Federal Way is set to host a variety of community activities and performances in the coming days, including a unique Halloween-themed event at the Community Center and several musical showcases at the Performing Arts and Event Center. The City Council is also scheduled to hold its next regular meeting.
The Federal Way City Council will convene for its regular session at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, located on the second floor in Council Chambers at 33325 8th Ave. S. City Council meetings occur every first and third Tuesday of each month, offering residents an opportunity to stay informed on local governance.
Festive activities are planned at the Federal Way Community Center, situated at 876 S 333rd St. The Third Annual Pumpkin Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event offers a distinctive pumpkin picking experience where participants can swim with their chosen floating pumpkins before taking them home. Admission is $10 for youth and $12 for adults. Registration for time slots is available through itallhappenshere.org/event/pumpkin-plunge-2026.
Later, the Community Center will also host Tricks n’ Treats 2026, an afternoon filled with "ghoulish fun, games, sweet treats, and festive memories" for the entire family. This Halloween-themed adventure runs from 3-5:30 p.m., with a cost of $7 per child; adults attend for free. Early registration is recommended to secure a spot, with tickets available at itallhappenshere.org/event/tricks-n-treats-2/.
For local theater enthusiasts, Centerstage Theatre is presenting “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Dumas Bay Centre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. This adaptation promises a journey into the eerie woods, where schoolteacher Ichabod Crane encounters events he cannot explain, leading him to question the stories of the vengeful Headless Horseman. The production is rated PG-13 for suspense and occasional frights. Ticket and showtime information can be found at centerstagetheatre.com.
The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC) at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. is set to host several musical and cultural performances. Upcoming shows include ABRA Cadabra, an internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute band, starting at 7 p.m., offering a night of live music, melodies, and costumes. An Evening with Celtic Thunder will feature powerful performances of traditional and contemporary Irish music, complete with solos and vocal harmonies, beginning at 7 p.m.
TAIKOPROJECT, America’s premier professional taiko ensemble, will kick off the 26–27 PAEC Presents Season, “A Season That Shines,” with its thunderous energy and artistry, starting at 7 p.m. Fans of disco can enjoy You Should Be Dancing, a Bee Gees tribute show presenting classics like “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep Is Your Love,” among others, at 7 p.m. Additionally, The Black Jacket Symphony will present Bon Jovi’s iconic album “Slippery When Wet” live in its entirety, followed by a set of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for all PAEC events are available for purchase at fwpaec.org.
In an effort to engage young adults in civic participation, El Centro de la Raza is offering two upcoming Roll & Register Skate Nights. These events combine free admission with music and community ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Each night will feature two sessions, from 7:30-9 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. The first 250 skaters aged 18-24 per session will receive free admission with a valid ID, though free entry is not tied to voter registration. Every session will include a live DJ, giveaways, and on-site voter registration assistance. Organizers aim to make civic participation approachable and remove common barriers for young adults to register to vote.
