TRICK-OR-TREATING & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
last updated 09/23/26
Welcome! If you are looking for U-Pick Pumpkin Patches, places to Trick-or-Treat with your kids, haunted houses and family-friendly Halloween events in Whatcom County YOU WILL FIND THEM HERE!
The 2026 Whatcom County Halloween Guide gets updated daily with new activities, so check back often.
Enjoy this season with your families! ~Megan
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS & FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS IN OCTOBER
Washington State Parks FREE Day
Harvest Festival, 9:30am-3:30pm, Every Wed-Sun 9 am to 4 pm. Bellewood Farms in Lynden WA.
SeaFeast, 10am-5pm, Bellingham. Join us Saturday, September 26 & 27th at Squalicum Harbor for an unforgettable weekend where the salty air is filled with music, mouthwatering seafood, and maritime magic during this FREE waterfront celebration! FREE
Lynden Corn Maze, 12-8pm, Lynden.
Harvest Festival, 9:30am-3:30pm, Every Wed-Sun 9 am to 4 pm. Bellewood Farms in Lynden WA.
SeaFeast, 10am-5pm, Bellingham. Join us Saturday, September 26 & 27th at Squalicum Harbor for an unforgettable weekend where the salty air is filled with music, mouthwatering seafood, and maritime magic during this FREE waterfront celebration! FREE
Lynden Corn Maze, 12-6pm, Lynden.
Whatcom Frightmare
Location:
2000 Cherry Street
Ferndale, WA
Cost: $10 per person or $35 per group of 4, Children under 5 will be scared for free
Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children. Starts October 16th and is Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the 25th of October.
Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/whatcomfrightmare
Hallapalooza
Locations:
1710 Express Drive
Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Bay Gymnastics
1414 Meador Ave # H100
Bellingham, WA 98229
🎃✨ Hallapalooza is back! ✨👻
Join us October 10th, 4-6pm at our Bellingham & Bellingham Bay gyms for an afternoon of sweet + spooky fun! 🕸️🕷️
👧🧒 Ages 12 & under | 👗 Costumes encouraged | 🍿 Popcorn + drinks for sale
✅ $5 with pre-registration.
Don’t miss the fang-tastic games, a gymnastics course, and tons of fun! 🧛♀️
Pre-register here:
Bellingham Bay Gymnastics & Preschool - https://portal.iclasspro.com/bellinghambaygymnastics/booking
North Coast Gymnastics Academy - https://portal.iclasspro.com/northcoast/booking
BelleWood Farms Harvest Festival, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday- Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch, baby pigs, train and pony rides($) and more.
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. It will be open every Friday starting the 10th from 12-5pm. $6 per person which includes wagon rides around the farm, the corn maze, bin maze, kid’s playground, farm animals, parking, and the beautiful sites. Children 2 and under are free.
Saturday, October 3rd:
Harvest Festival, 9:30am-3:30pm, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Model Train & Toy Show, 10am-4pm, Lynden.
All About Bats, 2-3pm, Ferndale. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
Sunday, October 4th:
Harvest Festival, 9:30am-3:30pm, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Model Train & Toy Show, 10am-4pm, Lynden.
Fall Community Field Day, 1-3pm, Blaine. Gather your crew for a fall afternoon of food, games, and fun! Community Field Day brings neighbors together for family-friendly field games, classic yard games, delicious food, and live music. Come play, connect, and enjoy a little friendly competition! FREE
Friday, October 9th:
Fall Community Game Night, 5-8pm, Ferndale. FREE
Kids Carnival
Location:
3210 Meridian Street
Bellingham, WA
Date: October 30th, 6:30-8pm
Join Grace Church for night of fun and excitement at their FREE Kids Carnival! Enjoy carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting and so much more. They can't wait to see you all there!
Activities:
- Plinko
- Fishing
- Football toss
- Pumpkin bowling
- Basketball shot
- Ring toss
- Soccer
- Bean bag toss
- Golf
- Corn hole
- Face painting
- Photo booth
Check out their Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HxLt7HNEF/
Boo at Bloedel
LOCATION:
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Avenue
Bellingham, WA
COST: FREE
For ages 2nd grade & younger
Dates: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Note: There is a sensory-friendly experience from 1:30-2:30pm
BelleWood Farms Harvest Festival, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-4pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. It will be open every Friday starting the 9th from 12-5pm. $6 per person which includes wagon rides around the farm, the corn maze, bin maze, kid’s playground, farm animals, parking, and the beautiful sites. Children 2 and under are free.
