This Week In Review | October 26, 2026

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31st of October | Halloween!

👻 Something wicked this way comes, Shoreline! 🎃

Ready to get your spook on? Spirit Halloween pop-up stores are the place to find costumes, creepy décor, and all the fa-boo-lous Halloween essentials! 🕷️🦇

Grab your goblins, round up your little monsters, and get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween. Where are you shopping for Halloween this year?

 Tell us in the comments! @snokingliving
#SnoKingLiving #ShorelineWA #Halloween2026 #SpiritHalloween #SpookySeason #LocalFinds

Real Estate Sold by Nina

3314 31st Dr NE Everett  |  The Towns at Riverfront

Features:
• 3 Bedrooms | 3.25 Baths
• 1,666 sq ft with attached garage
• 6 DOM; end unit
• Near trails and vibrant downtown Everett

The Towns at Riverfront offers a strong opportunity in a growing community as the future Town Center takes shape within walking distance, adding long-term value and everyday convenience. This desirable end-unit corner home features 1,682 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, a flexible bonus room, and 3.25 baths, including dual primary suites on both levels. Enjoy open corner views, hardwood floors, granite counters, gas cooking, an oversized island, and abundant storage. Comfort upgrades include mini split A/C and a tankless water heater. Rare parking with a 2-car side-by-side garage plus driveway and guest parking nearby. Steps to the riverfront trail with access to Lowell Park, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, plus quick access to I-5, Hwy 2, downtown Everett, and the future light rail stop. 

Real Estate Listed by Nina

5818 133rd Place SW | Edmonds WA 98026

Features:

• 5 Bedrooms | 3 full Baths
• 2,582 sq ft with attached 2- car garage
• Lot size: 7,841 sq ft 
• Year Built: 1999

Nestled on a private 0.54-acre lot in Kenmore’s Moorlands neighborhood, this updated mid-century home offers a peaceful retreat overlooking a wooded ravine. With approximately 2,700 square feet, the home features 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and expansive Trex decks that blend indoor and outdoor living. The flexible daylight lower level includes a recreation space, studio area, and potential ADU opportunity. Thoughtful updates to the plumbing and electrical systems complement classic features such as a window seat in the living room, french doors and a gas fireplace. Surrounded by mature landscaping, fenced yard space, and territorial views, the property also includes a one car garage and attached carport with electric car charger, all just minutes from St. Edward State Park and Big Finn Hill Park.

Halloween activities for all ages!

 

Here are some fun things to do the week leading up to Halloween, with options for all ages!

🎃 Halloween Fun Near Shoreline & Lake Forest Park

– Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm, Snohomish: Pick pumpkins, explore corn mazes and enjoy fall farm activities. https://www.bobscorn.com/
– Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park: Free Halloween fun with a musical performance and indoor trick-or-treating on October 31, from 3–6 p.m.
– Thomas Family Farm, Snohomish: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted attractions and zombie paintball for different ages. https://thomasfamilyfarm.com
– Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, Bothell: Free downtown candy crawl with participating businesses on October 30, from 5–7 p.m.
– Nile Nightmares, Mountlake Terrace: A spooky haunted-house experience with live actors and special effects. Best for teens and adults. Tickets & hours https://www.nilenightmares.com

– Edmonds Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night, Downtown Edmonds: Free trick-or-treating with participating businesses and a costume contest on October 31, from 5–7 p.m.

Have a spooky good time! 🎃 Check event websites before heading out for current hours, tickets and any schedule changes.

Best Hot Cholate Near Me

Never miss a thing around town! This week we’re super excited about these places to have a delicious cup of hot chocolate:

Chilly Pacific Northwest days call for a cozy cup of cocoa! Here are a few local spots to warm up:
• Chocolate Man: Lake Forest Park: Rich, decadent sipping chocolate.
• Always Summer Café: Lake Forest Park: Fun flavors and classic cocoa.
• Liturgy Coffee Shoreline: A cozy café stop.
• Gourmet Latte #2 – Richmond Beach: Hot chocolate on the go.

🍫 My recommendation?Chocolate Man for a rich, chocolatey treat worth savoring!

What’s your favorite local spot for hot chocolate? 👇

#SnoKingLiving #ShorelineWA #LakeForestPark #ninabjornstal #HotChocolate #ShopLocal

 

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Nina Bjornstal

I work with residents in Snohomish and King County who want to get weekly information about the best restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, events, outdoor activities and real estate in and around Snohomish and King County, Washington.