In October, you’ll find plenty of concerts and shows, but don’t miss out on the area’s seasonal events. Pumpkin patches and corn mazes pop up at farms in Puyallup, Bonney Lake and other nearby rural communities. Haunted houses, both old and new, also show up. Some are well established, but also keep an eye out for new ones each year. Up in Seattle more than in Tacoma, there are also plenty of Halloween parties to celebrate in style.

And on Halloween, check this list of great places to trick or treat.

To see top festivals and links to all the monthly events calendars:Seattle | Tacoma

Oktoberfest Northwest
When: TBA
Where: Washington State Fairgrounds - Event Center
How much: TBA

Classics I: Russian Season Opening
When: October 3, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rialto Theatre
How much: $19-$79

Puyallup Art and Wine Walk
When: October 3
Where: Downtown Puyallup
How much: $25

Candlelight Tour
When: October 3-4
Where: Fort Nisqually, Point Defiance
How much: $12 adults/$8 for kids 4-12

Johnny Mathis
When: October 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pantages Theatre
How much: $89-$169

Tacoma Film Festival
When: October 8-15
Where: The Grand
How much: Varies

Swan Lake
When: October 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Pantages Theatre
How much: $29-$85

In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles
When: October 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rialto Theatre
How much: $35-$65

Seattle Reptile Expo
When: October 17-18
Where: Washington State Fairgrounds
How much: $10 for one day/$15 two days/kids under 10 are free

Tacoma Zoo Boo
When: October 17-18
Where: Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
How much: Free with zoo admission. Come in costume and get a $3 discount off admission.

Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
When: October 22-25
Where: Tacoma Dome
How much: TBA

Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show
When: October 24-25
Where: Washington State Fairgrounds
How much: $8-10/$4 for kids

Audra McDonald
When: October 25, 3 p.m.
Where: Pantages Theatre
How much: $36-$99

Film Focus: Night of the Living Dead
When: October 30, 7 and 9 p.m.
Where: Studio 3 at Broadway Center
How much: $8

Don Giovanni
When: October 30-November 1
Where: Rialto Theatre
How much: $30-$80

Jet City Comic Show
When: October 31-November 1
Where: Tacoma Convention Center
How much: $10 one day/$18 two days