# Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest

All of October, Fircrest front yards turn into a free self-guided scarecrow crawl, with maps, judging, and bragging rights.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/scarecrows-of-fircrest/
Section: events
Area: Fircrest
Published: 2026-10-11
Last fact check: 2026-10-11
Event status: Upcoming or ongoing
Start date: 2026-10-01
End date: 2026-10-31
Start time: Not confirmed
End time: Not confirmed
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Displays across Fircrest
Address: Fircrest, WA, US
Price: Free
Age policy: Not confirmed
Reservations: Not confirmed

## Why go

The rare Halloween outing that costs nothing and sets its own hours: stroll Fircrest's streets and judge other people's yard displays, no ticket required.

## What happens

Residents build street-visible scarecrows, skeletons, or both for a month-long community display. The city publishes a map and route of registered homes on October 17 for self-guided tours; judging and People's Choice ballots close October 29, with winners announced October 30. Displays are PG-rated by rule.

## Good to know

Viewing is free and self-paced; paper maps are available at the Fircrest Community Center. Contest entry is residents-only and registration closed October 9, so this listing is for viewers, not entrants.

## Sources

- [City of Fircrest event page](https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/scarecrows-of-fircrest-4/)