Seasonal Celebrations for Family Fun in the Seattle Region
Get ready for a season of fun and celebration as the autumn leaves begin to fall in Seattle and its surrounding areas! Here's a roundup of the exciting fall festivals that are set to take place in 2025.
Music and Cultural Festivals
Earshot Jazz Festival (October 10 – November 2)
Prepare to be serenaded by the smooth sounds of jazz as the Earshot Jazz Festival returns. Featuring performances by international and local artists like Christian McBride and Brad Mehldau, this event promises to be a must-attend for jazz enthusiasts.
Seattle Fiesta Patrias (September 14-15)
Celebrate the independence of many Latin American countries at the Seattle Fiesta Patrias. This free event features folk dances, cooking demos, and a bouncy house on the Fisher Pavilion rooftop.
ChuSeok Korean Festival (September 14, 21)
Experience the rich culture of Korea at the ChuSeok Korean Festival. This free event includes making lotus lanterns, watching traditional performances, and tasting delicious food. The festival takes place in two locations: Tacoma and Gig Harbor.
Dia de Muertos Festival (November 1-2)
Honour the Day of the Dead with processions, music, sugar skull making, and altars at the Armory Food & Event Hall.
Freakout Festival (November 6-9)
Rock out to a mix of mainstream and independent performers at the Freakout Festival in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.
Halloween-Themed Events
Boo Seattle (October 31 – November 1)
Join the spooky fun at the WAMU Theater in the Lumen Field Event Center for live music, indoor rides, and spooky characters.
Halloween Bar Crawl (October 31 – November 1)
Dress up in your best costume and join a city-wide party with themed cocktails, music, and a contest for a $1,000 prize.
Thrill the World Seattle (October 25)
Show off your dance moves by joining a group costume dance to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" with a contest at Queen Anne Community Center.
Agricultural and Family Festivals
Bellewood Farms Harvest Festival (August 31 – October 31)
Enjoy a free day out at the Bellewood Farms Harvest Festival, where you can take a tractor train ride to pick apples and visit an artisan gift store. If you visit on a weekend, don't miss the apple cider donuts!
Stocker Farms Fall Festival (Select dates in September and October)
Get lost in Stocker Farms' corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, and explore over 30 other attractions, including a pumpkin barn, an antique phone booth, and views of the Cascade Mountains.
Fall City Apple Festival (September 15)
Celebrate all things apple at the Fall City Apple Festival. Enjoy apple desserts, pressing apples into cider, horse rides, and an apple pie contest.
Swans Trail Farms' Apple Festival (September 14 – October 31)
Spend a day at Swans Trail Farms' Apple Festival. Highlights include a petting farm, corn maze, kids play area with giant slides, and duck races.
Harvest Home at Fort Nisqually (September 6)
Step back in time at the Harvest Home at Fort Nisqually. Watch as apples are pressed into cider, join a jam and jelly competition, and decorate a hock cart with your family.
Oktoberfests
Kenmore Oktoberfest (September 20-22)
Kick off the fall season with Kenmore Oktoberfest, featuring a ceremonial firkin tapping, live music from local bands, a seasonal market, and wiener dog races.
West Seattle Oktoberfest (October 4-6)
Enjoy traditional German food, live music, and games at the West Seattle Oktoberfest. This event is free to enter, with food and beverages available for purchase.
Edmonds Oktoberfest and Family Festival (September 13-14, September 20-22)
Join in the fun at the Edmonds Oktoberfest and Family Festival, which features a beer garden for adults and a Kids Korner activity area.
Oktoberfest Northwest (October 4-6)
Experience the largest Oktoberfest in the Pacific Northwest at Oktoberfest Northwest. With a cost of $10-$21 and ages 12 and younger being free, this event offers live music, beer, and traditional German food.
Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival (September 20-21)
Taste the best bratwursts in town at the Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival. This free event includes games for prizes, giant inflatables, an outdoor beer garden, and live music.
Kirkland's Harvest Festival with Kirkland Parks (October 5)
Join the community at Kirkland's Harvest Festival with Kirkland Parks for a day of family-friendly activities, food, and live music.
Other Events
Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival (September 22)
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Seattle Chinese Garden with performances, stories, crafts, and demonstrations.
Mabon Festival (September 22)
Catering to witches and the metaphysically minded, the Mabon Festival offers workshops, rituals, and a marketplace.
Nisqually Watershed Festival (September 28)
Learn about the Nisqually Watershed and its importance to the local ecosystem at the Nisqually Watershed Festival. This free event includes activities for all ages.
Fall Lantern Festival (October 25)
Light up the night at the Fall Lantern Festival with music, snacks, lantern making, and a beer garden.
Horror Con (October 24-26)
If you're a horror enthusiast, don't miss Horror Con in Puyallup. This event features guests, exhibits, films, and games focused on horror culture.
Seattle Polish Film Festival (October 24-26)
Catch international films with English subtitles at the SIFF Film Center during the Seattle Polish Film Festival.
Fall Foliage Festival (October 25 – November 8)
Explore the rhododendron gardens in Federal Way during the Fall Foliage Festival. This event features tours, plant vendors, kids’ activities, and food trucks.
These events offer a variety of cultural, music, and Halloween-themed experiences throughout the Seattle area in fall 2025. So mark your calendars and get ready for a season full of fun!
The kids and family can enjoy a diverse range of activities during fall in Seattle, from jamming to jazz at the Earshot Jazz Festival to getting lost in corn mazes at Stocker Farms Fall Festival. Teens might prefer joining the Thrill the World Seattle event, dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller", or attending theFreakout Festival for rock music. School break in autumn promises exciting performances, cultural celebrations, and harvest festivals, making the season an ideal time for quality family time and bonding. Additionally, the home-and-garden enthusiasts can explore the Fall Foliage Festival in Federal Way, appreciating the beauty of the changing autumn leaves.
