Have yourself a scary — or sweet — Halloween

Haunts

The Nightmare at Beaver Lake

THU-FRI A ¾-mile-long haunted trail leading to a haunted house, first hour each night is less scary family hour; 7-11 p.m. today and Friday, Beaver Lake Park, 25201 SE 24th St., Sammamish; $9-$15 (www.nightmareatbeaverlake.com). Dark Hollow Haunted Forest

THU-FRI Outdoor haunted walk on a dark and scary trail, for ages 10 and older, 7-10 p.m. today, 7-11 p.m. Friday, Royal Arch Park, 20821 Maple Valley Hwy., Maple Valley; $9 (www.darkhollowhaunt.com).

Field of Screams

THU-FRI Scary corn maze for ages 12 and older, 6-10 p.m. today and Friday, Stocker Farms, 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish; $20 (360-568-7391 or www.stockerfarms.com).

Halloween Haunted Ship

THU-FRI Haunted ship aboard the historic USS Turner Joy, minimum age 8 accompanied by adult, 5:30-9 p.m. today and Friday, Bremerton Waterfront Boardwalk, Second Street and Washington Avenue, Bremerton; $5 (360-792-2457).

KUBE Haunted House

THU-SAT Halloween scares, recommended for ages 12 and older, 7-10 p.m. today, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday; 5000 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $14; $25/VIP speed line (seattlehaunts.com).

Market Ghost Tours

THU-SAT Tour of Pike Place Market with stories of Seattle history, all ages at 6 p.m., adult content at 8 p.m., tours at 6 p.m. today and Friday, 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle; $15 (206-322-1218 or www.marketghost.com).

KJR FM House of Terror

THU-SAT Halloween scares for ages 12 and older, 7-10 p.m. today, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Tulalip Casino/Amphitheatre, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip; $14; $25/VIP speed line (seattlehaunts.com).

Ghosts of Seattle and Special Halloween Lock-in

FRI Ghost stories, tour of Capitol Hill haunts, attempts to contact the "other side," costumes encouraged, 9 p.m. Friday, Museum of the Mysteries, 623 Broadway E., Seattle; $5 (206-328-6499 or www.seattlechatclub.org).

Halloween at the Haunted Castle

FRI Haunted House walking tour through five floors of historic building, kids' carnival games and treats, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Landmark on the Sound, 23660 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines; admission free with food or cash food-bank donation (www.landmarkcelebrations.com).

Edmonds Haunted Museum

FRI A friendly historic haunting, little goblins welcome, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds; $1 (425-774-0900).

FrightFest

FRI-SAT Scream Factory and Trail of Terror haunted attractions, Booville trick-or-treat town with candy, hay maze and other activities for kids ages 10 and younger, 5-11 p.m. (Booville closes 9 p.m.) Friday and Saturday, Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $24.99 plus tax/at the gate, $19.99 plus tax/online and at participating Safeway stores, parking $10 (www.wildwaves.com).

Kids/Family events

The Museum of Fright Halloween Celebration

FRI Halloween treats, stories and games, ghosts of aviation's past, 4-9 p.m. Friday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; free admission to the museum (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Literary Halloween

FRI Come dressed as your favorite author or literary character, 7 p.m. Friday, University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-634-3400).

University YMCA Halloween Party

FRI Games, pumpkin painting, kids' gym, wear your costume, 9 p.m. Friday, University Family YMCA, 5003 12th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-524-1400).

Pumpkin Patch and Trunk-Or-Treat

FRI Carnival games, food, inflatables, laser tag, candy, 6 p.m. Friday, Calvary Christian Assembly, 6801 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; free admission, charge for some activities, donate nonperishable food items for 20 free tickets (206-525-7474 or www.ccassembly.org).

Trick-or-Treat, Northgate

FRI Trick-or-treat for kids at participating merchants, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Northgate Mall, 401 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle (206-362-4778).

Toddler Trick-or-Treat play time

FRI Activities and a treat for kids ages 6 and younger, 5 p.m. Friday, Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5/per family (206-386-4283).

Halloween Family Funfest

FRI Mad Science, 4:30-7 p.m., performances by Tim Noah, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., trick-or-treat at participating merchants, 5:30 p.m. while supplies last, Bellevue Square; also, trick-or-treat at participating merchants, Lincoln Square, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue (425-454-2431 or www.bellevuesquare.com).

Jack-o'-lantern Jubilee

FRI Carved-pumpkin display and contest, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Maggiano's Little Italy, 10455 N.E. Eighth St., Lincoln Square, Bellevue; $1 suggested donation for spectators, proceeds benefit Bellevue Arts Museum (425-519-6476, www.maggianos.com or www.bellevuecollection.com).

Trick-or-Treat, Redmond Town Center

FRI Trick-or-treat for kids at participating merchants and in Center Street Plaza, 5 p.m. Friday, Redmond Town Center, 16495 N.E. 74th St., Redmond (425-869-2640 or www.redmondtowncenter.com/events).

Halloween carnival, Des Moines

FRI Carnival games, costume contest, raffle, treats, magic show, food vendors, for 6th graders and younger, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Des Moines Field House, 1000 S. 220th St., Des Moines; $2/child, parents and guardians free (206-870-6527 or www.desmoineswa.gov).

