TRICK-OR-TREATING & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
last updated 10/03/23
Welcome! If you are looking for U-Pick Pumpkin Patches, places to Trick-or-Treat with your kids, haunted houses and family-friendly Halloween events in Whatcom County YOU WILL FIND THEM HERE!
The 2023 Whatcom County Halloween Guide gets updated daily with new activities, so check back often.
Enjoy this season with your families! ~Megan
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS & FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS IN OCTOBER
HARVEST & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
week of October 1st-7th
360-566-2181
8020 Kickerville Road
Blaine WA 98230
Days/Hours: Home Farm is open September 29th to October 29th, 2023. They are open Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9am - 5pm & Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 9am - 6pm
Cost: Admission to the farm is FREE
What to expect:
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Heirloom and specialty pumpkins in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.
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Beautiful orange carving pumpkins perfect for your halloween jack-o-lantern.
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An array of squash and gourds ready to eat or decorate with.
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Corn stalks
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Mums
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Fall Farm Store, in our event building, featuring local goods, farm swag, yummy treats and more (this is in addition to our farm stand!)
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Tractor Train Rides on Saturdays and Sundays 10a-3p (weather permitting)
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Face Painting by Art & Happiness, 10a-3p / Sept 30, Oct 14, 21 & 28
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Hot Cider and Popcorn - Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
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Chow Gourmet Hot Dogs - Saturday, September 30th & October 7th
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Sugar & Spice Mini Donuts Food Trailer - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - Starting October 13th
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Corn Maze
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Walk the farm and visit the pig pens.
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Checkout the antique tractors.
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Lots of photo opportunities.
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We welcome homeschool groups, pre-school groups, and other groups to visit the farm!
More info: https://www.homefarm.farm/pumpkin-patch
BelleWood Farms Harvest Festival, Lynden - Open Saturdays in October 10am-4pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch, baby pigs, train and pony rides($) and more.
Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 29th-October 29th, 2023. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more!
Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 7th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays.
Sunday, October 1st:
Sunday Makebreak: Halloween Pumpkins - 2-4pm, Bellingham.
Saturday, October 7th:
Let's Paint Pumpkins - 10:30-11:30am, Everson. Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins!
Let's Paint Pumpkins - 2-3pm, Ferndale. Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins!
HARVEST & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
week of October 8th-14th
(360) 966-3919
2092 VanDyk Road
Everson, Washington.
Days/Hours: Stoney Ridge Farm is open Saturdays starting October 8th from 10am-5pm. They are open on Saturdays all of October.
Cost: Admission to the farm is $5.00 a person. Children 2 and under free.
What you need to know:
The Stoney Ridge Fall Festival kicks off on October 7th for its fall season. We’re working with Stoney Ridge to sponsor their fall festival and offer free admission for any WECU member who shows their card. We’re also working with them to offer a $2 admission discount for WWU students. On Saturdays in October there will be food trucks at the farm (JT’s Smoking BBQ and Cicchitti’s Pizza) and on the first two Saturdays there will be live music from 11am-1pm with Queens Bluegrass on the 7th and Prozac Mountain Boys on the 14th.
Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals.
The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.
Cicchitti’s pizza truck and JT’s Smoking BBQ will be on the farm on Saturdays.
WECU will have the mobile ATM at the farm on Saturdays (the farm is cash or check only) there is no fee for members of any local credit union.
BelleWood Farms Harvest Festival, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch, baby pigs, train and pony rides($) and more.
Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 29th-October 29th, 2023. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. It will be open every Friday starting the 13th from 12-5pm. Family fun includes apple picking, the corn maze, bin maze, wagon rides and more!
Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public.
Washington State Parks FREE Day
Let's Paint Pumpkins, 3:30-4:30pm, Lynden. Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins!
Thursday, October 12th:
Let's Paint Pumpkins, 3:45-4:45pm, Maple Falls. Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins!
Saturday, October 14th:
Bellingham SeaFeast, 10am-5pm, Bellingham. Bellingham SeaFeast is a waterfront & seafood festival in Bellingham, Washington. Celebrate our rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront, enjoyment and conservation of our water resources, commercial fishing and seafood industries, and the culinary bounty of our corner of the Pacific Northwest.
Let's Paint Pumpkins, 2-3pm, Bellingham. Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins!
HARVEST & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
week of October 15th-21st
Whatcom Frightmare
Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
DATES: Full Scares: October 20th & 21st & 27th & 28th from 8-10pm, 22nd & 29th from 5-9pm
LIGHT SCARES: October 20th, 21st, & 27th from 5-7pm and the 28th from 3-7pm.
