Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Washington State 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 fair food including “15 blackberry-themed foods.” 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. Schedule.
Ride atop a miniature steam-engine train for 12 minutes at Kitsap Live Steamers at 3101 SE Marbeth Lane in Port Orchard. Check calendar for other dates. Closed when rainy.
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. Fireworks every Friday at 10 p.m. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays.
The Sustainable Fashion Show includes light bites, beverages, a swag bag, and vendors at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland. Doors open at 2 p.m. (VIP 1 p.m.). Tickets are $150 seated or $75 standing.
The $40 Downtown Issaquah Wine & Art Walk includes 12 tasting tokens to redeem at shops along picturesque Front Street. Check in at Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah for age 21+. Bring your own glass. Held in May and September.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival includes art, music, food vendors, a beer garden, a children’s area, a pirate landing (Fri. 6 p.m.), a 5K/10K (Sat. 9 a.m.), a parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), fireworks (Sat. 8:30 p.m.), and an open lighthouse (Sat. & Sun.) at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. in Mukilteo. Schedule.
See 300 boats, watch presentations, 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 crafts fair a block away, Crafts by the Dock (Sat. & Sun.).
The Grand Opening Celebration for Waterfront Park includes community parades, art making, food vendors, a beer garden, dancers, and live music all day from Pier 58 to Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
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 Walk is not free.
Jackson Street Jazz Walk features 20 bands on nine community stages located at and around Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. Schedule.
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.
Taste 10 samples from Washington wineries, breweries, and cider makers at $50 Art Uncorked, with art vendors, live music, and food for sale in tents for age 21+ at Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, I-90 Trail on Mercer Island. No pets or smoking.
Thai Festival has Thai street food, vendors, performances, and hands-on cultural activities at North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N in Seattle. Free parking.
Walk 19 miles from Bellevue to Kirkland and then on to Postdoc Brewing in Redmond on the Eastside Escapade, an informal event that begins at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue. You can easily return to Bellevue via Link Light Rail.
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 $10 See Spot Splash, which includes vendor booths and food trucks at Peter Kirk Pool, 340 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland.
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.
Newcastle Days has a car show (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), a parade (10:30 a.m.), entertainment & kids’ activities (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), an historic cemetery tour (2 p.m.), plus food vendors & beer garden at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way in Newcastle.
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 28 min. or take Bus 130 east.
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. Free for age 3 and younger.
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.
BrewFest on the Skagit features local beer and cider producers, food trucks, games, and two bands at W. Broadway & S. 1st Street in Mount Vernon. for age 21+. Each $37 ticket includes 6 tastes.
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.
Visit 10 houses floating on Lake Union during the self-guided $75 Seattle Floating Homes Tour, with a food truck and live music. The three check-in locations include Lynn Street Mini Park , 2291 Fairview Ave. E in Seattle.
Does life make you want to scream? Join a collective scream at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Wy SW in Seattle. Scream Club was inspired by a similar event in Chicago.
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.
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.
Watch the full-length film Flow (PG) on a big screen while Seattle Symphony plays the original score live in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle for age 5+. The animated film follows a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water.
Best-selling author and neuroscientist Sam Harris talks about our challenging times at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle. Expect a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussion about current affairs, politics, and spirituality through informal, engaging conversation.
High-energy Kidz Bop Live performs kid-friendly versions of today’s hottest pop hits in a show for all ages at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Dance to live Latin music in two dance areas, with food trucks and a beer garden during Northwest Salsa and Bachata Social Dance on Pier 66, 2225 Alaskan Way in Seattle. There is a dance lesson for beginners.
Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival is a neighborhood event with food, beer, games & inflatables for kids, a book sale, and local bands playing until 10 p.m. at St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N in Seattle. Schedule.
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 are OK.
Seattle Symphony performs an hour of classics with a pianist, including the composers Grieg, Verdi, Wagner, Montgomery, and Smetana at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Optional $2500 gala dinner afterwards.
Sample artisanal ciders from 42 producers, buy food & beverages to go, and visit the Dog Lounge during Cider Summit Seattle at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Buy a $55 ticket at the door, which includes a glass and 12 tasting tickets.
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.
Fishermen’s Fall Festival typically offers seafood, live music, a beverage garden, ship canal tours, contests, and kids’ activities at Fishermen’s Terminal in Ballard.
Featuring a different chef and theme each night, The Radiant Table includes a four-course dinner, a welcome drink, and 3D art projected on the table for $177 to $264. Wine extra. Located at Bellevue Square Mall on the second floor of the NE parking garage, 503 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
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. Schedule. [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 ticket includes a glass and 6 tastes.
