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Plan Ahead
Calling all calendar keepers
September in Seattle — full of events, sunsets, and festivals. | Photo provided by Seattle Explored
October is staring us right in the eyes, but September’s not over yet. Check out our Plan Ahead for September’s final events.
Festivals
DogFest Seattle | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 3:30-7 p.m. | Victory Hall at The Boxyard | Free | Celebrate canine companions and help raise funds to provide free service dogs for people with disabilities.
Festal: The Italian Festival | Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Seattle Center | Free | This festival is the Northwest’s largest Italian American celebration, offering art, music, food, dance, and interactive activities for all ages.
Megan Moroney “Am I Okay?” Tour | Friday, Sept. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | WAMU Theater | $301 | Megan Moroney proves there’s no “No Caller ID” needed to catch her chart-topping country hits.
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday, Sept. 26 | 6:40 p.m. | T-Mobile Park | $66+ | The Seattle Mariners face the LA Dodgers in a thrilling matchup between American League and National League powerhouses at T-Mobile Park.
Active
Thursday Tai Chi @ Hing Hay Park | Thursday, Sept. 4-Thursday, Sept. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Hing Hay Park | Free | Enjoy a relaxing morning of Tai Chi in the morning sun with other adults — registration is not required.
Classes
Social Security 101 | Wednesday, Sept. 3, Friday, Sept. 26 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn the basics of retirement benefits in a free online session led by a certified analyst, offering clear guidance and resources for future financial planning.
Intuitive writing and drawing workshop | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 4 p.m. | Side Rail Collective 5511 1/2 Airport Way, South Seattle | $65 | Combine writing, movement, and intuitive drawing to release emotions, reconnect with yourself, and cultivate authentic self-expression and creative freedom.
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$8.9 million. That’s the proposed budget for Seattle in 2026. If approved, the budget would address city funding needs and aim to improve public services via new taxes, including a public safety sales tax and a business + occupation tax. (KIRO)
Civic
The Seattle City Council has approved a new e-cargo bike program aimed at enhancing delivery services in the city. This initiative is expected to promote sustainable transportation and reduce traffic congestion, making deliveries more efficient and environmentally friendly. (KIRO)
Quoted
“One person said, ‘We want this project to revillage our community,’ and I think that idea of revillaging creates a stronger sense of community.” That’s what Executive Director Kathleen Hosfeld said of the Skyway Homeownership and Greenspace Project, which aims to create permanently affordable homes in Brooks Village. (South Seattle Emerald)
Outdoors
Two outdoor spaces will receive paving enhancements in the next six weeks: Atlantic City Boat Ramp + Lake Washington Boulevard Trail. Both locations will be accessible while work is conducted, but you can also hit these trails in the meantime.
Ranked
Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Expedia Group, and University of Washington are three of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture,” according to Forbes. The first edition of the list named 600 companies, including 14 in Washington.
Seasonal
With autumn comes crowd-favorite fall festivals + so much live music (we’re ready to jam out at Freakout Festival). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments).*
Sports
Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine how Seattle’s defense continues to benefit from great depth at all three levels in the early stages of the season. Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Biz
Have you heard? Seattle Restored has opened three new pop-ups at Pacific Place. Discover luxury womenswear at Mabel Brempong, elevated skincare and bath products from SeaSoaked Skin, and curated vintage fashion and home décor from Pomp+Sway — with more coming soon. Stay in-the-know about new local pop-ups.*
Weather
With Washington still experiencing record-breaking heat waves, the last thing you need is a $10,000 HVAC repair bill (no, we didn’t accidentally add an extra zero there). Luckily, this leading company is offering 50% off select plans — get your free quote. See disclaimers forimportant consumer information.*
Edu
Discover your creative potential with Inward & Artward School of Creativity’s online classes this fall. Engage in courses like Creativity & Personal Mythology and Writers Accountability Groups to build resilience and sustain inspiration. Plus, apply for the 2026 hybrid Creative Facilitator Training for a unique learning journey. Enroll.*
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, SEAtoday Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Have you noticed a difference in our Events section? We’ll be keeping things short and sweet from now on. If an event piques your interest, you can click the title to see a full description from the organizer.
Feel free to send us an email to let us know how you feel about this change + what kind of events you want to see.
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