So what if the Weekly Volcano can’t go screaming around the streets of its neighborhood on Halloween night anymore, begging for candy, wrapped in a sheet that’s not fit to be strapped to a bed? The Weekly Volcano — or at least those of us who can no longer squeeze into those plastic CVS costumes — can have fun this Halloween season without egging the principal’s house or overdosing on snack-size candy — although both are possible, if you must. Here’s a big, scary list of things for you to do.

Picha’s Pumpkin Patch Puyallup. A variety of pumpkins, gourdes and cornstalks, 5 acre corn maze and a pumpkin sling shot, through Oct. 22 Thurs-Fri 3-6 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am till dusk, fee depends on activities chosen (Picha’s Farms, 52nd St. East and 66th Avenue East, 253.841.4443).

Tricks ‘N Treats Funfest Federal Way. Unlimited Halloween fun, play Halloween carnival games, ride the inflatable slide, enter into a number of costume contests, create some crafts and enjoy the outdoor s’mores, there will be plenty of prizes, candy and fun, don’t forget to wear your costume, ages 2 to 12, Oct. 23 6-8:30 pm, $8 (Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St., 253.835.6900).

Family Night Howlers Night Tacoma. Kids of all ages will enjoy this safe Halloween fun with candy, games and prizes, get a free pumpkin, decorate it and take pictures, Oct 23 5-8 pm, free (Portland Avenue Neighborhood Resource Center, 3513 E. PortlandAve., 253.591.5391, metroparkstacoma.org).

Creatures of the Night Tacoma. An event just for preschoolers and their accompanying adults, learn all about creatures of the night as you experience a short twilight hike, activities, crafts and a special snack and visit with nocturnal creatures from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's collection, Oct. 23 5-7 pm, $5 one child and up to two adults, $2 each additional child, ages 3-6, reservations requested (Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler, 253.591.6439, metroparkstacoma.org).

Monster Mash Bash South Tacoma. A Halloween party for kids, where articipants can enjoy the trick-or-treat street, Halloween crafts and a variety of games, Oct. 23 6-8 pm, $3, ages 12 and under (South Park Community Center, 4851 S. Tacoma Way, 253.591.5299, metroparkstacoma.org).

The Haunted Theatre...Backstage Tour & Eerie Dances Tacoma.  Tacoma City Ballet transforms their space into a haunted theater inhabited by spooky characters for a night of fun, child friendly entertainment, including eerie dances, Halloween attire welcome, Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30 5:30 pm and 7 pm, Oct 31 2:30 pm, 4 pm, and 5:30 pm (Tacoma City Ballet, 508 6th Ave., 253.272.4219).

Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen Ruston. Celebrate Halloween in the style of past centuries with ghost stories told around a bonfire, the evening begins with tales appropriate for all ages, and get increasingly scarier after a break for complimentary cookies and cider, Oct. 23-24 7 pm, $4, $2 children 12 and under (Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl, 253.591.5339, FortNisqually.org).

Hoot and Howl Eatonville. Explore the park and observe the animals at night on a special tram tour, games, prizes and treats add to the party atmosphere, Oct. 23-24 6-10 pm, $6-$12, no admission after 9 pm, reservations recommended (Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E., 253.832.7166, NWTrek.org).

Kids Halloween Spooktacular Tacoma. Bring the whole family to celebrate Halloween with fun games, spooky music, scary crafts and tasty treats, make sure to wear your costume, Oct. 24 2 pm (Borders Books and Music, 2508 S. 38th St., 253.473.9111).

Art Door Auction & Speakeasy Halloween Bash Downtown Tacoma. Get a sneak peek at Speakeasy Arts Cooperative prior to its grand opening, participate in a live auction for an Authentic Tacoma Art Door, then dance the night away to Djs, auction benefits Tacoma Art Place, all ages, bar for 21 years plus, Oct. 24 8 pm-1 am, free (Speakeasy Arts Cooperative, 746 Broadway St., 253.426.5704).

Great Pumpkin Express Mineral. Travel to Mineral lake where kids will hunt for just the right pumpkin, dunk for apples, take pictures in the whimsical photo cutouts and with the “Great Pumpkin”, don't forget your costume, Oct 24, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm departures, $10-$15, ages 3 and under free (Mt Rainier Scenic RR, 349 Mineral Creek Rd, 253.238.0696, mrsr.com).

