Your Guide To Fall In Seattle

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This year is the 10th annual Seattle Made Week, a celebration of awesome products made right here in Seattle and the talented people behind them! The week features events like the Seattle Made: Taste and Tour, Northwest Food & Fiber, and more! Also, new this year is The Seattle Made Digital Passport! You can check in at participating events and venues all week long to WIN PRIZES from the talented urban producers and manufacturers that make up the Seattle Made community.

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As the moon rises high and the air turns cold in the PNW, a glowing green energy descends upon Seattle with a feeling of excitement and trepidation – a call to something mysterious and thrilling. A new chapter of BOO Seattle comes alive in the dark world of the WaMu Theater on Oct. 25 & 26th!

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The colorful portion of Autumn in Seattle comes quickly and is gone before you know it. We want to help you catch those colors before all the leaves fall to the ground and wither away. We rounded up some of our favorite fall color spots in Seattle for your viewing pleasure. We love taking photos around the area when the colors start to change and will be updating this list with more photos soon.

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Seattle Restaurant Week gives diners a unique chance to celebrate and support our culinary community, highlighting its craft, diversity, resilience, and great food. Enjoy curated menus for $20, $35, $50, and $65 at restaurants, food trucks, pop-ups, and more across greater Seattle. Participating businesses will be listed below with their menus starting in October.

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Have you been working on your Halloween costume since November 2021? So have we! Take a look at all the Halloween events we can find HERE to prepare for the big spooky day.

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See the beautiful Kubota Garden transition from its thriving summer landscape to its vibrant fall colors. A stunning twenty acres of hills and valleys, the Kubota Garden features streams, waterfalls, ponds, rock outcroppings, and an exceptionally rich and mature collection of plant material. This unique urban refuge displays over sixty years of vision, effort, and commitment by the Kubota family.

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This park might be one of our favorites in Seattle! Go and enjoy the fall colors and wander the 15.2-acres of the park this fall while the colors are changing. Sam Smith Park features picnic tables, tennis courts, Blue Dog Pong (off-leash dog area), and the Urban Peace Circle created by sculptor Gerard Tsutakawa, dedicated to children killed by gun violence in Seattle's inner city.

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Autumn is a great time for a long bike ride thanks to the cooler temperatures. We have a list of some of our favorite bike rides to keep you moving this fall.

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This is our favorite time of the year to visit this park with the classic Seattle view. The colors of the trees are changing and Kerry Park is not as packed due to the cool weather but it's not freezing yet. A party bus of people and tourists will make an appearance, but not as many as during the previous months.

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Early fall is one of the best times of the year to watch the salmon climb the fish ladder at the Ballard Locks. After you watch the fishies put in work check out the boats going through the locks and take a stroll through The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden. If you are hungry grab some fish n’ chips at the Lockspot Cafe.

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Regardless of the weather, a walk or ride around Lake Washington is always a treat. Bundle up and catch the dwindling fall colors along the path around the lake and enjoy the view of Bellevue.

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Put the pumpkin spice latte down and head out to one of the many local pumpkin patches. Some of these locations also feature hay rides, corn mazes and other festival activities. We have a map featuring some of the best pumpkin farms around Seattle you can view by clicking the button below.

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Enjoy a crisp fall day at Snoqualmie Falls and stop by Twede's Cafe, the old-school diner featured in the TV series "Twin Peaks", known for its breakfasts, burgers & pies. We recently made a day trip to Snoqualmie in the Do206 Carter Subaru and we have a full guide for you!

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Do you ever just want to hug a cat, but don't have one around you? Perhaps your roommate is allergic to cats and you want to get your feline cuddle fix? Welp, the solution to your problem is Cat Cafes and Seattle has three of them!

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Enjoy the changing colors along the many paths throughout Seattle on a longboard. Some great places to go for a push are Alki Beach, Centennial Park, Gas Works Park, Burke Gillman Trail, Seward Park Trail Loop, and Lake Washington. 

