Plus, the origin of Washington's "Cape Disappointment."
 
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Editor’s Note
Happy weekend, Seattle. Last weekend’s Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off might’ve been canceled, but don’t fret — you can still see the enormous winning pumpkin today from 4-10 p.m. on the last day of the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival at Seattle Center.
 
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Places Seattleites can travel to by train | Journey to Glacier National Park, San Diego, and even Miami by Amtrak train from Seattle’s King Street Station.

Cape Disappointment

Where did the name of Washington’s “Cape Disappointment” and others come from? | Washington’s got some funny names for its geographical features. But where did these silly — and somewhat depressing — names come from?

A view of Lumen Field in Seattle at night

FEMA designates Lumen Field as a “mission ready” venue in Seattle | In a partnered effort between FEMA and the NFL, Lumen Field was named one of the country’s newest emergency shelters during declared emergencies or disasters.
 
Asked
 

Which new attraction does the city’s newest elevated park, the Overlook Walk, extend over?
The long-awaited Overlook Walk opened to the public yesterday, Oct. 4.
A. Pier 62
B. The Ocean Pavilion
C. Waterfront Park
D. Titanic. The Exhibition
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gas Works Park | Free | This family-friendly three-mile walk follows a section of the Burke-Gilman Trail by the waters of Lake Union.
  • Northwest Chocolate Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue | $35+ | Smooth and delicious decadence awaits you at this expo featuring chocolate-maker panels, presentations, and tastings — of course.
  • Family Saturdays | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Volunteer Park Conservatory | $6 | Children 12 and under get into this indoor oasis for free with available activities like coloring, story time, sidewalk chalk, and more.
  • Taste of Iceland | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Various locations | $0+ | Celebrate Icelandic culture with a whole series of events that showcase Icelandic cuisine, music, and cultural practices.
  • Bellevue Symphony Fall Concert | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 3-5 p.m. | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue | $37+ | Enjoy an afternoon of works composed by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Saint-Saens.
  • “Up in the Woods: A Spooky Improv Comedy” | Sunday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Unexpected Productions | $12+ | Each performance will throw the comedians into a new, creepy environment where audience members get to choose how the tale unfolds.
Plan Ahead
  • Swedish Heritage Dinner | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 5 p.m. | Swedish Club | $15+ | Enjoy classic Swedish dishes like meatballs, pickles, and lingonberries with mashed potatoes while meeting some other Scandinavian folk.
  • Belltown Art Walk | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Belltown Neighborhood | Free | Get a look at Belltown’s newest gallery exhibits and meet the artists behind the works.
  • “Jubilee” | Saturday, Oct. 12-Saturday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | McCaw Hall | $57+ | The world premiere of this opera follows the foundation of the Fisk Jubilee Singers as they change music forever.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Gotta catch’ em all. Pokémon Co. International appears to be nearing move-in for its downtown Bellevue office, slated to include a special feature: a “small museum.” The space could be the gaming company’s first-ever permanent museum. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Number
  • $16.66. That’s how much minimum wage workers will earn in Washington starting January 1, 2025. The change marks a 2.35% increase from the current minimum wage, which remains the highest state-level minimum wage in the country, not including the District of Columbia. (KING 5)
Development
  • WinCo Foods may open its first Seattle store in Sam Club’s former Aurora Avenue location. With all these recent developments, read up on the cost of planting some roots in Seattle. (KING 5)
Shop
  • Seattle Christmas Market pre-sale tickets are now live. Merriment seekers can get $4 off regular ticket and pass prices to explore the curated European and local crafts and gifts, traditional Christmas Market fare, and holiday performances.
Sports
  • Good news, hockey fans: we’re just a few days away from the start of the NHL season. Get the rundown on everything you need to know about Seattle Kraken this season, with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
  • Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Sea-Tac Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Regional
  • If you’re a Seattleite, you know that residents never cut in the ferry line. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to SEAtoday readers.
Weather
 
City Guide

🍁 Autumn is in the air

Fall events happening around Seattle
Dog at Leavenworth Oktoberfest
Have you ever seen a better-worn pretzel? | Photo by @dash.dog
Ready for sweater weather, Seattle? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in the Emerald City.

Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like the Georgetown Morgue — with this guide featuring 34 fall events happening now through November.

Oktoberfest in Leavenworth | Fridays + Saturdays, Now-Oct. 19 | Times vary | Downtown Leavenworth | $15+ | Get ready for brats, beer, and yodeling competitions in the Bavarian-styled Washington village.

Boo Seattle 2024 | Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 p.m. | WAMU Theater | $150+ | Halloween becomes a rave at this two-day concert featuring beat-makers like Kaskade, Afrojack, and Cedric Gervais.

Bob’s Corn + Pumpkin Farm | Saturday, Sept. 14-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish | Wander the 12-acre corn maze before finding the perfect pumpkin to take home.
30+ more events
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