Trick-or-Treat, Westfield Southcenter

FRI Trick-or-treat for kids ages 12 and younger, accompanied by adult, while supplies last; no face masks or painted faces for ages over 12, no costume accessories that resemble a weapon of any kind permitted, 5 p.m. Friday, Westfield Southcenter, 633 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila (206-246-7400).

Trick-or-Treat, Kent Station

FRI Costume contest for ages 10 and younger; ages 11 and older; and best group themed costume, 5:30 p.m., trick-or-treating 4-6 p.m. Friday, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent (253-856-2301).

Safe Halloween, Country Village

FRI Trick-or-treat from participating merchants for ages 12 and younger, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us).

Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, Bothell

FRI Candy and activities, 5-7 p.m., Main Street closed to traffic 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday for children's safety, downtown Bothell (425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us).

Haunted House at Eastside Gymnastics

FRI Family fun Halloween event, 8 p.m. Friday, Eastside Gymnastics, 15100 Woodinville-Redmond Rd N.E., Suite 600, Woodinville; $10 (425-486-7429).

Trick-or-treat, Gilman Village

FRI Trick-or-treat at participating merchants for kids up to 12 years old, 3-6 p.m. Friday, Gilman Village, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah (www.gilmanvillage.com).

Trick-or-Treat, Everett Mall

FRI Trick-or-treat for ages 12 and younger, 5-8 p.m., DJ plays children's dance music, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Everett Mall, 1402 Everett Mall Way, Everett; food bank donation requested (www.shopeverettmall.com).

Family Safe Downtown Halloween, Lake Stevens

FRI Kids' costume parade from the Boys & Girls Club on Main Street, line up 4:45 p.m. for 5 p.m. parade, followed by trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, Not-So-Haunted House, carnival games, 5 p.m. Friday, downtown Lake Stevens (www.freewebs.com/lakestevensfamilycenter/apps/calendar/).

Trick-or-treat, Mount Vernon

FRI Costume contest at the theater, 4 p.m., trick-or-treat at participating businesses, 3-5 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon (360-336-8955).

Haunted Hikes at Mercer Slough

FRI-SAT Spooky nighttime nature stroll, geared toward ages 5-8 years, costumes welcome, children must be accompanied by adult; groups with older children encouraged to attend later time slots; 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; $8, preregister (206-443-2925 or pacificsciencecenter.org).

Adult events

The Mountaineers Halloween Dance

FRI Last Mountaineers dance in the Olympus Room before The Mountaineers Clubhouse gets torn down; easy swing dance lesson, 7:45 p.m., dance with pop, rock and Halloween music by the Dancin' DJ, costume contest, no-host bar, bring snacks/treats to share; for ages 21 and older only; 8:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, Mountaineers Building, 300 Third Ave., Seattle; $12 (425-789-1940 or www.dbmechanic.com/dances/rock.htm).

Costume Extravaganza Halloween Party

FRI Costume contest, dance, no-host bar, ages 21 and older only, proceeds benefit Fremont Chamber of Commerce, 8 p.m. Friday, Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St., Seattle; $15/advance, $20/at the door (206-838-9080 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Paranormal Pub Crawl in the Pike Place Market

FRI Travel between haunted bars and restaurants escorted by guides sharing ghost stories, ends in the Market theater with a midnight live improv show, 9 p.m. Friday, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle; $25 (206-322-1218 or www.seattleghost.com).

Black Cat Affair -- Halloween fundraiser

FRI Halloween celebration with a fortune teller, DJ, costumes required, cash bar; all proceeds go to Animal Talk rescue shelter for homeless, neglected and abused pets, 9 p.m. Friday, SoDo, 2424 First Ave. S., Seattle; $25 (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44412).

Halloween Benefit, Party and Potluck for the Volunteer Park Food Bank

FRI Beat poetry, DJ Keva spins with DJ Reverend Marty, costumes encouraged, 6:30 p.m. Friday, University Friends Center, 4001 Ninth Ave. N.E., Seattle; nonperishable food or cash food-bank donations requested (206-547-6449).

Halloween Costume Party

FRI Come in costume for wine tasting featuring blood-red wines and some whites, 8 p.m. Friday, The Tasting Room, 1924 Post Alley, Seattle; $10, reservations required (206-770-9463).

Halloween Disco Ball

FRI Dress in 1970s attire or other costume for disco dance, 9:30 p.m., hustle dance lesson, 9 p.m. Friday, Century Ballroom, 915 E. Pine St., Second Floor, Seattle; $10 (206-324-7263 or www.centuryballroom.com).

Little Red Studio Halloween Bash

FRI The Nasty Habits rock out, with other sexy, scary surprises; ages 18 and older only, 9 p.m. Friday, Little Red Studio, 750 Harrison St., Seattle; $20 (206-328-4758 or www.littleredstudioseattle.com/centerstage.htm).

Hollywood Nights Halloween Party

FRI Two rooms of entertainment, theme decorations, psychics, costume contest (grand prize $1,000 cash), 8 p.m. Friday, The Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $29 (206-297-1738 or www.halloweenseattle.com).