Snohomish Wine Walk includes 10 tastes of wine at shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B in Snohomish for age 21+. Bring a glass or pay an extra $5. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
A $35 ticket to Sip, Suds & Si includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets for wine, beer, and spirits in North Bend shops, with live music, for age 21+. Check in begins 5 p.m. at Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Held in May and September.
Enjoy live music and dance, visual arts, traditional food, and local vendors during Festival Herencia Latina at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma.
Waterfront shops pour wine, craft beer, spirits, and cider during Autumn Sip & Stroll for age 21+. The $65 fee “includes 10 sip tickets and small bites at each stop.” Begin at Timberland Bank, 3105 Judson St. in Gig Harbor. Repeats in April. Free shuttle.
Chehalis Flying Saucer Party celebrates alien invaders with an art show, a marketplace, films, speakers, Lego displays, a costume contest, a costume parade (Sat. 1 p.m.), a beer garden, and alien bands near Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St. in Chehalis. Most events are held Saturday, and half are free. Schedule.
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.
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 beginning at 1 p.m.
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. Held in April and September.
Get a taste of 20 local restaurants and visit the beer & wine garden at $70 Bite of PhinneyWood in the lower parking lot of Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Young children are free if they share your tastes.
Run downhill through forests and a former train tunnel in one of the Tunnel Marathons, which qualify 40% of its participants for the Boston Marathon, starting at Palouse to Cascades State Park – Hyak Trailhead, Iron Horse Trail at Snoqualmie Pass. See their parking page. Held in June, August, and September.
Meet dozens of Pacific Northwest artists, see their artwork, eat complimentary appetizers, buy drinks at the bar, and listen to live music during Meet the Artists Reception at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. The exhibition is open through Dec. 12.
Set in 1920s Chicago, Some Like It Hot is a fast-paced musical comedy about two musicians who take up new identities and go on the run after witnessing a mob hit at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
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.
A $100 ticket to Omnivorous includes “unlimited food and drink tastings from 20 local culinary standouts,” with DJ music and storytelling to support affordable housing at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle for age 21+. Dress semi-formal or in cocktail attire.
A $350 ticket to Marquee Gala includes a cocktail reception (6:30 p.m.), a three-course dinner and live auction (7:30 p.m.), and an after party (9 p.m.) with live music and dancing to support the Seattle International Film Festival at Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. in Seattle.
A $34 ticket to Taste of the Sound includes unlimited food samples and five drink tastes from among 75 local providers at West Canal Yards, 1100 W Ewing Street in Seattle for age 21+. This event is part of Seattle Made Week.
UW Farm Harvest Dinner Fundraiser is a three-course, family-style dinner prepared by Celebrity Chef Seth Fernald using local ingredients from UW Farm, with three drink tickets at Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. in Seattle. Must be age 21+. Optional farm tour.
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.
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.
A $40 ticket to West Seattle Wine Walk gets you a glass and 14 tastes of wine in shops at West Seattle Junction, beginning at John L. Scott, 4445 California Ave. SW in Seattle.. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in May and September. [The web page says tickets will be available at the door.]
A ticket to Funhouse includes games, tarot and psychic readings, a DJ, live music, and roaming performers, plus cocktails and snacks for sale at Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+.
Edmonds Oktoberfest features breweries, bands, and food outdoors. Open Friday (3 to 10 p.m.) with music (4 to 9:30 p.m.). Saturday events include a kids’ area (12 to 4 p.m.), food trucks (12 to 10 p.m.), live music (1 to 9:30 p.m.), and a pet parade (2 p.m.). Beer garden admission $10 and last call 9:15 p.m. Located at Civic Park Playground, 316 7th Ave. N in Edmonds.
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.
Enjoy Greek foods like gyros, souvlaki, lamb, chicken, spanakopita, pastry, and wine at the big St. Demetrios Greek Festival, plus dancers performing in costume, a Greek deli, and church tours at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E in Seattle. No pets. Free shuttle bus to UW light-rail station & off-site parking.
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.
Admire art, hear live music, and watch performers as you walk two miles from Pioneer Square to Belltown during Walk Don’t Run. The route is divided into four sections that have different hours. Schedule. Adult after-party at 6 p.m. in Jupiter Bar.
Salmon homecoming includes arts & crafts vendors, Indian tacos, a salmon bake, a grand entry (noon) at Pier 58, and a canoe ceremony (1 p.m.) plus musicians at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Poster.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition by 70 artists, with pancakes included, DJ music, live body painting, and a bar for $21 at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E in Seattle for age 21+.
