Olympia Harbor Days has craft vendors, food trucks, live music, vintage tugboat tours (Sat.), and a tugboat procession (Sun. noon) followed by a race. Park free on the street or in a dirt lot at Marine Drive NE & Market Street NE in Olympia. Begins Friday at 5 p.m.
A $29 ticket to The Ambrosia Sessions includes “curated mini bourbon cocktails, seasonal small bites, and immersive pop-ups from local artisans” at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
Star Trek 60th Anniversary promises “crafts, performances, and special guest appearances,” including a conversation with Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher) at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle. Dinner $250.
Celebrate the end of summer at Bumbershoot, a big festival of music, film, comedy, and arts on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. See free tickets for children age 12 and younger. Schedule.
Oak Harbor Music Festival features 35 bands playing all types of music on multiple stages, 15 food vendors, beer & wine, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way on Whidbey Island. Begins Friday at 5:45 p.m.
Tumbleweed Music Festival has 6 stages with 100 acts, workshops, food and craft vendors, and a contra dance Sunday evening at Howard Amon Park, 500 Amon Park Drive in Richland. Free except the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday dance, if older than age 12.
Play 40 new electronic games and meet the developers at the all-ages Seattle Indies Expo on the third floor of Hilton Motif, 1415 5th Ave. in Seattle. An after-party begins at 6 p.m.
See 300 classic cars and motorcycles, plus live music, food trucks, and a beer garden at Edmonds Classic Car Show, which is centered at 502 Main Street in Edmonds.
Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Walk aboard a ferry to the Bremerton Blackberry Festival with waterfront views on Bremerton Boardwalk, 243 2nd St. in Bremerton. Hear live music on the main stage, check out entertainment on the kids’ stage, visit the beer & wine garden, and shop for art, jewelry, and food. No pets.
Meet farm animals, watch pigs race, eat fair food, see monster trucks, visit the carnival, and catch a show at the Evergreen State Fair, which is located at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Closed Wednesday.
Ride atop a miniature steam-engine train for 12 minutes at Kitsap Live Steamers at 3101 SE Marbeth Lane in Port Orchard. Check for any weather closures.
Ellensburg Rodeo is Washington’s biggest rodeo, with live music, a carnival, and the nearby Kittitas County Fair at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds, 1010 E 8th Ave. in Ellensburg. Schedule.
Find animals, rides, rodeo, food, and entertainment at Washington State Fair, the largest, oldest, and most popular fair in the state, located at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 9. Concerts.
Stroll through golden fields of sunflowers at local farms, which offer photo props, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Check websites below for any admission fees or closed dates.
Sail into postcard-like views of Elliott Bay aboard the schooner Bay Lady. Your two-hour voyage departs from Seattle's Tall Ship, 2201 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Snacks and drinks are sold onboard. Price may vary by date.
Based on a story by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child features the grown up versions of Harry, Ron, and Hermione who must “grapple with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs” with illusions and magic at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle for age 8+. Closed Mondays.
Sept. 10 — Political comedy The Outsider is about an unlikely candidate. Tacoma.
Sept. 11 — Meet characters in a 1931 Berlin nightclub at Cabaret (PG-13). Edmonds.
Sept. 11 — Musical Pippin is reimagined as a ‘30s traveling tent revival. 12th Ave Arts.
Architecture party
September 9, 2026 (4:30 to 8 p.m.)
(0.3 miles NE)
A $45 ticket to the Annual Reception of Seattle Architecture Foundation includes food, beer, wine, a live auction, and a chance to meet people interested in architectural design at Washington 1000, 1000 Olive Way in Seattle.
The $50 After Hours: Octopus’s Beer Garden has animal-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Totally Abba + Disco Sing Along projects subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to Abba plus 1970s bands like Earth Wind & Fire, Queen, Donna Summer, David Bowie, and The Bee Gees for $17 at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. Click “tickets” below, then “8:00”, then “Continue As Guest.”
Marymoor Live presents a variety of live music in a lush outdoor setting at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Lawn ticket holders should bring a low-back chair or blanket.
Sample artisanal ciders from 40 producers, buy food and beverages, and visit the Dog Lounge during Cider Summit Seattle on the lawn at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Tickets include 12 or 16 tasting tokens.
