Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. That means Renton and Newcastle are bursting with spook-tacular FREE family fun! Whether you're searching for the perfect fall festivalor trunk or treat event, Macaroni KID has everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween in Renton and Newcastle, plus South Bellevue, Tukwila, and beyond.
Free Halloween and Fall Fun Events in Renton, Newcastle, Tukwila, South Bellevue, and Beyond
Please note:
- Many FREE Renton, Newcastle, Tukwila, and Bellevue fall and Halloween events are still being announced. We will add events as they are confirmed, so please check back often for updates!
- Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall or Halloween event nearby that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here to let us know about it!
- We always recommend confirming details before heading out to an event.
From fall festivals to trunk or treats, here are the FREE events happening across Renton, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Tukwila this 2024 fall and Halloween season:
1. Portraits with Your Pooch!
- Saturday, October 5 at Weatherly Inn Renton
- Bring your furry friend for a free fall portrait! Enjoy complimentary coffee; the first 50 dogs will receive a special treat!
- FREE
2. Fiesta del Maíz
- Saturday, October 5 at Crossroads Park
- The purpose of Fiesta del Maíz is to honor and celebrate the importance of maíz (corn) in Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. Through food, art, and performance, the Fiesta del Maíz will invite attendees to explore and learn how maízhas played a central role across many cultures.
- FREE
3. Kelsey Creek Farm Fair
- Saturday, October 5 at Kelsey Creek Farm
- Event, linked from your calendar
- FREE
4. Missa Gaia ~ Blessing of the Animals ~ Feast of St. Francis
- Sunday, October 6 at at Saint Margaret's Episcopal Church
- All are welcome at this magical event! Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals featuring the music of Missa Gaia: Earth Mass, Afro-Cuban percussion, jazz harmonies, and a great fusion of gospel.
- FREE
5. The Wickedly Wonderful World of Bats
- Wednesday, October 9 at Renton Library
- Join Bats Northwest educator Niki Desautels and learn all about these fascinating species who really are like nothing else on earth.
- FREE
6. Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Crafting Stories through Butterflies
- Saturday, October 19 at Renton Highlands Library
- Join Olivia Sua, illustrator of Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad, for a creative session!
- FREE
7. Family Fall Festival at Coal Creek YMCA
- Saturday, October 19 at Coal Creek YMCA
- Experience all things fall and see the Y transformed at this year's Fall Family Festival. The fun will include crafts, games, and more!
- FREE
- Saturday, October 19 at Tukwila Community Center
- Kids will love science activities and looking for salmon in the river!
- FREE
9. 🍂 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧! 🍂
- Saturdays & Sundays: October 19, 20, 26, 27 at Kubota Garden
- Join expert guides for a walk through the garden during this magical transition of seasons.
- FREE
- Saturday, October 19 at Newcastle Fruit and Produce
- Trick or treating, wagon rides, photo booth and more
- FREE
11. Fall Family Concert with the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sunday, October 20 at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
- $10 admission fee
- Thursday, October 24 at Tukwila Community Center
- Bring your friends, dress up in your best costume and join the fun!
- $2 per child or free admission with a new pair of socks per person to support the Spirit of Giving program.
13. Truck or Treat
- Friday, October 25 at Renton Community Center
- Enjoy Truck or Treat experience of your choice: Soft Sensory Drive-Thru or Spooktacular Walk-Thru.
- Nonresident $22 / Resident $18
- Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
- Enjoy a rainbow of fall colors and a kid's scavenger hunt.
- FREE
15. Fish or Treat! Halloween Science & Crafts
- Saturday, October 26 at Liberty Park
- Join the Environmental Science Center at Liberty Park for hands-on science and crafts to celebrate Halloween.
- FREE
16. 适合家庭的中国剪纸 Halloween Inclusive Chinese Paper Cutting and Crafts for Families
- Saturday, October 26 at Newcastle Library
- Drop by to do themed paper craft!
- FREE
- Saturday, October 26 in Downtown Renton
- We’re summoning you to downtown for an enchanting olde-fashioned Halloween scavenger hunt during the spooktacular Halloween week. Plus, enjoy a trick or treat event too!
- FREE
AND... Halloween Costume Contest
- Saturday, October 26 at Gateway Park
- Spooktacular costume contest for both you and your pets: This event is part of the Olde Fashioned Halloween Party and Trick or Treat event also taking place in downtown Renton
- FREE
18. Trick or Treat with the Kelsey Creek Farm Animals
- Saturday, October 26 at Kelsey Creek Farm
- The highlight of the event is trick-or-treating with farm animals. Kids can also decorate a trick-or-treating bag, create farm-themed crafts, participate in spooky science experiments, and play pumpkin bowling (an adult/child activity).
- FREE
19. 3rd Annual Shop & Treat in Fairwood
- Saturday, October 26 in Fairwood
- Don't miss the 3rd Annual Shop & Treat event powered by Fairwood Alliance.
- FREE
20. Trick or Treat in Old Bellevue
- Saturday, October 26 in Bellevue
- Old Bellevue is going all out this Halloween season with spooktacular decorations and memorable costumes.
- FREE
- Saturday, October 26 in Newcastle
- This all-ages scavenger hunt returns to Newcastle city parks; start playing anytime!
- FREE
- Saturday, October 26 in Kent
- Families can trick-or-treat door-to-door at local businesses, getting treats and trinkets along the way!
- FREE
- Tuesday, October 29 at Newport Way Library
- Join urban farmer Lisa Taylor for a music—and movement-filled exploration! Learn where spiders live and how they hunt, eat, and grow.
- FREE
24. Trunk or Treat at Regency Newcastle
- Thursday, October 31 in Newcastle
- Join us at our annual Trunk or Treat! Come have some safe and spooky fun!
- FREE
Want to Add More Fall Fun in Renton, Newcastle, Tukwila and South Bellevue?
While Halloween may be the main event, remember to enjoy some classic fall activities in Renton and beyond! Here are some kid-friendly ideas:
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- 5 Easy Upcycled and Recycled Crafts for Fall
- 4 Fall Fun Sensory Projects for Toddlers
- Fall Family Bucket List
Check back often, as we’re adding more Halloween events and spooky fun happening on Seattle's Eastside all season long!
Know of a Halloween event in Renton, Newcastle, Tukwila, and South Bellevue that should be listed? Submit it here!