Seven local dancers of Whim W’Him perform works created by three female choreographers during Fall Choreographic Shindig at Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle.
Circus Etc. Cabaret showcases human agility, strength, and daring when acrobatic performers defy gravity at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 18+. The September theme is non-human.
Celebrate equinox (when day & night are both 12 hours) by following the Luminata parade of lanterns, glowing costumes, and musicians counterclockwise from Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle to Seattle Public Theater on the west side. For more fun, register for a free lantern-making workshop, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Some dates are discounted.
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.
Two American men discover a dreamlike Scottish village and an enchanting woman in Brigadoon at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
The Hitchcock Hotel features “death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls, and hauntingly beautiful new music” at Can Can Culinary Cabaret in Pike Place Market, 95 Pine St. in Seattle. Food and drinks optional.
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 $35 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.
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.
Join people worldwide watching the Manhattan Short Film Festival and voting for their favorites. The first location is a short walk from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.
Crave promises tastes from “the best chefs, mixologists, winemakers, brewers, and artisan food providers” for $72 (or $98 including an after party) at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood for age 21+.
A $132 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+.
PBJam Fest features multiple bands playing “funk, jazz, jam, and Americana music” until 1:30 a.m. at Hidden Hall, 400 N 35th St. in Seattle for age 21+.
A ticket to Fashion Week includes a runway show with “the latest fall trends,” appetizers, desserts, and two drink tickets at Hyatt Regency, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Men in Dance Festival “celebrates and promotes the performance of male-identifying dance artists of all genres and ages,” attracting participants from many states to Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle.
Festa Italiana 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. The only Friday event is a $20 party 5 to 9 p.m. 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.
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+.
“Roam through lavish rooms, each pulsing with live music, dazzling illusions, seductive dance, and show-stopping performances” during 90-minute Haunted Soiree: Vampire at DAR Rainier Chapter House, 800 E Roy St. in Seattle. Tickets begin at $61.
Georgetown Morgue is recommended for age 12+ and is located at 5000 E. Marginal Way S. Do not wear a costume or take flash photos. Free parking in the nearby federal parking lot. See schedule.
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.
Local street band Neon Brass Party plays a mix of Latin, funk, and hip-hop beats to create “a contagious atmosphere of fun and funk” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. See the free tickets for age 22 and younger.
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.
Walk the Block Art Festival is an “outdoor visual and performing arts festival” featuring dozens of artists in the neighborhood near Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Ave. in Seattle.
Watch acrobatic performers, take a mini class in circus arts, join a silent auction, and bring a potluck dish (optional) to Sancafest at the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA), 674 S Orcas St. in Seattle. Donation.
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.
Sip features wine, beer, cider, and music at 20 shops in downtown Puyallup for age 21+. Your $49 ticket includes a glass and 10 tastes. Check in is located at the parking lot of Smile Solutions, 109 N Meridian in Puyallup. Held in May and September.
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 eight drink tokens.
Sample fine tea, watch stage presentations, 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 of the workshops are already fully booked.]
See dozens of sculptures on display and for sale during Sculpture Walk at Kubota Garden, 9817 55th Ave. S in Seattle. This Japanese American garden has 20 acres with ponds and paths to explore. Parking is limited.
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.
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.)
The Haunted Woods has frightening creatures in an abandoned barn for age 12+ at Maris Farms, 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy in Buckley. Buy tickets online before you arrive.
My Haunted Forest “submerges you in a medieval alternate reality with dragons and other mythical beasts lurking in the woods” as you walk a one-mile trail at 17616 S Vaughn Road NW in Vaughn, Kitsap County. Family friendly until 7 p.m. then age 10+. Best to buy in advance. No flashlights.
Wild Waves has a family event the last weekend in September at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+. [Scary events begin Oct. 3.]
Booville offers daytime trick-or-treating, face-painting and entertainment for age 12 and younger.
Enjoy a Sunday brunch buffet with an included mimosa or sparkling cider at your private table as you cruise two hours on Lake Union & Lake Washington on the $110 Weekend Brunch Cruise, departing from 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
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 $150 ticket to Branch Out includes appetizers, drinks, dessert, live entertainment, an auction, and a curated selection of bonsai trees in the iconic former Weyerhaeuser Headquarters, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S in Federal Way.
A $95 ticket to Roots Rise Up includes a silent auction with cocktails at 6 p.m., and a dinner at 7 p.m. to support Roots Young Adult Shelter at Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. in Seattle. Schedule.
Learn about local resources for seniors, and attend workshops at Seattle Senior Resource Fair in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Free parking.
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