Edmonds Oktoberfest has breweries, bands, and food outdoors. Friday opens 3 p.m., music 4 to 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun opens noon, music 1 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday events include a kids’ area (12 to 6 p.m.) and pet parade (2 p.m.) at Civic Park Playground, 316 7th Ave. N in Edmonds. Adults age 21+ are $12.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival includes art, music, food vendors, a beer garden, a children’s area with inflatables, a parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), fireworks (Sat. 8 p.m.), and an open lighthouse (Sat. & Sun.) at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. in Mukilteo.
See 300 boats and step aboard, hear live music, shop food vendors, and meet expert craftsmen and wooden boat enthusiasts at the Wooden Boat Festival near Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. in Port Townsend. Children age 12 and younger are free. No pets. Schedule. Check out the nearby art fair Crafts by the Dock (Sat. & Sun.).
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Billed as a speakeasy casino, All In promises “games, secrets, live music, and mysteries” at Base Camp Studios 2, 1901 3rd Ave. in Seattle for age 18+. No alcohol. Tickets $49 to $97. Seattle Times review.
Seattle Modern Home Tour is a drive-yourself visit of six modern homes, with an opportunity to meet the architects, designers, and builders, for age 10+. Carried infants OK. Adults $56, children $24.
Get creative with drawing materials, open studios, live models, live music, and food for sale at family-friendly Drawing Jam at Gage Academy of Art, 2107 Westlake Ave. in Seattle. Tickets $13. Children age 18 and younger are free.
The $21 Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition by 70 artists, with free pancakes, DJ music, live body painting, and a bar at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E in Seattle for age 21+.
Fall Open House has live art demonstrations by teaching artists, art-making for kids, music, food trucks, and a beer garden at Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. The nearby Jackson Street Jazz Festival has 2 outdoor stages (free) and 10 indoor venues (not free).
Jackson Street Jazz Festival (formerly Jackson Street Jazz Walk) features 20 bands on 12 stages located at and around Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. The two outdoor stages are free.
Muz Fest is a multicultural community festival celebrating diversity, local talent, creative expression, and halal food at Victory Hall at The Boxyard, 1201 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a relaxed monthly gathering with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities located in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
Visit local shops to taste wine from 17 wineries with live music during $40 Fall Vino in the Village. Bring a wine glass or pick up a plastic cup at Modeles Home Furnishings, 3220 W McGraw St. in Seattle. Also held in April.
R Day is a “community celebration of music, art, and beer in the heart of Georgetown” for age 21+ with a DJ and live music outside Star Brass Works Lounge, 5813 Airport Way S in Seattle. Note that Airport Way South may be closed to cars (from 13th Ave. S. to Corson Ave. S.). News article.
Watch stage entertainment (bands, soloists, and choirs), shop from vendors, buy Ukrainian food, play games, and visit the children’s area at NorthWest Ukrainian International Festival in Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
Bring your dog to splash and play in a swimming pool at See Spot Splash, which includes vendor booths and food trucks at Peter Kirk Pool, 340 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. Register online for $10.
See light installations, watch performers, and visit the night market during Arts-A-Glow in the area surrounding Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien. Costumes and battery powered lanterns are welcome.
Wag Fest features pet-themed activities, dog breeders, training tips, vendors selling handmade goods, food trucks, live music, contests, demonstrations, and a 1.5-mile walk/run at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W in Mountlake Terrace. From the light-rail station, walk 20 min. or take Bus 130 east.
Watch salmon swim back to their birthplace during Salmon on Sunset Celebration. Hear live music, visit a beer garden, shop at food trucks, feed trout, race rubber ducks (hourly 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and make family arts & crafts at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W Sunset Way in Issaquah. [Not to be confused with the giant Salmon Days in October.]
Hops & Crops Music & Beer Festival features craft beer, live music, and food trucks for age 21+ at Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road in Kent. You’re welcome to bring chairs or blankets. Your $29 ticket includes a glass and 5 tastes (5 ounces each).
A $79 ticket to Serenity’s Hearts and Horses Benefit & Wine Tasting includes two drink tickets for beer & wine, plus a light buffet, dessert, live music, and an auction to “help horses and ponies in need” at Serenity Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation, 28818 SE 216th Way in Maple Valley.
A $40 ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tastes of wine in the shops of charming Snohomish, beginning at Velvet & Oak Boutique, 908 1st St. in Snohomish for age 21+. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
Press apple cider, make a corn doll, play Victorian games, see traditional music & dance, and watch “the hock cart carrying the last sheaf of wheat through the fort to the granary” during Harvest Home at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Children younger than age 4 are free.
