Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Activities in Whatcom County

TRICK-OR-TREATING & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
IN WHATCOM COUNTY

 
                                                                                                        last updated 10/14/24

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 2024 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

 

 

HOME FARM PUMPKIN PATCH



360-566-2181
8020 Kickerville Road
Blaine, WA 98230

Days/Hours: Home Farm is open September 27th to October 27th, 2024. They are open Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9am - 5pm & Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 9am - 6pm

Cost: Admission to the farm is FREE

What to expect:

  • Heirloom and specialty pumpkins in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.

  • Beautiful orange carving pumpkins perfect for your Halloween jack-o-lantern.

  • An array of squash and gourds ready to eat or decorate with.

  • Corn stalks

  • Fall Farm Store featuring locally made goods, farm swag, yummy treats and more (this is in addition to our farm stand!)

  • Corn Maze - No Charge

  • Walk the farm and visit the pig pens.

  • Checkout the antique tractors.

  • Lots of photo opportunities.

  • Tractor Train Rides Every Saturday & Sunday 10a-3p (weather permitting) - No Charge​

  • Face Painting, 10a-3p  Every Saturday & Sunday - $$

  • Hot Cider and Popcorn - Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays $$

  • Food Vendor on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting September 28th $$

More info: https://www.homefarm.farm/pumpkin-patch

 

Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 27th-October 27th, 2024. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more! 

Saturday, September 28th: 

Washington State Parks FREE Day

Day on the Bay, 10am-4pm, Bellingham. This free, self-guided tour encourages folks to stop at more than 12 locations and local businesses along Bellingham Bay. FREE

Sunday, September 29th: 

Thrillingham Dance Classes, 4-6pm, Bellingham. FREE

 


BelleWood Farms Harvest Festival, Lynden -
 Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm - 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.  

Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 27th-October 27th, 2024. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more! 

Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. It will be open every Friday starting the 13th from 12-5pm. Family fun includes apple picking, the corn maze, bin maze, wagon rides and more! 

Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public.

Saturday, October 5th:

SeaFeast, 10am-5pm, Bellingham. Bellingham SeaFeast is a FREE two-day celebration on the shores of Squalicum Harbor dedicated to honoring our rich maritime culture, showcasing our thriving working waterfront, promoting the enjoyment and conservation of our precious water resources, celebrating the vitality of our commercial fishing and seafood industries, and indulging in the diverse culinary bounty that characterizes our corner of the Pacific Northwest. FREE

Ferndale Harvest Festival, 11am-3pm, Ferndale. This year's Harvest Festival will include a wide variety of engaging activities, including pumpkin painting, face painting, a costume exchange, a zucchini race, a community resource and information fair, and cultural demonstrations that highlight the diversity of the Ferndale area.  Free chili will also be served. FREE


Sunday, October 6th

SeaFeast, 10am-5pm, Bellingham. Bellingham SeaFeast is a FREE two-day celebration on the shores of Squalicum Harbor dedicated to honoring our rich maritime culture, showcasing our thriving working waterfront, promoting the enjoyment and conservation of our precious water resources, celebrating the vitality of our commercial fishing and seafood industries, and indulging in the diverse culinary bounty that characterizes our corner of the Pacific Northwest. FREE

Sunday Crafternoon, 1:30-3:30pm, Bellingham. FREE

Thrillingham Dance Classes, 4-6pm, Bellingham. FREE


Thursday, October 10th:

Washington State Parks FREE Day

Whatcom Frightmare


Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale. They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children. 

DATES:
 Full Scares: October 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th & 27th. Times vary. See the link below for details.

LIGHT SCARES: October 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th.

LOCATION: Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street, Ferndale

COST: $8 per person, $30 for a group of 4.

WEBSITE:
https://www.facebook.com/whatcomfrightmare



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!

Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch and more. 

Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 27th-October 27th, 2024. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more! 

Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. 
Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals. The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.

Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 9th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays. 


Saturday, October 12th

City of Ferndale's Zombie Fun Run, 10am-12pm, FREE

Sunday, October 13th:

Thrillingham Dance Classes, 4-6pm, Bellingham. FREE

Friday, October 18th


Kids Costume Weekend at Home Farm, 9am-6pm, Birch Bay. All kids who come to the farm in costume get a mini pumpkin and a treat. Visit in the farm store to trick-or-treat! 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. 

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.
 

 

Grace Church Kids Carnival


Join Grace Church for a night of fun and excitement at their FREE Kids Carnival! Enjoy carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting and so much more. Can't wait to see you all there!


DATE:
Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8pm

LOCATION: 3210 Meridian St, Bellingham

COST: FREE

WEBSITE:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2229661530760118

Northside Harvest Festival


Join Northside Community Church for a harvest festival on Saturday, October 26th from 1 to 4 PM. They will have carnival games, sensory friendly stations, candy, as well as prizes. Free food and drink. No RSVP needed. We look forward to welcoming you!

