The top 15 things to do in Seattle this weekend: September 10-13 20 exciting things to do in Seattle this September Seattle’s massive Oktoberfest is officially returning to Fremont — bringing more than 80 different beers, live music, and classic games to the neighborhood Celebrating 20 years of $1 admission, Seattle’s “weirdest, loudest” Punk Rock Flea Market returns to Capitol Hill on September 25–27 Seattle’s largest art walk returns this September: 200+ artists taking over 20 city blocks for a day of free performances, music, and hands-on activities Explore the city This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers Seattle drivers are facing major weekend gridlock: WSDOT is closing I-5 express lanes and more starting Friday night Seattle drivers are facing major weekend gridlock: WSDOT is closing I-5 express lanes and more starting Friday night ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ ‘A victim of our own success’: Seattle-Tacoma airport will end its free SEA Spot Saver lanes by November 30 ‘A victim of our own success’: Seattle-Tacoma airport will end its free SEA Spot Saver lanes by November 30 Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers Here’s 48 free things to do in Seattle: Exploring the Emerald City on a budget Here’s 48 free things to do in Seattle: Exploring the Emerald City on a budget The top 50 events and activities for your Seattle summer bucket list The top 50 events and activities for your Seattle summer bucket list Perched above Seattle’s historic Ballard district, this rooftop pavilion is hosting a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra — with panoramic mountain views, classic cocktails, and timeless hits Perched above Seattle’s historic Ballard district, this rooftop pavilion is hosting a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra — with panoramic mountain views, classic cocktails, and timeless hits Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ See Green Lake illuminated for the autumn equinox: Seattle’s free annual lantern procession returns this September with a glowing parade, music, and art installations See Green Lake illuminated for the autumn equinox: Seattle’s free annual lantern procession returns this September with a glowing parade, music, and art installations “Final frights before closing for good”: Wild Waves launches its last-ever Fright Fest this fall “Final frights before closing for good”: Wild Waves launches its last-ever Fright Fest this fall ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September This Snohomish farm’s famous Fall Festival is back this September with 30+ autumnal attractions (and an after-dark haunted corn maze) This Snohomish farm’s famous Fall Festival is back this September with 30+ autumnal attractions (and an after-dark haunted corn maze) Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins 16 Seattle Museums And Gardens Offering Free Admission In September 2026 16 Seattle Museums And Gardens Offering Free Admission In September 2026 Free entry, a massive 25-foot screen, and a beer garden: All about this month’s epic Seahawks and Mariners celebration in Pioneer Square Free entry, a massive 25-foot screen, and a beer garden: All about this month’s epic Seahawks and Mariners celebration in Pioneer Square This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers Here’s 48 free things to do in Seattle: Exploring the Emerald City on a budget Here’s 48 free things to do in Seattle: Exploring the Emerald City on a budget The top 50 events and activities for your Seattle summer bucket list The top 50 events and activities for your Seattle summer bucket list Perched above Seattle’s historic Ballard district, this rooftop pavilion is hosting a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra — with panoramic mountain views, classic cocktails, and timeless hits Perched above Seattle’s historic Ballard district, this rooftop pavilion is hosting a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra — with panoramic mountain views, classic cocktails, and timeless hits Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ See Green Lake illuminated for the autumn equinox: Seattle’s free annual lantern procession returns this September with a glowing parade, music, and art installations See Green Lake illuminated for the autumn equinox: Seattle’s free annual lantern procession returns this September with a glowing parade, music, and art installations “Final frights before closing for good”: Wild Waves launches its last-ever Fright Fest this fall “Final frights before closing for good”: Wild Waves launches its last-ever Fright Fest this fall ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September This Snohomish farm’s famous Fall Festival is back this September with 30+ autumnal attractions (and an after-dark haunted corn maze) This Snohomish farm’s famous Fall Festival is back this September with 30+ autumnal attractions (and an after-dark haunted corn maze) Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins 16 Seattle Museums And Gardens Offering Free Admission In September 2026 16 Seattle Museums And Gardens Offering Free Admission In September 2026 Free entry, a massive 25-foot screen, and a beer garden: All about this month’s epic Seahawks and Mariners celebration in Pioneer Square Free entry, a massive 25-foot screen, and a beer garden: All about this month’s epic Seahawks and Mariners celebration in Pioneer Square This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers This top-rated speakeasy in Seattle features a twist on Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein & more serial killers Here’s 48 free things to do in Seattle: Exploring the Emerald City on a budget Here’s 48 free things to do in Seattle: Exploring the Emerald City on a budget The top 50 events and activities for your Seattle summer bucket list The top 50 