Bark by the Bay is “full of dog activities and games, an art project, treat hunting, vendors, and food trucks” with adoptions, training demos, and off-leash zones for $10 per vehicle at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place.
Children can climb on, sit in, and even honk the horns of big vehicles (fire engine, school bus, dump truck, sheriff, tractor, utility) during Touch-a-Truck at Sprinker Recreation Center, 521 Military Road S in Tacoma. No horn honking after noon.
Immerse yourself in more than 100 drum and dance workshops and performances at the World Rhythm Festival at Columbia Park and next door at Rainier Arts Center, 3515 S Alaska St. in Seattle. They are also planning an event Friday evening.
View thousands of models created by adult hobbyists, and visit LEGO vendors at BrickCon Public Exhibition at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Children age 4 and younger are free.
Step aboard The Hiyu for a floating dance party on Lake Union, with live or DJ music, food vendors, and bars. Most voyages depart from the dock at MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Some dates are sold out.
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)
Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1810 with performances that include Ballard Civic Orchestra, a singer, dancers, and live mariachi during El Grito at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. Visit partner organizations at 1 p.m., watch a concert at 2 p.m., and join the fiesta at 4 p.m.
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival has songs, performances, workshops, food, and vendors of traditional arts and crafts at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Seattle Urban-X is a sport-themed scavenger hunt beginning at Occidental Hall, 589 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Visit iconic landmarks, solve creative challenges, and complete photo missions on your smartphone. Two-person team $100; three or four $160.
Shop from food trucks, decorate a lantern to release on the lake, and hear live music during Light the Lake at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway.
Run downhill through forests and a former train tunnel in the Tunnel Marathon, which qualifies 40% of participants for the Boston Marathon, starting at Palouse to Cascades State Park – Hyak Trailhead, Iron Horse Trail at Snoqualmie Pass. Also a half marathon. Held in June, August, and September.
Meet local quilters, see “an extraordinary collection of contemporary quilts that push the boundaries of traditional fiber art,” eat complimentary appetizers, buy drinks at the bar, and hear live music during Meet the Artists Reception at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Exhibition information.
DjangoFest NorthWest is the top showcase of gypsy jazz music in North America, with performances and workshops at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. in Langley. Schedule.
One of the most popular musicals ever, A Chorus Line is about casting a new Broadway musical, with songs like What I Did for Love at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Ragtime is the story of three diverse immigrant families living in New York in 1902 whose fates unexpectedly intertwine at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
The $350 SIFF Marquee Gala includes a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, a live auction, a screening of North by Northwest, and an after-party with music and dessert to support Seattle International Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Downtown, 2100 4th Ave. in Seattle.
A $50 ticket to Taste of the Sound includes “tastings from 75 local food and beverage makers, including beer, wine, & spirits” at Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W in Seattle for age 21+. This event is part of Seattle Made Week.
An $85 ticket to Community Viking Feast includes a hearty beef dinner with dessert (tax and tip included) at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. Optional beer pairing.
A $45 ticket to Old Bellevue Wine Walk gets you a souvenir wine glass and 12 tasting tickets to redeem in shops. Check in locations include 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue. Held in spring and fall. No children or pets.
“Learn from leaders about embracing strengths, making your own success, and transforming the way you live” when five of them speak at $89 Women to Watch on the fourth floor of The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland.
Boats Afloat Show includes cabin cruisers, sailboats, ski boats, and yachts on Lake Union at Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Enjoy live music, food for sale, and boat rides. Children age 12 and younger are free.
A $45 ticket to West Seattle Wine Walk gets you a glass and 14 tastes of wine in shops in West Seattle Junction, beginning at Key Bank, 4701 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Kirkland Fashion Show [formerly Sustainable Fashion Show] includes light bites, beverages, a swag bag, and vendors at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland for age 21+. Tickets are $150 for a seat, or $90 standing.
The $99 Wine Train Excursion includes a train ride with views, a wine glass, hors d’oeuvres, and eight wine tastes for age 21+. The train departs at 5 p.m. from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Held several times a year.
Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival is a neighborhood event with food, beer, games & inflatables for kids, a book sale, and local bands at St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N in Seattle.
Fremont Oktoberfest offers 100 kinds of beer and cider, food vendors, competitions, a dance floor, and DJ music for age 21+. Sunday adds free admission for leashed dogs. Enter the festival at Bold Hat Productions, 3503 Phinney Ave. in Seattle. Opens 5 p.m. Friday.
