Spooky Town Returns to White Center on October 24

Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun, including carnival games, crafts, a pumpkin patch, spooky tours, and trunk-or-treating. Spooky Town is FREE and will be on Saturday, October 24, at Steve Cox Memorial Park.

Spooky Town - Event Details:

Saturday, October 24, 2026
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Steve Cox Memorial Park, 1321 Southwest 102nd Street,
Seattle

Spooky Town is an annual event hosted by King County Parks, the White Center Teen Program, and community partners. There are activities for all ages, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the fall season together.

Free Family Activities at Spooky Town

Families can stroll through the park and enjoy a variety of activities, including:

• Carnival Games: Play games hosted by White Center Teen Program volunteers.
• Spooky Crafts: Create Halloween-themed crafts or pick up Make and Take Art kits.
• Fall Scavenger Hunt: Take on the Steve Cox Memorial Park Fall Scavenger Hunt.
• Photo Opportunities: Snap pictures at several step-and-repeat displays.
• Dragon Eye Hunt: Search for dragon eyes on the multipurpose field.
• Pumpkin Patch: Pick up a free pumpkin, try the obstacle course and vote for your favorite pumpkin of 2026.
• Underground Spooky Town Tour: Explore the basement of the historic White Center Field House on a tour designed for all ages.
• Haunted Crypt: Brave the Haunted Crypt, (recommended for ages 10 and older.)
• Food and Refreshments: Enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa, and hot dogs courtesy of Dub Sea Fish Sticks.
• Trunk or Treat: Collect treats with the Easy Duz It Car Club.

All activities are free, and giveaways are available while supplies last. Food and cash donations will be accepted to benefit the White Center Food Bank.

For additional carnival information, contact Vana Danh at 206-477-2105.

White Center Food Bank

Although all carnival activities are free, families are encouraged to support the White Center Food Bank through food donations. Donation bins will be available onsite.

The food bank's current requested items include:

Shelf-stable food:

• Canned meat and fish with pop-top lids
• Rice noodles and ramen
• Rice in 2-pound bags
• Peanut butter and coffee
• Broth and condiments, including barbecue sauce, mustard and mayonnaise
• Sugar and brown sugar
• Soy sauce, tamari sauce and ponzu sauce
• Spices and dried chiles
• Cooking oil

Non-food items:

• Baby wipes
• Diapers in sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Spooky Town brings together families, teen volunteers and community partners for an afternoon of seasonal fun while supporting local families in need. With free activities for all ages, a pumpkin patch, spooky adventures, and opportunities to give back, the October 24 celebration offers a welcoming way for the community to enjoy Halloween together.