Halloween events
Spokane/Spokane Valley/Eastern Washington:
Colville Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m. to dark; Fridays, 4-9 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. through Wednesday. Knight Farms, 73 Oakshott Road (1/2 mile west of the Flour Mill), Colville. $7/age 13 and older, $5/ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 684-6751.
Hillyard’s Haunted House Of Terror - Weekdays, 7-11 p.m. and weekends, 7 p.m.-midnight, through Wednesday. 5612 N. Market Street. $7. (509) 230-3730.
Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - Geared for ages 12 and older, but open to all with a parent/guardian. All canned food donations go to Spokane Valley Partners. Today and Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m. Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $3/person or $2 with a can of food. (509) 688-0300.
Haunted House – Today and Saturday. Outbreak, Rise of the Zombie Hunters, annual fundraiser presented by West Valley City School. Hours are 7-10 p.m. daily. West Valley City School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave., Spokane Valley. $5/advance, $7/door. (509) 921-2836.
Creepy Hallow - A Haunted Village - Fridays-Saturdays, 7-11 p.m., through Saturday. Two paths available. Northwest Renaissance Festival, 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $5 per path. (509) 276-7728.
Theater Arts for Children’s Halloween Dance - For teens or tweens. Costumes are not required, but there will be a costume contest, for ages 10-18. Today, 8 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 995-6718.
Freaky Farms & Haunted Hollow – Saturday and Sunday. Haunted house, petting zoo, silent auction, Phantom photo booth, kids activities, gunnysack races and more. Proceeds donated to Cowgirls & Women Warriors, a benefit for female veterans. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cowgirl Co-op, 20424 N. Dunn Road, Colbert. $7/general, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 990-4496.
Happy Hallowienie Costume Contest and Potluck - For Dachshunds or part-breds please. Hosted by Dachshund Rescue NW, Spokane, www.spokanewienerdogs.org Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP on the Dachshund Rescue NW Facebook page for directions. $5.
Halloween Storytime & Craft - We’ll read books about trick-or-treating, costumes and jack-o’-lanterns, then make a ghost decoration to hang at home. Oct. 27, 1 p.m., Auntie’s at the Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 456-4775.
Spokane Elks Lodge Kids Halloween Party - Features games and a haunted house. All ages welcome, however, the haunted house is limited to ages 7 and older. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Spokane Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Court, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-2328.
Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Party - Bring your pet in costume, have their photo taken and register to win prizes. SCRAPS receives 10 percent of sales. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Simply Northwest, 11806 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley.
Spokane Valley Elks Lodge Halloween Costume Party - Live music and costume contest. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Court, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-2328.
Be The Revolution - Halloween Costume Party - Part of the annual North Idaho Reads book for 2012, Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451.” Come dressed as your favorite revolutionary character (Katniss, Benjamin Franklin, Guy Fawkes) and dance to The Hitmen. Saturday, 7-10:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general, $15/students. (208) 457-8950.
Bite Nite Halloween Party – Win a $3,000 cash prize for best costume. Entertainment will feature B Mega and DJ One. Age 21 and older. Saturday, 8 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $10/advance; $15/door; $25/VIP. (509) 327-8000.
The Wake of Mary Alice Montgomery - Mourn the passing of poor, unfortunate Mary Alice with a good, old-fashioned wake. Win $500 in cash prizes for best costumes. Age 21 and older. Oct. 27, 9 p.m., nYne Bistro and Bar, 232 W. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 474-1621.
Monster Dash 5K Run and Kids’ Fun Run - Presented by Spokane Swifts. Number and packet pickup at Runners Soul (221 N. Wall St., downtown Spokane) on from 2-6 p.m. Saturday Race day is Sunday with late registration and number pickup from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The 5K race is at 10 a.m.; followed by the Kids Run for ages 12 and younger (they can run ¼ to a mile) at 11 a.m. Costume contest is before the race. Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. 5K Dash: $23/shirt, $13/no shirt; Kids Run: $10/shirt, $5/no shirt. Late registration through race day for $5 more. Late entries will not receive a shirt.
