• The Eastside Insider
  • Posts
  • Chocolate Festival, Harvest Festival, Salmon Days, and Latin Heritage Celebrations.

Chocolate Festival, Harvest Festival, Salmon Days, and Latin Heritage Celebrations.

We filtered the fluff and found the fun. From festivals to fringe shows, your next favorite event is waiting.

Author

Mike Surprenant
October 02, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Hello Eastsiders! We’ve got a lot going on this weekend, so buckle up. There’s too many festivals to list, you’re just going to have to dig in. Let’s get to it…

Table of Contents

Live Music 🎶

Thursday

Locust Cider - Aidan Rufer 5pm
Village Wines - Eric Alan 7pm
Goose Ridge - Sarah Brunner 5pm

Friday

Two Vintners Winery - The Soul Proprietors 6pm
Fidelitas Wines - Brian James 6:30pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Alex Britton 5pm
Obelisco - Whitney Lyman 7pm
Northwest Spirits - Robbie Egelstad 6pm
Bake’s Place - Roll On 8pm

Saturday

Chelan Ridge Winery - Ben King Meine 5pm
Gard Vintners - Michael Powers 2pm
Obelisco - Sarah Brunner 7pm
Vino Bella Wine Bar - Echos of Epic 7:30pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday Oct 2nd 86°/59° 🌦️

🎭🤣 Laughs & Bites at Fork & Spoke 🍽️🎤

Ready to LOL IRL? Join us for a night of belly laughs and delicious eats at our in-person comedy show + dinner combo! This isn’t just your average dinner — it’s a full-blown laugh riot served with a side of gourmet goodness. Expect a stellar lineup of comedians who’ll have you crying (happy tears, promise), and enjoy a welcome drink if you're 21+. Bring your crew and your appetite — it’s comedy night, and you're on the VIP list!
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fork & Spoke Restaurant, 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA (inside the Hilton Garden Inn)
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Don’t wait — come hungry for laughs and leave full of joy (and maybe steak). 🎟️🍷

Friday Oct 3rd 86°/59° 🌥️

🎉💻 Tech y Cultura Fiesta! | Hispanic Heritage Celebration 🎂🌮

It’s a party and a tech revolution, all rolled into one! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and SOMOS.Tech’s 3rd birthday with an epic hybrid event that’s bursting with culture, innovation, and community spirit. Expect empowering speakers, beginner-friendly AI workshops, fireside chats, Latinx eats, and even a group photo moment worthy of your best selfie game. Whether you're in-person or tuning in virtually, you'll leave smarter, inspired, and probably craving another empanada.
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Microsoft Building 92, 15010 NE 36th Street, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come for the tech, stay for the cultura — ¡vámonos! 🎈🧠🌟

🎃🌵 Sip & Plant: Succulent Pumpkin Workshop 🍷🪴

Pumpkins are getting a stylish glow-up, and you’re invited to the crafting party! Create your own adorable succulent-topped pumpkin while sipping wine and channeling your inner Pinterest pro. No green thumb? No problem. You’ll get step-by-step help, all the supplies, and a cute apron to protect your “wine tasting” outfit. Whether your pumpkin turns out spooky-chic or accidentally avant-garde, it’s going to look great on your fall table.
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM check-in | 6:15 – 8:00 PM instruction
📍 Location: Gard Vintners, 19151 144th Ave. NE Unit D, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Wine, succulents, and a pumpkin with flair — yes please! 🍷🎨🎃

🪩🔥 Woodinville Sessions: Dance, Dine, & Dazzle 🎶💃

Get ready for the kind of party that makes your group chat explode. Woodinville Sessions is throwing down a legendary night featuring a Grammy-nominated DJ, Brazilian Carnival dancers, and all the FREE food and drinks your festive heart can handle. This isn’t your cousin’s backyard BBQ — this is full-send, glitter-sparkle party energy. Fair warning: no tickets at the door, so plan ahead and stretch those dance muscles!
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Columbia Collective, 14030 NE 145th Street, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Grab your besties, your boldest outfit, and let’s boogie like it’s Carnival! 💃🥂🕺

🎶🎻 Sgt. Pepper’s Live Like Never Before! 🌈🎼

Step into a magical mystery tour of sound with Good Day Sunshine as they bring The Beatles’ iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to life — orchestra and all! This isn’t just a concert, it’s a psychedelic symphony that’ll make your heart do the twist. Every note, every chord, every “Lucy in the Sky” moment is drenched in nostalgia and lush orchestral drama. Whether you’re a diehard Beatles fan or just curious about their groovy genius, this is a musical trip worth taking.
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come together… right now… for an unforgettable night of symphonic rock magic! 🎸🎻🎤

Saturday Oct 4th 86°/59° 🌤️

🎉🇲🇽 Fiesta Latina in Bellevue! 🌮🎨🎺

Get ready for music, food, and major community vibes at Bellevue’s Fiesta Latina! This family-friendly event brings Latin American flair with a pop-up vendor market, delicious eats, art, and activities for everyone. The highlight? A live “Celebrating Latin America” concert by the Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra. 🎶 It’s the perfect combo of culture, community, and carbs. Also, did we mention it’s FREE?
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Spring District Park, 12167 NE 14th Terrace, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Grab your crew and let’s celebrate Latinx excellence under the sun! ☀️🕺🌯

