🌲 What's Happening Seattle: October 22 – October 28
Get ready to dive into the vibrant heart of Seattle this week, where lanterns light up the fall air and the sounds of Freddy Fuego fill the night. Whether you're looking to explore the literary side of change or just want to enjoy a matinee under the stars, there's a bit of magic in the air for everyone.
⭐ This week's picks
🧑🤝🧑 Fall Lantern Festival
Fri, Oct 23 · 5 PM–7:30 PM · Freeway Park · Price: see link
Experience the magic of light art and community creativity in Downtown Seattle's Fall Lantern Festival.
🧑🤝🧑 Seattle Home Fair
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Rainier Beach Community Center 8825 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118 · Price: see link
Get free expert advice on home projects, permits, and rental rules—connect face-to-face with City experts at the Seattle Home Fair.
🎨 Scratch Night 2026 with Jocelyn R.C.
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · The Wyncote NW Forum · Free
Explore the transformative power of memory and identity through live portrait-making and audience participation.
📚 Letters Aloud: Be the Change
Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM · The Wyncote NW Forum · $25 – $50 Sliding Scale (Free for ages 22 & Under)
Experience the real impact of young voices on history through heartfelt letters and surprising responses from heroes like Stan Lee and Steph Curry.
🎵 Freddy Fuego (Saturday Night)
Sat, Oct 24 · 9 PM · The Wyncote NW Forum · $44
Freddy Fuego blends jazz, hip-hop, and classical into a boundary-defying musical experience with a 15-piece orchestra.
🎵 Freddy Fuego (Sunday Matinee)
Sun, Oct 25 · 2 PM · The Wyncote NW Forum · $44
Hear the boundary-pushing fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and classical in Freddy Fuego's 15-piece orchestra.
🎵 Enigma
Sun, Oct 25 · 2 PM · The Great Hall · $12 – $25
Hear the mystery of Edward Elgar’s 'Enigma' Variations alongside Schubert and Copland in a unique Town Hall concert.
🍔 Pamela Ronald
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM · The Wyncote NW Forum · $10
Hear from Professor Pamela Ronald on how her research in plant genetics is shaping climate-resilient agriculture and supporting global food security.
🌲 Restoration work in Lincoln Park
Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–12 PM · 8011 Fauntleroy Way, Seattle, WA 98136 · Price: see link
Pitch in to restore Lincoln Park—meet new neighbors and make a green impact.
🌲 Lake Washington Girls Middle School Open House
Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–12 PM · Lake Washington Girls Middle School 2100 S Walker Street Seattle, WA 98144 · Price: see link
Meet the future leaders at the Lake Washington Girls Middle School Open House, where you'll get a glimpse into their vibrant community and innovative programs.
🧠 Fire Connect in-person recruitment workshop
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–3 PM · 5968 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118 · Price: see link
Learn about becoming a firefighter/EMT and get details on the application process at the Oct. 24 workshop.
📚 ADEFUA Presents: Odunde Fest '26
Sat, Oct 24 · 3 AM–9 AM · Rainier Arts Center 3515 S Alaska Street Seattle, WA 98118 · Price: see link
🆓 Free things to do
👨👩👧 Arabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Lake City Branch · Free
Join Arabic Story Time for engaging activities that foster early learning and community among families with young children.
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👨👩👧 Family Story Time
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Green Lake Branch · Free
Develop literacy and community through stories, songs, and activities for kids 0-5 and their families at Green Lake Branch.
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👨👩👧 With the kids
🧑🤝🧑 Clean Start Adoption Event
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–6 PM · 2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, United States · Price: see link
Get a free adoption, swag bag, and floor cleaner for your new furry friend at Tineco’s Clean Start Event.
👨👩👧 Open Adoption Hours
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–5 PM · 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119 · Price: see link
💕 Date night
🎵 Open Rehearsal: Inside the Freddy Fuego Orchestra @ Seattle JazzED
Fri, Oct 23 · 5 PM–7 PM · 380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United States · Price: see link
See the magic of a 15-piece orchestra come together for an album release, straight from the rehearsal room.
🎵 SOUND of Care: A Concert for Community Mental Health
Sat, Oct 24 · 6 PM–9 PM · The Vera Project - 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109 · Price: see link
Experience live music and meaningful conversations that break down mental health stigma, fostering community and access to care.
🎵 Sasha Berliner / Sidney Hauser
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM · The Wyncote NW Forum · $44
Hear Sasha Berliner's groundbreaking electric vibes and Sidney Hauser's unique saxophone in a jazz fusion that pushes boundaries.
🎭 2026 Gregory Awards
Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 PM · The Great Hall · $45 – $500
Celebrate the vibrant Seattle theater scene with a night of accolades and camaraderie.
🎮 Nerdy stuff
📚 Black Futures Book Club
Mon, Oct 26 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Virtual · Price: see link
Event Types: Arts,Community,Ethnic/Cultural Neighborhoods: Citywide,Online Event Sponsoring Organization: LANGSTON Contact: Jahi McGhee Contact Phone: 2066844758 Contact Email: [email protected]…
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