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We've Got Craft Workshops, Bonsai Trees, Harvest Markets, Gift Wrapping Class, And A Lot More...
These aren’t just activities... they’re epic vibes waiting to happen. Whether you’re into glue guns or punchlines, there’s something here with your name on it. 🎨🎤🎁
Mike Surprenant
November 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes
✨ Skip the Seattle traffic and the headache of downtown parking—there’s a whole world of fun happening right here on the Eastside! Whether you're into bites, brews, beats, or browsing, this side of the lake serves it all with less stress and more charm. Go local, stay playful, and make the most of your weekend, without ever hitting I-5. Now let’s dig in…
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Live Music 🎶
Thursday
Locust Cider - Aidan Rufer 5pm
Goose Ridge - Tyler McGinnis 5pm
Friday
Synne-Cellars - Danny Godinez 5pm
Prohibition Cellars - One Love Bridge 6pm
Fidelitas Wines - The Dogtones 6:30pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Alex Britton 5pm
Two Vintners Winery - The Soul Proprietors 6pm
Redmond Eagles - Magnetic Grey 7:30pm
Rollin Log Tavern - Echos of Epic 9pm
Saturday
Chandler Reach Vineyards - Outside The Lines 3pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Emmy Saxton 5pm
Obelisco - Chase Rabideau 7pm
The Lime - Atomic Pop 9pm
Northwest Cellars - Carrie Wicks & Nick Allison 5pm
Weekend Fix 🥳
Thursday Nov 6th 58°/46° 🌧️
🎁✨ Wrap Battle Royale: Master the Art of Gift Wrapping! ✨🎁
Make your gifts the Beyoncé of the present pile! 🎀🍷 At this magical Studio Nights workshop, you’ll sip mead and dive into the fine art of transforming any ol’ box into a jaw-dropping masterpiece. From swoon-worthy folds to eco-chic embellishments, you'll learn all the tricks to make even socks look special. No experience? No problem. Just bring your festive spirit (and up to 3 gifts if you’d like!) and let the wrapping wizardry begin! 🧙♂️📦
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Check-in at 5:45 PM)
📍 Location: Sky River Mead – 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎁 Don’t miss your chance to wrap like a legend—craft, sip, and slay those corners! 🥂✂️
🔪🍅 Slice & Dice Like a Kitchen Ninja! 🥷🔪
Chop like a champ and mince like a master in this hands-on knife skills workshop! 🧅👨🍳 With only four spots per class, you’ll get VIP treatment from a pro chef who’ll coach you through dicing, slicing, and avoiding finger calamities. Bring your dull knives—they'll get sharpened while you get sharper. Bonus: you’ll finally stop crying over onions (well, maybe). 🧄🔥
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Sur La Table – 90 Central Way, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧂 Give your cutting board the makeover it deserves—your stir-fry will thank you! 🍜👩🍳
🥫💖 Fill Bellies, Warm Hearts: Westhill’s Holiday Food Drive 🧡🛒
It's giving... wholesome hero energy! 🌟 Help spread some serious holiday cheer by donating to Westhill’s Holiday Harvest Food Drive. Bring non-perishables, canned goodies, and holiday meal must-haves to support local families via the Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank. It’s the perfect excuse to clean out your pantry and be a rockstar neighbor. 🎄💪
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Westhill Office – 12810 NE 178th Street, Suite 104, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🥫 Be the reason someone has a full plate this season—come drop off the love! 💝✨
Friday Nov 7th 56°/40° 🌦️
🎿❄️ Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY: Winter, Wipeouts & Wow! 🏂🌨️
Snow much fun, it should be illegal! 🌬️🎥 Join Olympians, shredders, and snow-loving misfits in this adrenaline-fueled film journey through pow-covered peaks and icy city streets. From Finland to British Columbia, Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY captures the thrill, the chill, and the spills of winter sports glory. Bring your beanie and buckle up—it’s a blizzard of awesome. 🧣🎿
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open 5:00 PM)