LOCATION: Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street, Ferndale
COST: $8 per person, $30 for a group of 4.
Bellingham Cars & Coffee Trunk-or-Treat
*ALL CAR CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS ARE WELCOME!
*VENDOR/SPONSOR SPOTS AVAILABLE DM FOR INFO
*Respect other people's rides
*Respect the lot
*No Burnouts
DATE: October 28th, 4-8pm
LOCATION: Bellis Fair Mall, Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham
COST: FREE
Halloween Circus Show - October 22nd (8pm), 23rd (6 & 9pm), 24th (3pm). Bellingham Circus Guild are pleased to announce, their 4 1/2th annual Halloween show featuring hideous and hilarious tricksters, crazy feats of balance, juggling, aerials and acrobatic wonderments to spook and AMAZE you. Hosted by Bellingham's Most Dorkiest 2021, Sadye Osterloh, this show is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and give you the heebee geebees. NINE SHOWS, limited capacity!
BelleWood Farms Harvest Festival, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-4pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch and more.
Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 29th-October 29th, 2023. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals. The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.
Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 9th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays.
Sunday, October 15th:
Bellingham SeaFeast, 11am-5pm, Bellingham. Bellingham SeaFeast is a waterfront & seafood festival in Bellingham, Washington. Celebrate our rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront, enjoyment and conservation of our water resources, commercial fishing and seafood industries, and the culinary bounty of our corner of the Pacific Northwest. FREE
Friday, October 20th:
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare - 5-7pm - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Whatcom Frightmare - 8-10pm - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Saturday, October 21st:
Let's Paint Pumpkins - 11am-12pm - Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins! FREE
Ghostbusters at the Pickford - 1:30-3:30pm - Suit up for classic comedy! Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service. As soon as they open their doors, their first order of business becomes saving beautiful cellist Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) and nerdy Louis Tully (Rick Moranis), who’ve inadvertently opened the gates of hell…right in their own apartment building!
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare - 5-7pm - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Whatcom Frightmare - 8-10pm - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Ghostbusters at the Pickford - 10-11:30pm - Suit up for classic comedy! Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service. As soon as they open their doors, their first order of business becomes saving beautiful cellist Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) and nerdy Louis Tully (Rick Moranis), who’ve inadvertently opened the gates of hell…right in their own apartment building!
Salvation Army Harvest Party
The Salvation Army is hosting a Harvest Carnival on Saturday, October 28th at their location at 2912 NW Avenue in Bellingham. Their Willy Wonka-themed event is free and safe for families. They’ll have carnival games, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed activities, food, prizes and a costume contest. They will also have a trunk or treat happening at the same time in our parking lot. Our event will be from 2:00 – 6:00 pm on the 28th.
DATE: Saturday, October 28th from 2-6pm
LOCATION: Salvation Army, 2912 NW Avenue, Bellingham
COST: FREE
WEBSITE:
HARVEST & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
week of October 22nd-28th
BOO AT BLOEDEL
This candy-free event is for children Preschool through 2nd grade from 2:30-5pm! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths.
From 2:30-3:30pm is the Sensory Friendly Boo experience. We have a limited supply of headphones at the door for families to use while visiting.
This event is free (with a suggested $3 donation).
DATE: October 28th
TIME: 3:30-5pm, Sensory Friendly from 2:30-3:30pm
LOCATION: Blodel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham
COST: FREE or a $3 donation
WEBSITE:
Bellingham Parks & Rec
HALLOWEEN AT THE YMCA
Visit the Bellingham YMCA for FREE, fun, family activities that will include carnival games, rock climbing, pool, haunted house and more! Parents must accompany children during the event. Anyone over 16 years of age must provide Photo I.D. to enter the facility.
This event is free!
DATE: October 28th
TIME: 2-5PM
LOCATION: 1256 N. State Street, Bellingham
COST: FREE
WEBSITE:
Halloween at the YMCA
Bellewood Acres, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch and more.
Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 29th-October 29th, 2023. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals. The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.
Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 9th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays.
Sunday, October 22nd:
Sunday Makebreak: Witch Silhouette Painting - 2-4pm - Head into Michaels and make a Witch Silhouette Painting for FREE!
Tuesday, October 24th:
Let's Paint Pumpkins - 3:30-4:30pm - Blaine - Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins!
Friday, October 27th:
Museum of Peculiar Phenomena -4-7pm - Bellingham - This isn’t your traditional Haunted House. Oh no! We’re trading the jump scares and the ghosts for interactive experiences, demonstrations, and games dreamed up by our very own Mad Scientist Dr. FranklinStein.
