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Hallowscene 2013: Halloween events, parties and shows in the South Sound

Fright Guide for the greater Tacoma and Olympia area

The Brotherhood Lounge in Olympia hosts a Halloween Ball Oct. 31. Photo credit: Nikki McCoy

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The frights are upon us once again, and there are, as always, plenty of ways to spend the Devil's holiday. Below we list the parties, the theater performances, haunted houses, the kids fare and the rock 'n' roll - it's up to you to decide where you'll go, and, of course, what you'll wear. Boo, South Sound.

Oct. 31

Warehouse Lacey. My Morbid Mind, a 5,000 square-foot walk through a haunted house. 7-11 pm. $10-$13 (4548 Marvin Road E., 360.445.3330)

Oct. 31-Nov. 3

Rialto Theater. Tacoma - Downtown. Dude, condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into one performance is worthy. Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience, with Daniel Clarkson, Jeff Turner. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29-Saturday, Nov. 2, also 9:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 2-3. $38-$59 (310 S. 9th St., 253.591.5894)

Oct. 31

Old Settler's Cemetery Lakewood. Hellmouth haunted house where the undead return to wreak havoc on Lakewood. 7-10 pm Fri. Sat and Wed. 6-10 pm Oct. 31. Free, $5 donation requested (8415 Lawndale Ave SW, halloweenhellmouth.com)

Oct. 31

The Schmidt House Tumwater. The Ghost of the Schmidt House story will be told as part of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation guided tours. 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 pm. (330 Schmidt Place SW, 360.786.8117)

Oct. 31

South Hill Pierce County Library. Puyallup. Monster Mash. 2-4 pm. Free. (15420 Meridian E., 253.848.8686)

Oct. 31

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. Tacoma - Stadium District. Halloween Open House at Conservatory with bean bag toss, witch's brew and more.3:30-7 pm. $3, 11 years and younger free. (316 S. G St., 253.591.5330)

Oct. 31

Proctor District. Tacoma. Proctor Treats where kids trick and treating at Proctor businesses.4-6 pm. Free. (N. 30th & Proctor)

Oct. 31
Historical Stadium District. Tacoma. Street O'Treats so get your costumes on and join the Safe and Fun Business District for some trick or treating. 4-7 pm. Free. (One Tacoma Ave N)

Oct. 31

Uptown Gig Harbor. Gig Harbor. Halloween Trick or Treat at Uptown. 4-6 pm. Free. (4701 Point Fosdick Drive NW, 253.851.4557)

Oct. 31

Skansie Brothers Park. Gig Harbor. Halloween Pier Event. Oct 31 3-6 pm. Trick or Treat in the Harbor. 3-6 pm. Free admission. (3207 Harborview Dr.)

Oct. 31
Lakewood Pierce County Library. Lakewood. Spooky Stories For All Ages. 5-6 pm. Free. (6300 Wildaire Road SW, 253.582.6040)

Oct. 31

502 Downtown. Tacoma - Downtown. The martini bar hosts a Halloween Glow In The Dark Paint Party... and no one wants to see a condom.7 pm. (100 S. 9th Street, 253.572.9074)

Oct. 31

Little Creek Casino. Shelton. Halloween Party, featuring Mini-Kiss, Mini-Gaga, Mini-Elvis. 7 pm. Free admission. (91 W. State Route 108, 360.427.7711)

Oct. 31

Zombie Crawl Dinner Tour Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Crawl around Sixth Avenue eating and drinking, ending with music by Maia Santell and House blend with dancing. 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. $30 (Studio 6 Ballroom, 2608 Sixth Ave., 6thAveDinnerTours.com)

Studio 6 Ballroom. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Halloween Costume Party & Dance, with Maia Santell & House Blend.7:30 pm. $10. (2608 6th Avenue, 253.905.5301)

Oct. 31
Le Voyeur Café and Lounge. Olympia - Downtown. Calvin's Really Rad Murder Evil Techno Party. 9 pm. (404 4th Avenue East, 360.943.5710)

Oct. 31

The Brotherhood Lounge. Olympia - Downtown. Halloween Ball, with DJ First Lady. 9 pm. $5 (119 Capitol Way N., 360.352.4153)

Oct. 31
The Swiss. Tacoma - Downtown. Bacardi Presents: DJ Freshwell on Halloween night.9 pm. (1904 Jefferson Avenue, 253.572.2821)

Oct. 31

Emerald Queen Casino. Tacoma - Eastside. Night Of The Singing Dead, with The Beatniks, hosted by Danny Bonaduce & Sarah. 8 pm. (2024 E. 29th St., 888.831.7655)

Oct. 31

The Royal Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Zombie Dance Party, dance your limbs off. 9 pm. (311 Capitol Way, 360.705.0760)

Oct. 31

Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Halloween party with Billy Stoops. 9 pm. (5419 South Tacoma Way, 253.473.2255)

Oct. 31

The New Frontier Lounge Tacoma - Dome District. Scary-oake Party. 8 pm. NC.

