β‘  Fall Fest: Eerie Encounters

πŸ“… Friday, Oct 17 (10 AM – 8 PM | Member early entry 9:30 AM)

πŸ“ Seattle Children’s Museum, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Get spooky (but not too spooky!) at the museum’s annual fall festival. Enjoy pumpkin drilling, β€œgoblin slime,” sensory corn play, live music, and crafts in a friendly Halloween atmosphere designed for kids and families.

πŸ§™β€β™€οΈ Family-friendly costumes welcome

πŸ’΅ Members: Free (Adults) | $10 (Kids 1+)
πŸ’΅ Non-members: $20 (Ages 1+) | Infants Free

β‘‘ Sloth Festival

πŸ“… Saturday, Oct 18 (12 PM – 5 PM)

πŸ“ 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

Celebrate prehistoric sloths with fossil displays, kid crafts, wildlife exhibits, and educational talks.

πŸ¦₯ Fossil exhibits & family crafts

πŸ†“ Free admission as advertised for the festival

β‘’ Family Workshop β€” The Museum of Flight

πŸ“… Saturday, Oct 18 (11 AM – 2 PM)

πŸ“ 9404 E Marginal Way S, Tukwila, WA 98108

Design, build, and test simple flying models with your kids while exploring one of Seattle’s most iconic museums.

✈️ Family STEM projects

🧠 Build & test mini models

πŸ’΅ Included with museum admission ($18–$26)

β‘£ SAM Open House β€” Seattle Asian Art Museum

πŸ“… Friday, Oct 17 (6–9 PM)

πŸ“ Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112

A free, all-ages evening inside SAAM: gallery tours, hands-on art activities, DJs, karaoke, and a peek at Geometry of Light by Anila Quayyum Agha. Arrive earlyβ€”capacity is limited.

πŸ–ΌοΈ After-hours gallery access

🎡 Music & activities

✍️ Family art making

πŸ†“ Free (RSVP recommended).

β‘€ Diwali: Lights of India

πŸ“… Saturday, Oct 18 (12–6 PM)

πŸ“ Armory Food & Event Hall, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance, music, rangoli art, and tasty bites as the Festival of Lights fills the Armory. Colorful, lively, and very family-friendly.

πŸͺ” Performances & workshops

πŸ› Food vendors

🎨 Rangoli & culture displays

πŸ†“ Free.