DATE: 
Saturday, October 26th from 1-4pm

LOCATION: 950 Kline Road, Bellingham

COST: FREE

WEBSITE:

https://www.facebook.com/events/848397234029271

 

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!

Cramer's Western Town, Lynden - Cramer's is open every weekend in October. Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Wagon Rides, pumpkin patch and more. 

Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 27th-October 27th, 2024. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more! 

Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals. The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.

Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 9th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays. 

Saturday, October 19th

Kids Costume Weekend at Home Farm, 9am-6pm, Birch Bay. All kids who come to the farm in costume get a mini pumpkin and a treat. Visit in the farm store to trick-or-treat! 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. 

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 20th

Kids Costume Weekend at Home Farm, 9am-6pm, Birch Bay. All kids who come to the farm in costume get a mini pumpkin and a treat. Visit in the farm store to trick-or-treat! FREE

Thrillingham Dance Classes, 4-6pm, Bellingham. FREE

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 24th:

Spooktacular, 6-8pm, Bellingham. Join us for Spooktacular 2024, a haunting experience you'll never forget! From October 24-27, Woodstock Farm transforms into a realm of spine-tingling fun. Explore our terrifying Haunted House, embark on a mystical Witch Walk, enjoy ghostly games, and more. With activities for all ages 4 and up, it's the Halloween event of the year! This event is only accessible via shuttle from Fairhaven Park. No on-site parking available at Woodstock Farm. Pre-registration required for transportation.

Halloween Circus Show, 7-9pm, Bellingham. 

Friday, October 25th

Trick-or-Treat Halloween Party, 4-6pm, Bellingham. North Cascades Health & Rehab invites one and all to join us for our Trick or Treat Halloween event! There will be a candy trail, photo booth, arts & crafts, and fun games! Everyone is encouraged to dress up and stop by for some fun! FREE

 

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. 

Fall Festival, 6-8pm - Bellingham - Join Cordata Presbyterian Church for their fall festival. They will have Games & Prizes ~ Candy & Crafts ~ Food ~ PLUS their famous Cardboard Box MAZE! Feel free to wear non-scary costumes. FREE

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.

Halloween Circus Show, 6-8pm, Bellingham. 

Spooktacular, 6-10pm, Bellingham. Join us for Spooktacular 2024, a haunting experience you'll never forget! From October 24-27, Woodstock Farm transforms into a realm of spine-tingling fun. Explore our terrifying Haunted House, embark on a mystical Witch Walk, enjoy ghostly games, and more. With activities for all ages 4 and up, it's the Halloween event of the year! This event is only accessible via shuttle from Fairhaven Park. No on-site parking available at Woodstock Farm. Pre-registration required for transportation.

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.

 

 

Monster Mash Halloween Celebration



250 Flora Street
Bellingham, WA

Join the FIG to celebrate our favorite time to dress up and play!
 
Monster Mash Halloween Celebration
Thursday, October 31st
Drop in anytime 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wear your costumes
  • Make masks & monstrous masterpieces
  • Enjoy silly music and dancing
  • Have fun making Halloween crafts
  • Photo booth
  • Jump around town for Bellingham’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

More info: The Whatcom Museum

Salvation Army Harvest Carnival


The Salvation Army will be holding its annual Harvest Carnival on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. This family friendly event is open to all ages and will be fun for everyone! Dress up in your favorite costume (family friendly please) and make plans to join us. This is a free event.

Our Candy Land Harvest carnival will feature games, trick or treating, snacks, family activities and food for sale.  Preregister to be eligible for our door prizes and we  hope to see you there!  If you have any questions, please give us a call at 360-733-1410.  

DATE: 
Saturday, October 27th from 2-6pm

LOCATION: Salvation Army, 2912 NW Avenue, Bellingham

COST: FREE

WEBSITE:

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/harvest-carnival

Bellewood Acres, Lynden - Family Harvest Activities Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm - 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 and more. 

Home Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Birch Bay - Home Farm is open starting September 27th-October 27th, 2024. In addition to picking your own pumpkin, they will be having tractor train rides on the weekends, corn maze, visits to the pig pens, photo ops, treats & more! 

Stoney Ridge Farm, Ferndale - Stoney Ridge is open every Saturday in October from 10am-5pm. Admission includes the corn maze, wagon ride and farm animals. The patch is full of gorgeous pumpkins and there is u-pick or we -pick Jonagold apples in the orchard. Fresh, pasteurized cider will be available. Our coffee shop will also be open with warm apple cider or pumpkin donuts to enjoy.