Realms Unknown is an all-ages fantasy festival with interactive challenges and tasks as you navigate different realms with vikings, fairies, knights, pirates, goblins, and mermaids at the 50-acre Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Old Lewis River Road in Woodland. It offers entertainment, vendors, taverns, and camping.
Local Sightings Film Festival shows new films from the Northwest and holds workshops and panel discussions at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Summer Concerts bring top jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary artists to the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair if you buy a lawn ticket.
Admire art made by 200 artists, hear live music, and watch performers as you walk 20 blocks from Westlake Park to Pioneer Square during Walk Don’t Run. Click “grounds map” below to see when each block is open.
Salmon homecoming includes arts & crafts vendors, Indian tacos, a salmon bake, a grand tribal entry (noon) at Pier 58, and a canoe ceremony (1 p.m.) plus musicians at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Big trucks with big wheels make big noise and excitement during Monster Jam at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Optional pit party before the show.
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
Celebrate equinox (when day & night are both 12 hours) by following the Luminata parade of lanterns, glowing costumes, and musicians counterclockwise from Green Lake Small Craft Center, 5900 W Green Lake Way N to Seattle Public Theater. For more fun, register for a free lantern-making workshop (Sept. 1 to 15), or buy a lantern after the shop opens at 5:30 p.m.
Farm Fest features plant-based crafts, nature walks, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, farmer meet-and-greets, live performances, farm animals, food trucks, and a farm stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St. in Seattle. No pets.
BelRed Arts Night Market brings together live cultural performances, 30 vendors, local creative organizations, and food trucks for an immersive experience at BelRed Light Rail Station, 13102 NE Spring Blvd. in Bellevue.
Newcastle Days has a car show & historic cemetery open house (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), a parade (10:30 a.m.), entertainment & kids’ activities (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), plus food vendors & beer garden at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way in Newcastle.
Hear short talks by passionate speakers during $125 TEDxIssaquah at Fleming Arts Center, 425 E Sunset Way in Issaquah. The 2026 theme explores people, places, experiences, and influences behind great ideas.
Shop from “nearly 100 vendors selling gifts, food, clothing, art, pottery, jewelry, plants, home goods, and candles” at Making Local Market in a parking lot at Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE in Bothell.
Refugee and Immigrants Festival “honors and celebrates the
cultural diversity, resilience and contributions of refugee and immigrant communities,” with performances from 10 countries, including Chinese dragon dance, Aztec dancers, African music, and Japanese drummers at Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St. in Kent.
Family Dinner on the Farm promises “an amazing meal highlighting Oxbow-grown produce and other local ingredients,” a kids’ program and meal, an auction, and a keynote speaker at Oxbow Farm, 10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE in Carnation. Tickets $250/$100.
Taste samples from 14 Northwest wineries and cideries, see art, and hear local musicians in shops on $34 Stadium District Art & Wine Walk, beginning at First Presbyterian Church, 20 Tacoma Ave. S in Tacoma. Bring age 21+ ID.
Wenatchee River Salmon Festival promises “salmon-centric activities” including a salmon maze, live raptors & reptiles, a native American village, a tribal parade, live music, and family activities at Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center, 6151 US 97 Alternate in Wenatchee.
Celebrate independence from Spain at Seattle Fiestas Patrias, with mariachi music, dancing, an art show, games, food, and craft vendors in the Armory & Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Parade is held in South Park on Saturday at 10 a.m.
ChuSeok Korean Festival is “a fun-filled day of Samulnori drum dances, paper lotus flower making, Korean musical instruments, delicious food, and lots of fanfare” at two locations, including Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma.
Enjoy music for all ages, with sweeping Puget Sound views, food trucks, beer, and wine at Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula on Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma. Free parking.
A thrilling tale of political intrigue, madness, and murder, Hamlet is the story of a prince asked to avenge his father’s murder, performed at Union Arts Center, 700 Union St. in Seattle.
Fall City Apple Festival apple pie, cider making, hard cider, food trucks, children’s activities, live music, craft vendors, and horse rides for sale at Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center, 32925 SE 46th St. in Fall City.
Your $75 ticket to Taste of West Seattle supports the food bank and gets you “samples from dozens of West Seattle’s favorite restaurants, cafes, breweries, and wineries” in The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Bring be age 21+.
A $41 ticket to Pints + Pumpkins includes a drink, a souvenir pint glass, a buffet, live entertainment, glassblowing, a costume contest, and a “glass pumpkin patch” to browse at Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett for age 21+.
