Halloween in the Highlands

Produced by Highlands Council, funded in part by the generous financial support of Highlands Dentistry and the Issaquah Press

For the 14th year Issaquah Highlands Council invites all ghouls and goblins to this annual fall celebration at Grand Ridge Plaza.  Everyone comes in costume, adults and kids alike, to enjoy exciting carnival rides, giant inflatables, pony rides and petting farm.  Don’t forget to bring a bag to collect trick or treat goodies from a variety of local business and non profit vendor booths too!  The festival runs from noon – 4pm, rain or shine.

So Many Games!  So Much FUN from the STAGE!

Don’t miss the THRILLER Flash Mob at NOON and an encore performance at 1pm.

Throughout the Festival:  Watch LIVE pumpkin carving.  Play Musical Graves for prizes from Top Pot Doughnuts and Mrs Fields! Wrap Your Mummy the fastest and win a gift card from Subway!  Beat the Pinata for treats courtesy of Agave, always a crowd favorite!  And get messy in a race to scoop out your pumpkin the fastest!  

NEW FESTIVAL FEATURES:

THE KRAKEN! PIRATES REVENGE!  ZOMBIE TAG!

Fun for BIG kids:  Explore the Kraken inflatable! Ride the swinging Pirate Ship!  And test your zombie-avoidance skills with a trek up the parking deck ramp FILLED WITH THE WALKING DEAD!  If they get your brain you become one of the horde! Don’t miss the HY’s Photo Booth.  Learn more about Highlands Youth programs and meet our resident student leaders. 

NEW FESTIVAL FEATURES:

Fun on the Farm!

Fun for Little kids (and all ages):  Everyone enjoys being down on the farm!  Meet mini horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, and more! Hop-along-little Ghoulies! On the giant HOPPY Horsey Inflatable just for ages 5 and under.  Or hop on a REAL Pony for a spin around the carousel.  Climb inside an inflatable tornado and slip out the barn door before impact!  Have a family photo taken in a harvest-themed setting, hosted by Timberlake Church. 

THRILL ISSAQUAH! THRILLER FLASH MOB

Performances at Noon and 1:00 pm

Don’t miss this signature entertainment by and for our community: Michael Jackson’s Thriller performed by our very own Zombies!  For more information contact Cindy – zumbawithcindy@gmail.com *Zombies and the un-dead are welcome to ride the FREE Zombie Trolley down to Front Street for Downtown Issaquah’s Zombie Walk at 5pm.  Trolley will run between Grand Ridge Plaza and Front Street until 8pm.

ZOMBIE TROLLEY! FREE Transportation for Residents! 11:30am-4:30pm

For the second year residents of Issaquah Highlands will enjoy free transportation to and from the Halloween in the Highlands festival aboard the ZOMBIE TROLLEY!  Multiple stops along Park Drive between Blakely Hall and Grand Ridge Plaza will make attending the event fast and easy! Trolley Stop Locations: Blakely Hall, Trail Head Vista, Regal Cinemas, 15th Ave, Grand Ridge Elementary Bus Shelter, and back to Blakely Hall After 5pm Trolley Route: The FREE Zombie Trolley will run from Grand Ridge Plaza (Regal Cinemas) to Front Street for the Downtown Issaquah Zombie Walk from 5pm-8pm

TICKET INFORMATION

Halloween in the Highlands is FREE to attend however rides, inflatables, and some activities require ticket or activity bracelet purchase.

• Tickets are $1 each – ticket prices vary by activity
• CANNED FOOD DRIVE for the Issaquah Food Bank ~ exchange donated nonperishable canned goods for activity tickets!  1 can = 1 activity ticket
• Bracelets are $10 each – for 4 hours of unlimited fun!
• Cash & Credit Cards Accepted
• Tickets and bracelets are not accepted at concession booths for food purchase