Saturday, October 10th:
Washington State Parks FREE Day
City of Ferndale's Zombie Fun Run, 10am-12pm, Ferndale. Get ready to run, walk, shuffle, and survive! The City of Ferndale’s Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB) invites you to the 4th Annual Zombie Fun Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center. FREE
Harvest, Hops & Hope, 9am-6pm, Bellingham. Join us for a full day of fall festivities! Enjoy our daytime activity fair, Sunnyland scavenger hunt, a dog costume contest, floral crown arranging, and pumpkin decorating—followed by an adult carve n' sip in the evening. There is something for everyone at Harvest, Hops, and Hope! (free entry with some ticketed activities while tickets last!)
Oysterfest, 10am-5pm, Blaine. Celebrate our hometown by the harbor at Seaside Bash with Oysterfest on Saturday, October 10 at H Street Plaza (corner of Peace Portal Drive and H Street). This lively fall tradition brings the community together for music, laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of fresh coastal flavor. FREE.
All About Bats, 10:30-11:30am, Sumas. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
Ferndale Harvest Festival, 12-5pm, Ferndale. Celebrate fall with your neighbors at Ferndale’s annual Harvest Festival! This free, family-friendly community event is a chance to get out, enjoy the season, and spend an afternoon together. FREE
Tuesday, October 14th:
Mask Making, 3:45-4:45pm, Maple Falls. Calling all masters of disguise in grades K–5. Whatever you want to be, from astronaut to albatross, luchador to lumberjack, we'll have supplies to make the mask of your dreams. Who or what will you be? FREE
Tuesday, October 13th:
All About Bats, 3:30-4:30pm, Blaine. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
All About Bats, 3:30-4:30pm, Maple Falls. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
Thursday, October 15th:
All About Bats, 3-4pm, Lummi Island. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
Friday, October 16th:
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare, 5-7pm. Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Scream Fair Haunted House, 7-10pm, Lynden.
Whatcom Frightmare, 8-10pm. Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Halloween Dance Party
Website: https://blainewa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29901
Halloween at the Whatcom Family YMCA
Location:
1256 N State St,
Bellingham
Get Ready for a Spooky Fun Time at the Y! 
Come dressed in your Halloween finest 
and be sure to pre-register using the link below. 
We've got carnival-style games where you can test your skills and win fangtastic prizes! 
Plus, explore our haunted house, created and run by our amazing teen center volunteers. 
, treats 
, and community spirit! 
Bellewood Acres Harvest Festival, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. It will be open every Friday starting the 10th from 12-5pm. $6 per person which includes wagon rides around the farm, the corn maze, bin maze, kid’s playground, farm animals, parking, and the beautiful sites. Children 2 and under are free.
Saturday, October 17th:
All About Bats, 10:30-11:30am, Deming. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
All About Bats, 10:30-11:30am, Everson. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
Boo at Bloedel, Bellingham, 1:30-3:30pm. This candy-free event is for children Preschool through 2nd grade! Wear your costumes, make crafts, and win prizes playing games at our booths. From 1:30-2:30 pm we will offer a Sensory Friendly experience for youth ages 16 and younger accompanied by an adult. During this time, we will have a limited supply of headphones at the door for families to use while visiting Boo. FREE
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare, 5-7pm. Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Scream Fair Haunted House, 7-10pm, Lynden.
Whatcom Frightmare, 8-10pm. Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Sunday, October 18th:
Whatcom Frightmare, 5-9pm. Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Thursday, October 22nd:
Spooktacular Crafts, 3-5pm, Bellingham. For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Come create some spooky art with us! All supplies and snacks are provided. FREE
Bellingham Spooktacular, 6:30-9pm, Bellingham. Witches, ghosts, and ghouls abound at this 3-night Halloween spectacular. Scream yourself silly in the haunted house, dance ‘til you drop in the barn, and witness the wickedness of the séance room! It’s a spookfest at Woodstock Farm and there’s only one way in and one way out. Wear your spookiest attire and be ready for family frights!