Oct. 31

O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Ghouls Night Out with Overboard, Deadbats Society and Amigos On Speed. 9 pm. (2403 6th Ave., 253.627.9403)

Oct. Oct. 31
Freighthouse Square. Tacoma - Dome District. Pierce County Asylum haunted house. Every Thursday thru Sunday, through Oct. 31. 6:30-11 pm (Last Patient Check-In) Thurs-Sat; 3:30-7:30 pm (Family Day/less gore) Sun. $5-$13, $20 VIP pass online only. (430 E. 25th St., 253.305.0678)

Oct. 31-Nov.1

2302 Fawcett Ave. Tacoma - Downtown. Hell's Gateway Haunted House, where scary humans meets scary technology. 7 pm to midnight, Fri-Sun, also Oct. 31. $15-$40 (hellsgateway.com)

Nov. 1

Dia de los Muertos Procession Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. A Day of the Dead parade. 5:30 pm. (begins at 6th Ave Photography, 2502 Sixth Ave.)

Nov. 1

O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. The Fun Police host O'Mall-o-Ween with Los Hermanos Bros., The Bangers, VX, tricks, treats, games, prizes and a costume contest. 8 pm. NC.

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Oct. 24

Uptown Gig Harbor. Gig Harbor. Giant Pumpkin Carving. Oct 24 1-5 pm. Free. (4701 Point Fosdick Drive NW, 253.851.4557)

Oct. 24
Heritage Recreation Center. Puyallup. Pierce College Raiders 2nd Annual Halloween Game. 6 pm. $10, $5 Pierce students w/ID, 12 years and younger. (9010 128th St. E., 253.798.4177)

Oct. 24

Champions Centre. Tacoma - Eastside. Kids Extreme Halloween Party.7-8:30 pm. (1819 E 72nd St., 253.475.6454)

Oct. 24

The New Frontier Lounge. Tacoma - Dome District. Halloween Hip-Hop Party. 8 pm. $5. (301 E. 25th St., 253.572.4020)

Oct. 25
Lakewood Community Center. Lakewood. 2nd Annual Monster Mash Bash Family Fun Day. 6 pm. (9112 Lakewood Drive SW, 253.798.4177)

Oct. 25

People's Community Center. Tacoma - Upper Tacoma. Harvest Fest. 6-9 pm. Free. (1602 S MLK Jr Way, 253.591.5321)

Oct. 25

Portland Avenue Community Center. Tacoma - Eastside. Harvest Fest. 6:30-9 pm. Free. (3513 Portland Ave, 253.591.5391)

Oct. 25

Star Center. Tacoma - Southend. Harvest Fest - Featuring Pumpkin Palooza & Zombie Ball.6-9 pm. Free with canned food donation. (3873 S. 66th St, 253.404.3939)

Oct. 25

Tacoma Fire Fighters Hall Tacoma - Southend. Halloween Costume Party and Auction to benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Tacoma. 7 pm. (1109 S. 50th St., 253.431.3244)

Oct. 25

Lakewood Playhouse Lakewood. A live, radio-style revival of Orson Welles's The War of the Worlds. 8 pm. $20-$25 (5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood, 253.588.0042)

Oct. 25
Matrix Coffee House. Lewis County. Costume Party #2 Spooky Open Mic. 6:30 pm. Free admission. (434 NW Prindle St., Chehalis, 360.740.0492)

Oct. 25

The Royal Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Halloween Party and costume contest. 8 pm. (311 Capitol Way, 360.705.0760)

Oct. 25
Jazzbones. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Late Night Fridays Halloween Bash & Costume Contest, with DJ Pedro. 10:30 pm. (2803 6th Ave, 253.396.9169)

