Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 7, Issue 11, November 2003
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Halloween festivities abound throughout North Seattle
By JAMES BUSH
Here are some Halloween events. Don't forget to wear your costume!
Pumpkin Prowl:
Walk through the zoo to the light of a thousand illuminated pumpkins on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 24 to 26. Two different time slots are offered per ticket (5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.). The event ends each night at 9:30 p.m.
Highlights of the event will include themed carved pumpkin displays, "sweet stations" with treats, special effects, and live entertainment.
The cost is $7 for adults/$5 for kids. Enter the zoo at the south gate, North 50th Street and Fremont Avenue North. For more information, call 615-0076.
Day of Dead Fest:
The Phinney Neighborhood Center's Day of the Dead Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. A procession of traditional Aztec Dancers, masked revelers, and musicians will gather at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N. and proceed to the Phinney Center at 7 p.m. The public is invited to join in.
At the center, there will be music, sugar skulls for decorating, music, art, and a performance by the Aztec Dancers. This event is free and open to the public.
On Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m., the center will host a performance by the Guillermo Diego Ensemble, a Mexican chamber music group. Admission is $8 for adults, free for anyone under age 18. For information on either Phinney Center event, call 783-2244.
Teen Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt:
Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N., will hold a Teen Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt on Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:15 p.m. Free. Bring a bag and a flashlight. Information: 684-7524.
Halloween Swim:
Evans Pool, 7201 E Green Lake Way N., will hold a Halloween Swim on Friday, Oct. 31, from 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Information: 684-4961.
Family Center Fright Night:
North Seattle Family Center will hold a Fright Night event on Friday, Oct. 24., 6-8:30 p.m., at the Meadowbrook Community Center, 10513 35th Ave. NE. Suggested donation, $10/family. Information: 364-7930.
Phinney Halloween Carnival:
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., will hold a Young Children's Halloween Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Game tickets 25 cents each. Information: 783-2244.
Tiny Goblins Carnival:
Meadowbrook Community Center, 10513 35th Ave. NE, will hold a Tiny Goblins Carnival of kids, ages 5 and under, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Game tickets 25 cents each. Information: 684-7522.
Big Pumpkin Bash:
Bitter Lake Community Center Annex, 13040 Greenwood Ave. N., will hold a big Pumpkin Bash for kids, ages 2 to 10, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Carnival game tickets 25 cents each. Information: 684-7524.
Ballard Trick-Or-Treat:
Ballard Merchants Association will hold a Trick-Or-Treat event for kids, ages 12 and under, on Friday, Oct. 31, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participating merchants throughout the Ballard Business District will have an orange sign in their window. Free. Children must be in costume and accompanied by parent. Information: 784-9705.
Fremont Treat or Treat:
Fremont Chamber of Commerce will hold a Trick-Or-Treat event for kids, ages 12 and under, on Friday, Oct. 31, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participating merchants in the Fremont Business District will have an orange sign in their window. Free. Children must be in costume and accompanied by adult. Information: 632-3170.
Loyal Heights Kids Carnivals:
Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St., will hold carnivals for kids, ages 10 and under, on Friday, Oct. 31. The event for kids 7 and under will be held from 6-7 p.m. The events for kids 8 to 10 will be held from 7-8 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Northwest Emergency Fund. Information: 684-4052.
Ravenna Halloween Carnival:
Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. N., will hold a Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 31. The event for kids 5 and under will be held from 6-7 p.m.; The event for kids 6 to 12 will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per person, $8 per family. Information: 684-7534
Ballard Halloween Carnival:
Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW., will hold a Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Game tickets 25 cents each.
Laurelhurst Halloween Carnival:
Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 NE 41st St., will hold a Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 24, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Game tickets 25 cents each. Information: 684-7529.