Gig Harbor Film Festival screens 14 feature films and 26 shorts (grouped in four blocks), holds parties, and hosts Q&A sessions with filmmakers at Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor.
Port Townsend Film Festival offers film screenings, special guests, a gala dinner, a filmmaker parade, an awards party, and a few free outdoor movies. Venues include Balcony Theatre, 211 Taylor St. in Port Townsend.
Hear live music, watch performances, shop for handmade goods, buy food, and visit the beer garden during The Night Shift at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle. Monthly in summer.
Ganesh Rajagopalan & Marina Albero play “melodies rooted in Indian classical traditions and enriched by universal musical influences” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. See the free tickets for age 22 and younger.
A $133 ticket to HarvestFest includes 30 beer tastes and “curated beer & food pairings” at Stoup Brewing, 1158 Broadway in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
A $122 ticket to Boo's & Bites VIP Haunt Night includes dinner, a drink, a meet and greet with haunt characters, and a haunted show in a tent at Maris Farms, 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy in Buckley for age 21+.
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally includes balloon launches (6:45 a.m.), a harvest festival, a farmers market (Sat. morning), night glow (Sat. dusk), a breakfast (Sat. & Sun.), and downtown a street-painting festival (Sat. & Sun.). Events are subject to weather, and mostly at Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road in Prosser. Schedule.
Chinatown-International District Night Market features “dozens of local street vendors offering food, arts and crafts, and cultural performances including a lion dance” at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.
Sustainable Ballard Festival offers live music, food trucks, activities, and environmental exhibits and workshops on the lawn at Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th Street, in Seattle.
A $150 ticket to Fashion Reigns includes a front-row seat to a runway show, restaurant bites, two drink tickets, valet parking, and a $25 gift card. Located in the former Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue. Bring age 21+ ID.
Lynnwood Oktoberfest promises “lively entertainment, a festive atmosphere, amazing food, and plenty of ways to raise a glass” indoors at The District, 3815 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. The $22 ticket includes a glass plus “all food and beverages for the evening.”
Visit 47 vendors of sustainable products and services, get a broken item repaired (such as broken furniture, bikes, electronics, appliances, jewelry), play games, make crafts, hear live music, shop at food trucks, and let kids touch-a-truck at Sustainamania in the plaza of Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE in Bothell.
Sample 130 ciders from regional cider makers, buy food, shop for crafts, hear live music, and play games at Cider Swig at LeMay America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D Street in Tacoma. Bring age 21+ ID. Your $45 ticket includes a glass and 6 drink tokens.
A $75 ticket to Wonderland includes “bites and sweets, interactive art, games, pop-up performances, and two hosted themed bars” at Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+.
The Italian Festival celebrates Italian food, wine, music, and dance, with grape stomping, kids’ activities, and a Saturday car show at Seattle Center in the Armory and Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Sample fine tea, watch presentations by tea authors and industry experts, and shop for tea supplies at the $26 Northwest Tea Festival in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free. All workshops are sold out.
Your ticket to BBQ, Brews, & Brats includes 3 samples of BBQ (choice of pork, brisket, chicken, ribs), with or without 3 samples of beer. Expect live music, vendors, and a free kids’ zone at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw.
Bellingham SeaFeast features local seafood such as salmon, a beverage garden (beer, wine, cider), live music, art vendors, a free 5K run, a pinball tournament, boat rides (not free), and speakers at Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N Harbor Loop Drive in Bellingham.
Wild Waves has two options on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+.
Starts Sept. 26 — Booville offers daytime trick-or-treating, face-painting and entertainment for age 12 and younger, Sat. & Sun.
Starts Oct. 2 — Fright Fest offers scary monsters, rides in the dark, and haunted houses at night, Fri., Sat., Sun. Adult beverages.
Run or Wine is a 5K/10K urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks beginning at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Repeats several times a year.
A $175 ticket to Branch Out includes appetizers, drinks, dessert, live jazz, Taiko drumming, Chinese dance, a live auction, and a curated selection of bonsai trees in the iconic former Weyerhaeuser Headquarters at 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S in Federal Way.
Visit the booths of 100 organizations that serve seniors, and attend workshops during Seattle Senior Resource Fair in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Free parking.
A $250 ticket to Omnivorous includes “unlimited food and drink tastings from 20 local culinary standouts,” with DJ music and storytelling to support affordable housing at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Dress semi-formal or in cocktail attire.
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