RAINIER BEACH HARVEST FEST

Moving forward the Harvest Fest will take over the Boo Bash @ the Beach. We serve thousands of kids and families for a friendly, fun, safe and resourceful trick-or-treat experience.

It is hosted at Rainier Beach Community Center where the space is transformed into a trick-or-treater’s wonderland, hosting dozens of marketplace and resource vendor booths filled with city, county, and state agencies, various schools, non-profit & faith-based organizations, community groups, and local merchants.

In addition to trunk-or-treating, there will be children activities, entertainment, food stands/trucks and lots of fun. Kids can trick or treat for surprises, sweets & treats.

VISION

We strive to address public safety by creating an experience that is safe, entertaining, fun, resourceful, and inclusive.

MISSION

To come together as a community to create a trick-or-treating wonderland for the most diverse community in Seattle.

2024 Event Video

HISTORY

Cindi Laws, the original “BOO BOSS” and community activist who resides in Rainier Valley /Skyway Neighborhood created the Boo Bash at the Beach in 2014. She built the Foundation for this event for 5 years before passing it over to Danielle Jackson, who accepted the call to continue the Boo Bash in 2018. Cindi immediately trained Danielle and in 2019 she activated the Boo Bash for the first time alone.

Boo Bash at the Beach was created in response to the horrific gun violence pervading Rainier Valley/Skyway in 2014.

In 2024 the event name changed to Rainier Beach Harvest Fest and we presented Cindi with a 2024 Soul Award.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Partnerships are the heart of this event’s success. Without the support of our community partners, this celebration simply wouldn't be possible. We are deeply grateful to our many sponsors, donors, volunteers, vendors, marketplace participants, artists, and those who coordinate children’s activities—each one plays a vital role in making this event memorable.

A special thank you to the City of Seattle, one of our major sponsors. Many city departments show up in full force—hosting booths, offering information and resources, sharing treats and games, and most importantly, taking time to connect. Their staff are intentional about listening to our neighbors, understanding their concerns, and learning what they want to see in their community.

Together, we’re building something beautiful—a day of joy, connection, resources and neighborhood pride.

Learn about our other sponsors

WHAT TO DO

  • 1. DRESS UP

    Come dressed for the occasion and remember the safety of our community and abide by COVID-19 restrictions, if you're sick STAY HOME. Remember, let's be safe. 

  • 2. SHOW UP

    This event is located at:

    Rainier Beach Community Center 8825 Rainier Avenue S.

    Seattle, WA 98118

    2pm - 5pm

  • 3. HAVE FUN

    We'll have trunk-or-treating, games & activities, and a number of booths featuring: marketplace, food trucks and stands, resources from local churches, organizations, businesses and community groups.