🛍️✨ Diwali Bazaar & Karwachauth Henna Party 🪔🎉

It’s shopping. It’s culture. It’s sparkle. Welcome to the Karwachauth and Diwali Bazaar 2025 — your one-stop shop for all things festive and fabulous! From designer saris and pashmina shawls to mouthwatering Diwali snacks and bridal clutches, this bazaar is bursting with color and tradition. There’ll be henna artists, home décor, and enough bling to light up your whole season.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Pine Lake Community Center, 21333 SE 20th Street, Sammamish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Bring your wallet, your wishlist, and your bestie — it's time to sparkle and snack! 💃🪬👜

🚜🎃 Kelsey Creek Farm Fair Fun! 🐄🍁

If you’ve been waiting all year to hang with goats and take a tractor ride, this is your moment. The Kelsey Creek Farm Fair is back with all the fall vibes you could dream of — think pumpkins, farm animals, and good old-fashioned wagon rides. There's even a play area for kiddos (or playful adults, we don’t judge). Grab a hot cider, say hi to the sheep, and embrace your inner farmhand.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Kelsey Creek Farm, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come for the pumpkins, stay for the moo’s! 🐐🌽🚜

🍫🤎 Northwest Chocolate Festival: Two Sweet Days! 🍬🎉

Warning: extreme chocolate cravings ahead! 🍫 This two-day cocoa wonderland brings together the world’s finest chocolate makers, interactive tastings, and drool-worthy workshops. Whether you’re a bean-to-bar purist or just here to eat your weight in truffles, this is the place for chocoholics to unite. And yes, it’s both Saturday and Sunday — because one day of chocolate is simply not enough.
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (Both Days)
📍 Location: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come hungry, leave with chocolate smeared happiness. 🍩🍫😋

🍂🧺 Kirkland Harvest Festival: Pony Rides & Pickleball! 🐴🏓

Calling all fall fanatics! The Kirkland Harvest Festival is bringing all the cozy vibes with food trucks, vendors, a kids’ play zone, and yes—pony rides. There’s even a pickleball tournament for those who like their pumpkins with a side of friendly competition. Bring a non-perishable food item to support local families, and ride your bike in for valet bike parking like the eco-friendly festival legend you are.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Juanita Beach Park (North Side), 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

It’s fall, y’all — bring your flannel and feast on fun! 🍁🥧🎨

🐟🎉 Salmon Days: Issaquah's Fishy Festival Returns! 🐾🎊

They swam hundreds of miles just to see you — well, sort of. Celebrate the mighty salmon's return to Issaquah with two full days of fishy festivities, BBQ deliciousness, games, music, and the famous Dock Dogs competition. Don't miss the legendary Kiwanis Salmon Bake — it sells out faster than you can say “extra tartar sauce!” It’s all happening across Olde Town, and yes, there's a free shuttle so your parking stress can stay home.
⏰ Time: All Day (Both Saturday & Sunday)
📍 Location: Various spots around Olde Town Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

It’s tradition, it’s tasty, and it’s totally fin-tastic! 🐠🎶🧺

🍺🎶 Roktoberfest: Brews, Bites & Bavarian Beats! 🥨🥁

Raise your steins and loosen your lederhosen — Roktoberfest is back at Snoqualmie Pass! Enjoy Bavarian-style bites, crisp brews, toe-tapping live music, and a costume contest that’s just begging for your finest alpine attire. Tickets are cheaper online, so snag 'em before you start yodeling from sticker shock.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Alpental, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Beer, brats, and beats — let’s rokken like it’s Munich! 🍻🇩🇪🪗

🎭🌧️ Umbrella Fringe: Weird, Wild & Wonderfully Kirkland 🎨👀

Fringe is back, and it’s taking over Kirkland in the most unpredictable, artsy way possible! Starting Friday at 7 PM and ending Sunday at 5 PM, Umbrella Fringe is all about bold performances, pop-up shows in unexpected places, and art that breaks every rule — in the best way. You’ll laugh, cry, question reality, and probably end up dancing with someone in a tree costume (it’s a vibe). Multiple locations, infinite surprises.
⏰ Time: Starts Friday at 7:00 PM | Ends Sunday at 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Various locations around Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Art this wild doesn’t stay inside the lines — come Fringe with us! 🎭🌀🕺

Sunday Oct 5th 86°/59° 🌤️

🎵🌕 Moon Festival Melody: The Voice of Cello 🎻✨

Looking for something a little more refined? 🎩 The 11th Moon Festival Melody concert is here to serenade your soul with gorgeous cello performances paired with other instruments for a transcendent musical experience. Whether you're a classical music buff or just craving a peaceful sonic escape, this is your moment of zen — in full surround sound.
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Meydenbauer Theater, 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Close your eyes, breathe deep, and let the cello speak. 🎼🌙💖

🧠🍷 Trivia Night: Brains, Bottles & Bragging Rights! 🎉📚

Think you’re smarter after a glass of wine? Prove it. Trivia Night at Chelan Ridge Winery is your chance to flex those fun facts and sip your way to victory. Whether you're a trivia titan or just here for the Merlot and charcuterie, there’s a spot for you at the table. Expect laughs, prizes, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what year Titanic came out. (Spoiler: It’s not 1912.)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Chelan Ridge Winery, 19151 144th Ave NE Ste B&C, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Show up early, sip something bold, and let the trivia smackdown begin! 🍇🥂📖

Trivia 🤔

Bellevue Botanical Garden is famous for which holiday event?

Last Weeks Question and Answer:
Issaquah was originally founded as a ________ town. Mining town.

How'd you like the newsletter today?

Your feedback helps us make the best newsletter possible.

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.