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Explore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! This coming October, as the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a scavenger for sneaky little bats hidden in among the ivy and hanging branches of the garden for a chance to win sweet treasures.
Gather ’round as the Scaretaker tells one spine-tingling tale after another after dusk. Learn the answers to your deepest darkest questions from a fortune teller. Participate in a West African drum circle with Awodi Drumming’s Javoen Byrd and hear folkloric stories about cats, witches, and magic! Discover mysterious scenes throughout the gardens to use as a backdrop for an otherworldly photo. And during the evening, witness The Lakewold Haunting, when Wagner House comes alive with creatures, light, and ghoulish displays, all in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve!
Upcoming All Hallows’ mischief:
- On Saturday, Oct 29th, little ghouls and goblins will join the Fairy Gothmother on a journey through the gardens punctuated with scary stories lead by Tacoma literary nonprofit Creative Colloquy at 5:30 pm. Brave adults are invited to follow the Scaretaker on his rounds as he leads them from one terrifying tale to another at 7:00 pm.
- Javoen Byrd of Awodi Drumming will be returning with his drums to offer an interactive drumming and storytelling experience on October 15th and 31st at dusk.
- Trade your dollars for golden tokens to give to Lizz the Fortune Teller in the creeky Wagner House Library on October 21st, 29th, and 30th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (18 and older).
- Each evening of All Hallows’ a nightly screening of a classic horror film begins at 5:30 pm. But don’t get too cozy! A creature from the depths of Gravelly Lake lies in wait for the perfect opportunity to lure hapless guests into his band of ruthless minions. Watch out!
All Hallows’ Eve Celebration
October 14th – 31st
Wednesday – Sunday
11 am – 5 pm (Regular Admission)
The Lakewold Haunting
October 14th – 31st
Wednesday – Sunday
5 pm – 8 pm (All Hallows’ Admission)
*Lakewold Gardens Members must purchase tickets to the evening haunting.*
Creepy Colloquy | October 29th, 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Come one, come all, for something truly haunting… Tacoma literary nonprofit Creative Colloquy gets into the mood this spooky season and presents Creepy Colloquy at Lakewold Gardens!
We’ll have scary stories for all with Fairy Gothmother and the Scaretaker! From 5:30 to 8:00 p.m, Gather and listen!
Featured Readers Include: Jennifer Chushcoff, Elizabeth Beck, Hannah Hadjes Jonah Barrett, & Sam Snoek-Brown
Visit the CC Book Bike, our mobile library, to snag a treat and free books during both time slots!
Yoruba Drumming and Storytelling | October 15th & 31st at dusk
Javoen Byrd joined us at Lakewold Gardens to film this instructional African drumming lesson with stories from the Yoruba culture. Watch the video, and if you have a drum lying around, grab it and follow along!