Giant Pumpkins, Harvest Fest, and Halloween Party at Central Market

1460 pounds of pumpkin
Photo by Shirley Sidell

The Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off was held on Saturday morning, Oct. 13, featuring giant pumpkins, hay rides, a carving demonstration by master carver Russ Leno, and food.

Master carver Russ Leno at work
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

On Oct 20-21, and 27-28, be sure to visit the Harvest Festival (11 am-4 pm on those days) for hay rides, pumpkin brats and caramel apples and hot apple cider.

Completed Russ Leno pumpkin sculpture
Photo by Michael Sidell

The Halloween Party — this year set for 5-7:30 pm on Halloween, attracts about 1,200 kids in costume with their families and chaperones. Trick-or-treat bags for kids under 12, hay rides, games, a ghost castle and free photo shoots.

Hay wagon rides at Central Market
Photo by Shirley Sidell

Central Market supports Hopelink, a non-profit that helps families in crisis get back on their feet; local schools; youth sports teams; neighborhood associations; community organizations; and events like the Shoreline Math Olympiad.

Central Market is located in the upper level of Aurora Square (Sears shopping plaza) on Westminster Way in Shoreline.