Oct. 26

Shoreline Park Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Theatrical Nightmare - Walk in the Dark with chainsaw exhaust and dry ice. 7-9 pm., not so scary 4-6 pm Oct. 26. $10, $7 for ages 12 and younger, $2 for the not-so-scary walk (Shoreline Beach Road, 253.967.2539)

Oct. 26
Northwest Trek. Eatonville. Hoot ‘n' Howl,navigate through the park and search for animals in the dark on a special nighttime tram tour. 6-10 pm. $7-$13, 2 years and younger free. (11610 Trek Dr. E., 360.832.6117)

Oct. 26
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Tacoma - Northend. Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen: Halloween Storytelling around a bonfire. 7-9 pm. $4-$6. (5400 N. Pearl Street, 253.591.5339)

Oct. 26

Wild Waves Theme Park. Federal Way WA 98003. Fright Fest: Wave Pool Dance Party. Daily, 6-10:30 pm Fri-Sat; 9 pm and 10 pm learn the moves. $18.99-$24.99, includes Fright Fest admission. (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, 253.661.8000)

Oct. 26

Pioneer Park Pavilion. Puyallup. Glass Pumpkin Patch. 9 am-4 pm. Free admission. (330 South Meridian, 253.841.5518)

Oct. 26

Hands On Children's Museum Olympia - downtown. Boo Bash costume party will study owls with Dr. Science, make their way through the secret garden labyrinth, design glow-in-the-dark silkscreen prints and win door prizes. Noon to 5 pm. $4-$15 (414 Jefferson St. NE, 360.956.0818)

Oct. 26

Tacoma Mall Tacoma - Central. Kidgit Spooktacular Halloween Bash. 1-3 pm. Free (Macy's Court, 4502 S. Steele St., 253.475.4565)

Oct. 26

Le Voyeur Café and Lounge. Olympia - Downtown. Oly Freakdown - Halloween Hardcore & Metal Show with Eidola, Redeem the Exile, ThisTopia, Enclosures and T.H.O.R.5:30-10:30 pm. $5. (404 4th Ave. E., 360.943.5710)

Oct. 26
LeMay Museum at Marymount Academy. Spanaway. Halloween Trunk-or-Treat. Noon-2 pm Trunk Set-Up; 2-4 pm Trunk-or-Treat. Free. (325 152nd St. E., 253.536.2885)

Oct. 26

JR's Hideaway Belfair. JR's Halloween Party, with DJ, costume contest, bobbing for bottles. 8 pm. (22540 NE St. Route 3, 253.275.4547)

Oct. 26
Emerald Queen Casino. Tacoma - Eastside. Halloween Party with costume contest, hosted by Star 101.5 FM Curt Kruse. 9 pm. No cover (2024 E. 29th St., 888.831.7655)

Oct. 26

Tides Tavern. Gig Harbor. Halloween Bash and Costume Contest, dress as your favorite yacht skipper. 7 pm. (2925 Harborview Drive, 253.858.3982)

Oct. 26

Olympic Club Hotel and Theater. Centralia. Halloween at The Olympic Club, with Sassparilla.7 pm. Free admission. (112 N. Tower Ave., 866.736.5164)

Oct. 26
Harmon Tap Room. Tacoma - Stadium District. First Degree The D.E.'s Halloween Horror Night hip-hop party hosted by Josh Rizeberg with Blue Nose Music, Shao Sosa and Awall aka 2piece featuring a dress to kill costume contest. 8 pm. $10 cover. (204 St. Helens, 253.212.2725)

Oct. 26

The New Frontier Lounge. Tacoma - Dome District. Head Hunters Harvest Halloween Party with DJs D:Fi, Nathang and Partners in Grime, cash prize costume contest. 8 pm. (301 E. 25th St., 253.572.4020)

Oct. 26

Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill. Spanaway. Spanaway & Tacoma ABATE Halloween Bash, with Justice Creek. 9 pm. (16003 Pacific Ave., 253.507.7808)

Oct. 26
Pints & Quarts Pub Westside. Olympia - Westside. Westside Halloween Bash, with costume contest.9 pm. (625 Black Lake Blvd SW, #560, 360.943.5611)

Oct. 26
Summit Pub. Puyallup. Boos and Booze Halloween Bash, with costume contest.9 pm. (9502 Canyon Road East, 253.536.1588)

Oct. 26

Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Halloween party with Tumbling Dice band. 9 pm. (5928 N. 26th St., 253.756.7072)

