Halloween is about two weeks away, and there are many events in Downtown Bellevue to celebrate the spooky holiday. If you haven’t yet bought your costume, Spirit Halloween is open at its new location where Barnes & Nobles was previously located on 106th Avenue Northeast. The shop features customer for men, women and children, as well as accessories and decorations.
We have put together a list that includes both Halloween events for adults only and events that are appropriate for the whole family.
Family Friendly Halloween Events in Downtown Bellevue
Spooky Kooky Workshops at KidsQuest Children’s Museum
- Thursday and Friday, October 26, 27
- Children have the opportunity to become a mad scientists and create weird and wacky chemistry in the laboratory. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Kids are $25-40. Adults are Free.
Spooktacular: Where the Wild things Wander at KidsQuest Children’s Museum
- Sunday, October 29
- The museum will be transformed into a mix of festive activities and take-home treats. Explore Where the Wild Things Wander all throughout the space. All ages welcome. $20/child, $5/member adults, $10/adults.
Dracula at Meydenbauer Center
- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 27, 28, 29
- The International Ballet Theatre will be celebrating Halloween with their annual performance of Dracula. Appropriate for adults and some older children.
BAM-O-Ween at Bellevue Arts Museum
- Saturday, October 28
- BAM is hosting activities for the whole family while exploring exhibits and walking around in Halloween costumes. Any age can attend, most recommended for ages 4-10. Free.
Trick-or-Treat in Old Bellevue
Sunday, October 29
- Best Children’s Costume at Smith & Main
- Best Dressed Dog at House of Hebe
- Best Adult’s Costume at 520 Bar & Grill
- Best Carved Pumpkin at ZenRock Fitness
- Free Face Painting at Umpqua Bank
- Treats & Candy at all participating merchants
Falloween at The Bellevue Collection
- Friday through Tuesday, October 27-31
- Trick or treat at participating stores, Explore the fall photo ops, pick up a coloring tote with candy and toys inside, and enjoy the interactive virtual haunted graveyard in Bellevue Square Center Court.
Adult-Only Halloween Events in Downtown Bellevue
Halloween Party at STK Steakhouse and/or Halloween Brunch Party
- Halloween party on Friday, October 27. There will be a costume contest, prizes, appetizers, exclusive drinks and a live DJ.
- Halloween Brunch is on Sunday, October 29. There will be a costume contest with the chance of winning money for 1st, 2nd, and third place. STK will have special menu options, drinks, and a DJ.
520 Bar & Grill Halloween Party
- Saturday, Oct 28
- DJ Starts at 8pm and event goes until midnight
- Costume Contest at 10PM (1st place $200, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50)
Central Bar + Restaurant Netflix & Thrill
- Saturday, Oct 28
- DJ at 9PM
- Reservations recommended, but not required
Nightmare on Bellevue Way at Forum Social House
- Nightmare on Bellevue Way at Forum Social House feat. DJ Mixta B
- Friday, Oct 27
- Costume contest for Trip for two to Las Vegas and best group contest wins a Rockwell Sound Lounge VIP Experience.
- Barbie’s Nightmare House at Forum Social House feat. DJ Ryan Wolf from Cleveland
- Saturday, Oct 28
- Costume contest for Trip for two to a resort in Mexico and best group contest wins a Rockwell Sound Lounge VIP Experience.
Terror Lanes at Lucky Strike
- Friday and Saturday, October 27 & 28
- There will be Live DJs, dancing and drinks. No cover charge. Costumes are recommended.
Suite Halloween Bash
- Saturday, October 28
- Suite will be decorated with all kinds of ghouls and goblins, and there will be a chance to win $1500 in prizes and cash for the best costume. The party will feature DJs, red carpet photos, and bottle service.
Dia de Los Muertos Party at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
- Saturday, October 28
- Win prizes for Ascend’s costume party, enjoy specialty cocktails, have a Marquee photo moment, and dance to DJ D-Look’s music. There will also be aura interpretations, numerology and astrology readings, and Ouija. The cost is $95/per person. Must be 21+.
Burlesque in Bellevue: A Hauntingly Naughty Night at W Bellevue
- Saturday, October 28
- W Bellevue will have multiple Burlesque shows throughout the evening. There will be tarot car and lip readings, as well as a costume contest. This event is taking place in the Living Room Bar.
Dia de Los Muertos at Civility & Unrest
- Saturday, October 28
- Tickets to this party gets you access to the dance party in Unrest, along with two drinks each up to a $20 value. There will be holiday themed real tattoos, as well as normal service available.
Spooktacular Halloween Monster Bash at Legion Sports Bar
- Saturday, October 28
- This event will begin at 10pm until 2am. Dinner service will end at 8pm to allow their “ghosts and ghouls” set up. Late night menu and bottle service will be available.