Peanut and Tree Nut Free Trunk-or-Treat - Trunk-or-treat event for kids with severe food allergies. Oct. 28, 3 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Free; just bring something peanut and tree nut free.
Halloween Triple Feature - 6 p.m., “Trollhunter;” 8 p.m., “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil;” and 10 p.m., a classic horror movie TBA. Costumes encouraged. Wednesday. Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $7/includes all three films. (509) 209-2383.
Halloween Preschool Storytime and Craft - We will have spooky stories of the season and make trick-or-treat bags. Afterward, trick-or-treat around the store. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Kids Halloween Carnival - Free event with games and prizes, a slide, free food, visit with McGruff, the fire department and a balloon-making clown and more. Geared toward those ages 10 and younger. Security will be on site for the safety of all children. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Free. (509) 325-0183.
Valley Harvest Family Fun Festival - Games, prizes, crafts, food and drinks. No violent costumes permitted. Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 879-0757.
Trick-or-Treating at River Park Square – Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free.
Idaho
Incredible Corn Maze - Today, 4-11 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Also open Wednesday, 6-10 p.m. A separate 3.5-acre haunted maze, “Field of Screams,” will be open 6-11 p.m. today and Saturday and open 6-10 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday.3405 N. Beck Road, near Hauser. Regular Maze: $9/general, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger. Haunted Maze and regular mazes: $10/general, $7/ages 5-12 and seniors. (855) 855-MAZE(6293) toll free.
Scarywood Theme Park Haunted Nights - The theme park will transform today and Saturday from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Includes the haunted attractions of 3-Dementia, Blood Bayou, Terror Canyon Trail and The Zombiewood Express, along with huge scare zones. Not recommended for children age 12 and younger. Buy tickets online at www.scarywood hauntednights.com for discounted prices. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol. $29.99/Fridays, $34.99/Saturdays and includes rides and a free pass for May 2013 at Silverwood Themepark. (208) 683-3400.
Tunnel of Terror - 10th year. Tunnel is 525 feet long, constructed from large straw bales and covered with tarps. Family-friendly for little ones going through; older kids get full treatment. Open 7-10 p.m. today and Saturday, and 7 p.m.-midnight Wednesday. 7980 W. Diagonal Road at state Highway 41, Rathdrum. $5/ages 12 and older, $3/ages 6-11, free/age and younger.
Post Falls Lions Haunted House - Open every Friday and Saturday in October from 6 p.m.-midnight, and Monday-Wednesday 6-10 p.m. Suggested minimum age is 12. Fourth and Post, Post Falls. $7/general, $5/with two cans of food for Post Falls Food Bank. (208) 618-9755.
Silver Mountain Haunted House – Today and Saturday, 6-10 p.m.; and Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Hosted by students from Kellogg Middle School. Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. $5. (866) 344-2675.
Boo Bash Costume Ball - Registration at 6:45 p.m., beginner swing lesson from 7-8 p.m., general dancing and refreshments from 8-10 p.m. Costumes are optional, but prizes awarded for favorites. Singles and couples welcome. Presented by Sandpoint Dance. Saturday. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/adults, $5/teens. (208) 263-6751.
Trail of Terror Half Marathon & 5K Run - Halloween-themed race presented by Lake City Triathlon Club, the event benefits the Community Action Plan serving the local food banks just in time for the holidays. Scarywood admission included with half marathon entry. Half marathon starts at 2 p.m. and the 5K run starts at 4 p.m. Cedar Mountain Farms Bed & Breakfast, 25249 N. Hatch Road, Athol. $29-$59. (208) 659-3104.
Family Pumpkin Carving - Each family brings a pumpkin and the center will provide all the utensils. Take your pumpkin home or leave it at The Kroc and we will use it to decorate for our annual Halloween party. Prizes will be awarded. Sunday, 11 a.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.
Coeur d’Alene Downtown Trick-or-Treat - At participating businesses along Sherman Avenue from 4-6 p.m., and also in Midtown beginning at Capone’s from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, 4 p.m., along Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.