The big one this weekend is the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series. The Bellevue Downtown Association's annual series fills downtown Bellevue through Sunday, October 11th, 2026: ticketed headliners at Meydenbauer Center Theatre on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ($20, $10 students), free early sets in Lincoln Square on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., club dates at Bake's Place and El Gaucho, and a free student showcase at Meydenbauer on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday also brings the tenth anniversary Japan Week Festival at Bellevue College (10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free), the Redmond Saturday Market, an outdoor movie at Juanita Beach Park, and an Oktoberfest at the Hollywood Schoolhouse in Woodinville. Across the lake, the Seahawks host the 49ers on Sunday afternoon, the Huskies host Iowa on Friday night, and Rush plays Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. In Snohomish County, Billy Strings plays two nights in Everett and every pumpkin farm on Marsh Road is open.
Here is the full rundown, Eastside first, then Seattle, then Snohomish County. Every date, time, and price below was checked against the organizer's own page on October 9th, 2026. Details can change, so confirm before you go.
Eastside: October 9th through 11th, 2026
| Event |
Where |
When |
Cost |
| Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series |
Meydenbauer Center Theatre, 11100 NE 6th St; Lincoln Square; Bake's Place; El Gaucho, Downtown Bellevue |
Fri Oct 9th: free sets at Lincoln Square 4 to 6 p.m., Jazz Overhaul at Meydenbauer 7:30 p.m.; Sat Oct 10th: Lady A at Meydenbauer 7:30 p.m.; Sun Oct 11th: Student Showcase at Meydenbauer 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
Meydenbauer shows $20 ($10 students); Lincoln Square sets and Sunday showcase free; Bake's Place $30 plus $30 minimum |
| Japan Week Festival, 10th anniversary |
Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue |
Sat Oct 10th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; parade 3 p.m. |
Free; free parking in the BC Garage |
| Redmond Saturday Market |
9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond |
Sat Oct 10th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Free |
| Heart by Heart: Dreamboat Annie 50th anniversary |
Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave |
Fri Oct 9th, 8 p.m. |
$40 to $62 |
| Wheels and Reels outdoor movie: Hoppers (PG) |
Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr, Kirkland |
Sat Oct 10th, lot opens 6 p.m., movie 7 p.m. |
$20 per vehicle, advance registration required |
| Kirkland Costume Swap |
Peter Kirk Room, Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Ave |
Sat Oct 10th, 10 a.m. to noon |
Free; bring a reusable bag |
| Bark in the Park: Howloween |
Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 Redmond Rd, Redmond |
Fri Oct 9th, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; costume parade 5 p.m. |
Free; advance registration requested; leashed dogs |
| Ragtime |
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah |
Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. (runs through Oct 18th) |
From $42; Lucky Draw seats $33 |
| Stein & Vine: Schoolhouse Oktoberfest |
Synne Cellars at the Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 NE 145th St, Suite B, Woodinville |
Sat Oct 10th, 2 to 8 p.m.; oompah band 2 to 5 p.m. |
$30, includes a bratwurst plate; 21 and over |
| Taste the Cellar at Darby Winery |
Darby Woodinville Warehouse, 14260 NE 193rd Pl, Woodinville |
Sat Oct 10th, 1 to 4 p.m. |
$30 at the door; members free |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle happy hour with live music |
14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville |
Fri Oct 9th and Sat Oct 10th, 5 to 7 p.m. |
No cover listed; happy hour pricing |
| Remlinger Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival |
32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation |
Fri Oct 9th to Sun Oct 11th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission 5 p.m. |
$33.95 online (ages 2 to 65); $1 more at the gate; free parking |
| Hope and Heroes Run 5K and 10K |
Marymoor Park, 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond |
Sun Oct 11th, check in 8 a.m.; 10K 9:30 a.m.; 5K 9:35 a.m. |
5K $36; 10K $41; park parking fee applies |
Bellevue Jazz & Blues: where to go each day
The free sets are the easy entry point. On Friday, October 9th, Mark Hilliard Wilson plays Lincoln Square South (second floor) and Karin Kajita with Al Shabino play Lincoln Square North (first floor), both 4 to 6 p.m. The ticketed shows at Meydenbauer Center Theatre are short and early (7:30 to 9 p.m.), which leaves time for dinner on 106th or 108th afterward. Sunday's student showcase is free and runs in 45 minute sets from 11 a.m., with Redmond, Interlake, Eastlake, and Bellevue high school combos on the bill.