Friday, October 23rd:
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare, 5-7pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Bellingham Spooktacular, 6:30-9pm, Bellingham. Witches, ghosts, and ghouls abound at this 3-night Halloween spectacular. Scream yourself silly in the haunted house, dance ‘til you drop in the barn, and witness the wickedness of the séance room! It’s a spookfest at Woodstock Farm and there’s only one way in and one way out. Wear your spookiest attire and be ready for family frights!
Scream Fair Haunted House, 7-10pm, Lynden.
Whatcom Frightmare, 8-10pm, Ferndale. Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Trunk Or Treat
LOCATION:
Northlake Community Church
1471 Mcleod Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
WEBSITE: https://northlakeonline.churchcenter.com/registrations/events
NCCF Trunk Or Treat
LOCATION:
North Cascades Christian Fellowship
3800 Dana Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Join us for a great, family-friendly opportunity to trick or treat! There will be carnival-style games and LOTS of candy.
WEBSITE: Facebook
Bellewood Acres, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm - Pumpkin patches, corn maze, apple bin train, u-pick apples and more!
Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. It will be open every Friday starting the 10th from 12-5pm. $6 per person which includes wagon rides around the farm, the corn maze, bin maze, kid’s playground, farm animals, parking, and the beautiful sites. Children 2 and under are free.
All About Bats, 2-3pm, Bellingham. Learn all about bats with us! We'll bust some bat myths, learn about bat behavior, and come away with some love for these mysterious flying mammals. For grades K-5. FREE
Trick-or-Treat at the Berm, 3-5pm, Blaine. On the Birch Bay Berm. Treat stops will be spaced out on the berm from the South end nearing Terrell Creek with the stops ending at the Birch Bay Library Property located at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. FREE
Whatcom Frightmare Light Scare, 3-7pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Pumpkin Patch in the Pool, 4:30-6pm, Bellingham. Pick your pumpkin from our patch in the pool. Friends have donated a patch of pumpkins for us to throw in the pool and they float! Swim around and pick the pumpkin that suits your fancy.Also take time out to enjoy treats, games and water safety activities.
Bellingham Spooktacular, 6:30-9pm, Bellingham. Witches, ghosts, and ghouls abound at this 3-night Halloween spectacular. Scream yourself silly in the haunted house, dance ‘til you drop in the barn, and witness the wickedness of the séance room! It’s a spookfest at Woodstock Farm and there’s only one way in and one way out. Wear your spookiest attire and be ready for family frights!
Scream Fair Haunted House, 7-10pm, Lynden.
Whatcom Frightmare, 8-10pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Sunday, October 25th:
Trunk-Or-Treat, 3-5pm, Bellingham. Bring your kids to Northlake on Sunday October 26th for a fun afternoon collecting candies! FREE
Whatcom Frightmare Tween Scream, 5-6:30pm.
Whatcom Frightmare, 7-9pm, Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children.
Thursday, October 29th:
Haunted Lab, 4-6pm, Bellingham. This isn’t your traditional Haunted House. Oh no! We’re trading the jump scares and the ghosts for interactive experiences, demonstrations, and games dreamed up by our very own Mad Scientist Dr. FranklinStein.
Friday, October 30th:
Dutch Treat, Downtown Lynden Trick-or-Treating, 2-5pm.
Chuckanut Ridge Trick-or-Treat, Bellingham, 3:30-5:30pm.
Downtown Bellingham Trick-or-Treating, 4-6pm.
Kid's Carnival, 6:30-8pm - Bellingham - Join Grace Bellingham for their annual free kids carnival. They will have games, face painting, cotton candy, and more. Can't wait to see you there! FREE.
Scream Fair Haunted House, 7-9pm, Lynden.
October 30th: Dutch Treat, Downtown Lynden Trick-or-Treating, 2-5pm.
October 30th: Chuckanut Ridge Trick-or-Treat, Bellingham, 3:30-5:30pm.
October 30th: Downtown Bellingham Trick-or-Treating, 4-6pm.
October 31st: Ferndale Trick-or-Treat, 3-5pm.
October 31st: Downtown Fairhaven Brick-or-Treat, 3-6pm.
October 31st: Barkley Boo Levard, Bellingham, 4-6pm.
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