16 Things to Do in Seattle This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Graham Block Party 2026

A community block party in the Graham neighborhood with activities, food, and local celebration running through the afternoon.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Graham neighborhood, Seattle

Viva Vera 2026

The Vera Project's premier 25th-anniversary gala brings together alumni, artists, and supporters for storytelling, surprise performances, and a celebration of Seattle's all-ages music community.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · The Great Hall at Union Station, Seattle

Arts & Culture

Allison Collins: Warp, Weft and Landlines

A new solo exhibition by Allison Collins opens at Foster/White Gallery in Pioneer Square, on view through October 24.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Foster/White Gallery, 220 3rd Ave S, Pioneer Square

(Re)Source: Film + Video Screening with Eric-Paul Riege + Guests

The Henry Art Gallery hosts a film and video screening in conjunction with Eric-Paul Riege's exhibition 'ojo|-|ólǫ́,' featuring the artist and guests.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington

Music & Nightlife

Herman Wrice at Emerald City Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Herman Wrice takes the stage at Seattle's intimate cabaret-style comedy club for a one-night performance.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Emerald City Comedy Club, 210 Broadway E, Seattle

Julie Kim at Laughs Comedy Club

Comedian Julie Kim headlines a night of live stand-up at Laughs Comedy Club in the University District.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle

Sombr at Climate Pledge Arena

Alternative artist Sombr takes the Climate Pledge Arena stage in Seattle for a highly anticipated concert.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle

Dying Fetus, Sanguisugabogg, Crowbar at Showbox SoDo

A heavy-hitting death metal night at Showbox SoDo featuring Dying Fetus, Sanguisugabogg, Crowbar, Left To Suffer, and Deterioration.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Avenue South, Seattle

Date Night

Ladies of the 80s: Power Players

A night of 80s power anthems performed live at The Royal Room in Columbia City — great food, drinks, and big hair energy.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle

Rocky Horror Drag Brunch

A campy, theatrical drag brunch inspired by Rocky Horror at Emerald City Comedy Club — perfect for a wildly fun Sunday out.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Emerald City Comedy Club, 210 Broadway E, Seattle

Viva Vera 2026 Gala Dinner and Show

An elegant 25th anniversary celebration for The Vera Project with storytelling, surprise performances, cocktails, and the full VERA community under one roof at Union Station.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · The Great Hall at Union Station, Seattle

Outdoors & Active

West Seattle Runner Halloween Lights Run

A festive Halloween-themed run in West Seattle where participants light up the neighborhood and celebrate the season together.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · West Seattle

Queen Anne Stair Walk

A guided community stair walk through the iconic stairways of Queen Anne hill, organized by the Seattle Stair Walkers Meetup Group.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:00 AM · Queen Anne, Seattle

Free Events

Basic Bicycle Maintenance at Shoreline Tool Library

Learn essential bike repair skills in a hands-on workshop at the Shoreline Tool Library — a great free community resource heading into fall.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Shoreline Tool Library, Shoreline, WA

Family-Friendly

Washington State Fair

The largest and most popular fair in Washington state features animals, rides, rodeo, food, and live concerts — running through September 27 in Puyallup.

Friday, October 2, 2026 9:30 AM · Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup

Food & Drink

Sip & Savor: Great Pumpkin Beer Festival

An autumn beer festival celebrating pumpkin brews and seasonal flavors, highlighted in 425 Magazine's fall Sip & Savor roundup.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Issaquah, WA