
If you're looking for something to do in these final days leading up to Halloween, we've got you covered. Here is a roundup of some of the many Halloween-themed events happening around our region. Take the kids to a trunk-or-treat event or have a Zombie-themed dinner in downtown Spokane. Get your spook on however you see fit — and don't forget to have fun!
If you're looking for even more ways to celebrate the season, we approve submissions to our community events calendar throughout the work week, so be sure to check back for the most up-to-date happenings. If you're an event organizer, share the deets with us at inlander.com/geltisted.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY
Colville Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Navigate a 12-acre corn maze, choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or purchase an array of fresh-picked fall produce like sweet corn and countless varieties of winter squash. Open daily from 11 am-7 pm through Oct. 31. $6-$8. 73 Oakshott Rd., Colville. colvillecornmaze.com (509-684-6751)
Halloween Movies at the Garland
Throughout October, the Garland is screening a lineup of ooky spooky films for your viewing pleasure. Visit the theater's website for the complete line-up, including titles like Silence of the Lambs (Oct. 23), Hocus Pocus (Oct. 25-29), Halloween (Oct. 28-31) and more. $2.50. Movie times vary. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. garlandtheater.com (509-327-1050)
Ghoul Old-Fashioned Fun
Kids and their families are invited to this festival featuring Halloween-inspired activities including roast a ghost, bingo, handcrafts, games and more. Costumes strongly encouraged. Sat Oct. 28 from 11 am-3 pm. $5/child; ages 2 and under free. Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Dr. campfireinc.org (509-747-6191)
SpookWalk
Wander the streets of historic Browne's Addition and hear ghostly tales of old-timers and new-timers who still watch the passing of time from the windows of mansions and bungalows. Oct. 27-29, daily from 6:30-8:30 pm and 7-9 pm. $25. Starts from the former Browne’s Bistro, 1924 W. Pacific. tinyurl.com/BrownesTours (509-850-0056)
Moonlit Monster Halloween Cruise
These 45-minute evening cruises feature spooky decor, an on-board maze, a photo contest and more. Oct 27-29 from 5-8:30 pm. $15; ages 5 and under free. The Coeur d'Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. cdacruises.com/halloween (208-292-5670)
North Idaho College CTE Trick-or-Treat
Families are invited to trick or treat through the halls and stop at each of the labs while learning about NIC's programs. Fri, Oct. 27 from 3-6 pm. Free. North Idaho College Parker Technical Education Center, 7064 N. Lancaster Rd., Rathdrum, Id. nic.edu/parkertec
Spooky Storytime & Scavenger Hunt
Auntie’s staff read from two Halloween-themed books, with a scavenger hunt to follow. Sat, Oct. 28 from 11 am-noon. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. auntiesbooks.com (509-838-0206)
Freaky Fall Festival
A fall/Halloween festival aimed at children featuring a carnival, costume parade and more Halloween-themed activities throughout the event. Sat, Oct. 28 from 12-1:30 pm. Free. Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metalline Falls. cuttertheatre.com (509-446-4108)
Spark-o-ween
Spark Central gets spooky for a fun-filled day of creative activities and trick-or-treating. Costumes are welcome but not required. Sat, Oct. 28 from 12-5 pm. Free. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. spark-central.org (509-279-0299)
Goblin Party
This party, hosted by Spokane Magical Moot, features food, games, prizes and more. Costumes are highly recommended. Sat, Oct. 28 from 4-7 pm. Free. Spokane Gallery and Framing, 409 S. Dishman Mica Rd. facebook.com/spokanegalleryboutique
Corbin Park Witches Ride
Ride your bike around Corbin Park dressed in your best witch regalia. Sat, Oct. 28 from 4-5 pm. Free. Corbin Park, 896 S. Corbin Rd. facebook.com/corbinparkspokane
Isaiah Daniels Presents: Do Spirits Return?
A stage show combining magic, theater and history while deep-diving into the world of spiritualism. Sat, Oct. 28 from 8-10 pm. $30-$35. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Spraque Ave. bingcrosbytheater.com
HUB Drive-In Movie Series
Watch classic Halloween movies like Beetlejuice, Friday the 13th, Coco and Hocus Pocus in a classic drive-in format. Sat, Oct. 22 and 29 at 6 pm and 8:30 pm. $25/car. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. hubsportscenter.org (509-927-0602)
Chaos Halloween Bash
A spooky party with a haunted house, VR challenges costume contests for all ages complete with prizes and giveaways throughout the night. Sun, Oct. 29 from 11 am-9 pm. $5-$10. Chaos Arcade, 1020 W. Francis Ave. chaosarcade.com/halloween
Brick or Treat!
