The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is hosting several Halloween events for the family in Northwest Seattle.

Middle School Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave. N.W.
Saturday, Oct. 31, noon to 2 p.m. Rumor has it that Archie McPhee has been searching Ballard, and needs your help to save the famous rubber chicken. Bring your friends, put on your walking shoes and Sherlock Holmes hat, and help solve the biggest mystery in Ballard. Meet at Ballard CC to start your hike through Ballard village to find clues and win a prize. Please dress for the weather! Cost: Free.

Halloween Carnival
Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave. N.W.
and
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
Both on Friday, Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for a frightfest of activities, games, and challenges, including areas for tots. There will be complimentary refreshments, and high school students can earn service-learning hours at these events. Ages: 10 and younger. Cost: $3 per person or $10 per family.

Pumpkin Bash
Bitter Lake Annex
13040 Greenwood Ave. N.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring the entire family for an evening of ghoulish fun! Enjoy carnival games, Halloween entertainment, face painting, candy and prizes, two large jump toys, and the ever-popular cakewalk. There's a special room just for preschoolers! Please bring a can of food for the local food bank, and don't forget to wear your costume! Ages: 2 to 10. Cost: 25 cents per ticket for games and food.

Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt
Green Lake Community Center
7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 8 p.m. Rain or shine, come hunt for toys, coins, and candy outside near the Green Lake Community Center! Arrive by 6:45 p.m. at the gym. Bring your own bag to collect goodies, and a flashlight to light your hunt. Please dress for the weather - come in costume and bring a friend! Kids will be separated into age-similar groups. Ages: 4-11. Cost: Free.

Nature's Halloween in the Forest
Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center
950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd.
Saturday, Oct.31, 6 - 8 p.m. Under cover of night, discover Halloween symbols in their natural settings. Bones, bats, owls, and slithering things will delight. Bring a flashlight if you have one. We provide treats. Ages: 2 and older. Cost: $8 per adult, $6 per child. Please refer to activity #45604.