Spooky Season: Your Guide to Halloween Fun

The leaves are changing color, the air is crisp, and pumpkins are popping up on doorsteps across town—that can only mean one thing: spooky season has arrived! Whether you’re looking for family trick-or-treating, pet costume parades, or a fun night out with friends, our city has plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in true community spirit.

👻Community Events that bring the fun

Renton offers Halloween events for everyone! Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss events.

  • Halloween Spooktacular | Oct. 24 at The Landing
    • Roam around The Landing trick or treating form store to store while enjoying a lively evening of costumes, candy, music, photobooths and more!
  • Truck or Treat | Oct. 24 at Renton Community Center
    • Perfect for families—kids get to trick-or-treat from decorated community vehicles, with games and activities along the way.
  • Olde Fashioned Halloween Party | Oct. 25 in Downtown Renton
    • A free community event for all ages! Enjoy Costume Contest for Adults, Kids & Pets, an interactive space featuring community-led games and demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, sweet treats, and Legendary Donuts (we hear they’ll be there 😉).

These events make it easy to spend the weekend before Halloween celebrating—put on your costumes, grab the family, and enjoy some frightfully fun festivities!

🐾 Howl-iday Spirit for Pets

Why should humans have all the fun? Renton’s furry residents get their moment in the spotlight, too. If your pet loves to dress up (or just loves treats), check out these paw-some happenings:

  • All Paws Pet Bakery Pet-tober Fest | Oct. 4 at Cedar River Cellars

Kick off the season with a paw-sitively fun festival featuring tasty pet treats, festive activities, and a chance for you and your pup to mingle with other pet parents.

  • Cattober Fest | Oct. 18 at Renton Tech

A celebration just for cat lovers! Enjoy feline-themed fun, local vendors, and of course, plenty of adorable cats.

  • Costume Contest at the Olde Fashioned Halloween Party | Oct. 25

Break out the creativity and show off your furry friend’s best look!

But the pet-friendly fun doesn’t stop there. Renton has patios, shops, and cafés that welcome pets year-round—so after the events, you can keep the celebration going with a treat for you and your four-legged bestie.

🛍️ Shop & Celebrate Local

Spooky season is also the perfect excuse to explore Renton’s local businesses. Need a last-minute accessory for your costume? Looking for festive fall décor or themed sweets? Our small shops have you covered.

🍬 Sweet Treats: From caramel apples to themed cupcakes, Renton bakeries and cafés are rolling out their seasonal menus.
🕯️ Festive Finds: Local boutiques have décor, candles, and cozy fall vibes to make your home Halloween-ready.
👗 Costume Extras: Sometimes the perfect Halloween look is finished off with accessories or creative finds from a local shop.

🎉 Local Events to Check Out:

  • Darren’s Speakeasy – 21+ Halloween Party | October 31st from 5 pm to 12 am. Have fun all Halloween night long with themed activities and a costume contest!
  • Drum Roll Wine – The Night He Came Home Movie Night | October 30th at 6 pm. Kick off Halloween with this iconic movie and costume contest, all while enjoying local wine.
  • Stoup Brewing x Brewmaster’s Taproom – Halloween Candy & Beer Pairing
    📅 Thursday, October 23 | 5:30–7:30 PM. Starting at 5:30 PM, Brewmaster’s will be tapping 4 Stoup beers to pair with a carefully curated selection of Halloween candy favorites. 

Supporting local businesses while you celebrate helps keep our community strong—and makes your Halloween even more memorable.

🎭 Costume Inspiration & Tips

  • Family Themes: Coordinate your costumes for extra fun (think superheroes, storybook characters, or spooky classics).
  • Pet-Friendly Ideas: Match your furry friend with costumes like “witch and black cat” or “superhero and sidekick.”
  • DIY Fun: Local thrift shops and craft stores are great places to find budget-friendly pieces for one-of-a-kind costumes.

🦇 Make Renton Your Haunted Headquarters

Planning your Halloween adventures? Make Renton your spooky season home base! With family-friendly festivals, pet costume parades, and community trick-or-treating, Renton is the perfect starting point for your fall fun.

  • 🎃 Head out to nearby pumpkin patches to pick the perfect jack-o-lantern. Check out Briscot Farm in Kent, WA.
  • 👻Looking for something with spookier vibes? A short drive away is the Haunted Forest of Maple Valley- a mile long indoor/outdoor haunted house attraction held in the “haunted trails” of the Royal Arch Park, and the Black Diamond Cemetery- famous for being a top haunted spot in Washington.
  • 🍬 Then, return to Renton for cozy cafés, festive restaurants, and local shops that keep the spooky vibes going. 

✨ However you like to celebrate spooky season—whether it’s trick-or-treating with the kids, dressing up your pets, shopping for festive finds, or exploring local events—Renton has something for everyone this October.