This Halloween family trick or treat event features local vendors selling crafty products and handing out free candy for the kids. Sat, Oct. 28 from 4-8 pm. Free admission. Brick West Brewing Co., 1318 W. First Ave. brickwestbrewingco.com/halloween
Campbell House Halloween
Wear your costume for a family-friendly Halloween experience. Complete a scavenger hunt and make crafts on the sun porch. Includes candy, games and fun for all ages. Buy your tickets online or at the door. Tue, Oct. 31 from 5-7 pm. $5, kids 3 and under free. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org
Haunted Train Cars
Walk through the museum's train cars that have been turned into a haunted attraction for the season. Sat, Oct. 28 from 6-9 pm; Sun, Oct. 29 from 5-8 pm; Tue, Oct. 31 from 5-9 pm. $6. Inland Northwest Rail Museum, 23700 Sprinkle Rd., Reardan. inlandnwrailmuseum.com (509-796-3377)
Halloween Costume Swaps
Spokane County Library District is hosting multiple eco-conscious costume swaps for the thrifty souls in all of us. Moran Prairie (Oct. 25 from 3:30-5:30 pm), Fairfield (Oct. 26 from 3:30-5:30 pm) and North Spokane (Oct. 28 from 3-5 pm) and Argonne (Nov. 2 from 3:30-5:30 pm). scld.org
TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENTS
NATIVE Project Trunk-or-Treat
Youth and families are invited to trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks. Thu, Oct. 26 from 4-6 pm. Free. NATIVE Project, 1830 W. Maxwell Ave. facebook.com/TheRealNATIVEProject (509-483-7535)
South Hill Trunk-or-Treat
Collect candy from Halloween-themed trunks at this alternative trick-or-treating experience. Sat, Oct. 28 from 6:30-8 pm. Free. Goodwill, 2927 E. 27th Ave. discovergoodwill.org
Trunks of Treats
Come dressed in costume, trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed trunks and play games to win prizes. Sun, Oct. 29 from 12-3:30 pm. Free. New Horizons Community Church, 3122 W. Lincoln Rd. nhccspokane.com (509-327-6433)
Trunk or Treat
This event includes candy, hot chocolate, raffle prizes, bounce houses and more. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Sun, Oct. 29 from 1-3:30 pm. Free. The Vine Church, 9140 N. Reed Rd., Hayden, Id. thevineidaho.org (208-449-2080)
Spangle Trunk-or-Treat
Decorate your car, dress up, and bring your family for a night of trunk-or-treating at Spangle Foods. Tue, Oct. 31 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Free. Spangle Foods Country Store, 315 W. Jennings Rd. Spangle, Wash. facebook.com/spanglefoodscountrystore
MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE
Spooky Rave
A horror-themed rave with music. Costumes highly recommended. Thu, Oct. 26 at 9 pm. $20-$25. Ages 18+. Knitting Factory, 919. W. Sprague Ave. sp.knittingfactory.com (509-244-3479)
Halloween Hafla
Dancers from Muse Bellydancing perform on stage. Sat, Oct. 28 from 4:30-6 pm. Free. Ages 21+. Chan’s Red Dragon, 1406 W. Third Ave. fb.me/e/TCXtJrco
Neon Moon: A Halloween Honky Tonk
This Halloween party features live DJs, a mechanical bull, flash tattoos, a photobooth, an option whiskey tasting and more. Costumes encouraged. Sat, Oct. 28 from 7 pm-midnight. $10-$25. Ages 21+. The Wonder Building, 835 N. Post St. EventBrite link
The Big Dipper Halloween Cover Shows
Night 1: Xingaia as Ghoul; The Emergency Exit as MXPX; Atomic Fuzz as Joan Jett; Keep Watch as Interpol. Night 2: The Pink Socks as Blink-182; Crusty Mustard as Against All Authority; Counting The Fallen as Fall Out Boy and David Joseph as Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos. Fri, Oct. 27 and Sat, Oct. 28 at 7:30 pm. $15-$20. All ages. The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. thebigdipperspokane.com
Wonderful & Strange Halloween
A Twin Peaks-themed Halloween party featuring live music from The Bookhouse Boys and a costume contest. Sat, Oct. 28 from 6-10 pm. Free. Black Lodge Brewing, 206 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. blacklodgebrewing.com (208-640-6298)
Halloween Bar Crawl
This annual bar crawl includes waived cover at all venues, drink specials, after parties and more. Fri, Oct. 27 and Sat, Oct. 28 from 4 pm-midnight. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Starts at Fast Eddie’s, 1 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. crawlwith.us/spokane/halloween (509-455-8752)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Garland's annual Halloween weekend screening of the 1975 cult classic includes prop bags, shadow casts and other revelries. Sat, Oct. 28 at 11:59 pm. $8. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. garlandtheater.com (509-327-1050)
Halloween Cocktail Dinner: Zombie Prom
A four-course dinner menu paired with Halloween-inspired cocktails featuring dishes like squid ink pasta and lamb with marsala. Dress in your best zombie attire. Sun, Oct. 29 from 5-8 pm. $85. Tavolata, 221 N. Wall St. ethanstowellrestaurants.com (509-606-5600)
SCARES
Scarywood Haunted Nights
Scarywood is full of haunted attractions and roaming monsters, including five haunted attractions, nine scare zones and the chance to ride most of Silverwood's signature rides in the dark. Through Sat, Oct. 28; Thu from 7-11 pm; Fri-Sat from 7 pm-midnight. $44-$76. Ages 12+. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 US-95, Athol. scarywoodhaunt.com
King Family Haunted House
This year’s King family Halloween display theme is ‘Icons of Horror’, a traveling horror roadshow dating back to the late 1800s. The family is also accepting non-perishable food donations for the food bank and cash for Make-A-Wish. This is the last year of the King Family display. Through Oct. 30, Fri-Sat from 7-9 pm, also Sun, Oct. 29 and Mon. Oct. 30. 15604 N. Freya St., Spokane. facebook.com/thekingfamilyhalloweendisplay
The Hillbilly Haunted House
A walk-through haunted attraction that raises donations for local schools and clubs. This haunted house is rated PG-13. Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28; Fri-Sat from 6:30-10:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. Corner of Deer Park-Milan and Milan-Elk Rd. facebook.com/thehillbillyhauntedhouse1
