Happy Halloween, Seattle! What are you dressing up as? I’m going as an avocado. Fingers crossed that the rain stays away so all the ghosts and ghouls can roam free without an umbrella. Diwali and Día de los Muertos are both coming up this weekend too, so whether you’re out celebrating or just cozying up inside, enjoy the festivities. And don’t forget to vote by Tuesday — we’re all curious how things will turn out. It’s doubtful we’ll know right away.

Headed out? We’ve got a list of Halloween bars that go big. Or, if you’re handing out candy at home, check out a scary movie or video game set in the Pacific Northwest. And in other spooky news, you can rent or buy shares in the Stranger Things house, for when you need a taste of Hawkins.

Art fans, Keith Haring’s A Radiant Legacy just opened at MoPOP, a peek into his bold artwork and activism. And once Election Day wraps up, Ridwell is offering campaign sign recycling, so they don’t litter the city forever. 

 

Diwali: Lights of India

Saturday, Nov. 2, noon- 6 p.m.
Seattle Center
Free

This Hindu festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance — just as Seattle days start to get shorter. Expect music, dance, art, and plenty of Indian food to keep you warm and happy.

The Park

Now-Nov. 3
Seattle Public Theater
$10+

The Park brings generations together — strangers, families, even a few ghosts — wandering the same space, trying to find meaning in our complicated world. It’s a play about those everyday intersections, the little moments that connect us, and how we all keep moving forward, even when we don’t have it all figured out.

 

Vote: Make Your Voice Count

Now-Nov.5, 8 p.m.

This year, your vote matters more than ever. Washingtonians, ballots are in hand — no excuses! Mail it in by Nov. 5 or find a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. It’s a wild time, and your voice matters. 

 

Primary Trust

Now-Nov. 24
Seattle Rep
$41+

In Primary Trust, Kenneth’s quiet, predictable world is upended when he loses his job and has to face his biggest fear: change. This new comedy by Eboni Booth gets into the twists and complications of friendship, comfort zones, and a leap into the unknown. If you’re into offbeat humor with a lot of heart, this play looks like a winner.

 

The Magnetic Fields

Nov. 1-2, 8 p.m.
The Neptune Theatre
$42.50+

The Magnetic Fields come straight out of New York with lyrics that keep it real — funny and a little heartbreaking. Songs like “The Book of Love” and “I Think I Need a New Heart” aren’t fancy, but they hit hard. And that Stephin Merritt voice? It’ll get you every time.

 

Charles Peterson’s Nirvana

Now-May 25, 2025
Tacoma Art Museum
$18 (free for members)

Catch Charles Peterson’s Nirvana exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum, showcasing rare shots that capture the heart of Seattle’s grunge. There’s something about Kurt Cobain and the band — even the most unassuming photos feel electric. This sounds like the kind of show that reminds you why Seattle’s music scene changed everything.

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