📍 Location: Meydenbauer Center Theatre – 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎬 Winter is coming—grab your crew and catch the ultimate snow show! ⛷️🍿
🎤🍷 LOL With a View: Next Stop Comedy @ Quiddity Wines! 😂🍇
Why did the grape go to comedy night? Because it needed to wine down! 🍷🎙️ Grab a glass and a front-row seat at Quiddity Wines for a night of nonstop laughs from comics who’ve graced your screens and earbuds. Every month brings a fresh lineup, so expect the unexpected—and a few spit-takes (hopefully not into your wine). 😆
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Quiddity Wines – 19510 144th Ave NE Ste. C1, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Laughter + wine = your new favorite combo. Come sip and snicker with us! 🍾🤣
🛍️🌽 Harvest Vibes Only: Market + Block Party Bash! 🎉🍂
Redwood Place is throwing the ultimate fall fiesta and you’re invited! 🍷🎶 Picture this: mini wine tastings, tasty bites, live tunes, flash tattoos (yes, really), and local vendors with all the autumn must-haves. It’s like a farmers market, wine tasting, and mini festival had a beautiful, pumpkin-spiced baby. 🎃✨
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Redwood Place – 14450 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍷 Grab your flannel, grab your friends—this is peak fall fun! 🍁🎊
🎨🖋️ Get Fancy with Your Fonts: Calligraphy 101! ✒️🍷
Let’s be real: your grocery lists deserve better handwriting. 😂 Join the charming crew at Beaumont Cellars for a beginner-friendly modern calligraphy class where ink meets elegance. You’ll leave with your own fancy-lettering starter kit, a newfound obsession, and probably some wine too. Cheers to classy crafts! 🥂💌
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Beaumont Cellars – 19151 144th Ave NE, Unit E, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🖋️ Let your letters sparkle—it's penmanship with a pour! 🍇✨
Saturday Nov 8th 56°/48° ☁️
🧵🧒 Thread the Fun: Kids’ Fiber Arts (Ages 7–12) 🎨🧶
Calling all mini makers! 🎉 This colorful, creative class dives into fiber arts with yarn, thread, paper, and a sprinkle of magic. Kids will build skills like patience and focus—while having a blast crafting their own funky, tactile masterpieces. It’s crafting, but make it artsy and confidence-boosting. 🧵💪
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Issaquah Community Center – 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧶 Unleash your kid’s inner fiber artist—creativity starts with a single strand! 🎨💫
🥬🎵 Fresh Finds & Funky Tunes: Fall Farm Fresh Market 🧺🍄
Get your tote bags ready—it’s market time! 🥕💃 This Saturday staple features Ayala Farms, local vendors, seasonal blooms, fresh produce, and live music to make your shopping groove-worthy. It's basically your weekend warm-up with mushrooms and melodies. 🍅🎶
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Shell Station – 232 Front Street N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🛒 Don’t just buy groceries—make it a vibe. 🌻🥳
🖌️🧘 Let That Stress Go: Mindful Art Making! 🎨🍂
Ready to art your heart out and feel emotionally lighter than a leaf in autumn? 🍁 Join this peaceful, creativity-packed workshop focused on "letting go" through mixed media, journaling, and quiet reflection. Whether you're a pro with paint or haven’t picked up a brush since kindergarten, you'll walk away with a meaningful piece of art and a refreshed mindset. Bonus: no shoes required for emotional breakthroughs. 🧘♀️💭
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Happy Time Studio – 157 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Come for the creativity, stay for the soul-soothing vibes. 🌈🖍️
👨👩👧👦🍕 Parents Night Out = Guilt-Free Freedom! 🎉🧸
You deserve a break (and possibly a cocktail), and Arena Sports is here to make that dream a reality. 🍹💤 Drop the kiddos off for a night of laser tag, crafts, games, pizza, and inflatable chaos—while you enjoy the sweet, sweet silence of adulthood. It’s like a babysitting jackpot wrapped in a bounce house. 🎯🎨
