Draw The Block Halloween Art Market: Art, Anime, Cosplay & More
Celebrate Halloween with a creative twist at the Draw The Block Halloween Art Market! This lively community event brings together local artists, independent vendors, anime fans, cosplayers, and families for an afternoon filled with art, entertainment, hands-on activities, and spooky-season fun.
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume or cosplay and explore more than 20 vendors offering unique artwork and creative finds. Enjoy a variety of activities throughout the venue, from interactive workshops and live performances to anime-inspired discussions and a classic horror film screening.
Event Schedule
Grand Hall | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Explore Artist Alley, enjoy Magic: The Gathering, participate in kids’ activities, and stop by the café for a break between activities.
Langston Hughes Theatre
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Join Kenji and ThatsSoMavin for “How I Found Anime & Manga: A Discussion About Black & Otaku Culture,” exploring the connections between Black culture and anime fandom.
- 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Watch the Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest, hosted by Anjee, featuring creative costumes and character-inspired looks.
- 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Enjoy an idol performance by Magical Melody.
- 5:15 PM – 5:55 PM: Cheer on performers at Seattle’s Got Talent, hosted by ThatsSoMavin and Dennis Connors III.
West Room | Workshops & Film
- 12:30 PM: Get creative at the Decoration Workshop.
- 1:40 PM: Try something spontaneous at the Automatic Doodling Workshop.
- 3:15 PM: Make your own accessories at the Charm Making Workshop.
- 4:40 PM: Settle in for a screening of Night of the Living Dead, the classic horror and science-fiction film.
A Halloween Celebration for Art & Pop Culture Fans
Whether you love discovering independent artists, collecting unique creations, exploring anime and manga, showing off your cosplay, or enjoying Halloween-themed entertainment, Draw The Block offers plenty of ways to spend a memorable afternoon.
Bring your friends, embrace your creativity, and enjoy a celebration where art, fandom, and community come together.
Costumes and cosplay are welcome! Come ready to explore, create, meet fellow fans, and celebrate the Halloween season.