Pumpkin Picking, through Oct. 31
Enjoy the family tradition of selecting your perfect pumpkin across the Puget Sound region. Plus, some pumpkin farms offer hayrides and corn mazes. Plan now!
Halloween Concert, Oct. 29-30
For the youth (and youth at heart), check out Boo! Seattle for a unique blend of music, acts, costumed performers and special effects. The fun takes place at WaMu Theater and is open for people 18+. 5pm-midnight
Let’s Get Weird, Oct. 30
In the spirit of Halloween, the Washington State Convention Center will be home to the Oddities & Curiosities Expo. That’s where vendors will be selling taxidermy, preserved specimens, artwork, quack medical devices and Halloween items. Go, if you dare! 10am-6pm
Nancy Wilson with the Seattle Symphony, Oct. 30
One half of the band Heart will join the Grammy-winning Seattle Symphony for a night of rock. Nancy Wilson (“Barracuda” and “These Dreams”) will hit the Benaroya Hall stage for a night to remember – in-person or streaming. 8pm
Fremont Troll Celebration, Oct. 31
Take in a live performance at the site of the Fremont Troll (under the Aurora Bridge), followed by a “procession of the ghosts of artists past and present through the streets of Fremont.” It starts at North 36th Street and Troll Avenue North and includes a parade of costumed participants. More details on Trolloween. 1-4pm
Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 6
The Veterans Day Parade & Observance includes veterans’ units, military vehicles, motorcycles, marching bands and floats. It all takes place along East Main Street in Auburn. 11am-2pm
Auto Show, Nov. 11-14
See hundreds of the latest cars, trucks and rare classics at the Seattle International Auto Show at Lumen Field Event Center. Times vary.
Ballard Music Festival, Nov. 11-14
More than 50 bands are expected to take part in Freakout Festival across eight Ballard venues. Watch for “gritty guitars, hypnotic light shows and tasty libations” over four-day event. Three venues accept people of all ages, including the main stage at Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Avenue Northwest.
Please check with the venue to confirm times and dates of any in-person events.
In case you missed it….
I have recently been offering some nuts-and-bolts coverage to the purchase-and-sale process on my Living the Dream blog.
In addition to looking at condo options along the new light rail route in North Seattle (noted earlier in the newsletter), we covered the complexities of the escalation addendum when making an offer in this competitive market.
We also explained how contingent funds can be used as part of the down payment on a home (once they are converted to non-contingent funds). And I share my thoughts on the importance of having representation in this frenzied real estate environment.
Thanks for reading!
Will