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare- 5-7pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Fall Festival - 6-8pm - Bellingham - Join Cordata Presbyterian Church for their fall festival. They will have Games & Prizes ~ Candy & Crafts ~ Food ~ PLUS their famous Cardboard Box MAZE! Feel free to wear non-scary costumes. FREE
Kid's Carnival - 6:30-8pm - Bellingham - Join Grace Bellingham for their annual free kids carnival. They will have games, face painting, cotton candy, and more. Can't wait to see you there! FREE
Whatcom Frightmare - 8-10pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Saturday October 28th:
Family Activity Day - 10am-4pm - Bellingham - Cats, bats, and rats -- oh my! Join the Whatcom Museum for a celebration of all of Halloween's creepy crawly creatures. Click on the link to learn all about what is happening!
Let's Paint Pumpkins - 10:30-11:30am - Deming - Feeling festive this fall? Join the library for a story and some seasonal fun decorating pumpkins! FREE
Halloween at the Y - 2-5pm - Bellingham - Visit the Bellingham YMCA for FREE, fun, family activities that will include carnival games, rock climbing, pool, haunted house and more! FREE
Harvest Carnival - 2-6pm - Bellingham - The Salvation Army is hosting a Harvest Carnival and will be a Willy Wonka-themed event that is free and safe for families. They’ll have carnival games, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed activities, food, prizes, and a costume contest. They’ll also have a trunk or treat happening at the same time in the parking lot.
Sensory Friendly Boo at Bloedel - 2:30-3:30pm - Bellingham - This candy-free event is for children Preschool through 2nd grade! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths. From 2:30-3:30 pm we will offer a Sensory Friendly experience. During this time, we will have a limited supply of headphones at the door for families to use while visiting the party. This is a drop-in program, no need to register. $3 suggested donation at the door.
Trick-or-Treat at the Berm - 3-5pm - Blaine - On the Birch Bay Berm. Treat stops will be spaced out on the berm from the South end nearing Terrell Creek with the stops ending at the Birch Bay Library Property located at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. FREE
Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat - 3-5pm - Ferndale - Each year we organize a "Downtown" Trick or Treat as a safe environment for the youth of our community to engage with the businesses. Chamber member businesses along Main Street (not just downtown) are encouraged to participate. FREE
Boo at Bloedel - 3:30-5:30pm - Bellingham - This candy-free event is for children Preschool through 2nd grade! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths. From 2:30-3:30 pm we will offer a Sensory Friendly experience. During this time, we will have a limited supply of headphones at the door for families to use while visiting the party. This is a drop-in program, no need to register. $3 suggested donation at the door.
Trunk-or-Treat - 4-8pm - Hosted by Bellingham Cars & Coffee at the Bellis Fair Mall. Decorate your car and get dressed up for some family-friendly Trunk-Or-Treating, Saturday, October 28th from 4PM-8PM at Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham. Tacos Los Cachanillas will be there with free hotdogs for all kids.
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare- 5-7pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Whatcom Frightmare - 8-10pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
HARVEST & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
week of October 29th-Halloween
Bellewood Acres, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch and more.
Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 29th-October 29th, 2023. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals. The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.
Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 9th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays.
Sunday, October 29th:
Sunday Makebreak: Mandala Pumpkin Art - 2-4pm - Bellingham. Come in the Michael's store and decorate your pumpkin for a fun and easy craft!
Halloween Circus Show - 3-5pm & 6-8pm - All ages shows of the Beastly Frightful Unspeakably Spooky Circus of Doom!
Whatcom Frightmare - 8-10pm - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Monday, October 30th:
Sumas Trunk-or-Treat - 5:30-6:30pm - FREE. Trick-or-Treat your way through downtown Sumas businesses. Local businesses and groups will hand out candy from their spooky decorated vehicles.
PLACES TO TRICK-OR-TREAT
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
October 28th: Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat - 3-5pm - Ferndale - Each year we organize a "Downtown" Trick or Treat as a safe environment for the youth of our community to engage with the businesses. Chamber member businesses along Main Street (not just downtown) are encouraged to participate. FREE
October 28th: Trick-or-Treat on the Berm - 3-6pm - Located on the Birch Bay Berm. Treat stops will be spaced out on the berm from the South end nearing Terrell Creek with the stops ending at the Birch Bay Library Property located at 7968 Birch Bay Drive.
October 31st: Downtown Fairhaven Trick-or-Treat - 3-6pm
October 31st: Downtown Bellingham Trick-or-Treat - 4-6pm
October 31st: Barkley Boo Levard - 4-6pm - Bellingham.
October 31st: Cordata Trick-or-Treat - 4-7pm - Bellingham
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