14 things to do in Seattle this pre-Halloween weekend

Welcome to the weekend! From Halloween festivities to Seattle Restaurant Week, here’s our latest on local things to do.

Whether you want to go to a haunted attraction, enjoy a Halloween performance or go to a family-friendly holiday event, here’s our guide to local attractions and events — many of which you can experience this weekend.
In our latest Dinner at a Movie column, a fall journey takes our food and movie critics to a picture-perfect cozy lounge, a drop-dead gorgeous theater and a bonus bookstore. Who knew Mount Vernon was so bewitching?
Admire the Halloween décor giving local neighborhoods a spooky feel this time of year. These three Seattle-area gems take their holiday displays or home haunts to the next level.
This spooky season, fill your candy bowl from your grocery store stash, but treat yourself and try some artisan candy from one of these specialty stores. Here are seven unique Seattle-area candy stores to indulge yourself.

From Korean barbecue to fancy burgers, here are four food critic-approved options for Seattle Restaurant Week, which returns for autumn from Sunday to Nov. 9.
Enjoy the Pike Place Market classic Cafe Campagne as it celebrates its 30-year anniversary.
To cook something new at home, try this chicken sandwich recipe from Coastline Burgers.

The ice age’s largest waterfall is now one of Washington’s best outdoor adventure sites. A little over a three-hour drive from Seattle, Dry Falls makes for a great day trip or weekend getaway during the PNW’s long winters, our contributing writer says.

Watch a world premiere comedy about a classic American drama onstage at ACT. Seattle writer Katie Forgette’s new play about a play, “Mrs. Loman Is Leaving,” puts backstage drama into the spotlight, our reviewer writes.

Heading to the theaters? Check out what our reviewers thought of “Conclave,” “Venom: The Last Dance” and other recent releases.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a clever and enjoyable inverse of the typical Zelda game, and it finally gives the princess her due, writes our video game reviewer.

Bestselling Seattle-based author Madeleine Roux’s latest novel, “Much Ado About Margaret,” is the first in a Regency romance series.
Ahead of their appearance at Seattle Arts & Lectures on Oct. 31, catch up on “Red, White & Royal Blue” author Casey McQuiston’s latest book, “The Pairing.”
These five books will help you explore Seattle, from date-night activities to observing the trees in various neighborhoods.