Japan Week Festival at Bellevue College
This is the festival's tenth year and the Saturday program is the full day: a Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary room with Mario Kart races, a 12:30 p.m. talk by game composer Kazuma Jinnouchi, calligraphy, origami, tea ceremony, taiko, a cosplay contest, and the Omikoshi and Yosakoi parade through campus at 3 p.m. Park in the BC Garage, which is free for the event; the surface lots charge $3.
Woodinville this weekend
Crush is wrapping up, which is why Darby Winery is opening its Woodinville Warehouse on Saturday afternoon for Taste the Cellar (note the Hollywood tasting room is closed that day). A few minutes south in the Hollywood district, Synne Cellars and Watts Brewing turn the lawn at the Hollywood Schoolhouse into an Oktoberfest from 2 p.m. with a stein holding contest and a lederhosen and dirndl contest. Bring a lawn chair; it runs rain or shine.
Seattle: Seahawks and Huskies both at home
| Event |
Where |
When |
Cost |
| Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers |
Lumen Field |
Sun Oct 11th, 1:25 p.m. kickoff |
Ticketed |
| Washington Huskies vs. Iowa |
Husky Stadium, Montlake |
Fri Oct 9th, 6 p.m. kickoff |
Ticketed |
| Rush: Fifty Something Tour |
Climate Pledge Arena |
Sat Oct 10th, 7:30 p.m. (second show Mon Oct 12th) |
Ticketed |
| aespa: SYNK tour |
Climate Pledge Arena |
Fri Oct 9th, 8 p.m. |
Ticketed |
| Seattle Center Festál: Turkfest |
Armory Food & Event Hall, Seattle Center |
Sat Oct 10th and Sun Oct 11th, noon to 5 p.m. |
Free; food $5 to $25 |
| Fall for SLU Celebration |
Nitro Plaza and Day 1 Playfield, South Lake Union |
Sat Oct 10th and Sun Oct 11th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Free; pumpkin picking, corn maze, cider |
| Earshot Jazz Festival |
Venues citywide; Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave |
Festival runs Oct 7th to 25th; Marsalis and Reeves Sat Oct 10th, 8 p.m. (sold out); Gary Bartz Sun Oct 11th, 7:30 p.m. |
Ticketed by show |
| Water For Elephants, the musical |
Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St |
Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m. (closes Oct 11th) |
Ticketed |
| Belltown Art Walk |
Galleries and shops throughout Belltown |
Fri Oct 9th, 6 to 9 p.m. |
Free |
| STG club shows: The Milk Carton Kids, The Menzingers, Eslabon Armado |
Neptune Theatre (Fri and Sat); Moore Theatre (Sun) |
Fri Oct 9th, 8 p.m.; Sat Oct 10th, 7 p.m.; Sun Oct 11th, 8 p.m. |
Ticketed |
Two traffic notes. The Huskies kick off Friday at 6 p.m., so Montlake and the 520 approach will be slow from about 4 p.m.; the 2 Line to the 1 Line gets you to the U District station without the bridge. On Sunday the Seahawks kick off at 1:25 p.m. and SoDo will be full from late morning. The Kraken are on the road all weekend (Detroit on Friday, Washington on Sunday), the Sounders are at New England on Saturday, and the Mariners' season is over, so there are no other home games competing for the same crowd. Seattle Restaurant Week starts the following weekend, October 18th.
