Where To Trick-or-Treat and Celebrate Halloween around Olympia

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By Alyssa Ramsfield

*Editors Note – Looking for 2015 trick or treat information? Click on this article.

duncan sponsorAttention Thurston County ghost and ghouls – it’s time for the annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating. If going door-to-door through your neighborhood isn’t an option or the rain is pouring and you don’t want dampen your costume, here are some Halloween events that promise to be a treat for the whole family.

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Costumed children of all ages will be trick-or-treating across Thurston County on October 31.

Boo Bash

Start by kicking off Halloween early at Hands on Children’s Museum’s Boo Bash on October 25. The costume event has a science theme this year and will include laboratories across the HOCM campus. Arts, crafts, and experiments will be available for children of all ages.

Halloween in the Halls

Saint Martin’s University residents celebrate Halloween with local youth on October 25.  Starting at 11:00 a.m., enjoy complementary games, crafts and lunch.  Trick-or-treating and a tour of the residence halls is slated for 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Residence hall director, Heather Nicole Saladino says “it’s warm, it’s dry and it’s fun.”  Be one of the first 200 kids and you will earn a free, reusable Halloween bag.

Guardians of the Downtown Halloween 2014

Businesses across downtown Olympia are participating in this year’s Halloween fun. From 3:00 – 6:00 pm, treats will be available at nearly 50 storefronts for costumed kids. Your ghosts and goblins can also participate in a treasure hunt.  At each business, a superhero rubber ducky (aka “The Guardian”) will be hidden amongst the store’s stock. Once the ducky has been located, an entry will be given to win a grand prize drawing for a treasure chest full of items from local merchants. This spooktacular occasion is the perfect way to support local businesses and enjoy the holiday. For a list of participating businesses, click here.

Charlie’s Safari Harvest Festival

Charlie’s Safari, in Lacey, will be hosting their annual Harvest Festival on October 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The safari will morph into a glow in the dark maze with crafts and games for kids of all ages. The festival will also be collecting donations for Citygates Ministries and Concern for Animals throughout the day. A donation of either three canned food items, three school supply items, or one small bag of cat/dog food admission, will earn you a free entry with a paid entry. 

Capital’s Spooktacular Bash

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Capital Mall hosts crafts, activities and a costume contest at their annual Halloween event.

The Capital Mall is well known for shopping, but on October 31, it is the place to be for candy and Halloween entertainment. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., children under 10 years of age are invited to collect candy, create crafts, and even participate in a costume contest. The contest will be divided by age group and the winners will receive a marvelous prize. This event is geared for young children, so no adults or teens with full face make-up or masks will be admitted.

Trunk or Treat

Local churches, including Capital Christian Center in Lacey, are participating in community-based Halloween celebrations, typically called Trunk or Treat. Instead of going door-to-door, kids can go trunk-to-trunk, visiting decorated, themed cars in the parking lot.  Candy will be passed out from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sweet tooths will be satisfied at this safe, amusing, and free experience.

A Countdown to Candy

Mills & Mills Funeral Home will be hosting activities, treats, and games for community members across Thurston County. For the donation of one non-perishable food item, the entire family, including pets, are welcome to join in on the Halloween festivities.

Fall Harvest Festival

The Boys & Girls Club of Tumwater opens their doors from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. to Thurston County on Halloween for their Fall Harvest Festival. Carnival games, face painting, and a bounce house are just a few highlights of the event. A non-perishable food donation is recommended for participation.

For even more Halloween activities, visit ThurstonTalk’s event calendar. No matter which event you choose to attend, Thurston County is the place to be on Halloween for safe, treat-filled fun.

 

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