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Arena Sports – 2115 NW Poplar Way, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧩 Drop the kids, keep your sanity—this is the real parent hack. 🙌👟
🎤🏆 LOL Showdown: Seattle Int’l Comedy Competition! 🎭🔥
Thirty-two comics. One stage. Endless punchlines. 😆 North Bend Theatre is hosting Round 1 of the Seattle International Comedy Competition—AKA, the ultimate laugh battle. Expect rapid-fire jokes, big personalities, and enough comedic chaos to make your cheeks hurt (in a good way). Gladiators had swords, these folks have mics—and they’re slaying. ⚔️🎙️
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: North Bend Theatre – 125 Bendigo Blvd N, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ It's comedy combat—get your seat and prepare for a giggle attack! 😂🪑
🧩👨👩👧👦 Puzzle Party! (AKA, A Family Affair with 1,000 Pieces) 🧠🧩
Bring the whole crew (and maybe your reading glasses) for a cozy jigsaw puzzle hangout! 🔍 Hosted by the Totem Lake Puzzle Lending Library, this family-friendly event is perfect for puzzle nerds, casual connectors, and anyone who gets way too competitive over corner pieces. Bonus: puzzle exchange = new challenges, no extra cost. 🧠💬
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Library – 308 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧩 Trade puzzles, connect the pieces, and flex that brain muscle! 🧠📚
🌳✂️ Tiny Trees, Big Style: Bonsai for Beginners! 🪴🎨
Get your zen on with this hands-on bonsai experience, where you’ll learn the ancient art of shaping tiny trees into living masterpieces. 🌱 Whether you're a plant parent or a total newbie, you’ll walk away with your own stylishly stunted juniper and a newfound respect for patient pruning. It’s like meditation... but with scissors. ✂️😌
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Bellevue Nursery – 842 104th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌳 Channel your inner bonsai whisperer—because small trees make big vibes. 🌟
Sunday Nov 9th 63°/51° 🌤️
🧶🐾 Fluff It Up: Needle Wool Felting Adventure! 🎯🧵
Felt cute, might craft a woolen masterpiece later. 😍 Join this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop and turn fluff into fun with a pet portrait project you didn’t know you needed. No experience required—just bring your imagination, a good attitude, and maybe a friend to admire your fuzzy creation. 🐶✨
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 160 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧵 Poke fluff, make stuff—crafting has never been this therapeutic. 🎨💕
💐🕯️ Bloom & Glow: glassybaby Floral Centerpiece Magic! 🌺✨
Flower power meets candlelight chic in this one-of-a-kind workshop! 🌷💡 Create a gorgeous floral arrangement featuring your very own glassybaby votive. You’ll get everything you need: blooms, instruction, apron, and serious centerpiece bragging rights. Perfect for your dinner table... or your Instagram. 📸🌸
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (Check-in), 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Instruction)
📍 Location: Love That Red Winery – 19501 144th Ave NE, Suite E400, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💐 Sip, snip, and get artsy—your table has never looked better. 🍷🌼
🎬🧸 Be Kind & Bring Popcorn: Paddington Movie Time! 🐻🍿
For Kindness Month, the North Bend Theatre is bringing you a FREE screening of “Paddington”—the world’s most polite bear. 🧥❤️ Families are invited to enjoy this heartwarming film along with free popcorn, soda, and the warm fuzzies of community compassion. Plus, you’ll learn about #BeKindSV and how kindness can change the world (and your day). 🫶
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (Doors open 11:30 AM)
📍 Location: North Bend Theatre – 125 Bendigo Blvd N, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🐻 A bear, a message, and a big ol’ bucket of popcorn—what more do you need? 🎥✨
Trivia 🤔
Issaquah is known for having access to the “Issaquah Alps.” Which three mountains are included in this group?
Last Weeks Question and Answer:
What is Bellevue’s tallest building? Lincoln Square South Tower
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