Reaper Ride Costume Bicycle Cruz Tacoma. A spooky peloton stopping at T-Town watering holes throughout the night, skeleton attire strongly encouraged, bikes and riders meet Oct. 24 at 6 pm rain or shine, ride begins around 7:30, route to be revealed that evening, 21 years and older to enter venues (Tentwentytwo South Lounge, 1022 South J St., knystrom2@comcast.net)

Sidewalk and Halloween Costume Sale Olympia. Fantastic Halloween costumes at screaming deals and hard-to-find prop and set pieces, Oct. 24 9 am-5 pm (Capital Playhouse, 612 East 4th Ave., 360.943.2744, capitalplayhouse.com).

Who goes Bump in the Night Tacoma. Fun for the whole family as you experience a guided twilight or night hike, activities and crafts, visit with nocturnal critters from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s collection and learn all about creatures of the night, Oct. 24 5-8 pm, recommended for ages 5 and up, $2.50, reservations requested (Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St., 253.591.6439, metroparkstacoma.org).

Halloween Neighborhood Walking Tours Olympia. Led by Drew Crooks, historian, and Susan Rohrer, museum manager, the historic South Capitol Neighborhood, is one of the largest National Registry Districts in Washington, numbering more than 4,400 homes within a twenty four block area, quirky stories of colorful residents, unusual homes, and local mysteries make up this one hour guided tour, in the region’s unofficial home of Halloween, Oct. 24 2-3 pm, Oct 31 please gather by 1:45 pm, tours begin at 2 pm, limited to the first 20 guests, suggested donation $2 (211 SW 21st Avenue, 360.753.2580)

Gig Harbor's Annual Haunted House! Gig Harbor. Take a guided tour through the Theatre of Lost Souls!! Sir Archibald and the spirits of HORROR Celebrities will rise to scare the living, more than 20 scenes with indoor and outdoor areas, Oct. 23-31: Fri-Sat Oct 23, 24, 30 6:30-9:30 pm, Wed-Thur Oct 28-29 6:30-8:30 pm, Sat Oct 31 6:30-10:30 pm, Special Kids Nights: Oct 25, Oct 27 6:30-8:30pm, $1.00 off on Sun and Tues, $6 10 years and under, $9 age 11 and up, buy a VIP Pass for $27 for unlimited visits, free candy at end of tour (9911 Burnham Dr NW, 253.851.PLAY).

Hallowe’en Spooktacular Tacoma. A fun filled afternoon of All Hallows Eve festivities, including a costume workshop with prizes for the most creative ghouligans, Oct. 25 1-4 pm (Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., 253.396.1768).

Howl-O-Ween Tenino. A family event filled with pumpkin painting, spooky story telling, a howling contest, costume contest with prizes, hot cider and cookies and a 20 minute sanctuary tour, Oct. 26 3-6 pm, $8-$15, children 2 years and under free (Wolf Haven International, 3111 Offut Lake Road SE., 800.448.9653).

Street of Screams NE Tacoma. Come in costume with the whole family and stroll down the Trick or Treat Street of Screams, enjoy live entertainment, play some spooky games and try out the rock climbing wall by the eerie glow of black lights and neon, all equipment for climbing will be provided and trained staff will be hand to supervise, Oct. 29 6-8 pm, free (Centre at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE, 253.591.5504, metroparkstacoma.org).

Pumpkin Patch Gig Harbor. Hay-Maze, mini haunted house, hayrides and more, through Oct. 28 Sat-Sun 10 am- 4 pm (Peninsula Gardens, 5502 Wollochet Dr. NW., 253.851.8115).

Boo Bash South Tacoma. Bring your kindergarten through 6th grade kids out for a safe night of trick-or-treating. Other free activities include a cake walk, costume contest and more, Oct. 30 6-8 pm, free (South End Neighborhood Resource Center, 7802 South L St., 253.591.5098, metroparkstacoma.org).

Harvest Fest Tacoma. Celebrate with the community and enjoy family games, music and candy for all ages, this event is supporting the Census Bureau’s campaign to remind citizens of the importance of participating in the 2010 census, Oct. 31 6-9 pm, free (Peoples Neighborhood Resource Center, 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 253.591.5321, metroparkstacoma.org).

