What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 16 - 22

By: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 16 - 22

It’s a busy week in Shoreline, with an especially packed Saturday! Hunt for treasures at the Shoreline Tool Library’s “All Offers Accepted” Tool Sale or Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale, celebrate fall at Oktoberfest in Richmond Beach, or stop by the Shoreline Farmers Market. There’s plenty happening throughout the rest of the week too, from free live music and teen activities to the Nine Lives Gala and the Shoreline Senior Center’s Ribbon Cutting and Open House.

Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week!
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

Wednesday, September 16

Free Live Music at North City Bistro
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, North City Bistro
Live Music At North City Bistro Every Wednesday from 4-6 PM!
 
Thursday, September 17

Is AI Right for You? (Hybrid in Shoreline)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Are you considering using AI in your small business? In this webinar, you will learn what processes AI can effectively help with and the challenges and risks associated with AI use.
 
Friday, September 18

Shoreline Teen Center Art Club
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Pony Bead Keychains (participant-led). Have fun with this throwback craft and make cute animal keychains with pony beads! We will have stencils and instructions for how to create a zoo’s worth of art!
 
Saturday, September 19

"All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale
Saturday, September 19 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
"All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, from 9am–3pm at the Shoreline Tool Library! Make sure to block off your calendar so you can come by, get some tools, and help us keep thousands of preloved items out of the landfill.
 
Shoreline Farmers Market

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more.
 
Edmonds Art Studio Tour

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour on September 19 & 20, 2026! This free, self-guided tour lets you visit the private studios of local artists in the Edmonds area.
 
Storytime @ at the Shoreline Historical Museum

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Historical Museum
This engaging, family-friendly program invites children ages 1–8 (with an adult) to explore local history and the environment through stories, music, movement, and hands-on art activities.
 
Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Shoreline Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library and proceeds benefit the Shoreline Library.
 
Oktoberfest in Richmond Beach!

Saturday, September 19 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Vault 177/Spin Alley
Grab your lederhosen, gather your neighbors, and join us for an afternoon of good food, music, games, and plenty of community fun! Bring the whole family and come celebrate fall with your Richmond Beach neighbors!
 
Back to School Bash at The Shoreline Teen Center

6:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Back-to-school bash event for youth in 6th to 12th grade! It's all free! We will have food, group games, arts and crafts, and more. Special event activities include: black light dodgeball games, home run derby, and so much more!
 
Seattle Area Feline Rescue 2026 Nine Lives Gala

6:00 PM, Shoreline College
Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) invites the community to join them for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and fundraising at the 2026 Nine Lives Gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 
 
Sunday, September 20

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!
 
Edmonds Art Studio Tour

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour on September 19 & 20, 2026! This free, self-guided tour lets you visit the private studios of local artists in the Edmonds area.
 
Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library and proceeds benefit the Shoreline Library.
 
Calling All Young Musicians! Join Our Young Persons' Open Mic

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Third Place Commons
No auditions, advance registration, or rehearsals are required - just show up, sign your name on the performer list beginning at 2:30 p.m., and get ready to perform!
 
Tuesday, September 22

Ribbon Cutting and Open House - Shoreline Senior Center

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
Come celebrate with us at our ribbon cutting ceremony and open house! As we move forward as an independent organization, we’re excited to welcome community members, partners, and friends to learn more about our work and our plans for the future.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):

(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Get cozy: September Textile Extravaganza at Salvation!

Saturday, September 26 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Salvation Artist Collective
Drop by Salvation to explore a special selection of vintage and reclaimed fabrics, ribbons, buttons, and craft supplies. It’s the perfect spot to gather unique materials for upcoming holiday gifts and seasonal projects.
 
Shoreline Music Summit

Saturday, October 3 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Shoreline College
Now in its 8th year, the Summit brings the PNW music community together for a full day of conversations, workshops, performances, and the kind of hanging-out-between-sessions connections that can end up mattering just as much as what happens onstage.
 
3rd Annual Navigating Success Small Business Forum

Wednesday, October 7 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
2026 Navigating Success & Networking Small Business Forum is your opportunity to connect with and support the thriving business community in Shoreline!
 
Monster Mash at SALVATION!

Friday, October 9 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation Artist Collective
Join us after hours for a spooky, family friendly time with new vendors, flash tattoos, fresh cookies, a custom craft table, and a ghoulish movie on an outdoor projector.
 
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