October events preview: Fall festivals, frights, and can’t-miss shows

From crisp mornings to glowing jack-o’-lanterns - October in the Puget Sound is almost her! 

With beer fests to film festivals and haunted houses galore, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Let Link, Sounder, and ST Express get you there, no tricks required. 

Here’s what’s happening around the region this month: 

Fairs & festivals 

Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 

• Tacoma Fall RV Show – Tacoma 
  Check out the latest models and trends for your next road trip. 

• Great Pumpkin Beer Festival – Seattle 
  Sip on seasonal brews and celebrate the fall season.  

• Oktoberfest Northwest – Puyallup 
  Prost! Celebrate Bavarian food, beer, and music at this annual favorite. 

• Greek Festival – Tacoma 
  Traditional food, music, and culture fill St. Nicholas. 

• Salmon Days in Issaquah 
  Celebrate the salmon run with a weekend full of parades, live music, food, and family fun in downtown Issaquah. 

• Nile Nightmares Haunted Golf Course – Mountlake Terrace 

Oct. 20 – 26 

• Horror Con – Puyallup 
  A weekend of panels, vendors, and celebrity guests for horror fans. 

• Tacoma Holiday Festival – Tacoma 
  Get an early start on holiday shopping with local vendors and crafts. 

• Frighthouse Station Haunted House – Tacoma 

• Nile Nightmares Haunted Golf Course – Mountlake Terrace 

Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 

• Frighthouse Station Haunted House – Tacoma 

• Nile Nightmares Haunted Golf Course – Mountlake Terrace 

Sports & shows 

Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 

• Giveon – WaMu Theater, Seattle 
  The Grammy-nominated R&B star brings his soulful hits to Seattle. 

Oct. 6 – 12 

• Sleep Token – Tacoma Dome 
  Catch the mysterious UK rock band live in Tacoma. 

• Hans Zimmer – Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett 
  Award-winning film composer brings his legendary music to life. 

• Seventeen – Tacoma Dome 
  The K-pop supergroup takes over the Dome with an epic performance. 

Oct. 20 – 26 

• Chicago – The Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle 
  The iconic Broadway musical full of fame, fortune, and all that jazz. 

Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Tour – Paramount Theatre, Seattle 
  A cult classic with live performance and audience participation. 

• Dracula Alive – Paramount Theatre, Seattle 
  A dramatic retelling of the classic vampire story. 

• Behind the Scream with David Arquette – Tacoma 
  A conversation with the actor who starred in the Scream series. 

• Boo Seattle – WAMU Theater, Seattle 
  Dance the night away at this massive Halloween music festival. 

• Chicago – The Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle 

Other upcoming events:  

Everett Silvertips Hockey at Angel of the Winds Arena  

University of Washington Husky Football at Husky Stadium  

Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park (Sounder trains are running to the playoffs - stay tuned for the schedules!)

Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field (Sounder trains are also running to the football games!)

Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field 

Seattle Reign at Lumen Field 

Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall in Seattle 

Showbox Presents Concerts at various locations 

Seattle Theatre Group at various locations  

Northwest Sinfonietta at various locations 

Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma 

Ready to ride? 

Skip the traffic and parking headaches – let Sound Transit take you to the fun. From cultural festivals to Halloween thrills, your fall adventures are just a ride away. 

Have an event to share? Email us at lifestyle@soundtransit.org.