events and activities for your Seattle summer bucket list Perched above Seattle’s historic Ballard district, this rooftop pavilion is hosting a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra — with panoramic mountain views, classic cocktails, and timeless hits Perched above Seattle’s historic Ballard district, this rooftop pavilion is hosting a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra — with panoramic mountain views, classic cocktails, and timeless hits Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ Forget haunted houses: Seattle’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a spectacular “haunted evening” this October 30, featuring thousands of flickering candles and nerve-rattling live music from ‘Stranger Things’ See Green Lake illuminated for the autumn equinox: Seattle’s free annual lantern procession returns this September with a glowing parade, music, and art installations See Green Lake illuminated for the autumn equinox: Seattle’s free annual lantern procession returns this September with a glowing parade, music, and art installations “Final frights before closing for good”: Wild Waves launches its last-ever Fright Fest this fall “Final frights before closing for good”: Wild Waves launches its last-ever Fright Fest this fall ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September ThriftCon is back with 100+ curated vendors and a live Twista performance: “The #1 vintage convention in the world” is taking over Seattle this September This Snohomish farm’s famous Fall Festival is back this September with 30+ autumnal attractions (and an after-dark haunted corn maze) This Snohomish farm’s famous Fall Festival is back this September with 30+ autumnal attractions (and an after-dark haunted corn maze) Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, this 5-acre fall harvest festival opens September 12 with a brand-new nighttime trail featuring 5,000 glowing pumpkins 16 Seattle Museums And Gardens Offering Free Admission In September 2026 16 Seattle Museums And Gardens Offering Free Admission In September 2026 Free entry, a massive 25-foot screen, and a beer garden: All about this month’s epic Seahawks and Mariners celebration in Pioneer Square Free entry, a massive 25-foot screen, and a beer garden: All about this month’s epic Seahawks and Mariners celebration in Pioneer Square New Seahawks souvenirs have landed at Lumen Field: Where to find the Mini Cooler Cups and more new menu items for 2026 New Seahawks souvenirs have landed at Lumen Field: Where to find the Mini Cooler Cups and more new menu items for 2026 Beloved Seattle fried chicken spot Bok a Bok announced permanent closure Beloved Seattle fried chicken spot Bok a Bok announced permanent closure

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inside the minds behind the world’s most notorious cases, with recreated crime scenes and decades of criminal history This was Seattle’s most-booked restaurant in July—but there’s a way to get their famous lasagna without a reservation This was Seattle’s most-booked restaurant in July—but there’s a way to get their famous lasagna without a reservation Seattle is officially launching universal free school meals this fall Seattle is officially launching universal free school meals this fall New Seahawks souvenirs have landed at Lumen Field: Where to find the Mini Cooler Cups and more new menu items for 2026 New Seahawks souvenirs have landed at Lumen Field: Where to find the Mini Cooler Cups and more new menu items for 2026 Beloved Seattle fried chicken spot Bok a Bok announced permanent closure Beloved Seattle fried chicken spot Bok a Bok announced permanent closure ‘A victim of our own success’: Seattle-Tacoma airport will end its free SEA Spot Saver lanes by November 30 ‘A victim of our own success’: Seattle-Tacoma airport will end its free SEA Spot Saver lanes by November 30 Seattle drivers are facing major weekend gridlock: WSDOT is closing I-5 express lanes and more starting Friday night Seattle drivers are facing major weekend gridlock: WSDOT is closing I-5 express lanes and more starting Friday night Seattle’s beloved Egyptian Theater could reopen by the end of 2026 Seattle’s beloved Egyptian Theater could reopen by the end of 2026 Looking to build the Napa Valley of matcha in the PNW, Seattle’s Vale Matcha just announced a 365-acre tea farm on Whidbey Island—with a tasting room to come Looking to build the Napa Valley of matcha in the PNW, Seattle’s Vale Matcha just announced a 365-acre tea farm on Whidbey Island—with a tasting room to come Seattle fans are gathering in Capitol Hill this Friday to ‘sing, grieve and show our love’ for Dolly Parton—Here’s how to join the vigil Seattle fans are gathering in Capitol Hill this Friday to ‘sing, grieve and show our 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This was Seattle’s most-booked restaurant in July—but there’s a way to get their famous lasagna without a reservation This was Seattle’s most-booked restaurant in July—but there’s a way to get their famous lasagna without a reservation Seattle is officially launching universal free school meals this fall Seattle is officially launching universal free school meals this fall New Seahawks souvenirs have landed at Lumen Field: Where to find the Mini Cooler Cups and more new menu items for 2026 New Seahawks souvenirs have landed at Lumen Field: Where to find the Mini Cooler Cups and more new menu items for 2026 Beloved Seattle fried chicken spot Bok a Bok announced permanent closure Beloved Seattle fried chicken spot Bok a Bok announced permanent closure ‘A victim of our own success’: Seattle-Tacoma airport will end its free SEA Spot Saver lanes by November 30 ‘A victim of our own success’: Seattle-Tacoma airport will end its free SEA Spot Saver lanes by November 30 Seattle drivers are 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