Snohomish County: Billy Strings and the pumpkin farms
| Event |
Where |
When |
Cost |
| Billy Strings, two nights |
Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett |
Fri Oct 9th and Sat Oct 10th, doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. |
Ticketed; cashless venue, no reentry |
| Snohomish River Run |
1st St and Ave D, Downtown Snohomish |
Sun Oct 11th; marathon 7:30 a.m., half 8 a.m., 10K 9 a.m., 5K 9:30 a.m. |
5K $55; 10K $65; half $95; marathon $115 |
| Paula Cole (Sat) and ABRA Cadabra, the music of ABBA (Sun) |
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds |
Sat Oct 10th, 7:30 p.m.; Sun Oct 11th, 7 p.m. |
Ticketed |
| Thomas Family Farm and Nightmare on 9 |
9010 Marsh Rd, Snohomish |
Pumpkin patch daily; Fun Park Fri noon to 6 p.m., Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; haunted attractions Fri and Sat 6:30 to 11 p.m. |
Farm entry and parking free; Fun Park $15 Fri, $24.50 Sat and Sun; haunts $35 each, $90 for all three |
| Craven Farm Fall Festival |
13817 Shorts School Rd, Snohomish |
Fri to Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; pig races 1 and 3 p.m.; line dancing Fri 6 to 8 p.m. |
Farm entry free; activity wristband sold online; line dancing $10 |
| Bob's Corn & Pumpkin Farm, Night Maze |
10917 Elliott Rd, Snohomish |
Daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., last admission 5 p.m.; Night Maze Fri and Sat 6 to 11 p.m. |
$28.95 weekend day; Night Maze $23.95 weekend (posted reference rates); $5 more at the gate |
| Swans Trail Farms Harvest Festival and Great Harvest Glow |
7301 Rivershore Rd, Snohomish |
Daily; Great Harvest Glow Fri to Sun, 5 to 9:30 p.m. |
$24.95 weekends, advance purchase; $16.95 weekdays |
| Stocker Farms Fall Festival |
8705 Marsh Rd, Snohomish |
Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., last entry 5 p.m. |
Ticketed online |
| Everett Farmers Market |
2930 Wetmore Ave, Everett |
Sun Oct 11th, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (season ends Oct 25th) |
Free |
The Silvertips are on the road both nights (Tri-City on Friday, Spokane on Saturday), which leaves Angel of the Winds to Billy Strings. The arena's Shakedown Street lot is selling a single $150 space that covers both nights, credit card only. Thomas, Stocker, and Swans Trail sit a few minutes apart along Marsh Road and the river, with Craven and Bob's a short drive away, so it is easy to pair a farm with lunch on 1st Street in Snohomish. Weekend admission at Swans Trail must be bought in advance online, and Bob's Corn still labels its posted rates as provisional, so treat those figures as reference prices.
Here's What I Suggest
If you only do one thing, make it Saturday at Bellevue College. Japan Week opens at 10 a.m., the Jinnouchi talk is at 12:30 p.m., and the parade crosses campus at 3 p.m. From there it is fifteen minutes to downtown Bellevue for Lady A at Meydenbauer at 7:30 p.m., and the show is done by 9.
If you are on the north end, start Saturday at the Redmond Saturday Market at 9 a.m., swing through the Kirkland Costume Swap at City Hall before noon, then head up to Woodinville for Taste the Cellar at Darby (1 to 4 p.m.) or the Schoolhouse Oktoberfest from 2 p.m. Finish at Juanita Beach Park, where the lot opens at 6 p.m. for the outdoor movie.
If you are hosting guests from out of town, the two Seattle tickets worth planning around are the Huskies against Iowa on Friday night and the Seahawks against the 49ers on Sunday afternoon. Both stadiums are easier by light rail than by car; the Sunday game in particular will fill SoDo by 11 a.m.
And if you are thinking about a move this fall, open houses on the Eastside run Saturday and Sunday afternoons, which fits neatly around a morning at the market or a free set in Lincoln Square. Call Tony Meier & Team at 425-466-1000 or visit EastsideHomes.com and we will put together a Saturday route that pairs the homes you want to see with the events near them.
FAQ
Is the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series free?
Parts of it. The Lincoln Square sets on Friday, October 9th (4 to 6 p.m.) and the Sunday student showcase at Meydenbauer Center Theatre (11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) are free. The Friday and Saturday evening shows at Meydenbauer are $20, or $10 with a student ID. Club dates at Bake's Place are $30 plus a $30 food and beverage minimum.
Where do I park for Japan Week at Bellevue College?
The BC Garage is free for the festival on Saturday, October 10th. The other campus lots charge $3. The campus is at 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, off 148th Avenue SE.
What time do the Seahawks play on Sunday?
Sunday, October 11th, 2026 at 1:25 p.m. at Lumen Field against the San Francisco 49ers. The Huskies also play at home this weekend, on Friday, October 9th at 6 p.m. against Iowa at Husky Stadium.
Is the Redmond Saturday Market still open in October?
Yes. The market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through October 31st, 2026 at 9900 Willows Road NE. After this weekend there are three Saturdays left in the season.
Which pumpkin farms are open this weekend?
On the Eastside, Remlinger Farms in Carnation runs its Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival Friday through Sunday. In Snohomish, Craven Farm, Stocker Farms, Swans Trail Farms, Thomas Family Farm, and Bob's Corn are all open, with night attractions on Friday and Saturday at Thomas, Bob's, and Swans Trail.
Event details were verified against each organizer's website on October 9th, 2026. Dates, hours, and prices are set by the organizers and can change without notice; please confirm before you go. Tony Meier & Team is not affiliated with any of the events listed.
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