Willetta Farms, Everson - Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch for carving or decorating. They will be offering pumpkin sales, baked goods, beverages including hot apple cider and homemade crafts. They will have horse drawn wagon rides and animal viewing. Willetta Farm's Pumpkin Patch will be open on Sat. & Sun.10-5pm in October to the public. Starting Friday, October 9th they will be open from 10am-1pm on Fridays. 

Saturday October 26th

Halloween at the Y - 1-3:30pm - Bellingham -Welcome to Halloween at the Y, a spooktacular event that's free for everyone! 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 prizes. Plus, explore our haunted house, created and run by our teen center volunteers. It's going to be a frightfully fun night of tricks, treats, and community spirit! FREE

Northside Harvest Festival - 1-4pm - Bellingham. Carnival games, sensory friendly stations, candy, prizes. Free food and drink. FREE

Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat - 2-4pm - Ferndale - Each year we organize a "Downtown" Trick or Treat as a safe environment for the youth of our community to engage with the businesses.  Chamber member businesses along Main Street (not just downtown) are encouraged to participate. FREE

Trunk-or-Treat, 2-4pm, Bellingham.  It's Trunk or Treat time again! Come for treats, decorated trunks, and lots of fun! FREE

Family Costume Party, 2-3:30pm & 3:30-5pm, Bellingham. Music Together By the Bay's Family Costume Party. Show off your cute costumes, dance, and play with us. We'll also have a craft table, snacks and refreshments, a photo backdrop and costume parade! Choose from 2 sessions: 2 - 3:30 or 3:30 - 5pm.

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 Scare3-7pm - Ferndale - Whatcom Frightmare is a haunted house in Ferndale.  They will have full and light scares. Light scares are more appropriate for younger children. 

Halloween Circus Show, 6-8pm, Bellingham. 

Spooktacular, 6-10pm, Bellingham. Join us for Spooktacular 2024, a haunting experience you'll never forget! From October 24-27, Woodstock Farm transforms into a realm of spine-tingling fun. Explore our terrifying Haunted House, embark on a mystical Witch Walk, enjoy ghostly games, and more. With activities for all ages 4 and up, it's the Halloween event of the year! This event is only accessible via shuttle from Fairhaven Park. No on-site parking available at Woodstock Farm. Pre-registration required for transportation.

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 27th


Howl-O-Ween, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Join us for the Third Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade – We are also celebrating Shake & Shine’s 10th Anniversary!

Harvest Carnival, 2-6pm, Bellingham. The Salvation Army will be holding its annual Harvest Carnival on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. This family friendly event is open to all ages and will be fun for everyone! Dress up in your favorite costume (family-friendly please) and make plans to join us. This is a free event. The Candy Land Harvest carnival will feature games, trick or treating, snacks, family activities and food for sale. FREE 

Halloween Circus Show, 3-5pm & 6-8pm - All ages shows of the Beastly Frightful Unspeakably Spooky Circus of Doom!

Trunk-or-Treat, 3-5pm, Bellingham. 

Thrillingham Dance Classes, 4-6pm, Bellingham. FREE

Spooktacular, 6-8pm, Bellingham. Join us for Spooktacular 2024, a haunting experience you'll never forget! From October 24-27, Woodstock Farm transforms into a realm of spine-tingling fun. Explore our terrifying Haunted House, embark on a mystical Witch Walk, enjoy ghostly games, and more. With activities for all ages 4 and up, it's the Halloween event of the year! This event is only accessible via shuttle from Fairhaven Park. No on-site parking available at Woodstock Farm. Pre-registration required for transportation.

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

Monster Mash Halloween Celebration, 10am-6pm, Bellingham. 
 
Dutch Treat, Downtown Lynden Trick-or-Treating, 2-5pm.
 
 
 
Barkley Boo Levard, 4-6pm - Bellingham. 
 
Spooky Camp Carnival, 4-7pm, Blaine
 
Cordata Trick-or-Treat,  4-7pm - Bellingham

Sumas Trunk-or-Treat, 5:30-6:30pm - FREE. Trick-or-Treat your way through downtown Sumas businesses. Local businesses and groups will hand out candy from their spooky decorated vehicles.  
 
 

October 26th: Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat - 3-5pm - Ferndale - Each year we organize a "Downtown" Trick or Treat as a safe environment for the youth of our community to engage with the businesses.  Chamber member businesses along Main Street (not just downtown) are encouraged to participate. FREE

October 26th: Trick-or-Treat on the Berm - 3-6pm - Located 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.

October 31st: Dutch Treat - Downtown Lynden Trick-or-Treating - 2-5pm

October 31st: Downtown Fairhaven Trick-or-Treat - 3-6pm

October 31st: Downtown Bellingham Trick-or-Treat - 4-6pm 

October 31stBarkley Boo Levard - 4-6pm - Bellingham. 

October 31stCordata Trick-or-Treat - 4-7pm - Bellingham

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