Halloween Haunts

Here's everything you need to have a bloody great time in the city this Halloween

Black Lake Haunted Asylum
10/10-10/31
Puyallup-based sculptor and prop artist, Ben Isitt, created a real-life creep fest for guests at the Black Lake Haunted Asylum. Set in a medical research facility gone “horribly wrong,” this haunted house is not for the faint of heart. Fake blood and body parts set a gorrific tone while live actors add a dose of realism to this popular Tacoma-area Halloween haunted haunt. Times vary; $13; no one under 12. Freighthouse Square, 430 E. 25th St., Tacoma; www.blacklakeasylum.com/

Museum of Fright Spook-tacular
10/30
Kids and parents alike will delight in this spooky aviation-themed party at the Museum of Flight. Treat yourself to loads of candy, games, educational activities and aviation ghost stories. 4-9 p.m. Members: $35 youth/ $15 adults. Non-members: $40 youth/ $20 adults. Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S. (206) 764-1384; www.museumofflight.org/museumoffright

Halloween Menu at La Spiga
10/31
Celebrate Halloween in Italy, without the plane fare. Eat authentic Romagna Italian food (five-course mystery menu available for the adventurous) and drink holiday-themed cocktails while dressed in your favorite ghoulish attire. Best costume winner receives a gift certificate for dinner for six! Times and prices vary, mystery menu $35. 1429 12th Avenue, Capitol Hill; 206.323.8881; www.laspiga.com/index.html

A Witch's Brew
10/30-10/31
Conjure up your best black pointy hat and fly to the Herbfarm for A Witch’s Brew. Chef Keith Luce’s devilish nine-course menu may feature such frightful delights as thyme-roasted toadstool, talisman soufflé and snails in a coffin. 7 p.m., $189-$195. 14590 NE 145th Street, Woodinville. 425.485.5300; www.theherbfarm.com/

Dracula at International Ballet Theatre
10/30-11/1
Under renowned Russian choreographer, Vera Altunina, Dracula and the ballet go together like blood and fangs. Altunina’s masterful direction does not forsake the passionate love story for the macabre thrill in this Broadway style show. It’s no wonder show goers return each year to experience this chilling romantic piece. Times and prices vary. Meydenbauer Theatre, 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue. Tickets: 800-838-3006 or purchase online: Brown Paper Tickets. www.interballettheatre.org/performance/dracula

Costumes and Cocktails
10/31
Halloween is not just for the kiddies, grown-ups can don their favorite costume and trick-or-treat at the STIR Martini + Raw Bar for some wicked cocktails, food and music. DJ MSW~OUTPUT will spin electronica, dubstep and chill grooves. Top off the night with a tarot card reading. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Halloween cocktail specials $6.66. 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 125, Bellevue; 425.646.7847; www.solsticerestaurants.com/process.asp

Movie Night, Theo Chocolate
10/30
Let’s be honest, the best part about Halloween is the treats. And there are no better treats to be found than those at Theo Chocolate which hosts a movie night Friday to help you kick start your weekend. Grab a hot chocolate, much on popcorn, and re-watch Tim Burton’s classic dark comedy, Beetlejuice. $15, call for start time and reservations (required), 206.632-5100. 3400 Phinney Avenue North, Fremont; www.theochocolate.com/

Alone in the Dark, Mercer Island’s Haunted Forest
10/22-11/1
Who knew Mercer Island would be home to a haunted forest? Head to Island Crest Park for an evening of fright reminiscent of the Blair Witch Project. Guests are asked to guide lost souls out of the forest, past the evil that lurks among the trees. Times and prices vary. Island Crest Park, 5500 Island Crest Way; www.mercerislandshauntedforest.com/

Dead Ringer Halloween Bash, the Edgewater
10/31
Come dressed as your favorite deceased celeb at the Edgewater’s Dead Ringer Halloween Bash. Sip themed cocktails (like the Rummy Mummy) while dancing to the Darrius Willrich Trio. Fabulous prizes make the costumes worth the effort. 9:30 p.m. Six Seven Lounge, 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67. 206.269.4575; www.edgewaterhotel.com

Kids Design Glass, Tacoma Museum of Glass
10/31
Your little goblins will howl at the chance to attend the Kids Design Glass at Tacoma’s Museum of Glass, where children (12 and under) create designs that glass artists transform into sculpture. Glass artists select one design and create two copies on the spot: one for the designer to take home, and one for the Museum’s collection and future exhibit. Free for members. 9-11:30 a.m., RSVP required: 253.284.2125; mlucas@museumofglass.org