(Updated 4:12 p.m.)
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, it’s become an Über holiday–jam-packed with activities all weekend long–kinda giving people more bang for their buck in the costume department. Now at least you can justify getting that cat suit cleaned before wearing it. Better hurry though, because we’ve found a ton of activities for grownups, including lots of costume parties and contests.(Parents, don’t worry, we’ll cover the Halloween festivities for the Wally-wee set in a separate post!)
Friday, October 29-Sunday, October 31
Blue Star Cafe and Pub (4512 Stone Way N.) is serving up the following four scary drinks all weekend long:
Satan’s Whiskers: Martini Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Gin, OJ, Bitters, & Grand Marnier (6.00)
Brain Hemorrhage Shot: Peach Schnapps with a float of Bailey’s and a drop of Grenadine (5.00)
Bloody-tini: Acai Juice, Vodka, and Champagne – served with a lime wedge (5.00)
Corpse Reviver: Cognac, Apple Brandy, Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks (7.00)
Friday, October 29
Archie McPhee (1300 N. 45th St.): 17th Annual Blood Drive. 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Each donor receives a “spooky” gift; plus those dressed in costume will also win a free prize. Donations are by appointment, so call ahead (206-297-0240), or come by Archie McPhee to set up your time slot.
Saturday, October 30
Hive Mind Halloween, (4408 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle): 9 p.m. – 4 a.m: It’s been dubbed as THE party of: Halloween; the year; the neighborhood; and, a good cause by many folks, and though it’s technically not in Wallingford, it’s got that house party feel. $20 at the door. Costumes mandatory. More details here.
Selena’s Guadalajara (1715 N. 45th St.): Salsa Halloween Costume Party/Dia de los Muertos celebration, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m: Costume contests and Salsa dancing. $10. music: SuperSones Live with DJ Baracoa; costume contest with prizes; $10 cover.
May (1612 N. 45th St.): Halloween party, beginning 10 p.m. including a costume contest with cash prize; there will also be festivities Sunday, but the bartender for that night has not yet announced them.
Murphy’s (1928 N. 45th St.): 8 p.m. The Tom Bourg Nine 4th Anniversary Halloween Show; no cover.
Babalu (1723 N. 45th St.): UNCF is throwing a masquerade ball beginning at 8 p.m. $25/person or $40/couple; costume contest with prizes; music: New Orleans-style jazz band; Creole food.
Bandolero (2253 N. 56th St.): 9 p.m. to close. 9pm – close. Dress as your favorite Bandit, Sleleton or Whatever and join us for good times! Espolon Tequila Specials. $200 Bandolero Gift Certificate for Best Costume; $100 Bandolero Gift Certificate for 2nd Best Costume (Winners must be party participants); Face Painter on Site; Guaranteed Fun!; Mark it Down!
Sunday, October 31
Green Halloween 5K and Fun Run: (5900 West Green Lake Way N.) by the new skate park. 9 a.m. Register online by Friday, 10/29, at 11:59 p.m, or in person from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 5K w/t-shirt $30 w/o $25.
Not A Number Cards & Gifts (1905 N. 45th St.): Costume Contest for Kids & Adults, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Special Political Category! Photos taken throughout Trick or Treat, winners selected end of evening. 1905 N 45th Street, 784-0965 or NotANumberGifts.com
Blue Star Cafe and Pub (4512 Stone Way N.): Enter Blue Star’s Costume Contest & you might be the winner of a $25 Gift Card! You don’t have to be present to win, just show up between 5pm to 9:30pm to be entered.
Kate’s Pub (309 NE 45th St.): Kate’s Halloween Party, starts at 9PM. Costume contest at midnight and Karaoke all night. Get there early for Happy Hour and save a table. Apparently, this is Kati’s favorite holiday, so it’s not to be missed.
Last call for pumpkin carving entries is 10/31 at 11:59 p.m. Send us your pics for prizes!