Seattle may be known for its coffee, scenic views and rainy weather, but when fall rolls around, you can bet that the city fully embraces the spooky season with open arms.
For families looking to get in on the Halloween fun without the heart-stopping scares, there are plenty of haunted houses and events that strike the perfect balance between spooky and playful. Whether your little ones are excited to meet friendly ghosts or you're looking for a mild thrill in the spirit of the season, Seattle’s family-friendly haunted houses offer a safe yet festive way to enjoy Halloween.
From corn mazes to haunted forests, these slightly-spooky attractions near our luxury Seattle apartments are designed to delight their visitors without sending anyone running for the hills.
7 kid-friendly haunted houses in Seattle
Maris Farms Haunted Woods
Maris Farms is well-known for its frightening haunted woods, but they also offer plenty of “Not-So-Scary” activities specifically for younger children.
During the day, families can explore the farm’s pumpkin patch, animal barn and corn maze that offer a toned-down version of the usual terror. It’s a great choice for families who want to introduce their kids to a haunted attraction in a more controlled, less intense environment.
Haunted Forest of Maple Valley
The Haunted Forest of Maple Valley transforms into a family-friendly Halloween destination on Sundays, offering a gentle “trick-or-treat” path through the woods. This trail features friendly characters, fun decorations and a spooky walk that’s perfect for younger children who aren’t quite ready for the real thing.
With no jump scares and a family-oriented environment, it provides a safe, enjoyable Halloween experience for kids with a focus on fun rather than fright.
Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme Park
Wild Waves Theme Park gets a spooky makeover for Fright Fest, but during the day, the park offers some more kid-friendly Halloween attractions.
Children can hop on their favorite amusement rides alongside themed Halloween activities like costume contests and trick-or-treating, plus they can enjoy the fun decorations with none of the dark, nighttime scaries. It’s a perfect blend of Halloween fun and family-friendly entertainment, with plenty of amenities like food stands, gift shops and restrooms that guarantee a fun and accessible visit.
Nile Nightmares Haunted House
The Nile Nightmares Haunted House is a staple spooky experience all month long, but families can head here on the last weekend of October to experience a Fall Festival that’s particularly suited for kids. Enjoy food trucks, fall activities and trick-or-treating during the day, then come back another day for the full, frightful experience!
My Morbid Mind Haunted House
The My Morbid Mind Haunted House is typically a seriously spooky experience, aside from the last Sunday of October when the haunted house is open to kids.
The kid-friendly walk thru takes place just before the full-fright one and is a strictly no-scare, fully-lit walk through of the haunted house. Keep in mind that the house itself doesn’t change, so the decorations and setup might still be a little too much for young kids.
Historical Halloween Haunted Walk
This not-so-scary Halloween event is perfect for kids, as it includes far more than just a spooky walk. Hosted by the After School Arts and several of the city’s museums, this Halloween-night event includes spooky art projects, games, trains, live horses and, of course, a trick-or-treat walk through some of Yakima’s historic exhibits. It’s the perfect mix of history, kid-friendly fun and community spirit that kids will love!
Stalker Farms
Though most famous for its frightening haunted corn maze, Stocker Farms’ Stalker Farms also offers more kid-friendly and less-spooky options. Enjoy a non-haunted corn maze that’s open into the night, plus fire pits, a jumping pillow, games and farmer foosball. There’s also plenty of classic fall festivities during the day, like food vendors, live entertainment and carnival games. You can’t go wrong here!
Seattle's family-friendly haunted houses provide the perfect opportunity for both young and old to enjoy the Halloween season together in a calmer, more playful environment. Whether you're navigating through a spooky corn maze or embarking on a toned-down haunted house tour, these attractions offer just enough scare to keep things exciting, without overwhelming little ones.
So, as the air gets crisper and the days shorter, these festive fall events can help us families create lasting Halloween memories (that aren’t the traumatic kind). So, grab your costumes and candy buckets and get ready to explore the best family-friendly frights Seattle has to offer!
Enjoy!
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Colleen Ford is a South African who now lives on Oahu in Hawai'i. She loves to travel, camp, spearfish and hike. She's also part of a super cool canoe club and is pretty decent at it. Colleen enjoys Star Wars and also not being cold ever.
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