Oct. 26

Great American Casino. Lakewood. Nite Crew Halloween Party. 9 pm. Free admission. (10117 South Tacoma Way, 253.396.0500)

Oct. 26

Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Pre-Halloween Party, with Crosswalk Band, costume contest.9 pm. Free admission. (5419 South Tacoma Way, 253.473.2255)

Oct. 26
Capitol Theater. Olympia - Downtown. Night Of The Living Tribute Bands, featuring tributes to The Specials, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Beastie Boys, They Might Be Giants, The Pixies, Queens Of The Stone Age, Spinal Tap. 8:30 pm. $8-$10. (206 Fifth Ave. S.E., 360.754.3635)

Oct. 26

Steel Creek Tacoma - Downtown. Pre-Halloween party DJs spinning country and rock, with $500 cash prizes costume contest. 9:30 pm. Free before 9:30 pm (1114 Broadway, 253.627.1229)

Oct. 26

Encore Boutique Nightclub Tacoma - Downtown. Halloween Party with DJs and $1,000 costume contest. 10 pm. (1025 Pacific Ave., encorevip.com)

Oct. 26
Blue Mouse Theatre. Tacoma - Northend. Rocky Horror Picture Show with live re-enactments.11:30 pm. $5. (2611 N. Proctor, 253.752.9500)

Oct. 27

Wild Waves Theme Park. Federal Way. Chamber of Souls Haunted House re-designed to deliver terrifying fun with a chamber of indentured souls including the torture chamber, a sinister crypt, medical testing facility and a Zombie Apocalypse. You'll probably crap your pants. 7-10:30 Friday and Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday. $19-25 (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, 253.661.8000)

Oct. 27

Wild Waves Theme Park. Federal Way. 3-D Haunted House featuring monsters, clowns and the human cannonball. You'll probably crap your pants. 7-10:30 Friday and Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday. $19-25 (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, 253.661.8000)

Oct. 27

Wild Waves Theme Park. Federal Way. Scare-free zone featuring crafting, a maze and a trick-or-treating station. 6-9 Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Sunday. $19-25 (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, 253.661.8000)

Oct. 27

Tacoma City Ballet. Tacoma - Triangle District. The Haunted Theatre: Backstage Tour & Eerie Dances featuring spooky backstage touring and spooky ballet performances. 7 pm Fri; 3 pm and 5 pm Sat; 1 pm and 3 pm Sun. $5-$6. (Merlino Arts Center, 508 6th Ave., 253.272.4219)

Oct. 27

Urban Grace Church. Tacoma - Downtown. Tacoma Youth Symphony presents A Night At The Movies Costume Concert, so expect many Phantom of the Opera getups.4 pm. $12-$45 (902 Market Street, 253.272.2184)

Oct. 27

Museum of Flight Seattle. Fly your broomstick to The Museum of Fright and celebrate Halloween's scariest flyers. Make a ghostly creature that is sure to give your parents a fright when you send it floating through the air. 11 am to 3 pm. $10, free for kids 17 and younger in costume (with adult supervision), $5 admission for kids 17 and younger without a costume (9404 East Marginal Way S., 206.764.5720)

Oct. 27

The Acme Grub Cage. Tacoma - Downtown. Tacoma Cult Movie Club free movie night.7 pm. Free admission. (1310 Tacoma Ave S, 253.272.1892)

Oct. 27

Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Halloween Swing & Blues Costume Party, with Maia Santell & House Blend.6 pm. $7. (5419 South Tacoma Way, 253.473.2255)

Oct. 28

O'Malley's Irish Pub. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. "Mondays For The Damned" Goth and industrial DJ music Halloween edition with DJs Aaron Shane, Prehumanity and Mixed Messages. 9 pm. (2403 6th Avenue, 253.383.3144)

Oct. 29
Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art. Olympia - Downtown. Halloween Storytelling with Rebecca & Margaret.6:30 pm (300 5th Ave. SW, 360.705.2819)

Oct. 29
Lakewood Pierce County Library. Lakewood. UFO investigation expert James E. Clarkson.7 pm. Free. (6300 Wildaire Rd SW, 253.582.6040)

Oct. 30

The Lochs Tacoma - downtown. Arson! Devil's Night with DJs dAb, Cide, The Architects, Chris Savenetti and Demetre Baca and a light show. 9 pm. $10 (928 Pacific Ave.)

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