A Special Guide to Seattle's Popular Halloween Festivities

1. Metropolitan Market offers something for the little ones during their "Scare-Free Halloween Fun" day on October 31, 2009. Check your nearby Metropolitan Market for store location and hours. Free. For more information: http://www.seattleweekly.com/events/metropolitan-markets-scare-free-halloween-fun-787627.

2. Third Place Books will showcase a special Halloween "Kid's Storytime" event on October 31, 2009. "Kid's Storytime" will be held in the "Kid's Korner" at 11:00am. Third Place Books is located in Ravenna. Free. For more information: http://ravenna.thirdplacebooks.com.

3. The Seattle Public Library is hosting "Stones & Bones: Discovering Secrets in King County's Oldest Cemeteries" on October 31, 2009. This event begins at 10:30am and ends at 11:30am. The Seattle Public Library is located in Downtown Seattle. Free. For more information: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central_events&branchID=1.

4. The Seattle Public Library is sponsoring "Halloween Concert with Captain Bogg & Salty" on October 31, 2009. The concert begins at 2:00pm and ends at 3:00pm. The Seattle Public Library is located in Downtown Seattle. Free. For more information: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central_events&branchID=1.

5. The 14^th Annual Pumpkin Push 5k and Family Walk will be held on October 24, 2009. This event begins at 8:00am and goes until 12:00pm. The 14^th Annual Pumpkin Push 5k and Family Walk beings and ends in Seward Park. Registration is required for this event and the cost is $35.00. For more information: http://www.neighborcare.org/index.php?page=Home.

The Party Crowd (21 and Over)

1. Heaven Nightclub is sponsoring "Vampires and Vixens" on October 31, 2009. The fun begins at 9:00pm and ends at 2:00am. Heaven is located at 172 South Washington Street in Pioneer Square. There is a $12.00 cover charge. For more information: http://www.heavenseattle.com.

2. Crimson C. is sponsoring its "5^th Annual Halloween Bash" on October 31, 2009. Party starts at 8:00pm and ends at 2:00am. Crimson C. is located at 209 1^st Avenue South in Pioneer Square. There is a $20.00 general admission cover charge or a VIP option for $30.00. For more information: http://www.thecrimsonc.com.

3. Showbox at the Market is celebrating Halloween with "The Ultimate Halloween Bash" on October 31, 2009. This event starts at 8:00pm and ends at 2:00am. Showbox at the Market is located at 1426 1^st Avenue in Downtown Seattle. There is a $29.95 cover charge. For more information: http://www.halloweenseattle.com.

4. Argosy Cruises is celebrating Halloween in style aboard the Royal Argosy for their "Murder Mystery Cruise" on October 31, 2009. Sail away from 6:30pm until 10:00pm. The cruise starts its journey at 1101 Alaskan Way (Pier 55) on the Seattle Waterfront. There is a $75.00 charge per ticket. For more information: http://www.argosycruises.com/themecruises/murdermysteryseries.cfm.

5. W Seattle is holding their "Bonza Bash" on October 31, 2009. This black tie and mask party begins at 8:30pm and ends at 2:00am. W Seattle is located at 1112 Fourth Avenue in Downtown Seattle. The cover charge is $40.00. For more information: http://bonzabash.com/Events/Halloween2009.

The Teen Scene

1. Third Place Books hosts P.C. & Kristin Cast for their mother-daughter event featuring their latest release, "Tempted" on October 29, 2009. Third Place Books is located in Lake Forest Park. Free. For more information: http://www.thirdplacebooks.com.

2. The Museum of Flight is celebrating Halloween with their "Museum of Fright" event on October 30, 2009. This event starts at 4:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. The Museum of Flight is located at the south end of Boeing Field. The cost for this event is $3.00 (5-17 years old). For more information: http://www.museumofflight.org.

3. Secret Garden Bookshop is holding their "Scary Ween" book reading soiree on October 30, 2009. This event starts at 7:00pm. The Secret Garden Bookshop is located in Ballard. FREE. For more information: http://www.secretgardenbooks.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp;jsessionid=bacRuUxFJChtn_K5f2Urs?s=storeevents&eventId=432064.

4. Grand Illusion Cinema will be showcasing their "Spookshow Spectacular" on October 30, 2009. The screening begins at 8:00pm. Grand Illusion Cinema is located in the University District. The cost for the showing is $8.00. For more information: http://www.grandillusioncinema.org.

5. Grand Illusion Cinema will be showcasing their "Super Secret Triple Creature Feature" on October 31, 2009. The screening begins at 8:00pm. Grand Illusion Cinema is located in the University District. The cost for the showing is $8.00. For more information: http://www.grandillusioncinema.org.