Great Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch Puyallup. Features 1,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by local glass artisans, Oct. 31 9 am-6 pm, free (Pioneer Park, 330 S. Meridian, tacomaglassblowing.com).

Night of the Living Tribute Bands Olympia. This year’s bands include: Judas Priest, Meatloaf, Danzig, B52’s, The Faces, Yardbirds, and the Runaways, hosted by Olympia’s very own ladies of burlesque TUSH!! stage show, come in costume, and get a raffle for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the 26th Annual Olympia Film Festival, Oct. 31 8 pm-midnightm $5 with costume, $7 without, all ages with 21 and older beer garden (Capitol Theater, 205 E. Fifth Ave., 360.754.6670).

Scrap Yard Massacre Belfair. Through the darkness of rusted metal and twisted wrecks. The stench of rotting flesh. Screams in the distance. You failed to heed the warnings of entering this GOD forsaken wrecking yard, through Oct. 31 7 pm-midnight Fri-Sat, $15, $13 with canned food (25603 N.E. Hwy. 3 S., myspace.com/scrapyardmassacre).

Wind Up Here Store Olympia. Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt, Oct. 31 1-5 pm (121 Fifth Ave. S.E., 360.943.9045).

Haunted Barn and Applefest/Pumpkin Patch Olympia.  Live music, farm animals, apple sling shot, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch and more, Sat-Sun through Oct. 31, Applefest 9 am-5 pm, Haunted Barn noon-4 pm for younger kids, and 7-10 pm, $4-$5 (Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., 360.491.7328).

The KAYO / EAGLE Haunted House Tumwater. Fear Factory and Nightmare Gallery are located in a 10,000 sq sf warehouse, proceeds help the Point Defiance Chapter of the American Association of ZooKeepers, through Oct. 31, Tues-Thurs 7-10 pm, Fri-Sat 7-11pm, Oct 31 7-11 pm, please call for pricing (711 Tumwater Blvd., 360.866.6580).

Marris Farms Buckley. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, cow tipping, the Black Mamba in the Kid's Courtyard, the Pumpkin-omic stimulus package, monster truck rides, 60' tube slides, jump pillow and plenty of new sets and adventures in our Haunted Woods plus good farm food, through Oct. 31, Mon-Fri  9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, nighttime corn maze Fri-Sat, check website for all the details, $5-$15 (24713 Sumner-Buckley Highway, 888.235.5439, marisfarms.com).

Rutledge Military Corn Maze Olympia. Promoting awareness and gratitude towards our military within the community, the design is a Stryker as a tribute to the men and women serving our country, this is a great chance to learn about the importance of our military and show our support for their great sacrifice, our mazes are perfect for children and adults of all ages through Oct. 31 Sun-Thurs 10 am-Dusk, Fri-Sat 10 am-midnight, $5-$6 (302 93rd Ave. SE., 360.357.3700 rutledgecornmaze.com).

Rutledge Huanted Corn Maze Olympia. Prepare yourself to be scared as the ghouls and goblins come out, make your way through the maze but be careful, you never know what to expect around the corner, through Oct. 31 Fri-Sat 5 pm-midnight, $10, last ticket sold at 10:30 pm(302 93rd Ave. SE., 360.357.3700 rutledgecornmaze.com).

The Thurston County Scare Lacey. Don’t be afraid of the dark, be afraid of what lurks in it, a haunted walk through 28 acres of terror with ghosts, zombies, ghouls and clowns lurking in the shadows, come see what goes on at the fair once the carnival leaves, Fri-Sat through Oct. 31 7-11 pm, $8-$10, children 4 and under free (Thurston County Fair Grounds, 3054 Carpenter Road SE, thethurstoncountyscare.blogspot.com).

Pumpkin Patch Photos North Tacoma. A little pumpkin patch complete with scarecrow sets a festive backdrop, for a Halloween photo opportunity, bring your costumed cuties and your camera for memories to last forever, through Nov. 1 10 am-4:30 pm Tues-Sun, $4 suggested donation (WW Seymour Conservatory, at Wright Park, 316 S. G St., 253.591.5330).