Things to do in Seattle this week

There are 140 upcoming events in Seattle between Tuesday, October 6 and Monday, October 12. Highlights include Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende on Tue at spl.org, Trout Fishing Derby on Tue, and Story Time with Seattle Botanic Gardens on Tue. 49 are free.

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Tomorrow · Wednesday, October 7

5 events

Wisdom Cafe

Tables in the reading area

Wisdom Café Welcome, adults of all ages! Gather to share memories and life experiences, discuss topics of the day, and encourage active connections. Each month, our Wisdom Café members will explore a vibrant conversation

Thursday, October 8

20 events

Genealogy Drop-In

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2 – 3:30pm Free one-on-one genealogy help from the Seattle Genealogical Society. Location Link : Northeast Branch Room Location : Meeting Room Registration Required : Registration is not requir

Toddler Story Time

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:30 – 11am At storytime, kids ages 1-3 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities. Location Link : Southwest Branch Registration Required : Registration is not r

Game on for Kids!

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:30 – 5pm Join us and play a game or two. Location Link : Capitol Hill Branch Room Location : Meeting Room Registration Required : Registration is not required. Detailed Description : Do you l

Reading with Rover

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4 – 5pm Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Location Link : Columbia Branch Room Location : Children's Area Registration Required : Registration is

Teen Zone!

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4 – 5:45pm Teens! Join us for an afternoon of rotating activities, from board games to beading. Location Link : Douglass-Truth Branch Room Location : Meeting Room Registration Required : Regist

Youth Drop-in Chess

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm Youth Drop-in Chess for Children and Teens under 18 years of age. Come learn, practice and improve your chess playing skills. Location Link : High Point Branch Room Location : Meetin

Sensory Friendly Music

spl.org

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm Come jam with us in this inclusive music therapy group for kids hosted by Music Center Northwest! Location Link : Greenwood Branch Room Location : Meeting Room Registration Requir

Live music

Story Time with Seattle Botanic Gardens

With a new theme and three new stories every month, Story Time from the Miller Library is always available on our website. Join us each month for stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants, and nature! Virtual

Free

Edmonds Museum Scarecrow Festival Contest

The Scarecrow festival is a family-friendly event that allows local residents and businesses to show off their scarecrows! It’s a fun event for the community, it fosters ties between businesses, residents, customers, art

OutdoorsFree

Trout Fishing Derby

Catch a trout and win a prize! The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Trout Derby is back in 2026 at more than 100 stocked lakes statewide. Over 60 generous businesses have donated over 900 donated prizes v

Seattle events: common questions

What is happening in Seattle this weekend?

Sidequest lists 62 events in Seattle for Oct 9–Oct 11. Highlights include Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka on Fri at spl.org, Story Time with Seattle Botanic Gardens on Fri, and Trout Fishing Derby on Fri.

Where can I find free things to do in Seattle?

There are 49 free events in Seattle this week, including Story Time with Seattle Botanic Gardens on Tue, Edmonds Museum Scarecrow Festival Contest on Tue, and Northgate Tot Drop In Gym on Tue at Northgate Community Center. The Free page lists them all.

Which Seattle neighborhoods have the most events?

Most Seattle listings this week don't include a neighborhood yet, so Sidequest groups them by venue. Venue pages list every upcoming event at that place.

Where do Sidequest listings come from?

Listings come from venue websites, community calendars and newsletters. Sidequest checks sources daily and links each event to its original source.

Can Sidequest plan a night around an event?

Yes. Save an event and Scout, Sidequest's planner, can build the rest of the outing around it, like dinner nearby or a stop before the show.

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