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! Enjoy a Taste of Tarot with Lizz in the creaky Wagner House Library before catching one of our nightly screenings of a vintage horror movie classic. Venture into a realm of scary stories with Creepy Colloquy and discover mysterious scenes throughout the gardens to use as a backdrop for an otherworldly photo. And then, witness The Lakewold Haunting, when Wagner House comes alive with creatures, light, and ghoulish displays, all in celebration of All Hallows' Eve!
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)
Featured Vendors
Color Cornucopia (10/15,16, 29-31)
Knit with Love (10/15)
Defiant Candle Company (10/22)
Brigida's (10/29-10/31)
*Lakewold Gardens Members must purchase tickets to the evening haunting.*
All Hallow's Eve Calendar
Yoruba Drumming and Storytelling | October 15th & 31st at 5:00 PM
Get a glimpse of Javoen Byrd in this video from when he came to Lakewold Gardens to film this instructional African drumming lesson with stories from the Yoruba culture. Javoen returns to Lakewold for All Hallow's Eve this October to entrance us all with his drums and storytelling. Watch the video, and if you have a drum lying around, grab it and follow along!
A Taste of Tarot with Lizz | October 21st & 28th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lizz will be offering readings in the Wagner House Library, to inquisitive spirits in 10-minute slots at a time. Each 10-minute reading is $10 dollars and can be paid via cash, Venmo, or Cashapp at the time of your reading.
Disclaimer: Lizz does not read tarot for any health or medical-related questions.
Lizz also does not read for situations that do not directly impact the person receiving the reading. If you feel someone needs a read, consider purchasing one for them as it makes a memorable and loving gift. A tarot reading does not replace medical, legal, or financial advice. Please be advised that Lizz is not legally liable for actions taken in response to a reading. Tarot reads are for entertainment purposes only in many states. Lizz does not offer tarot readings to anyone under the age of 18 so by purchasing a read, you confirm you are over 18.
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! Little ghouls and goblins join the Fairy Gothmother on a journey through the gardens punctuated with scary stories 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.
Featured Readers Include: Jennifer Chushcoff, Elizabeth Beck, Hannah Hadjes Jonah Barrett, Sam Snoek-Brown, & Cat Melaunie
Visit the CC Book Bike, their mobile library, to snag a treat and free books during both time slots!
Lakewold Gardens | 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
Mailing Address | Post Office Box 39780, Lakewood, WA 98496
Phone | 253-584-4106
Email | contactus@lakewoldgardens.org
Spring/Summer/Fall Hours | 10 am to 5 pm Wed - Sun
Winter Hours (Nov - Mar) | 10 am to 4 pm Fri - Sat
This page is made possible, in part, by a City of Lakewood Lodging Tax Grant.