Archie Mcphee - Wonderfully Weird

Anytime we are in the Wallingford neighborhood, we are tempted to go to Archie McPhee. Established in 1983, Archie McPhee has been entertaining shoppers with storefronts in Fremont, Ballard and now in Wallingford.  The colorful storefront only hints at the spectacular finds inside.

Plus anthropomorphic Bacon!

The store is a smorgasbord for the senses.  Some of favorites are:

The mass variety of mints (everything from banana to absinthe, with unflavored available for your nihilist friends and brain flavored to slow down the zombies.);

Band-aids of every size and style; 

Costume basics such as mustaches, hats and embelishments; 

the plethora of hand accessories;
 

Coffee cups that strike from the deep;

The Wallingford Beast;

Caution tape for every occasion;

Soap opera music boxes;

and amazing masks such as this Banana Slug.  

Whomever you may be shopping for, Archie McPhee probably has what you are looking for.... and some things you didn't know you needed. 

MMMM Brains – Red, White and Dead Zombie Walk

You wouldn’t think that hordes of shambling undead would be a good family outing, but then you’ve probably never been to the Red, White and Dead Zombie Walk.  Every year for the last 6 years thousands of zombies have gathered for World Record breaking walks through the Fremont neighborhood. While the first few years were more of an impromptu gathering, this year’s walk has something for the whole family with a zombie fashion show, mobile food court, massive Thriller dance, Apocalypse Survival Car Show, beer garden and more.  And although some costumes may be a bit much for younger kids, the attendees are generally a good group of people just having fun.  (Our boys have been going for the last several years with no issues but our experience won’t necessarily be yours!)  Tickets are required to be counted for the Guinness Record attempt … get yours here - Zombie Walk Tickets and more info here - Zombie Walk Info     See you in the HORDE!!!!