Corn mazes and haunted houses are just some of the fun fall things to do in Union Gap, WA. Find them all here.
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It’s fall in Union Gap, Washington. Okay fine, it’s fall everywhere in the northern hemisphere. But this post is focused on Union Gap, a city in the Yakima Valley in Southern Washington because there are so many fall things to do there.
Also because I’m flew out to the area in October 2022 and got to experience so many of these fall activities first hand.
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Fun Fall Things To Do In Union Gap, WA
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Get lost at the Union Gap Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
I don’t really want you to get lost at the Union Gap corn maze (3213 South Tacoma Street), but you might. Corn mazes are actual mazes, so you will have to navigate your way from the start to finish. You can do a regular corn maze during the day or a haunted corn maze at night.
What’s really fun is your admission is valid all day, so you can do the maze during the day, then return for the haunted maze at night.
There’s much more to do at the corn maze, like hay rides, apple cannons, a pumpkin chucker, a pumpkin patch, and more.
Get spooked at the Madd Hatters Haunt
If you like haunted houses, you’ll like the Madd Hatters Haunt (208 Ahtanum Rd.), happening October 10 through Halloween.
It’s not too scary, but there are actors in scary masks that will jump at your during the haunted house. My friend actually warned me every time there was gonna be someone jumping out because that is not my thing.
There’s other stuff to do at the haunt besides the haunted house, like a gigantic chess game, cornhole, actors wandering around, and more.
Skate At “Fright Nights” at Skateland
Every Friday night, from September 26 to Halloween, Skateland (2506 Old Town Rd.) is hosting Fright Nights. There will be a magic show with a pirate magician at 6 pm and a skating session from 7 pm to 10 pm with giveaways from Madd Hatters Haunt, Krispy Kreme, and more.
The snack bar will be open, so you can grab a bite to eat too.
When we were there, the roller rink was serving fingers (shaped hot dogs) and blood (a lemon lime drink with a syringe with red liquid in it) to get into the Halloween spirit.
Visit the Día de los Muertos displays at Valley Mall
If you’ve never been to a Dia de los Muertos celebration, I highly suggest going to one. Most people know about an ofrenda (a Dia de los Muertos alter) from the movie Coco. So many of the traditions of Hispanic culture were on full display during that movie, which is amazing.
But until you’ve seen one up close, which you can see at Valley Mall (2529 Main St.), you don’t understand the full complexity of the ofrenda, the traditions and values behind it, the reason for the six objects of the alter.
Purchase a loaf of Pan de Muerto at Panaderia Aguililla
If you happen to be in town for the day before or the days of Dia de los Muertos, head over to Panaderia Aguililla (3206 Main St.) to pick up a loaf of Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead bread). It’s a traditional Mexican sweet bread that’s adorned with bone-shaped phalanx pieces on top. It has a domed top, which represents a grave.
The bread is often part of an ofrenda, which contains photos of loved ones who have passed, plus other traditional items. Pan de Muerto is generally eaten at gravesites or at the ofrenda (but the loaf that has sat at the ofrenda isn’t eaten).
Also, if you like panaderias, you’ll want to drive one town over to Yakima, head to Panaderia El Solecito, which went viral on TikTok for its over the top drinks. We actually went on Halloween and there were so many Halloween-themed drinks, like the one I got that came with candy on the side.
Steve Hahn Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-Treat events have been gaining in popularity lately, and they’re pretty cool, especially if you live in a rural area. If you’re in the country with tons of distance between houses, it’s a lot of walking to go trick-or-treating. With trunk-or-treat, various cars set up in a parking lot and kids can trick-or-treat between them.
So head to the Steve Hahn Trunk-or-Treat (1730 S 1st St.). Which is an annual trunk or treat held on Halloween at the auto dealership.
So the trunk-or-treat event makes so much sense. There will be candy, costume contests, a haunted house, and more.
Make Some Apple Recipes
Washington is known for its apples and you can find delicious ones in Union Gap. If you have time, stop by Fruit City (3913 Main St) a large, free standing produce stand. It’s iconic in the area (although it closed early, so I wasn’t able to check it out myself).
If you’re staying at an Airbnb, you can make some fun fall apple recipes, like our Halloween Ghost Chocolate Apples. Or, if you’re in a hotel room without a kitchen, just enjoy the apples as is.
Spooktacular Malloween at Valley Mall
Malloween replaced trick-or-treating on Halloween Eve at the Valley Mall (2529 Main St.) a few years ago.
Happening on October 25 from noon to 2 pm, Malloween is a costume contest, candy, crafts, and games. So a safe way to celebrate, right in the mall.
Agri-Copia
Agricopia is an annual fall festival to benefit the Central Washington Agricultural Museum (4508 Main St.).
There were wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, s’mores kits, and more. You also get to experience the whole museum, which is really interesting.
This year, it’s happening on October 11 and 12.
Hunt For Skeletons
Union Gap is bringing back the very popular Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt for 2025.
From October 4 until Halloween, local businesses will create scarecrows and display them at their business. You go hunt to find them. Snap a photo and upload it to Union Gap’s social media pages for a chance to win gift cards.
It’s a fun way to get into spooky season and shop local at the same time.
Check out the fall foliage at the Yakima Area Arboretum
We are huge fans of botanical gardens and love checking them out during various times of the year. You get a chance to see different foliage, from flowers in spring to gorgeous leaves in the fall.
At the Yakima Area Arboretum (1401 Arboretum Dr.) in October, the highlights are the Maple, Birch, and Oak trees. There’s the Japanese garden, with a pagoda and traditional bridges, which is gorgeous any time of year. Plus, there’s the arboretum’s Rose Garden. It’s not in bloom this time of year, but it’s a gorgeous area in the garden.
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