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Step out of the cool, wet Pacific Northwest and into a warm, bright, and vibrant underwater world teeming with life at the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion expansion! You’ll discover the wonders of a reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle—a region in the Indo-Pacific so rich in biodiversity that’s it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean.

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Wanna lay on the couch but be outside at the same time? Of course, you do! Ballard Corners Park is the spot to do it, (but we should warn you the furniture isn’t very comfortable). Not only does the park offer a couch, chair, and lamp sculpture combo, but there’s also a bar stool setup on the other side of the park. This is a great selfie spot and a place to let your dog roll around on the furniture (they don’t know the difference, right?). Stop by Biscuit and Bean, grab a coffee and/or breakfast sandwich, and enjoy it at the park. Biscuit and Bean is a little under half a mile away and the combo is tough to beat!

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Take a tour underneath Seattle and explore what the city once was before it was rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city. It’s the only way to tour the interconnecting tunnels of the world-famous Seattle Underground—don’t be fooled by impostors.

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Lincoln Park is a beautiful wooded park in West Seattle that bumps into the water. Here you are offered the best of both worlds- walk under the colorful leaves and then take a stroll on the beach while enjoying the woods from afar.

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We have a full list of fall events ranging from live music, sports, festivals, family-friendly events, and more! 

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Corn Mazes are making a comeback in the PNW and we couldn’t be happier. The perfect mixture of exploring the outdoors with friends and family, while still having hot cocoa and apple cider close by. The best part? Most of them turn haunted at night if you want to have a little more fright with your fun. Check out TripSavvy for a roundup or hit up Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm, Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm and the Haunted Woods!

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Wander through the Washington Park Arboretum and enjoy the cool breeze and changing colors. The Japanese Garden located in the Arboretum is also VERY worth visiting to view the fall colors. Admission for adults is $6 and on the First Thursdays of the month, admission is FREE for all visitors from 3pm until closing.

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Head down to the Seattle waterfront and take in the best views in the Pacific Northwest via a state-of-the-art flying theater. Wings over Washington is currently the most state-of-the-art theater in the world using 5K cameras; innovative art laser projection; drones for image capture; MUSHROOM VR™, and a ground-breaking surround sound system. If you haven't been you really should go.

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Imagine a night of fine food and sailing in the heart of Seattle. There are so many fantastic local eateries located near the water you can easily attend by boat. Grab your special person and get a private boat ride with Lake Union Charters and Adventures. Learn More Here.

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Take a boat ride and enjoy a guided tour of the sights you pass with Argosy Cruises. Choose from the Harbor, Locks, Lake Union or Lake Washington or Tillicum cruises.

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The holiday season is here along with all of the festive events that come with it! We are adding every holiday event we can find to our list you can view by clicking the button below.

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When the gloom appears and the leaves have disappeared enjoy the comfort of a locally made burger! We have a bunch of delicious options you can view in our Guide To Burgers In Seattle ranging from a classic Dick's cheeseburger to some delicious gourmet options.

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If you want to have an adrenaline rush while avoiding the stinging cold fall air freezing your face, try indoor go-karting! Established in November 1999, Sykart Indoor Racing Center has been focused on providing the best indoor go-karting experience in the Pacific NW. These high-performance karts let you race head to head with your friends and travel at approximately 30–40 miles per hour.

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Enjoy the views of Lincoln Park and the Puget Sound by taking a quick trip by ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Island. You can also venture to the San Juan islands for a day trip. It's a great way to take in the autumn scenery and enjoy the crisp air. Check the Ferry schedule HERE.

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The 11th Annual Freakout Festival is happening Nov 7th-10th at multiple venues around Seattle. Tickets are officially on sale now! 

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Celebrate the changing of the seasons and fresh brews at The Queen Anne Beer Hall, Fremont Oktoberfest, and many other Oktoberfests that take place in the greater Seattle Area!