Bellevue parks department hosting Halloween events

Bellevue's Parks & Community Services is hosting a scary number of Halloween events through the end of October for a range of age groups.

Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services is hosting a scary number of Halloween events through the end of October for a range of age groups. They include:

Pumpkin Patch Fun – Oct.15, 16, 20, 22 & 23 at Kelsey Creek Farm Park.  Perfect easy picking for the kids. $5 admission includes one pumpkin. Ages 18 mos. to 9 yrs.  For more information, call 425-452-7688 or email kelseycreekfarm@bellevuewa.gov

Spookfest at South Bellevue Community Center – Features four Halloween events rolled into one weekend: Haunted Indoor Miniature Golf, Oct. 21 & 22, 8 to 11 p.m., ages 7+, $5 at door; drop in Halloween Indoor Miniature Golf, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 23 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ages 7+ or younger with parent permission, $3-$4; Grimsby Manor Pancake Breakfast, Oct. 22, 8:30 to 10 a.m., $8 pre-registration required. A round of miniature golf is included with admission; and Great SBCC Pumpkin Race, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. Free for individuals and small groups; $15 if supplies are needed and $25 for commercial entries. For more information about Spookfest events, call 425-452-04240 or email sbcc@bellevuewa.gov

The Great Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch – Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northwest Arts Center. One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted glass pumpkins. Rain or shine. Free admission; pumpkins cost $35 to $200. For more information, call 425-452-4106 or email NWAC@bellevuewa.gov

BYT Presents “Frankenstein”– Oct. 28 through Nov. 6 at Bellevue Youth Theatre. An irreverent look at the timeless tale for ages 8 and up. $10-$12. For more information, call 425-452-7155 or email byt@bellevuewa.gov

Owl Prowl-Family Hike – Oct. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lewis Creek Visitor Center.  Bring a flashlight and take a ranger-led night hike to listen for owls and other nocturnal wildlife in the park. Ages 6+. $3; pre-registration is required. For more information, call 425-452-4195.

Halloween Howl Dance – Oct. 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Highland Community Center. A fun celebration especially for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Ages 16+. For more information, call 425-452-7686 or email HCC@bellevuewa.gov

Spooky Halloween Dance – Oct. 28, 7 to 10 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center. Teens from Bellevue middle schools are invited to. ASB card required for entrance, or call for preapproval. $5. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 425-452-4874.

“The Secret World of Bats” movie – Oct. 28, 5 to 6 p.m. at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. For more information, call 425-452-2565 or email mseec@bellevuewa.gov

Halloween Luncheon – Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Bellevue Community Center.  Wear your costume and come enjoy a great lunch and fun music.  Ages 18+. $3. Pre-registration is required.  For more information and to register, call 425-452-7681.

For more information, contact Bellevue Parks & Community Services at 425-452-6881 or email parksweb@bellevuewa.gov