Above & Beyond's milestone Group Therapy 700 celebration returns to Anjuna's North American home at the Gorge for a three-day electronic music festival. The weekend includes a Friday pre-party featuring Above & Beyond's Deep Set live, Above & Beyond headlining ABGT700 on Saturday, and Anjunadeep Open Air with Ben Böhmer closing on Sunday. Dates: September […]
A 3-day autumn equinox yoga and meditation retreat at Fox Creek Falls on 88 forest acres beside the Skagit River. Celebratory programming aligned with the equinox season includes yoga, meditation, forest walks, and the property's outdoor spa with sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge. Dates: September 18–20, 2026 Cost: From $360 / 3 days (early […]
A mountain trail run covering 7.7–7.9 miles with 2,544 feet of elevation gain at Crystal Mountain ski resort, featuring rugged climbs up Kelly's Gap service road, alpine lakes, panoramic ridgelines, and Mt. Rainier views. The race is capped at 500 runners and includes a vendor village with demos and music at the base area. Both […]
The prestigious Spartan North American Championship Weekend featuring Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25 obstacles), Beast 21K (30 obstacles), and Kids Race in wooded evergreen forests beside the Snohomish River. Elite and Age Group athletes from across the Americas compete for the North American Championship title on the Beast course. Also includes an Obstacle […]
Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias is a free two-day festival celebrating Latin American independence and heritage at Seattle Center, featuring folklórico dance, live música, traditional foods, artisan vendors, and cultural activities as part of the Seattle Center Festál series. Dates: September 19–20, 2026 Cost: Free More Info: https://www.seattlecenter.com/connect/news/seattle-center-festal-announces-2026-schedule
The nation's longest-running sketch comedy festival, established in 1999, returns for its 2026 edition. Features sketch comedy performances from regional, national, and international troupes across multiple Seattle stages over four days. Dates: September 24–27, 2026 Cost: Tickets vary by show More Info: https://sketchfest.org
PNB opens its fall season with a triple bill featuring Balanchine's 'Serenade,' a new work by Jessica Lang, and 'Pictures at an Exhibition.' An exciting start to the new season from one of the premier ballet companies in the Pacific Northwest. Dates: September 25–October 4, 2026 Cost: Tickets from approximately $30–$150+ More Info: https://www.pnb.org/season/
A 22-hour weekend immersion into the art and practice of sound baths, led by Nicole Merat. Participants learn to lead their own sound bath using crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments — no musical experience required. Includes 3 days of hands-on training at Seattle's premier yoga and meditation studio. Dates: October 2–4, 2026 Cost: $825 […]
An annual two-day festival celebrating the salmon run in Issaquah Creek, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to downtown Issaquah. The event features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, educational exhibits about local salmon habitat and conservation, and viewing of the live Chinook and Coho salmon returning to spawn. One of Washington's most […]
Washington's largest two-day festival, celebrating the return of salmon to Issaquah Creek each fall. The beloved community festival features live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, family activities, and the chance to witness spawning salmon in the creek. A staple of the Eastside's fall calendar for over 50 years. Dates: October 3–4, 2026 Cost: Free […]
A 3-day residential silent mindfulness retreat led by Tim Burnett, founder of Mindfulness Northwest. Held at the tranquil Samish Island site, the retreat includes sitting and walking meditation, mindful yoga, body scan, and teachings in the secular mindfulness tradition. Simple cabin accommodations and vegetarian meals included. Dates: October 8–11, 2026 Cost: $325–$605 (sliding scale; 4-month […]
Washington's largest Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration returns for another year at the Washington State Fair Event Center, featuring authentic German food, craft beers in traditional steins, oompah and polka music, Wiener Dog Races, the Stein Dash 5K, Hammerschlagen, and nonstop family-friendly entertainment including a Kinderfest Zone. Friday noon–3 PM is free admission. Dates: October 9–11, 2026 […]
