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October 2026 is ready: explore 60 events across Seattle and the Eastside, including festivals, arts, music, markets, outdoor outings, and Halloween plans.
October 2026 activities
Find your next Seattle or Eastside outing.
Start with these upcoming October picks, then explore the complete calendar for more arts, music, markets, sports, and Halloween plans. Event details were checked September 20, 2026. Confirm schedules and availability with the organizer before you go.
October 17, 2026
Redmond
Harvest Festival at Farrel McWhirter Park
Choose a morning or afternoon session with fresh cider, a forest scavenger hunt, and farm activities.
Time: 10:00 AM to noon or 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Place: Farrel McWhirter Park, 19545 NE Redmond Rd, Redmond
Cost: $30 resident or work in Redmond, $36 standard
Good for: Families and all ages
Official event detailsOctober 24, 2026
Issaquah
BOO at the Barn
Carnival games, crafts, entertainers, line dancing, a scavenger hunt, and a separate evening haunted experience.
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM family session, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM spooky session
Place: Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah
Cost: Ticketed, $15 at the door only if space remains, ages 3 and under free
Good for: All ages, evening not recommended under age 6
Official event detailsEarlier this month: October 1 to 4
October 1, 2026
Seattle
Free First Thursday at Seattle Art Museum
Free gallery admission all day, plus evening art making, an artist talk, and a Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra performance.
Time: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Place: Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave, Seattle
Cost: Free, tickets available online and onsite
Good for: All ages
Official event detailsOctober 2, 2026
Bellevue
GATHER Bellevue Sunset Market
A downtown sunset market with local makers, food, live performances, and a separate beer garden for adults.
Time: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Place: 10620 NE 8th St, Bellevue
Cost: Free admission, purchases extra
Good for: All ages, 21+ beer garden
Official event detailsOctober 3, 2026
Kirkland
Kirkland Harvest Festival
Food trucks, live music, craft vendors, pony rides, contests, and a kids activity area. A food donation is encouraged.
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Place: Juanita Beach Park North, 9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland
Cost: Free, food purchases extra
Good for: Families and all ages
Official event detailsOctober 3 and 4, 2026
Issaquah
Salmon Days
A two day community festival with art, food, entertainment, a Saturday parade, and a chance to see salmon returning to the hatchery.
Time: All day, both days
Place: Olde Town Issaquah and Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Cost: Free admission, purchases extra
Good for: All ages
Official event detailsNo festival date required
Leave room for an ordinary great afternoon.
Make a waterfront loop
Start with Pier 58, then leave time to explore the surrounding waterfront. Keep this a flexible outing: check current access and visitor information, then choose your own stops rather than booking every hour.
Explore Pier 58Try a neighborhood before a move
Pair an event with a walk, coffee, and an everyday errand. Notice the journey, the streets, and how the neighborhood works beyond a single destination.
Choose an area to explorePast sponsored event: The “Just Breathe” Tour · September 21, 2026
Jacob Blackford sponsored The “Just Breathe” Tour at Ebony and Ivory Coffee in Tacoma on September 21, 2026. This event has ended.
Sponsored by Jacob Blackford
Client Appreciation Evening
Join Jacob for an evening of appreciation, good company, and great putting, hosted at Flatstick Pub in Pioneer Square.
Pioneer Square · Seattle, WA
Sponsored by Jacob Blackford
6:00-8:00 PM · All ages
Client Appreciation Evening
Light bites, drinks, putting games, and a chance to connect with Jacob and the community he serves.
Keep exploring
The full September edition.
This combined hub brings outings and events together. The original September guide remains available with its twelve selections, neighborhood planning advice, Pier 58 feature, and source links. Its original event checks are dated September 4, 2026; earlier dates are retained as an archive, not presented as upcoming.
Sponsored gatherings are labeled above. The four new festival selections are editorial suggestions, not a claim of sponsorship. Always confirm schedules and availability with the organizer.
Read the full September guide