Rooms for relaxing

• Lumen Field | Ben’s Room, a sensory-friendly quiet space, was recently remodeled and now includes 100% recycled carpet walls and flooring, new activity panels, soft lighting, and bean bag chairs.
• Climate Pledge Arena | In addition to a sensory room on the northeast side of the Pitchbook Suite level, folks can also check out bags at guest services that contain fidget tools and noise-cancelling headphones.
• Sea-Tac Airport | Located on the train level of the A concourse, this room includes dimmable lighting, luggage storage, a starry night ceiling, and acoustic paneling.

Sensory-friendly shows

• Seattle Theatre Group
• Pacific Northwest Ballet
• Seattle Opera
• Seattle Repertory Theatre

Other accommodations

• Woodland Park Zoo | In addition to having sensory tools that can be checked out, the zoo also has a map quiet areas for those looking for a reprieve from the action.
• Pacific Science Center | Every so often, the PacSci Center offers free admission to families affected by ASD, softens the lighting, and lowers noise volume.

• Sip and Paint Watercolors | Mon., Oct. 10 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Pop open a nice bottle of vino and settle in for step-by-step watercolor instruction from an expert aimed at those 50+.

• To Kill a Mockingbird | Tue., Oct. 11 - Thu., Oct. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle | $35.00 - $125.00 | The Harper Lee classic was a hit on Broadway, adapted by star screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.
• Pumpkin Spice & Pampering is Nice | Tue., Oct. 11 | 3-8 p.m. | Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland | $89.00 - $129.00 | Give yourself some needed relaxation with two express treatments, complimentary wine, and advice from beauty + skincare experts.

• PNW Scavenger Hunt | Wed., Oct. 12 - Thu., Oct. 13 | 11-11:15 a.m. | Seattle Children’s Museum, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle | Free with admission | The kiddos will love this search for flora, fauna, and critters around the museum’s “mountain.”

• Seattle Queer Film Festival | Thu., Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | Three Dollar Bill Cinema, 517 E Pike St, Seattle | $25.00 - $100.00 | This celebration of movies by LGBTQ+ creators starts with the documentary “What the Funk?”

• 71º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:20 a.m.
• Set: 6:30 p.m.

• Now, that’s some #chaosball. After falling behind 8-1, the Mariners bounced back for a 10-9 win Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays — solidifying the team’s spot in the American League Division Series. The Ms will take on the Houston Astros next on Tues., Oct. 11. ⚾️ (ESPN)

• Next Level Burger — the only 100% plant-based burger chain in the US — is coming to Ballard later this year. You can already find its Chipotle burgers + shakes at the Roosevelt Whole Foods, but this will be its first standalone restaurant in Seattle.

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day honoring our Native American communities. Though not a federal holiday, many cities + states have made it official. Seattle City Council voted to make the day an official, annual city holiday earlier this year. (Seattle Times)

• The Seattle Department of Transportation‘s installed three more stop signs at the intersections of Pine and Summit, Belmont, + Boylston streets. It’s part of a continuing effort to make the Pike/Pine corridor safer for pedestrians. 🚗 (Capitol Hill Blog)
• Part of the Ballard Locks will be closed for 24 days next month while crews complete maintenance work. The large lock will shut down between Mon., Nov. 7-Wed., Nov. 23. The small lock will be open for boats under 120 feet long and 26 feet wide. 🚤 (My Ballard)

• Amazon is rolling back its experimental Scout program, which used small robots to deliver packages in Bothell, Everett, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, and Kirkland. The company said the decision was made based on customer feedback, though Kirkland had issued a moratorium in March. (Seattle Times)

• It’s that season, SEA — football season. Planning a tailgate party fit for champs? Impress your guests with this easy-to-make Charcuterie Nut Board. 🥜 *

• Have you ever heard that those who feel good, do good? The Goodsnewspaper focuses on just that by celebrating good news and providing guidance on how you can make a meaningful difference in the world. Sign up to receive the monthly publication in print, digitally, or both.*

• Become bilingual — but make the learning process fun. Babbel’s bite-size, 10-minute lessons are designed to fit into your busy life, helping you learn a new language in as little as three weeks. Pro tip: Get 55% off your subscription for a limited time. 🗺️ *

• Kubota Gardens | You can walk the gardens yourself or get straight to the crème de la crème with one of the facility’s fall color tours. 🍁
• Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm | Err... maybe bring your cellphone before embarking into the 12-acre corn maze. 🌽
• Thomas Family Farms | Want something a little spooky? Check out the flashlight corn maze or zombie paintball. 🔦