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🍁 Don’t leaf it up to fate

Where and when to view fall colors in Seattle
Trees in varying shades of yellows, greens, reds, and oranges are lush and vibrant in the Seattle Japanese Garden, which has a gravel trail winding throughout and several benches scattered along. A small pond reflects the trees' colors.
Leaf peepers will definitely want to add the Seattle Japanese Garden to their local bucket lists. | Photo by @heartbrokenbiker
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we’re only a couple weeks out from seeing some fall color foliage.

Predictions suggest that we should start seeing changing leaves mid-September, with expected peak dates in early October.

Here are a couple of factors that could affect this year’s foliage:
Regardless, Seattle’s fall foliage is a fast and furious display of the area’s lush natural landscape — and we’re on the lookout. Seattle’s parks are excellent places for scouting, but here are some more fave spots for observing fall colors:
  • The Fremont Cut — meander this section of the Burke-Gilman Trail for colorful, tree-lined water views + distant sights of Queen Anne’s tree coverage.
  • The Ballard Locks — not only does this area see prominent salmon migration activity in the fall, but it also boasts a variety of trees perfect for a showcase of fall’s full range of colors.
  • Seattle Japanese Garden — The garden’s koi pond and winding pathways make it a serene and meditative spot to observe local wildlife in fall.
Make your tour of fall colors extra cozy with a local cup of joe or steamy chai.
 
Events
Thursday, Sept. 12
Friday, Sept. 13
  • SEA-Nordic Film Festival | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Majestic Bay Theatres | $13+ | This three-day film festival in Ballard showcases the best in contemporary Nordic cinema.
Saturday, Sept. 14
  • Clearing Out the Brush and Ivy | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Waterway 19, Gas Works Park | Free | Get your workin’ boots on and help clear out invasive plants at this clean-up effort.
  • Fun with Fungi | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kingfisher Natural Area | Free | Learn all about the role of mushrooms and mycelial networks while working to help restore a local ecosystem.
Sunday, Sept. 15
  • Jun Fan Gung Fu | Sunday, Sept. 15 + Sunday, Sept. 29 | 10-11 a.m. | Waterfront Park | Free | This philosophical art practiced by Bruce Lee teaches self-defense and fitness.
  • School of Rock Presents: ‘90s Rock | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11:45 a.m. | Madame Lou’s | $20 | The Seattle School of Rock is hosting a blast from the past with hit singles from the 1990s.
Monday, Sept. 16
  • Bandsaw Basics | Monday, Sept. 16 | 1-4 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, Tukwila | $100 | Get hands-on experience working a bandsaw, from setup + operation to getting the results you want in woodworking.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
  • Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $25+ | A Seattle Storm game on home turf? Seattle’s holding all the Aces, as far as we’re concerned.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
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Festival

📚 Have the best bookish time at the 2024 Portland Book Festival
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Calling all literary enthusiasts: Mark your calendars for this can’t-miss festival. | Photos courtesy of Literary Arts; GIF by 6AM City
Where can you find thousands of books, dozens of authors, and countless literature lovers in one place? At the Portland Book Festival, happening on Saturday, Nov. 2, of course.

The all-ages fest features writing workshops, storytime, a book fair, and a day of thoughtfully curated stories and discussions with local + national authors, including:
  • Ani DiFranco
  • Richard Powers
  • Renée Watson
  • and more
General admission passes are $18 in advance ($25 day-of) and include a $5 book fair voucher. Bonus: Youth 17 and under receive free general admission.
Consider that weekend booked
News Notes
Sports
  • “Iron man” defender Adam Larsson signed with the Seattle Kraken for another four years. The contract extension is worth ~$5.25 million per season through 2028-29. Larsson has played 245 out of 246 possible games during the Kraken’s first three seasons. (KING 5)
Development
  • A master-use permit application was recently submitted for a two-tower project in downtown Seattle. Plans for the west side of Third Avenue between Pike and Union streets show a 37-story residential structure + a 35-story mixed-use tower. Third Avenue Partners LLC is listed as the project owner. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Transit
  • King County Metro Transit is challenging locals to participate in its Week Without Driving — a pledge leave the car behind Monday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 6. The week aims to raise awareness about the barriers and challenges that non-drivers face + create more accessible communities.
Drink
  • Copperworks Distilling Co. released a new whiskey in support of the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion. Distilled from Salmon Safe certified Genie barley, the Single Cask No. 322 includes notes of tropical fruits, thyme, and vanilla bean — $10 of each bottle sold is donated to the aquarium.
Weather
  • The next couple days will see some cloudy mornings followed by sun and some possible showers on Saturday and Sunday. Get in the know before you go with KING 5 Senior Meteorologist Rich Marriott.
Outdoors
  • Seattle Parks and Recreation will be hosting its fourth annual Seattle Forest Week Saturday, Oct. 26-Saturday, Nov. 2. The week-long celebration will include tree giveaways, interactive tours, crafts, and restoration events to encourage locals to embrace the great outdoors.
Listen
  • Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman is poised for a breakout game against Washington State’s defense. Can Coleman exploit the other team’s weak run defense? Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, Huskies-focused podcasts.
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    Sports

    🏈 One of Seattle’s favorite pass-times

    Deals and watch parties for the 2024 Apple Cup in Seattle
    Fans sporting purple for Washington and red for Washington State pack out the bleachers of Husky Stadium at the University of Washington. Football players are flanked around the sidelines of the field.
    The Dawgs and the Cougs duke it out every year at the Boeing Apple Cup, a fanatic showcase of Washington state spirit. | Photo by Cumulus Clouds
    This year’s Apple Cup — the famous annual showdown between UW + WSU — is taking place at Lumen Field this Saturday, with a 12:30 p.m. kick off time.

    Tickets are still on sale, but you can also get a full experience at these Pioneer Square businesses with special deals + watch parties just steps away from the stadium (yes, game faces are required):
    • Flat Stick Pub Pioneer Square | Food + drink specials, DJs, and play-by-plays on the big screens — what more could you want?
    • Cookie’s Country Chicken | Snag $4 Rainiers and lunch specials.
    • Shawn O’donnell’s Irish Pub | Pre-game breakfast and drinks start at 9 a.m., with $7 Dublin Donkeys and $5 cranberry ginger mules.
    • Gantry Public House | Game day specials include Apple Fire and Apple Mules drinks.
    Want something closer to home? Both UW and WSU have created lists of watch parties across the country.
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