King County Parks Outdoor Halloween Carnival for Families is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 2-5 p.m. at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center (map below).

“The White Center Teen Program is thrilled to welcome families back to Steve Cox Memorial Park for our Annual Halloween Carnival,” organizers said.

This year the festivities return outdoors, and families can stroll thru the park to participate in FREE interactive games and other Fall inspired activities.

Highlights:

  • CARNIVAL GAMES hosted by WC Teen Program Volunteers
  • Spooky Town related arts and crafts
  • Refreshments such as hot cider, hot cocoa, and hotdogs courtesy of Dub Sea Fish Sticks
  • NEW in 2025: Trunk or treating with the Eazy Duz it Car Club
  • The Fall edition of the Steve Cox Memorial Park Scavenger Hunt
  • Photo Ops at several step and repeat displays
  • Hunting for Dragon eyes on the Multi purpose Field
  • Visiting the Pumkin Patch for a free pumpkin, trying out the obstacle course, and voting for your favorite pumpkin of 2025
  • The Spooky Town Underground Tour through the basement of the Historic White Center Field House (Friendly for all ages)
  • Touring the Haunted Crypt (recommended for ages 12 and up)

As noted, all Carnival activities and Fall Recreation programs are FREE.

Donate to the White Center Food Bank

The White Center Food Bank will also be in attendance on Oct. 25 for anyone wishing to donate to the Food Bank.  The WCFB is currently collecting:

  • Shelf Stable Food: Canned Meat/ Fish (pop-top), Rice Noodles, Spices, Peanut Butter, Coffee, Broth, Condiments (BBQ, mustard, mayo), Sugar, Rice (2lb bags), Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Tamari Sauce, Oil, Ponzu Sauce, Dried Chiles, and Ramen.
  • Non – Food Items: Baby Wipes, and Sizes 2-3-4-5-6 Diapers.

This year’s festivities are sponsored by the Teens and Staff of the White Center Teen Program. The WCTP offers free recreational, educational, and social enrichment programming to youth ages 12-19 between Tuesday – Saturday from 3-8 p.m.  WC Teen Program participants are volunteering in person and remotely during the month of October to help create the carnival games, arts and crafts giveaways, and park wide decorations.

Teen Volunteers Needed

Teens interested in volunteering can reach out to Peanutt at pngeth@kingcounty.gov or call 206.482.1910.

Additional Information available at SpookyTown – White Center Teen Program. 

For questions, please contact Vana Danh at 206.477.2105or email vana.danh@kingcounty.gov.

Steve Cox Memorial Park is located at 1321 SW 102nd Street in White Center: