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We've got a Halloween Train, Harvest Festival, Willow Bark Bracelet Workshop, and a lot more...
Local gems you’ll love — no planning, just playing.
Mike Surprenant
October 09, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes
The rain is here, but don’t let it spoil your weekend. From Bazaars to Festivals or a simple night out, we’ve got a bit of everything this weekend. Skip the traffic and Seattle headaches and dig into the best of the Eastside…
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Live Music 🎶
Thursday
Locust Cider Woodinville - Aidan Rufer 5pm
Pasifika Grill & Bar - Luke Basile 6:30pm
Friday
Prohibition Cellars - Three Trick Pony 6pm
Covington Cellars - The Dogtones 6pm
Obelisco - Joshua Red Uttech 7pm
The Lime - Point Of Sail 9pm
Bake’s Place - Birch Pereira & The Gun Joints 8pm
Rollin Log Tavern - Flashback Nation 9pm
Saturday
Gard Vinters - Cassie Carter 3pm
Obelisco - Michael J Good 7pm
Pub 85 - Dakota Poorman 8pm
Northwest Cellars - The Wednesday Club 5pm
Vino Bella Wine Bar - Copastetic 7:30pm
Weekend Fix 🥳
Thursday Oct 9th 61°/49° 🌦️
🤠💃 Boots, Brews & Boot-Scootin’ Fun! 🍻👢
Get ready to stomp, slide, and two-step your way into line dancing bliss! Wildflower Dance Co is teaming up with Watts Brewing to turn your average weeknight into a yeehaw-worthy dance party. Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just learning the ropes, this is your chance to dance like nobody's watching — except maybe while holding a cider. Teens are welcome (just not for the brews, folks)!
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Watts Brewing Company, 15510 Red - Wood Rd NE #E110, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Grab your boots, round up your crew, and let’s dance the night away! 💃🕺
🧀🎃 Spooktacular Charcuterie & Cheers Workshop 🍷👻
Get ready to impress your ghouls and goblins with a hauntingly delicious charcuterie board! This Halloween-themed workshop is all treats and no tricks — you’ll be guided through making a festive board with premium meats, cheeses, and seasonal goodies. Bonus: there's wine, cheesy puns (probably), and you’ll walk away with your own spooky snack masterpiece. Plus, 20% off future orders with the legendary Boards by Erica — who also happens to be a Food Network Chopped alum. 😱
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Pepper Bridge Winery & Amavi Cellars, 14810 NE 145th Street, Building A-3, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Sip, snack, and slay the charcuterie game this spooky season! 🧛♂️🧀🍇
🍄🔍 Mushroom Mania for Families! 🍁👨👩👧
Mushrooms: they're weird, wonderful, and wildly underappreciated. Join foraging expert Angela Chen for a family-friendly fungal adventure filled with fascinating facts, funky fungi, and plenty of opportunities to ask your mushroom-related questions (yes, even the weird ones). Real mushroom samples included — and no, you don’t have to eat them (unless you really want to).
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
It's fun(gi) for the whole family! 🍄😄
Friday Oct 10th 62°/50° 🌧️
😂🥃 Booze + Belly Laughs: The Distillery Comedy Tour 🎤🍸
Laughter is the best medicine — especially when paired with top-shelf spirits. The Distillery Comedy Tour is rolling into town and promises an evening of hilarious stand-up in the cozy, cocktail-filled vibes of Wohlfert's Craft Distilling. Expect big laughs, good drinks, and a night you’ll be giggling about until next weekend.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Wohlfert Craft Distilling, 17326 Snohomish Avenue, Snohomish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your best laugh and your thirst — this one's gonna be a riot! 😂🍹
🎬🚗 Drive-In Movie Night at Marymoor Park! 🍿🌌
Load up the car, grab your fluffiest blanket, and cruise into the ultimate fall tradition — Drive-In Movies at Marymoor Park! With food trucks, a giant screen, and cozy starry vibes, this is how movies were meant to be watched. Whether you're on a first date or just treating yourself, it's a cinematic experience you won't want to miss.
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Marymoor Park, 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Roll in, tune in, and let the movie magic begin! 🎥🌙✨
🎤🎶 Joan Osborne Gets Dylanized! 🎸✨
Ready for chills and thrills (the musical kind)? Grammy-nominated powerhouse Joan Osborne is belting out the poetic genius of Bob Dylan — live! From soulful takes on “Buckets of Rain” to stirring renditions of “Masters of War,” it’s a night that’ll leave you swooning and singing. This show is basically musical magic wrapped in harmonica and heartstrings. 🎙️💫
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Don’t think twice — grab your ticket and get your Dylan fix! 🎶❤️
🍂🎪 Fall into Fun at the Harvest Festival! 🧡🌽
Pumpkins? ✅ Cider? ✅ Pony rides, face painting, corn shucking, AND roasted nuts? Double ✅. This festive fall bash has everything you love about autumn rolled into one cozy, community-packed celebration. Whether you’re here for the food, the family-friendly vibes, or just want to press some apples like a 19th-century pioneer, this one’s for you. 🎃
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Cogir of Kirkland, 6505 Lakeview Dr, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Put on your flannel and celebrate fall like a local legend! 🍁🍎
Saturday Oct 11th 60°/47° 🌧️
🍛🍽️ Eastside Dinner Club: Bombay Bistro Edition 🥂🇮🇳
It’s foodie time! The Eastside Social Club is serving up its first-ever dinner night, and they’re doing it with bold flavors and good convo at the recently opened Bombay Bistro. Bring your appetite, your charm, and maybe a stretchy waistband — because this is not the night to hold back on naan. RSVPs close fast and seats are hot, just like the curry. 🌶️
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Bombay Bistro, 15740 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Feast, mingle, and spice up your social calendar! 🍷🍛💬
🎃🔥 Glass Pumpkins & Fall Vibes Galore! 🎨🎃
This isn't your grandma’s pumpkin patch — it's a shimmering sea of over 2,000 handblown glass pumpkins! Wander through rows of unique art pieces in every shape and shade imaginable, crafted by local glassblowing legends. Whether you're decorating your home or gifting a gourd, there’s a sparkly treasure waiting for you. ✨
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Sparkman Cellars, 14300 NE 145th St #102, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your pumpkin spice latte and your art-loving heart! 🎃❤️🛍️
🪔🎉 Diwali Bazaar Bliss! 💃🛍️
Light up your life (and your wardrobe) at the Redmond Diwali Bazaar — your one-stop shop for everything fabulously festive! From dazzling sarees to spicy snacks and henna masterpieces, this bazaar is bursting with color, culture, and some serious shopping potential. Whether you're prepping for Diwali or just want to sparkle a little extra, this event is here to help you shine.
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your friends, your shopping list, and your best moves for a festive day out! 🛍️✨💫
🍄🎨 Make a Mushroom Jar Like a Pottery Pro! 🧑🎨🍂
Ready to channel your inner woodland gnome? In this cozy and creative workshop, you’ll hand-build your own mushroom jar — complete with a toadstool cap and seasonal glaze. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity (and maybe an apron). It’s the perfect fall craft for kids, teens, or grown-up fungi fans looking for a chill, artistic vibe. 🍄🎨
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Eastside Pottery, 1809 130th Ave NE, Suite 124, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Mold, shape, glaze, and leave with a shroomy treasure! 🍄🖐️❤️
🧛♂️👗 Costume Swap Shenanigans! 🎭🧙
Tired of the same ol' Halloween look? Ditch your dusty Dracula cape and trade up at Kirkland’s beloved Costume Swap! Donate your gently used gear, then swing by to grab something “new-to-you” — it’s sustainable, stylish, and downright spooky. Bonus: a photo wall to show off your swap success. 👻📸
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
No costume? No problem. Just swap, snap, and slay! 🎃💃
🎨🌲 Guided Art Walk: See Beauty Everywhere 🖼️🚶
Think you’re not an artist? Think again! Join local fiber artist and nature guru Janice King for a delightful guided walk where you’ll learn to see art in the everyday. From mossy textures to tree silhouettes, you’ll discover creative inspiration hiding in plain sight. Bring a phone or sketchpad — no pressure, just playful exploration.
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Unplug, explore, and see your world through an artist’s eyes! 🌳🖌️
👨👩👧👦🎉 Parents' Night ALL the Way Out! 🍕🎮
Need a break from the kids? We’ve got you. Arena Sports is throwing the ultimate mini-staycation for your little ones while you enjoy some glorious adult time. Think laser tag, dodgeball, inflatables, pizza, crafts — basically everything your kid dreams about while you get a rare chance to eat a meal sitting down. Win-win. 😅
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Arena Sports, 2115 NW Poplar Way, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Go out. Live your best (kid-free) life for a few hours! 🛋️🍷💅
🎶🪘 Ragamala Lights: Music, Magic & Masala ✨🥁
Experience a soul-soothing day of Indian classical music with a side of sunshine and chai! From hypnotic instrumental performances to tabla drum circles, Ragamala Lights is a feast for the senses — and yes, there will be Indian food, because life is better with samosas. Sit back, sip chai, and soak up the vibes.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Brightwater Center, 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Tune into the rhythm and feel the joy flow! 🎼🧘♂️💛
🚂🎃 All Aboard the Halloween Train! 🍎🕸️
Hop on this slightly spooky, totally fun autumn train ride — costumes encouraged! Ride through fall-colored scenery while sipping hot cider, pressing apples, jamming to live music, and trying your hand at coring apples (it's oddly satisfying). Perfect for kids, adults, and anyone who owns at least one flannel shirt. 🍁
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM (North Bend departures)
📍 Location: North Bend Depot, 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Grab your costume and climb aboard for fall fun on the rails! 🚂🎃🍂
🌿🧵 Willow Bark Bracelet Workshop 💪🌳
Channel your inner forest warrior and craft a one-of-a-kind bracelet from real willow bark — yes, it’s both stylish and symbolic. Taught by Erin Cox, this earthy workshop will connect you with nature and leave you with a wearable reminder of strength, resilience, and a very cool plant. All materials included. Tree-hugging optional. 🌿
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: The Aaron Education Center at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Wrap yourself in nature and good vibes — one loop at a time! 🌳✨🧶
Sunday Oct 12th 55°/42° 🌥️
🎨💪 Art Against Silence: Loud Art, Strong Voices 🎤🖌️
Celebrate the resilience of survivors and advocates through the healing power of art. This powerful show isn’t just about pretty pictures — it’s about voices, stories, and strength on full display. With proceeds supporting DAWN’s programs and refreshments to keep you going, it’s a feel-good (and do-good) kind of afternoon.
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Good Vibes Only Barbershop, 3700 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Come for the art, stay for the impact — and maybe a fresh fade. 🎨✊
🍄🚶♀️ The Mushroom Walk You Never Knew You Needed 🌧️🍂
Put on your boots and venture into a mushroom wonderland where weird, wild, and wonderful fungi await. You’ll learn to identify edible mushrooms (no guessing games, we promise), practice eco-friendly foraging, and probably say “Whoa, look at that one!” at least 17 times. Email required if you’re on the waitlist — and bring those waterproof shoes!
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Paradise Valley Conservation Area, 23210 Paradise Lake Road, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Get muddy, get nerdy, and discover the magic under your feet! 🍄🥾✨
🎣🎥 Fly Fishing Film Frenzy at IF4 🐟🍿
Grab your waders and movie snacks — it’s time for the ultimate reel-to-reel experience! The IF4 Fly Fishing Film Festival is casting a line straight into your cinematic soul with breathtaking fly-fishing adventures, inspiring stories, and fish so big they practically deserve their own IMDb credits. Whether you're a pro angler or a curious newbie, this one’s a catch. 🎬🐠
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM (doors open), 3:00 PM (film starts)
📍 Location: North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd N, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Hooked yet? Reel yourself in for an unforgettable film fest! 🎣📽️🔥
Trivia 🤔
Redmond’s annual winter festival is known as what?
Last Weeks Question and Answer:
Bellevue Botanical Garden is famous for which holiday event? Garden d’Lights.
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